Level 1 (4 -14 years old)

30 minutes- 4 students per class for youth swimmers No goggles allowed for children

This class is designed for children ages 4 -14  who are either completely new to swimming, or who cannot demonstrate all the skills listed below.  Swimmers will learn the basics of staying afloat on the back and front and moving through the water safely for 10 feet. Children must be able to pay attention for 30 minutes at a time.  Fundamental water safety skills will be taught.

Successful completion of Level 1 requires:

• Safely entering & exiting the pool
• Bobbing underwater
• Front float rolling to back float without instructor support
• 10 feet of  front paddle using kicks and scoops  
• Back floating for at least 10 seconds
• 10 feet of back swimming
• Fundamental water Safety Skills will be taught and emphasized
• SWIM/FLOAT/SWIM