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Learn to Swim

 

The Red Cross Learn to Swim Program includes a water adjustment class for children ages 6-42 months, preschool classes for 3 and 4 year olds who are introduced to basic swim safety and instruction, beginning instructional classes for 4 and 5 year olds which will ready them for the progressive swim instruction and the Red Cross progressive swim level program for children age 6 and older. When registering for a swim class, make sure you know the level your child is entering (except for 3-5 year old classes). The level must be on your registration form. If you are not sure of your child's level, or if they are coming from another program, they must be tested for their appropriate level or show a red cross level swim card. Testing dates for Session 1 classes are August 28 and September 4 from 1:00-2:00 PM and 4:00-6:00 PM, and August 18 from 4:00-6:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Aquatic Director. Parents are invited to observe class, from the bleachers, on the first day of each session, and during observation week ONLY!

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Levels

Listed below are some of the skills required to pass each level.

ADVANCED BEGINNERS

  • Front crawl & back crawl 15 yards
  • Fully submerge head for 3 seconds
  • Rhythmic breathing

LEVEL I - Introduction to Waterskills

  • Supported float and kick on front and back
  • Alternating arm action skills
  • Fully submerge face for 3 seconds
  • Enter and exit the pool
  • Walk 5 yards in chest deep water

LEVEL II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills

  • Hold breath and fully submerge head 3 sec.
  • Floating and kicking on front and back 5 sec.
  • Rhythmic breathing 10 times
  • Combined stroke on front and back 5 yards
  • Turning over front to back, back to front
  • Step from side into chest deep water
  • Submerge and retrieve an object in chest deep water

LEVEL III - Stroke Development

  • Jumping into deep water
  • Diving from side of pool
  • Treading water
  • Front crawl and back crawl 15 yards

LEVEL IV - Stroke Improvement

  • Dives from the side of pool
  • Breaststroke 15 yards
  • Sculling 5 yards
  • Front and back crawl stroke 25 yards
  • Turns at wall
  • Tread water 2 minutes
  • Feet first entry
  • Elementary backstroke 15 yards

LEVEL V - Stroke Refinement

  • Alternate breathing
  • Swimming underwater 3 body lengths
  • Dolphin kick 10 yards
  • Flip turns on front and back
  • Breaststroke 25 yards
  • Front and back crawl stroke 50 yards
  • Elementary back stroke 25 yards
  • Tread water 2 minutes with 2 different kicks
  • Shallow dive

LEVEL VI - Lifeguard Readiness

  • 500 yard continous swim
  • Retrieve 10 lb. object & swim 20 yards
  • Front and back crawl - 100 yards
  • Breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly - 50 yards

LEVEL VI - Personal Water Safety

  • 500 yard continuous swim
  • Front and back crawl - 100 yards
  • Breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly - 50 yards
  • Survival float for 5 minutes
  • Retrieve an object from depth of 7 feet

LEVEL VI - Fitness Swimmer

  • 500 yard continuous swim
  • Front and back crawl - 100 yards
  • Breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly - 50 yards
  • Cooper 12 minute swim test

Learn to Swim Rules

    1. Parents may only observe classes during the first week of a session and the Observation Week.
    2. Parents may not come on the deck.
    3. The ratio for parent/child class is 1 parent : 1 child.
    4. Children are not allowed to be unaccompanied in the bleacher area.
    5. If you do not know your child's level. DO NOT GUESS! Check with the Aquatic Director for test times.
    6. If throughout the session you have any questions regarding your child's progress, feel free to call or leave a message at the front desk to have the instructor call you.
    7. Hair that is shoulder length or longer should be tied back or in a bathing cap.

Classes

 Pre-Schoolers Classes - 6 months to 4 years - Class #10701 - Class Fee $75.00

Monday

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Section B

Ages 3 & 4

session 4= $66
Tuesday 10:45 - 11:15 AM Section N Ages 3 & 4  

Wednesday

3:00- 3:30 PM

Section K

Ages 3 & 4

 
Thursday 10:45 - 11:15 AM Section O 6 mos. to 42 mos. (Parent/Child)  

Friday

3:00 - 3:30PM

Section L

Ages 3 & 4

 

Saturday

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Section H

Ages 3 & 4

 

Saturday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Section I

6 mos. to 42 mos. (Parent/Child)

 

Saturday

11:30 - 12:00 AM

Section J

6 mos. to 42 mos. (Parent/Child)

 
 
 Beginning Classes - 4 and 5 years - Class #10702 - Class Fee $75.00

Tuesday

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Section N

Ages 4 & 5

 

Tuesday

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Section B

Ages 4 & 5

 

Wednesday

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Section C

Ages 4 & 5

 

Wednesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section A

Ages 4 & 5

 

Thursday

11:15 - 11:45 AM

Section O

Ages 4 & 5

 

Thursday

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Section E

Ages 4 & 5

 

Friday

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Section D

Ages 4 & 5

 

Friday (advanced)*

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Section M

Ages 4 & 5

 

Saturday

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Section G

Ages 4 & 5

 

Saturday

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Section F

Ages 4 & 5

 

Saturday

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Section F1

Ages 4 & 5

 
 
*Must have instructors approval.
 
Semi-Private Class - 4 and 5 years - Class #10704 - Class Fee $100.00

Wednesday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Section F

Ages 4 & 5

 
         
Level Classes - 6 years and up - Class #10703 - Class Fee $75.00
LEVEL 1, 2 COMBINED

Monday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section A

   

Tuesday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section A1

   

Friday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section A3

   

Saturday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Section A4

   
         
LEVEL 2

Wednesday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section B

   

Thursday

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Section B1

   
         
LEVEL 3

Monday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section C

   

Monday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section C1

   

Tuesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section C3

   

Wednesday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section C4

   

Thursday

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Section C5

   

Thursday

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Section C6

   

Friday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section C7

   

Friday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section C8

   

Saturday

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Section C9

   

Saturday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Section C2

   
         
LEVEL 4

Monday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section D

   

Tuesday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section D1

   

Tuesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section D2

   

Wednesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section D3

   

Thursday

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Section D4

   

Thursday

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Section D5

   

Friday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section D6

   

Saturday

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Section D7

   

Saturday

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Section D8

   
         
LEVEL 5

Monday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section E

   

Tuesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Section E1

   

Wednesday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section E2

   

Thursday

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Section E3

   

Thursday

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Section E4

   

Friday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Section E5

   

Saturday

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Section E8

   
         
LEVEL 6

Monday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Lifeguard Readiness

Section F

 

Tuesday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Fitness Swimmer

Section F1

 

Wednesday

4:45 - 5:15 PM

Personal Water Safety

Section F2

 

Friday

4:15 - 4:45 PM

Personal Water Safety

Section F3

 

Saturday

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Fitness Swimmer

Section F4

 

Saturday

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Fitness Swimmer

Section F5

 
Thursday 3:00 - 3:30 PM Lifeguard Readiness Section F6  
         
Semi-Private Swim - Class #10704 - Class Fee $100.00
LEVEL 1, 2 COMBINED

Tuesday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Section A

   

Wednesday

6:30 - 7:00 PM

Section A1

   
         
LEVEL 3

Monday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Section B

   

Tuesday

6:30 - 7:00 PM

Section B1

   
         
LEVEL 4

Monday

6:30 - 7:00 PM

Section C

   

Tuesday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Section C1

   

Wednesday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Section C2

   
         
LEVEL 5

Monday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Section D

   

Wednesday

6:30 - 7:00 PM

Section D1

   
         
LEVEL 6

Monday

6:30 - 7:00 PM

Fitness Swimmer

Section E

 

Tuesday

6:30 - 7:00 PM

Lifeguard Readiness

Section E1

 
         
         
         

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