What level should I sign my child up for?

Level 1, Introduction to Water Skills. 

• This class is for the complete beginner.  The only skill the child needs to be able to complete independently PRIOR to lessons is to put his/her face completely in the water.

Level 2-Fundamental Aquatic Skills.

• This level is for those who have successfully completely level 1, or can independently complete the following skills at the end:  submerge head for 5 seconds, open eyes under water to retrieve and object, front and back float, front and back glide, and tread water with arms and legs.

Level 3- Stroke Development

• This level is for those who have successfully completely level 2, or can independently complete the following skills at the end:  sitting/kneeling dive, rotary breathing, front ad back glide 2 body lengths, front crawl 15 yards, back crawl 15 yards, and butterfly kick 5 yards.

Level 4-Stroke Improvement

• This level is for those who have successfully completely level 3, or can independently complete the following skills at the end:  compact and stride dive from side, swim underwater 3 body lengths, tread water for 1 minutes, front crawl 25 yards (entire length of the pool), back crawl 25 yards, butterfly 15 yards, breaststroke 15 yards.

Level 5- Stroke Refinement

• This level is for those who have successfully completely level 4, or can independently complete the following skills at the end:  demonstrate a shallow dive from the side of the pool, survival float for 2 minutes, front flip turn, tread water 2 minutes, front crawl 50 yards, back crawl50 yards, butterfly 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, sidestroke 25 yards.

Level 6

• Students are able to choose between Personal Water Safety, Fitness Swimming, Lifeguard Readiness and Fundamentals of Diving

• Due to possible limitations, please list your first and second choice on your registration form. 

NOTE:  This is only a PARTIAL listing of the skills that the child will need to successfully demonstrate to pass the respective level.  For a complete list, please visit the American Red Cross National website.  www.redcross.org

What happens if I sign my child up for the wrong level?

• Our Water Safety Instructors will spend the first day assessing skill levels and will work within the WSI staff to be sure your child is in the correct level.  Students will be moved up and down accordingly, if necessary.