Summary of Red Cross Swim Level and the swimming skills that are used to identify which group is best for each child:
- Preschool level 1: Enter the water independently, submerge mouth and blow bubbles, travel at least 5 yards assisted, float on back for at least 3 seconds.
- Preschool level 2: Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds. Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths.
- Preschool level 3: Step from the side of the pool into chest-deep water, start treading or floating for 15 seconds. Swim 5 body lengths using arm and leg actions.
All the preschool levels skills can be done with assistance.
- Level 1: Swimmer is able to swim front and back and recover after 5 or more yards.
- Level 2: Swimmer should already be able to jump into water independently, front glide and roll over to back position and recover.
- Level 3: Swimmer is able to swim on front 15 yards and recover and roll over to back and float, and recover without assistance. Front crawl, back crawl.
- Level 4: Stroke Refinement, front crawl 25 yards, swimmer should know all 4 basic strokes to begin this level.
- Level 5: Stroke Refinement, front crawl 50 yards, must be able to swim all four strokes 25 yards to begin this level.
- Level 6: Fundamentals of Diving, All four strokes 50 yards or more. Turns and diving
All skills done in Level 1 - Level 5 must be performed independently.
Tips For Successful Swim Lessons
- Bring a swimsuit, towel, and goggles for swimming lessons each day.
- Take your child to the pool at night or on the weekend, and ask them to show you what they are learning in lessons. The more exposure to the water and positive re-enforcement, the more confident they will feel in what they are doing.
- The J Aquatics Staff also offers private swimming lessons as well as group lessons outside of camp if you are interested.
Questions? Please contact the Aquatics department: Hannah Rank (913) 327-8022.
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