Learn to Swim: Level 1 Preschool

Level 1 is structured for those that are brand new to swimming. Once they have successfully completed all of the skills below, they are ready for level 2. The instructors will complete report cards at the end of every week and will recommend if they are ready to move onto the next level or if they should remain in level 1 for another week of lessons. 

Skills Learned in Level 1:

• Overall comfort level in the water

• Enter and exit from the side of the pool

• Submerge entire head underwater

• Blow bubbles using mouth and nose

• Front float with face in the water for 5 seconds (with support)

• Back float with ears in the water for 5 seconds (with support)

• Recover from front and back floating positions

• Swim on front: maintain a horizontal body position, face in the water, arm movement, and straight-leg kick (with support)

• Swim on back: maintain a horizontal body position, ears in the water, arm movement, and straight-leg kick (with support)

• Water safety skills, including:

  • Understanding basic water safety rules

  • Proper use and wear of a life jacket

  • How to get help in an emergency

  • How to recognize a swimmer who needs help