Learn to Swim: Level 2

Learn to Swim Level 2 is designed for those who have completed Learn to Swim Level 1, or have completed all if the skills required for completing level 1. At the end of every week, the swim instructors will hand out report cards and will recommend if the swimmers can move up to the next level or if they should remain in level 2 for one more week of swim lessons. The skills listed below must be completed before moving onto level 3. 

Skills Learned in Level 2

• Enter the water by jumping from the side of the pool

• Submerge entire head underwater for 5 seconds while blowing bubbles

• Bob 5 times while blowing bubbles

• Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects in shallow water 3 times

• Front and back float with face or ears in the water for 5 seconds

• Roll over from back to front and front to back, maintaining each position for 5 seconds

• Tread water using arm and leg movements for 10 seconds

• Perform a streamlined flutter kick on front and back after pushing off the wall

• Swim on front for 5 yards, taking a breath, recovering arms out of the water, and using a straight-leg flutter kick

• Swim on back for 5 yards with chin up, straight arms, and a steady flutter kick

• Perform a sculling arm movement on back for 5 yards

• Swim on side for 5 yards (with support)

• Learn jumping and diving safety rules, how to get help in an emergency, and how to recognize a swimmer who needs help.