Ages 6 months - 3 years
*Children must wear a swim diaper*

Builds basic water skills for both parents and children, helping infants and young children ages 6 months to about 3 years become comfortable in the water, so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water, and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water.  

Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences. Parents also learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision around water.

Ages 3 - 5 years
Prerequisites: Child must be able to stand in the shallow end of the pool (depth = 2 feet 6 inches).
*Children must wear a swim diaper if not toilet-trained.

Preschool Aquatics Level 1 introduces children to the water by focusing on basic aquatic skills, safety practices, and building comfort in the pool. Swimmers begin developing positive attitudes toward the water while learning foundational skills they’ll continue to strengthen in Levels 2 and 3, and later in Learn-to-Swim.

Ages 3 - 5 years
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Preschool Aquatics Level 1.

Preschool Aquatics Level 2 builds on the foundation from Level 1 by encouraging children to perform skills more independently and with greater control. Swimmers begin practicing basic aquatic locomotion skills, using alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on both the front and back. They work toward longer distances, greater endurance, and exploring slightly deeper water. This level also reinforces water safety practices while preparing children for stroke development in future levels.

Ages 3 - 5 years
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Preschool Aquatics Level 2.
*Must be school age (6 years old) to move to Learn to Swim Levels. After completing all Preschool Aquatics levels, swimmers should enroll in Learn-to-Swim Level 2.*

Preschool Aquatics Level 3 focuses on building proficiency and confidence in skills learned from earlier levels. Children practice independently, with increased distances, endurance, and refinement to improve coordination and control. Swimmers work on combining arm and leg actions with greater efficiency while continuing to develop foundational stroke readiness. New water safety topics are introduced, and previously learned safety skills are reinforced to help children become safer and more confident around the water.

Ages 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: for children who are not yet able/comfortable submerging underwater.

Learn-to-Swim Level 1 introduces participants to the water through basic aquatic skills, safety practices, and developing comfort and confidence. Swimmers begin building positive attitudes, safe habits, and foundational swimming techniques that they will continue to strengthen in higher levels. Many of the skills in this level overlap with Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2, creating a smooth transition for children advancing into the Learn-to-Swim program.

Ages 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: successful completion of learn-to-swim level 1.

Learn-to-Swim Level 2 focuses on building confidence with fundamental skills while introducing true independent movement in the water. Participants practice gliding, floating without support, and recovering to a vertical position. They also develop alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions on both the front and back, creating a strong foundation for future strokes. Many of the skills in this level overlap with Preschool Aquatics Level 3, ensuring a smooth progression. New water safety topics are introduced, while previously learned safety skills are reinforced.

Ages 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: successful completion of learn-to-swim level 2. Must be able to float on front and back independently for 10 seconds to enroll.

Skills are performed independently, improving coordination or previous skills over a longer distance in deep water. Introduces front crawl, breaststroke kick, dolphin kick, elementary backstroke, and scissor kick. 

Ages 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: successful completion of learn-to-swim level 3. Must be able to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke independently 15 yards to enroll. 

Learn-to-Swim Level 4 focuses on improving technique, endurance, and stroke proficiency. Participants build on the strokes learned in Level 3 (front crawl and elementary backstroke) by swimming longer distances with greater skill. They combine arm and leg actions to perform a rudimentary sidestroke and begin learning the breaststroke. Back crawl and butterfly are introduced, along with the fundamentals of a simple open turn at the wall, preparing participants for more advanced swimming and stroke development.

Ages 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: successful completion of learn-to-swim level 4. Must be able to swim front crawl and back crawl for 25 yards to enroll. 

Learn-to-Swim Level 5 focuses on refining technique and building endurance across all six strokes: front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke. Participants practice swimming longer distances with improved efficiency and learn to perform flip turns on both the front and back, preparing them for advanced swimming and competitive skill development.

*Beginning January 2026*
Ages 6 - 12 years
Prerequisites: successful completion of learn-to-swim level 5. Must be able to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards to enroll. 

Builds endurance and refines front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. Introduces butterfly and breaststroke turns, feet-first surface dive, retrieval of objects from deep water, and personal water safety. 

After completing Learn-to-Swim Level 6, participants are encouraged to continue their aquatic journey by enrolling in Swim Instructor Aide and Junior Lifeguarding courses to further develop their skills, leadership, and water safety knowledge.