Swim Lesson Levels

Stage A introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment. The class focuses on encouraging parents to set developmentally appropriate expectations for their youth, introducing basic water safety, and building relationships between parents and children for fun and interaction in the water. 

In Stage 1, preschool or school age youth develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn water safety skills. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a youth's future progress in swimming.

Please note:

• Preschool Stage 1 is open to youth 3 to 5 years old
• School Age Stage 1 is open to elementary school aged youth

In Stage 2, preschool or school aged youth focus on body position and control, directional change and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice water safety skills. 

Please note:

• Preschool Stage 2 is open to youth 3 to 5 years old
• School Age Stage 2 is open to elementary school aged youth

In Stage 3, preschool or school aged youth learn how to swim safely from a longer distance than in previous stages in an effort to promote water safety. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Please note:

• Preschool Stage 3 is open to youth 3 to 5 years old
• School Age Stage 3 is open to elementary school aged youth

In Stage 4, preschool or school aged youth develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl (backstroke) and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Please note:

• Preschool Stage 4 is open to youth 3 to 5 years old
• School Age Stage 4 is open to elementary school aged youth

In Stage 5, preschool and school aged youth work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke.

Please note:

• Preschool Stage 5 is open to youth 3 to 5 years old
• School Age Stage 5 is open to elementary school aged youth

In Stage 6, preschool or school aged students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming and discover how to incorporate swimming into healthy lifestyle.

Please note:

• Preschool Stage 6 is open to youth 3 to 5 years old
• School Age Stage 6 is open to elementary school aged youth