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Jellyfish (4-12 months)

Provides an orientation to water for infants and their Adult/caregiver(s). You will learn how to swim safely with your infant in the pool through instruction of supports and holds. Infants will be introduced to getting their face wet, blowing bubbles, and floating with the help of a caregiver. Infants progress into Goldfish once they are 12 months old.

Goldfish (12-24 months)

Teaches toddlers how to play in the water safely! They'll learn how to enter and exit the water with help from their Adult/caregiver(s), and will play games to encourage getting their face wet and blow bubbles in the water. Toddlers will also develop floating and kicking skills with the support of their caregiver and buoyant objects. Toddlers progress into Seahorse once they are 24 months old.

Seahorse (2-3 years)

Teaches toddlers to become more independent in the water with their Adult/caregiver(s) close by to help. They'll learn how to safely enter the water wearing a PFD and will develop underwater skills such as submersion and opening their eyes underwater. "Starfish" floats, "pencil" floats, and kicking skills are taught using songs and games. Toddlers progress into Octopus once they are 3 years old.

Octopus (3-5 years)

A transitional level which transfers the preschooler from the Adult/caregiver to the care of the instructor. Preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water safely and learn how to put their face in the water. They'll blow bubbles, open their eyes underwater, and learn how to float and glide. Lots of games and songs will make them excited to go swimming! Prerequisite: None - minimum 3 years old.

Crab (3-5 years)

Teaches preschoolers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They'll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant objects. Songs and games are used to teach concepts and skills. Independence in the water is encouraged. Prerequisite: Completion of Octopus.

Orca (3-5 years)

Teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely while wearing a PFD. They'll learn how to submerge and exhale under water, how to retrieve objects underwater, and will continuе to develop their floating, gliding, and kicking skills. Songs and games are used to teach concepts and skills. Independence in the water is developed. Prerequisite: Completion of Crab.

Sea Lion (3-5 years)

Teaches preschoolers deep-water entries and treading water while wearing a PFD. They will become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool (in chest-deep water) and performing front and side glide. Front crawl wearing a PFD is introduced. Games are used to teach concepts and skills. Prerequisite: Completion of Orca.

Narwhal (3-5 years)

Teaches Swim to Survive™ skills wearing a PFD. Front crawl and back crawl are introduced, as wellas interval fitness training. Preschoolers will learn how to tread water and perform vertical whip kicks with a buoyant aid. Once complete, swimmers register into Swimmer 2. Prerequisite: Completion of Sea Lion.

Swimmer 1 (5 years+)

These beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water with and without a PFD. They'll learn how to open their eyes, exhale, and hold their breath underwater. Floats, glides, and kicking skills with buoyant objects are introduced. Prerequisite: None - minimum 5 years old.

Swimmer 2 (5 years+)

These swimmers willjump into deep water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water while wearing a PFD. They'll learn how to tread water, develop kicking skills, and will be introduced to front and back crawl. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 1 or Narwhal.

Swimmer 3 (5 years+)

These swimmers will learn how to dive and how to do in-water somersaults and handstands to develop weight-transfer skills. They'll learn Swim to Survive™ skills, whip kick on back, and will further develop their front and back crawl. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 2.

Swimmer 4 (5 years+)

In this level, swimmers will become better at diving, treading water, and swimming underwater. They'll learn the Swim to Survive™ standard and start to develop breaststroke. Front crawl and back crawl are further developed. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 3.

Swimmer 5 (5 years+)

These swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water. They'll further develop their Swim to Survive™ skills and start to develop eggbeater kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Interval training and sprinting drills develop fitness. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 4.

Swimmer 6 (5 years+)

These swimmers will become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They'lI develop lifesaving kicks such as eggbeater and scissor kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Head-up swims, interval training, and a 300 m workout challenges swimmers. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 5.

Swimmer 7 / Rookie Patrol (7 years+)

Swimmers develop water proficiency, first aid, and recognition/rescue skills. They'll develop individual fitness to meet a timed 100 m swim and a 350 m workout. Water proficiency skills include strokes, swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet/head-first surface dives. Demonstrating the ability to conduct a primary assessment on a conscious person, treatment for bleeding, and calling EMS are included as first aid skills. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 6.

Swimmer 8 / Ranger Patrol (7 years+)

Rangers enhance their capability in the water including perfecting their stride entries and underwater, forward, and backward somersaults. Swimmers learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving sport medley, timed object support, and a non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Eggbeater kick and increased fitness development are included. First aid in this level focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 7 (Rookie Patrol).

Swimmer 9 / Star Patrol (7 years+)

Star Patrol challenges swimmers with a 300 m timed swim, 600 m workout, and a 25 m object recovery. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals, and supporting a victim in shallow water. First aid topics in this level include treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star. Prerequisite: Completion of Swimmer 8 (Ranger Patrol).