AQUATICS 47 playkettering.org For more information, call 937.296.2587. The Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is proud to provide American Red Cross swim programs for people of all ages and abilities. Skills are taught progressively throughout each level to ensure participants have the opportunity to succeed. Please note that in order to master the skills required to move to the next level, more than one session of swim lessons is necessary. If you are unsure of which level may be most appropriate for your child, please contact [email protected] Tips for Picking the Right Level for Your Child Below is a breakdown of skills that your child must have mastered prior to beginning each level. Approval is required for first time participants to register for levels 2 or higher in Preschool and Youth lessons. KETTERING AQUATICS SWIM LESSON PROGRAM Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) Skills at these levels can be performed with assistance except where noted otherwise. BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE • No Experience Required • Enter independently • Travel 5 ft • Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes • Blow bubbles, 3 seconds • Glide on front, 2 body lengths • Roll front to back and back to front • Recover to vertical position • Swim on front and back, 2 body lengths • Float independently, 3 seconds Youth (Ages 6 – 12) Which level should you register for? Can your child perform these skills independently? BEGINNER ELEMENTARY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED • No Experience Required • Enter and exit from side in chest-deep water • Back float, 15 seconds • Tread water, 15 seconds • Swim on front and back 5 body lengths • Fully submerge 5 times • Recover to vertical position • Roll front to back and back to front • Swim 5 body lengths on front, float on back 15 seconds, continue swimming on front 5 body lengths • Jump into deep water and recover to surface • Back float, 1 minute • Tread water, 1 minute • Push off in streamline position • Swim front crawl 15 yards • Swim elementary backstroke 15 yards • Swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke, 25 yards • Enter deep water feet first • Swim front crawl, 25 yards • Swim elementary backstroke, 25 yards • Swim breaststroke, 25 yards • Swim back crawl, 25 yards • Swim 3-5 body lengths underwater Parent and Child (6 months to 3 years of age) LEVEL 1 (6 months – 3) LEVEL 2 (6 months – 3) • No Experience Required • Comfortable in water • Blow bubbles • Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes • Rudimentary kicking, pulling, floating on back and belly Adult Swim Lessons (Ages 13+) Adult swim lessons are available for all swim abilities! Kettering Aquatic Swim Lessons Levels
