playkettering.org For more information, call 937.296.2587. SWIM LESSONS 9 Powered by the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, The Kettering Recreation Complex’s swim lessons are unlike anything offered by other programs. Participants progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. Skills are taught progressively throughout each level to ensure participants have the opportunity to succeed. Participants must receive a certificate of completion from their instructor or approval from the Aquatic Supervisor before moving on to the next level. Please be aware that skills are gained accumulatively and it frequently takes more than one session to master the skills required to move up to the next level. If you are unsure of which level to register your child, please email [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 for elementary or higher in Preschool or Youth lessons. KETTERING AQUATICS SWIM LESSON PROGRAM Parent and Child (6 months to 3 years of age) Adult (Ages 13+) Preschool (Ages 3 – 5) Skills at these levels can be performed with assistance except where noted otherwise. Youth (Ages 6 – 12) Which level should you register for? Can your child perform these skills independently? LEVEL 1 • No experience required Adult swim lessons are available for all swim abilities! BEGINNER • No experience required ADVANCED • Jump in to shoulder-deep water • Fully submerge and hold breath • Rotary breathing • Glide on front and back then recover to a vertical position • Float independently, 15 seconds, • Change direction of travel while swimming • Tread water for 30 seconds • Combine arm and leg actions while swimming BEGINNER • No experience required LEVEL 2 • Comfortable in water • Blow bubbles • Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes • Rudimentary kicking, pulling, floating on back and belly ELEMENTARY • 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 INTERMEDIATE • 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 ADVANCED • 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 INTERMEDIATE • 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 KETTERING AQUATIC SWIM LESSONS LEVELS
