Learn to Swim Program
The objective of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program is to teach children and young teens to be safe in, on, and around the water. Aquatic and personal water safety skills are taught in a logical progression through six different levels.
The Fine Print
Due to the nature of our scheduling, there are no make-up sessions and there are no refunds. Outdoor classes are held rain or shine – we will instruct out of the pool during inclimate weather.
This information is provided within Jackrabbit – the program you have used to register for class. Visit the Parent Portal for important updates and news in the event of any class schedule changes.
Registration
Register below by clicking “schedule and registration” for your level. If no options reveal, registration has not yet opened, or that level is full for this session.
Winter Session 2: 2/23/25-4/13/25
Registration opens 2/9/25
Homeschool Swim and Play Program
Ages 6yrs - 9yrs
Looking for a fun, educational way to incorporate physical activity into your homeschool routine? Our Homeschool Swim and Play Program is the perfect blend of learning, exercise, and fun, specifically designed for children ages 6-9.
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Tailored Instruction: Each 60-minute session includes 30 minutes of swim
lessons customized to your child’s current abilities. Our instructors focus on
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Skill Reinforcement through Play: Following the lesson, children enjoy 30
minutes of supervised playtime in the pool. During this time, they can practice
their new skills through fun games and activities, building confidence and
independence in the water. Playtime activities are designed to reinforce skills
learned during instruction, encourage teamwork, and promote creativity
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Small Class Sizes: With a 2:10 instructor-to-student ratio, your child receives
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Social Interaction: The program offers an excellent opportunity for
homeschoolers to connect, make friends, and learn teamwork in an engaging
aquatic environment.
Parent/Child Aquatics
American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics is designed for children between the ages of 6 months and approximately 3 years, and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills.
Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1 familiarizes children between the ages of 6 months and approximately 3 years with the water and teaches swimming readiness skills. This course provides safety information for parents and teaches techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water.
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Parent and Child Aquatics Level 2 helps improve skills learned in Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1 and teaches more advanced skills. The course continues to build on water safety knowledge.
Ages 6mo - 3yrs
Level 1
Preschool Aquatics Level 1 familiarizes children approximately 4 and 5 years old to the aquatic environment and helps them acquire rudimentary basic aquatic skills. The course helps participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water.
Prerequisites:
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No prerequisites
Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. The course helps participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around the water.
Prerequisites:
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No prerequisites
Ages 3yrs - 5yrs
Level 2
Preschool Aquatics Level 2 builds on and improves skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. The course increases knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1.
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Enter independently, travel at least 5 yards (children can walk, crawl, move along the gutter, and/or swim), submerge their mouths and blow bubbles for 3 seconds then exit the water
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Glide for at least two body lengths then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds (this part of the prerequisite can be performed with assistance from the instructor)
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Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1.
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Enter independently, travel at least 5 yards, bob five times, then exit the water
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Glide on front at least two body lengths, roll to back, float for five seconds (this part of the prerequisite can be performed with assistance from the instructor)
Ages 3yrs - 5yrs
Level 3
Preschool Aquatics Level 3 increases proficiency and builds on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. The course reinforces water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduces additional water safety topics.
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Glide for at least two body lengths then roll to back and float on back for 15 seconds (this part of the prerequisite can be performed with assistance from the instructor)
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Glide on back for at least two body lengths and roll to front
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Swim using combined arm and leg action on front for three body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, continue swimming on front for at least 3 body length (this part of the prerequisite can be performed with assistance from the instructor)
Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Stroke Development builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
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Step from the side into chest deep water, push off the bottom, tread water for 15 seconds, swim on front or back five body lengths, then exit the pool
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Back float for 15 seconds, roll to front and recover to standing
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Swim using combined arm and leg action on front for five body lengths, roll to back float for 15 seconds, roll to front and continue for five body lengths
Ages 3yrs - 5yrs
Level 4
Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Stroke Improvement improves participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.
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Jump into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, rotate 360 degrees, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke for 25 yards then exit the pool
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Swim front crawl for 15 yards then change direction and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards and exit the pool
Ages 6yrs - 17yrs
Level 5
Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Stroke Refinement helps participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke).
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Perform a feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 25 yards
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Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, swim 15 yards
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Submerge and swim 3-5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilating
Ages 6yrs - 17yrs
Stroke Clinic (Pre-Comp)
The Stroke Clinic (Pre-Comp) is designed for swimmers who have mastered the basics and are ready to refine their technique in preparation for competitive swimming. This class focuses on improving the four competitive strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—while enhancing efficiency and form in the water.
Swimmers will work on perfecting stroke mechanics, starts, turns, and breathing patterns, with an emphasis on proper technique. The goal is to build a strong foundation for swimmers transitioning to competitive swimming or for those looking to further develop the skills they've learned in lessons.
This clinic is ideal for swimmers with a basic understanding of stroke fundamentals from Learn-to-Swim Levels 4 and 5, who are ready to take their skills to the next level.
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Feet first entry into deep water, swim freestyle for 25 yards, swim backstroke for 25 yards, swim breaststroke for 15 yards, swim butterfly for 15 yards
Adult
Swim
Adult Swim—Learning the Basics helps participants gain basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes. The course teaches skills and concepts needed to stay safe in and around water and to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency.