Level I: "Introduction to Water Skills"
Level 1 is a course designed to introduce children to the water. The course goals are to gain familiarity and become comfortable in the water. In addition simple skills are introduced that will help to begin building stroke fundamentals. Safety around the water is another important element of the class. The level 1 classes have a very low instructor to child ratio as well as having at least one instructor aid capable of offering one on one attention when needed. Our instructors are very patient, understanding and very willing to help your child become comfortable in the water.
All students who participate in the Learn-To-Swim courses will receive a checklist of all requirements passed while in the course.
Water Entry and Exit
Enter and exit water safely using ladder, steps or side
Breathe Control and Underwater Swimming
Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
Open eyes underwater; pick up a submerged object held at arms length
Buoyancy on Front
Maintain front float position (face in or out of water)
Recover from front float to standing position
Buoyancy on Back
Maintain back float position
Recover from back float to standing position
Changing Direction and Position
Change direction of travel while walking or paddling
Roll over from front to back
Roll over from back to front
Treading Water
Explore arm and hand movements
Swim on Front
Alternating arm action
Simultaneous arm action
Alternating leg action
Simultaneous leg action
Combined stroke on front (any arm and leg action)
Swim on Back
Alternating arm action
Simultaneous arm action
Alternating leg action
Simultaneous leg action
Combined stroke on back (any arm and leg action)
General and Personal Water Safety
Water safety rules
How to use a life jacket
Wearing a life jacket in the water
Helping Others
How to recognize a swimmer in distress
How to get help
BSA Safe Swim Defense Plan
