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Learn-to-Swim

Youth Learn-to-Swim | Ages 6-15 Based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum .

Youth Level 1 | Ages 6-15 Learn basic water safety . To pass out of this level , student must be able to go underwater and have breath control .

Youth Level 2 | Ages 6-15 Learn to float without support and recover to a vertical position . Simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back are explored , elementary back stroke . To pass , the student must push off the wall , swim five body lengths , roll to back , float for 15 seconds , roll to front and swim back to the wall in water over their heads .

Youth Level 3 | Ages 6-15 Teaches front and back crawl . Introduces the dolphin and breast stroke kicks . To pass this level , student must be able to swim a continuous front and back crawl for 25 yards .

Youth Level 4 | Ages 6-15 Develops stroke technique . Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle demonstrating rhythmic breathing , backstroke with a horizontal body position .

Youth Level 5 | Ages 6-15 For swimmers who have completed Stroke Improvement . Teaches the basics of competitive training . Perfect for the student who does not want the commitment of swim team .

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