Litchfield Community Education is offering a 1-week swim lesson session for Preschool A, Preschool B and Level 1 swim lessons only. Please see course descriptions below. 

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lesson Descriptions:

Preschool Level A (Recommended for Ages 4-5)

This will be your child’s first lesson without an adult. Introduction to basic skills that will lay the foundation for future skill development.

• Enter/exit water safely 
• Roll to back & float for 3 seconds
• Submerge mouth & blow bubbles for 3 seconds
• Glide on front for at least two body lengths 
• Swim at least 5 yards

Preschool Level B (Recommended for Ages 4-5)

Build on skills taught in Preschool Level A. For students who are not afraid in the water & have had lessons on their own before.

• Step from side into chest-deep water
• Move into a front float for 5 seconds, rolling to back
• Push off & use combined arm/leg actions on front for 5 body lengths
• Roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front & continue for 5 body lengths

Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills (Recommended for Ages 6+)

• Enter/exit water safely
• Submerge mouth, nose & eyes 
• Open eyes under water, retrieve submerged item 
• Use life jacket · Float on front/back 
• Exhale underwater through mouth & nose 
• Explore arm/hand movements
• Basic water safety rules