American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lesson Descriptions:

This recognized program is instructed by certified staff. A skills test on the first day of lessons will determine if your child is in the appropriate level. It is not unusual to repeat levels before mastering all the skills. Below you will find the skills taught for level 3 swim lessons.

Level 3: Stroke Development

• Side deep water jump
• Survival float
• Fully submerged head bob
• Retrieve submerged item
• Kneeling/standing dive
• Reaching assist
• Horizontal rotary breathing
• Front/back crawl/glide
• Butterfly kick
• HELP/Huddle position
• Emergency Check-Call-Care
• Switch from horizontal/vertical to front/back