Litchfield Public Schools

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 2 swim lessons. Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Enter by stepping or jumping from the side Swim on side Open eyes under water Exit water safely using ladder or side Swim on front/back using combined strokes Front/back glide Tread using arm/leg motions Pick up a submerged object Roll over from front to back, back to front Float on front/back Move in the water while wearing a life jacket

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 A preschool swim lessons. 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

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 5 swim lessons. Level 5: Stroke Refinement Tread 2 different kicks Front/backstroke flip turns Standing-tuck/pike surface dives Survival swimming Rescue breathing Butterfly, breaststroke, sidestroke Front/back crawl, elementary backstroke Shallow dive, glide 2 body lengths into front stroke