Parent Infant/Toddler Aquatics
Prerequisite: 6 months to 3 years of age, no skill prerequisite. “PIT” provides infants and toddlers an opportunity to explore an aquatic environment in a safe setting with an aim to build comfort in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. Parents will also be provided with information and techniques geared toward fostering a safer aquatic experience for their children.

Preschool Aquatics 1
Prerequisite: 3 to 5 years of age, no skill prerequisite. “PSA 1” is designed to orient young children to the aquatic environment and to provide a solid foundation on which to build. True locomotion should not be expected at this level. Skills practiced include entering/exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles, bobbing, floating, and leg and arm actions on front and back. All skills will be performed with instructor support. Safety topics including recognition of emergencies, identifying lifeguards, knowing how to call for help, and sun safety will be covered. Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to PSA 2.

Preschool Aquatics 2
Prerequisite: 3 to 5 years of age, must pass ALL PSA 1 requirements. “PSA 2” builds on the skills introduced in PSA 1 while decreasing support from the instructor. Participants begin gaining rudimentary propulsive skills, marking the beginning of true locomotion. Skills practiced include entering the water by jumping from the side, fully submerging and breath holding, retrieving submerged objects, rolling from front to back and back to front, and introducing treading. The safety topics introduced in PSA 1 will be reinforced. Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to PSA 3.   

Preschool Aquatics 3
Prerequisite: 3 to 5 years of age, must pass ALL PSA 2 requirements. “PSA 3” continues to build on the skills learned in PSA 1 and 2, increasing coordination and endurance. Skills in PSA 3 are performed independently, with little or no support from the instructor. Skills practiced include entering the water by jumping from the side, fully submerging and breath holding, retrieving submerged objects, rolling from front to back and back to front, and treading water. Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to PSA Advanced/Level 2. 

Preschool Aquatics Advanced
Prerequisite: 3 to 5 years of age, must pass ALL PSA 3 requirements. “PSA Advanced” was designed to target those individuals who have excelled in their skills but may not be ready for Level 2 due to their age or maturity. Participants practice a recognizable front crawl, with rotary breathing, and the elementary backstroke. Participants will also be introduced to a variety of new kicks. Head first entries from the sitting and kneeling positions may be taught (optional, based on availability of deep water). Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to Level 2 or 3 (based off instructor recommend). 

Preschool Aquatics Combo ½
Prerequisite: 3 to 5 years of age, PSA 1 or PSA 2 ability level. “PSA Combo 1/2" was designed to accommodate those individuals of PSA 1 and PSA 2 skill levels during times of limited course offerings. The similar nature of skills taught in PSA 1 and PSA 2 allow for a combined class, with the instructor providing more or less physical support depending on each individual’s specific abilities. Please refer to the course descriptions for PSA 1 and PSA 2 for more specifics regarding skills taught.

Level 1: Intro to Water Skills
Prerequisite: None. Level 1 introduces basic aquatic skills. Participants begin developing effective swimming habits and safe practices in and around water. True locomotion should not be expected at this level. Skills practiced include entering/exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles, bobbing, floating, and leg and arm actions on front and back. Safety topics including recognition of emergencies, identifying lifeguards, knowing how to call for help, and sun safety will be covered. Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to Level 2.

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Prerequisite: Must pass ALL Preschool Aquatics 3/Level 1 requirements. Level 2 builds on the skills introduced in Level 1 while decreasing support from the instructor. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion. Skills practiced include entering the water by jumping from the side, fully submerging and breath holding, retrieving submerged objects, rolling from front to back and back to front, introducing treading, and reinforcing arm and leg actions. The safety topics introduced in Level 1 will be reinforced. Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to Level 3. 

Level 3: Stroke Development
Prerequisite: Must pass ALL Level 2 requirements. Level 3 is the first chance for participants to practice a recognizable front crawl, with rotary breathing, and the elementary backstroke. Participants will also be introduced to the scissor, dolphin, and breaststroke kicks, as well as an increased duration of treading water. Head first entries from the sitting and kneeling positions may be taught (optional, based on availability of deep water). Safety topics will expand on the recognition of emergencies, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to Level 4.    

Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Prerequisite: Must pass ALL Level 3 requirements. Level 4 participants will be introduced to the back crawl, and be provided with opportunities to increase their endurance and to begin refining the basic strokes learned in Level 3. Participants will also add arm actions to the previously introduced kicks to perform rudimentary butterfly, side, and breaststroke. Head first entries from the compact and stride positions may be taught (optional, based on availability of deep water). Upon successful completion of ALL skills, advance to Level 5 or Pre-Competitive Swim Team.

Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Prerequisite: Must pass ALL Level 4 requirements. Level 5 participants will work to refine each of the six strokes; front and back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke. Participants will aim to increase their endurance, increasing the distances they can swim, with an emphasis on proper technique. Flip turns will be introduced, as well as shallow-angle dives (optional, based on availability of deep water).