Red Cross Swim Kids

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No classes February 18, 19, 25 and 26.
10-level program for children five years of age and older.
This program for school aged children will help swimmers develop all five swimming strokes (front and back crawl, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, sidestroke), actively learn how to be safe around the water and increase their fitness and endurance through fun activities. Children will be challenged to achieve personal bests in distance and time, which will be a strong motivator through all 10 levels.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 & 4 Combined Level 5 & 6 Combined Level 7 & 8 Combined Level 9 & 10 Combined
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Swim Kids – Level 1
Level 1 is an orientation to the water and the pool area with an introduction to floats and glides with kick. Endurance is built by improving distance. This level may be combined with Level 2 classes.

Prerequisite(s): 5+ years
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Swim Kids – Level 2
Level 2 builds front and back swim skills, introduces deep water activities and proper use of a Personal Floatation Device (PFD). Endurance is built through flutter kicking with assisted glides. This level may be combined with Level 1 classes.

Prerequisite(s): 5+ years and successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 1, Red Cross Swim Preschool Sunfish or equivalent program.
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Swim Kids – Level 3 & 4 Combined
Level 3 – Introduces front crawl and making wise choices on where and when to swim. Diving is introduced and endurance is achieved by a 15 metre swim.

Level 4 – Front crawl, back glide and shoulder roll for back crawl are developed. Children work on kneeling dives, surface support and endurance is built to a 25 metre swim.

Prerequisite(s): 5+ years and successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 2, Red Cross Swim Preschool Crocodile/Whale or equivalent program.
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Swim Kids – Level 5 & 6 Combined
Level 5 – Back crawl and safe boating skills are introduced along with sculling and whip kick on the back. Children try stride dives and endurance is developed through dolphin kick and a 50 metre swim.

Level 6 – Front and back crawl are refined and the elementary back stroke is introduced. Ice safety, throwing assists, treading water and the front dive are introduced. Endurance is built to a 75 metre swim.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids –Level 4 or equivalent program.
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Swim Kids – Level 7 & 8 Combined
Level 7 – Continues to build skills for front crawl, back crawl and elementary back stroke, and introduces whip kick on the front. Children learn about airway and breathing obstructions and treading water. Endurance is built to a 150 metre swim.

Level 8 – Breaststroke, foot-first surface dives and rescue entries are introduced. Children learn the dangers of open water, hypothermia and rescue breathing on children and adults. Endurance is built to a 300 metre swim.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 6 or equivalent program.
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Swim Kids – Level 9 & 10 Combined
Level 9 – Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke continue to be refined. Children also work on head-first shallow dives, standing dives, learn about wise choices and self-rescue from ice. Endurance is built to a 400 metre swim.

Level 10 – Refines all of the strokes, with an introduction to butterfly and scissor kick. Children learn about sun safety and ice rescue of others. Endurance is built to a 500 metre swim.

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 8 or equivalent program.
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What's Next?
Becoming a Lifeguard – Have you completed your swimming lessons and are looking for your next challenge? Have you thought about becoming a lifeguard? Recreation offers Lifeguard training in just three easy steps. Please refer to our Lifeguard Program page for more information.
Prerequisite(s): 13 years of age or Bronze Star.
Becoming a Swim Instructor – Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy swimming and would love to be able to teach others to swim? Recreation offers Instructor Certification programs that are taught by exciting and passionate Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainers. Please refer to the Swim Instructor page for further information.
Prerequisite(s): 15 + years

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Swim Kids – Level 1
Level 1 is an orientation to the water and the pool area with an introduction to floats and glides with kick. Endurance is built by improving distance. This level may be combined with Level 2 classes. Prerequisite(s): 5+ years
Register Now
Swim Kids – Level 2
Level 2 builds front and back swim skills, introduces deep water activities and proper use of a Personal Floatation Device (PFD). Endurance is built through flutter kicking with assisted glides. This level may be combined with Level 1 classes. Prerequisite(s): 5+ years and successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 1, Red Cross Swim Preschool Sunfish or equivalent program.
Register Now
Swim Kids – Level 3 & 4 Combined
Level 3 – Introduces front crawl and making wise choices on where and when to swim. Diving is introduced and endurance is achieved by a 15 metre swim. Level 4 – Front crawl, back glide and shoulder roll for back crawl are developed. Children work on kneeling dives, surface support and endurance is built to a 25 metre swim. Prerequisite(s): 5+ years and successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 2, Red Cross Swim Preschool Crocodile/Whale or equivalent program.
Register Now
Swim Kids – Level 5 & 6 Combined
Level 5 – Back crawl and safe boating skills are introduced along with sculling and whip kick on the back. Children try stride dives and endurance is developed through dolphin kick and a 50 metre swim. Level 6 – Front and back crawl are refined and the elementary back stroke is introduced. Ice safety, throwing assists, treading water and the front dive are introduced. Endurance is built to a 75 metre swim. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids –Level 4 or equivalent program.
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Swim Kids – Level 7 & 8 Combined
Level 7 – Continues to build skills for front crawl, back crawl and elementary back stroke, and introduces whip kick on the front. Children learn about airway and breathing obstructions and treading water. Endurance is built to a 150 metre swim. Level 8 – Breaststroke, foot-first surface dives and rescue entries are introduced. Children learn the dangers of open water, hypothermia and rescue breathing on children and adults. Endurance is built to a 300 metre swim. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 6 or equivalent program.
Register Now
Swim Kids – Level 9 & 10 Combined
Level 9 – Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke and breaststroke continue to be refined. Children also work on head-first shallow dives, standing dives, learn about wise choices and self-rescue from ice. Endurance is built to a 400 metre swim. Level 10 – Refines all of the strokes, with an introduction to butterfly and scissor kick. Children learn about sun safety and ice rescue of others. Endurance is built to a 500 metre swim. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Red Cross Swim Kids – Level 8 or equivalent program.
Register Now
What's Next?
Becoming a Lifeguard – Have you completed your swimming lessons and are looking for your next challenge? Have you thought about becoming a lifeguard? Recreation offers Lifeguard training in just three easy steps. Please refer to our Lifeguard Program page for more information. Prerequisite(s): 13 years of age or Bronze Star.
Becoming a Swim Instructor – Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy swimming and would love to be able to teach others to swim? Recreation offers Instructor Certification programs that are taught by exciting and passionate Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Trainers. Please refer to the Swim Instructor page for further information. Prerequisite(s): 15 + years
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