Level 1 - Water Exploration

Ages 6 - 14

There are no prerequisites. This class is recommended for children who have little to no experience in the water. Students will be introduced to the teacher/student relationship. The objective is to familiarize students’ to the water and to learn how to enjoy the water safely. In order to pass into Level 2, students must demonstrate:

  • Safe water entry
  • Breath control and blowing bubbles with full face in the water
  • Front float unassisted for at least 10 seconds
  • Back float unassisted for at least 10 seconds
  • Assisted front and back glides in streamline position
  • Assisted flutter kick on front and back
  • Introductory arm movements for freestyle and backstroke
  • Retrieve diving toy off bottom from chest deep water
  • Bobbing to safety
  • Water safety skills

Please refer to age ranges when enrolling students. 

For availability and registration, call 303-655-2200, or see available lessons online.

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