Splasher/Bubbler

(6mo-3yrs)

Caregiver assisting child program to develop comfort in the water, familiarity to environment and to promote water fun.

Red Cross Equivalent
Starfish/Duck/Sea Turtle

Bobber

(3-5yrs)

Gaining comfort in the water, blowing bubbles with gradual facial immersion, front & back.

Red Cross Equivalent
Sea Otter

Floater

(3-5yrs)

Must be comfortable entering and exiting the pool on their own, as well as putting their face in the water. To complete: child must be able to float on their front and back and swim 5m unassisted

Red Cross Equivalent
Salamander

Glider

(3-5yrs)

Must be able to float, swim 5m unassisted in shallow water. Must be comfortable beginning the transition from shallow to deep water with assistance.

Red Cross Equivalent
Sunfish

Diver

(3-5yrs)

Comfort in deep water. To complete: 10m back and front swim with leg and arm action, as well as front and back float in deep water.

Red Cross Equivalent
Crocodile

Surfer/Jumper

(3-5yrs)

Surfer – Surface support for 30sec, front and back swim with arm action and flutter kick up to 15m, side breathing, face in with buoyant aid.
Dipper – Front and back swim 25m, intro to front and back crawl, standing dive, and surface support for 45 seconds.

Red Cross Equivalent
Whale

Otter

(6 yrs+)

This level is for beginner swimmers. To complete: submerge, holding breath, front and back float unassisted, front and back swim 5m.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 1

Seal

(6 yrs+)

Deep end activities on a more regular
basis. Build endurance and stamina to proceed onto length swimming. To complete: surface support 20sec; front and back float in deep water
unassisted; front and back swim 10m.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 2

Dolphin

(6 yrs+)

Build endurance and stamina for
length swimming and instruction. To complete: tread in deep water 45sec, front glide with kick, face in, sidebreathing 15m, front and back swim
with arm and leg action 15m. Jump into deep water and swim 15m.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 3

Swimmer

(6 yrs+)

Introduction to length swimming. To complete: initial standard front crawl 25m; back swim 25m; tread water 60sec; jump into deep water and swim
50m.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 4

Star 1

To complete: front crawl intermediate standard; back crawl initial standard; tread water 90sec; endurance swim of 75m.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 5

Star 2

To complete: front crawl advanced standard;
back crawl intermediate
standard; elementary backstroke initial standard; endurance swim 350m (14 lengths) throughout program; tread water 2min.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 6

Star 3

To complete: back crawl advanced standard; elementary backstroke intermediate standard; breast stroke initial standard; endurance swim 300m (12 lengths).

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 7

Star 4

To complete: recognition and care for an obstructed, conscious victim; eggbeater kick 60sec; elementary backstroke 50m advanced standard, breast stroke 50m intermediate standard. Endurance swim: 400m (16 lengths).

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 8

Star 5

To complete: swim 200m in under 6min; eggbeater kick 2min; breast stroke 50m advanced standard; sidestroke 25m initial standard; endurance swim 500m (20 lengths).

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 9

Star 6

To complete: rescue unconscious victim with obstructed airway; sidestroke 50m intermediate standard; butterfly stroke 25m initial standard; endurance swim 600m(24 lengths); help teach a swim skill.

Red Cross Equivalent
Swim Kids 10