The purpose of this swim lesson is to orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills and to help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water. No skill prerequisites.

The purpose of this swim lesson is to build on the basic aquatic and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment:
1. Enter independently, using either the ramp, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 5 times, then safely exit the water. (Participants can walk, move along the gutter or “swim.”)
2. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds, then recover to a vertical position. (This part of the assessment can be performed with assistance.)

The purpose of this swim lesson is to build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 and to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.
Prerequisite: 48" tall or comfort in deep water, and successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment:
1. Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
2. Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.
3. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front, then continue swimming for at least 5 body lengths.