American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim offers something for everyone! A unique six-level instructional approach ensures that swimmers of all ages and abilities continue to improve in a comfortable setting. Each level builds on the preceding level and includes training in basic water safety and helping others in a n emergency.

Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
Helps students feel comfortable in the water.

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Gives students success with fundamental skills.

Level 3 – Stroke Development
Further develops fundamental skills through guided practice.

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Develops confidence and improves acquired aquatics skills.

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement
Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.

Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Refines the strokes so that the students swim with ease, efficiency and power over great distances. Prepares the students to participate in more advanced courses, including Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training.