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Preschool AquaticsPreschool Level 1*SkillsEnter water using ramps, steps or sideExit water using ladder, steps or sideBlow bubbles for 3 secondsSubmerge mouth, nose and eyesOpen eyes under water and retrievesubmerged objectsFront glide and recover to a verticalpositionBack glide and recover to a verticalpositionBack float for 3 secondsRoll from front to back and back to frontArm and hand treading actionsAlternating and simultaneous legactions and arm actions on frontAlternating and simultaneous legactions and arm actions on backCombined arm and leg actionson frontCombined arm and leg actionson backExit Assessment: With SupportEnter independently, using either theramp, steps or side, travel at least 5yards, submerge to mouth and blowbubbles for at least 3 seconds thensafely exit the water. (Children canwalk, move along the gutter or “swim”.)While in shallow water, glide on frontat least 2 body lengths, then roll toback and float on back for 3 seconds,then recover to a vertical position.Congratulations! You’ve earned the following badges:Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2and Learn-to-Swim Level 1Tread WaterExploring Under WaterSwim and ExitHow to Call for HelpPreschool Aquatics Level 3and Learn-to-Swim Level 2Safety FocusStaying safe around waterRecognizing the lifeguardsDon’t Just Pack It, Wear Your JacketRecognizing an emergencyHow to call for helpToo Much Sun is No Fun*Level 1 skills may be performed with support.Learn-to-Swim Level 4Elementary BackstrokeSidestrokeMy First 50Lifeguard PrepWSI PrepBobbingCombined Strokeon Front with BreathsLearn-to-Swim Level 3Learn-to-Swim Level 5Front CrawlBreaststrokeBack FloatBackstrokeWater CompetencyButterflyLife JacketFlip TurnReach or Throw, Don’t GoShallow-angle DiveMy First 25100-yard SwimInstructor: Please initial next to each badge earned.InstructorDateLocationCommentsYou have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!Instructor SignatureShare your badges and get even more outof your swim lessons with the Swim App.Text SWIM to 90999, and we’ll send you a linkto download the app, or search the iTunes appstore or Google Play for American Red Cross.

Learn-to-SwimLevel 6: AdvancedAdvanced OptionsSafety FocusPreschool AquaticsLearn About Boating Before YouGo FloatingThink So You Don’t SinkSwim as a Pair Near a Lifeguard’s ChairSkillsSurface dive and retrieve objectfrom the bottom, 7–10 feet deepSwimming:Front crawl for 100 yardsLook Before You LeapThe danger of drainsThe dangers of hyperventilation andextended breath-holdingCourse OptionsElementary backstroke for100 yardsFitness SwimmerBreaststroke for 50 yardsFundamentals of DivingPersonal Water SafetyBack crawl for 50 yardsButterfly for 50 yardsSidestroke for 50 yardsDemonstrate open turns and frontand back flip turns when swimmingExit AssessmentSwim 500 yards continuously, usingany 3 strokes of choice, swimmingat least 50 yards of each stroke.SkillsEnter water by stepping in from deckor low heightExit water using ladder, steps or sideBobbing, 5 timesOpen eyes under water and retrievesubmerged objectsFront glide and recover to a verticalpositionFront float for 3 secondsBack glide and recover to a verticalpositionBack float for 15 secondsRoll from front to back and back to frontTread water using arm and leg actionsfor 15 secondsCombined arm and leg actions on frontFinning arm action on backCombined arm and leg actions on backExit Assessment: With AssistanceGlide on front at least 2 bodylengths, roll to back, float on backfor 15 seconds, then recover to avertical position.Note: Additional exit assessmentsare required, depending on the courseoption selected.InstructorPreschool Level u have successfully completed all skills! Congratulations!Instructor SignatureGlide on back for at least 2 bodylengths, roll to front, then recover toa vertical position.Swim using combined arm and legactions on front for at least 3 bodylengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds,roll to front, then continue swimmingon front for at least 3 body lengths.Safety FocusStaying safe around waterRecognizing the lifeguardsDon’t Just Pack It, Wear Your JacketRecognizing an emergencyHow to call for helpToo Much Sun is No Fun*Level 2 skills may be performed with assistance.DateYou have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!Instructor Signature

Preschool AquaticsPreschool Level 3*SkillsJump in to shoulder-deep waterFully submerge and hold breathfor 10 secondsBobbing, 10 timesRotary breathingFront glide and recover to a verticalpositionFront, jellyfish and tuck floats for10 secondsBack glide and recover to a verticalpositionBack float for 15 secondsChange direction of travel whileswimming on front or backTread water for 30 secondsCombined arm and leg actions on frontFinning arm action on backCombined arm and leg actions on backMove into a back float for 15 seconds,roll to front, then recover to a verticalposition.Push off and swim using combinedarm and leg actions on front for 5body lengths, roll to back, float for15 seconds, roll to front, then continueswimming for 5 body lengths.backstroke for 50 yards, usingappropriate and efficient turningstyles throughout.Stroke RefinementSwim breaststroke for 25 yards,change direction and position oftravel as necessary, and swim backcrawl for 25 yards, using appropriateand efficient turning styles throughout.SkillsShallow-angle dive into deep waterTuck surface diveSafety FocusPike surface diveThe danger of drainsDon’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Life JacketRecognizing an emergencyHow to call for helpToo Much Sun Is No FunLook Before You LeapThink So You Don’t SinkReach or Throw, Don’t Go*Level 3 skills are performed independently.Tread water for 5 minutesTread water, using legs only,for 2 minutesSculling for 30 secondsSwimming:Front crawl for 50 yardsHow to call for help and the importanceof knowing first aid and CPRRecreational water illnessesReach or Throw, Don’t GoLook Before You LeapThink So You Don’t SinkElementary backstroke for 50 yardsThink Twice Before Going Near ColdWater or IceBreaststroke for 25 yardsWave, Tide or Ride, Follow the GuideBack crawl for 25 yardsSidestroke for 25 yardsFront flip turnBackstroke flip turnStep from the side into chest-deepwater, push off the bottom, move intoa treading or floating position for 15seconds, swim on front and/or backfor 5 body lengths, then exit the water.Exit AssessmentPerform a shallow-angle dive intodeep water, swim front crawl for50 yards, then swim mmentsYou have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in Learn-to-Swim Level 3.Instructor SignatureSafety FocusButterfly for 25 yardsExit Assessment: IndependentlyInstructorLearn-to-SwimLevel 5: AdvancedDateYou have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!Instructor Signature

Learn-to-SwimLevel 4: IntermediateStroke ImprovementSkillsHeadfirst entry in compact andstride positionsFeetfirst surface diveSwim underwaterTread water, using 2 different kicksExit AssessmentPerform a feetfirst entry into deep water,swim front crawl for 25 yards, changedirection and position as necessary, andswim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, changedirection and position as necessary, andswim back crawl for 15 yards.Submerge and swim a distance of 3to 5 body lengths underwater withouthyperventilating, return to the surface,then exit the water.Survival swimming for 1 minuteSafety FocusSwimming:Reaching assistFront crawl for 25 yardsThrowing assistElementary backstroke for 25 yardsRecreational water illnessesBreaststroke for 15 yardsThink So You Don’t SinkBack crawl for 15 yardsLook Before You LeapButterfly for 15 yardsSidestroke for 15 yardsOpen turns on the front and backFlutter and dolphin kicks on backPush off in streamlined positionon back, then begin kickingInstructorDateLearn-to-SwimLevel 1: BeginnerIntroduction to Water tructor SignatureEnter independently, travel at least5 yards, bob 5 times, then safely exitthe water.Glide on front at least 2 body lengths,roll to a back float for 5 seconds, andrecover to a vertical position.Enter water using a ramp, steps or sideExit water using ladder, steps or sideSafety FocusBlow bubbles for 3 secondsStaying safe around waterBobbing, 5 timesRecognizing the lifeguardsOpen eyes under water and retrieveDon’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacketsubmerged objectsRecognizing an emergencyFront glide and recover to a verticalHow to call for helppositionToo Much Sun Is No FunBack glide and recover to a verticalposition*Level 1 skills may be performed with assistance.Back float for 5 secondsRoll from front to back and backto frontTreading water arm and hand actionsAlternating and simultaneous leg andarm actions on frontAlternating and simultaneous leg andarm actions on backCombined arm and leg actionson frontCombined arm and leg actionson backLocationYou have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!Exit AssessmentDateYou have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!Instructor Signature