Learn to Swim Levels

Level Details
GUPPY

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time. Also must be able to follow all instructions
PERCH

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time. Also must be able to follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

  • Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
  • Bob
  • Thread water
  • Open eyes under water to retrieve object
  • Roll from front to back and back to front
  • Back float
  • Front and back glides
  • Alternating arms on front and back
TROUT

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time. Also must be able meet all Perch requirements and follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

  • Enter water by jumping in
  • Fully submerge and hold breath
  • Front and back glides
  • Front and back floats
  • Combined arms and legs on front and back
  • Change direction while swimming on back
  • Recover to a float position
PIKE

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time. Also must be able meet all Trout requirements and follow all instructions

Must also be able to

  • Headfirst entry from side sitting or kneeling
  • rotary breathing
  • dolphin kicks on front
  • elementary backstroke
  • scissors kick
  • change direction on front
  • push off in streamline position
MUSKIE

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time. Also must be able meet all Pike requirements and follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

  • Headfirst entry from stride position
  • Swim under water
  • Front crawl and backstroke open turns
  • Front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, and learning breaststroke and butterfly
  • Tread water with 2 different kicks