Description of levels

®Aqua Babies (Marlee location only), is a unique class for parents and babies (5- 24 months) It’s a combination of fitness and fun for everyone. Each one hour class includes a 30 minute aquafit workout for the parent and a 30 minute swimming class for the child.

®Parent and Tots
A rewarding water experience for adults with young children. The program introduces infants and toddlers to the joys of water activity, and teaches parents and caregivers how to ensure safety at all times while in, on and around water. Infants begin when they can hold their head up independently, and stay with it until they are ready to move up to Red Cross Swim Preschool , usually at age three.

Red Cross Preschool
A 7 level program for children 2 to 5 years of age. Progression for lower levels is based on participation and age. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 move through the upper levels based on skill evaluation.

Red Cross Swim Kids
The 10 levels of Swim Kids ensure that swimmers progress gradually as their maturity, physical strength and abilities develop. Each level provides the student with swimming (strokes) improvement and water safety knowledge, for a well-rounded water experience.

Ratio Classes

Aqua Adults
We will develop your comfort and safety in, on and around water. Whether you are a newcomer to water activities or a master swimmer looking for stroke improvement; whatever your interests and abilities, AquaAdults can meet your needs and help you. Small class ratio, class available upon request.

In- betweener programs
(for children who have completed Swim Kids 10 or are looking for a Challenge between levels 8- 12)

The Canadian Swim Patrol program
Provides enriched training for kids who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol training puts your child on the on-ramp to lifeguarding. Ability is the only prerequisite.

• Rookie Patrol features timed 100m swims, 350m workouts and swims with clothes. A work hard/play hard approach develops swimming strength and efficiency with emphasis on personal responsibility for Water Smart® behavior.
• Ranger Patrol features timed 200m swims, 100m fitness medley and support/carry a 5lb weight. Content is challenging, but achievable with effort. Skill drills enhance capability in the water including a non-contact rescue.
• Star Patrol features timed 300m swims, 600m workouts, lifeguard whistle signals, and airway and bleeding first aid priorities. Demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgement.

I Can Swim Fast
This program is used to introduce competitive starts, flip-turns and strokes while increasing endurance and stamina. Swimmers will further develop their technique as they learn the elements of competitive swimming in a non-competitive and fun atmosphere.

The AquaSquirts Programs
Activity-based water orientation programs for girls and boys aged 11 years old and younger. AquaSquirts helps beginning swimmers improve

• breathing
• floats
• entries
• swimming skills
• awareness and confidence in the water