This program is for kids 5 years of age and older and includes 8 lessons. When you choose the Red Cross Swim Kids program, you're getting:
- A program based on research
- Proven excellence in teaching
- Strokes and safety skills – the combination that saves lives
- A focus on fitness and personal performance
Please note that in order to register for the Red Cross Swim Kids program, children must be at least 5 years old on the first day of class. For children under the age of 5 please refer to our Red Cross Swim Pre-School program.
- Swim Kids 1
This first level introduces unassisted floats and glides. Endurance is built through a 5-metre swim. - Swim Kids 2
Children are introduced to deep water activities. Endurance is a 10m swim. - Swim Kids 3
Front crawl is introduced, and children swim unassisted in deep water. Distance swim is 15m. - Swim Kids 4
Children work on kneeling dives and surface support. Distance swim is 25m. - Swim Kids 5
Children are introduced to whip kick, back crawl, and dolphin kick. Distance swim is 50m. - Swim Kids 6
Elementary backstroke is introduced and participants learn how to use throwing assists. Distance swim is 75m. - Swim Kids 7
Front scull and whip kick on the frontis taught in this level. Distance swim is 150m. - Swim Kids 8
Participants learn breaststroke, stride entries, and rescue breathing. Distance swim is 300m. - Swim Kids 9
Participants work on refining their strokes. Side stroke kick is introduced. Distance swim is 400m. - Swim Kids 10
Sidestroke is taught. Distance swim is 500m.
We understand that all swimmers progress at different rates regardless of age; so remember your instructor is there to meet your child's individual needs. Your instructor will continue to challenge your child with more difficult skills no matter what age-based level they are in.
Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons
Lessons are available for ages 5 years of age and up, and are taught based on Red Cross Swim Kids Program. Red Cross Swim Kids Progress cards and badges are awarded to those who successfully complete a level. Private Lessons are scheduled in blocks of 8 and run consecutively with our regular lesson session.
Private lessons may be converted to semi-private lessons if desired. The person booking the lesson must pay for both participants at the time of booking. Private lessons are worked into each instructor's schedule. There is no guarantee that your child will be taught by a specific instructor.
