White Turtle

For the child who is afraid of water, cannot swim, or will not get his⁄her face wet.*
Focus: Trust and Submersion
Safety Skill: Always ask for permission before getting in the water.
Water Skill: Submerge while relaxed with assistance for 5 seconds.
Ages: 3 - 7 years
*Child must be 36 months old or have Aquatics Director approval.

Red Frog

For the child who enjoys water, gets his/her face wet, jumps in but can swim only with support.
Focus: Body Position and Air Recovery
Safety Skill: Put on a life jacket, float on back and kick 20 feet.
Water Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll and lay on back (kicking and finning) for 5 seconds in both swimwear and regular clothes.
Ages: 3 - 11 years

Yellow Otter

For the child who is not afraid, can float, jump in and return to surface.
Focus: Forward Movement and Direction Change
Safety Skill: Reach and throw (DON’T GO) and know how to call 911.
Water Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover, move forward 10 feet, change direction and return to wall in both swimwear and regular clothes.
Ages: 3 - 14 years

Blue Dolphin

For the child who can swim 10 feet while taking an occasional breath.
Focus: Body Rotation
Safety Skill: Tread water for 15 seconds.
Water Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover to side glide position and kick 10 feet.
Ages: 3 - 14 years

Green Shark

For the child who can tread water for 15 seconds and swim freestyle for 10 feet.
Focus: Integrated Movement
Safety Skill: Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds.
Water Skill: Start in side glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with 1-2-3 breathe pattern.
Ages: 4 - 14 years