In the first three levels, Starfish, Duck, and Sea Turtle, parents and infants focus on water orientation and water safety. Children ages 3 to 6 years progress through the next five levels, Sea Turtle, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile and Whale, building swimming skills and learning age-specific water safety. These programs appeal to children as they use songs, games and themes making lessons fun. LEVEL 1 - Starfish ( 4-12 months ) In this assisted level, babies and their caregivers work on getting wet, buoyancy and movement, front, back and vertical position in the water, and shallow water entries and exits. LEVEL 2 - Duck (12-24…

The Red Cross Swim Kids Program is for children ages 5 and older. In this 10-level program swimmers develop the five main swimming strokes—front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, and sidestroke. They will learn which strokes will help them to stay safe and get out of trouble when in the water and which will help increase fitness level and endurance. Swimmer must complete all skills and learning in each level in order to enter the next level. These milestones are achieved at an individual’s own rate. Having to work on and improve skills allows swimmer to build success…

Bronze Star (10 hrs) Candidates develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills and personal fitness. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport. Prerequisite: None (Swim Patrol experience recommended.) Recognition: Bronze Star medal, Bronze Star Award crest, certification card. Bronze Medallion (15 hrs) Candidates are challenged both mentally and physically in the four components of water rescue - Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. As well as acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. Prerequisite: Minimum 13…

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