6 months-3 years

Entering and exiting the water safely; submerging in a rhythmic pattern; gliding on the front and back with assistance; performing combined stroke on front and back with assistance; changing body position in the water; and experiencing wearing a life jacket in the water. Each child must be accompanied by a participating adult and wear a swimsuit and swim diaper.

4-6 years

Entering the water independently using the ladder, steps or side; traveling at least 5 yards; bobbling 3 times then safely exiting the water; gliding on front supported at least 2 body lengths; rolling to back float for 3 seconds with support; and recovering to a vertical position with support. (Most skills are demonstrated with assistance.)

5-7 years

Entering and exiting; moving into a front float for 5 seconds; rolling to back; floating for 5 seconds then recovering to a vertical position; pushing off and swimming using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths; rolling to back; floating for 15 seconds; and rolling to the front then continuing to swim for 5 body lengths.

6-10 years

Entering and exiting; jumping into deep water from the slide; swimming the front crawl for 15 yards; maintaining position by treading or floating for 30 seconds; and swimming the elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

8-10 years

Entering and exiting; swimming the front crawl for 25 yards; swimming the elementary backstroke for 25 yards; swimming the breaststroke for 15 yards; swimming the back crawl for 15 yards; and open turns on the front and back.