IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
Hartford Parks & Recreation provides a variety of swimming lessons for all ages. A swimming test may be required to properly place you in the swimming lesson level. Friday’s will be used as a make-up class, if needed.
Tiny Tots: For ages, 1-4. Requires parent participation. Water comfort skills for first time swimmers.
Level 1: Submerge face, support floats, bobs, support kicks, safety rules
Level 2: Retrieve objects, unsupported floats, bobs, flutter kick, back crawl arm action, life jacket safety
Level 3: Front crawl, back crawl, treading water, safety on boards and slides
Level 4: Rotary breathing, diving (sitting/kneeling), front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke and turning.
Level 5: Alternating breathing, stride jump, breaststroke, butterfly, diving and swimming underwater.
Level 6: Distance swimming and stroke mastery.