University Recreation

Preschool Swim

Skills are performed independently Our Preschool course is the Red Cross level 1-3  for preschoolers They will begin to bob, open eyes underwater, float on front and back and use arm and leg motions together. These skills are done independently. The class is recommended for 3 -5 year olds.  This class is an introduction to swimming. Swimmers will learn to bob, open eyes underwater, glide on their front and back, back float, and begin to use alternating arm movements.  The class is held in the shallow end of our pool, with bubble belts.

School Age Swim  Shallow and Deep Water Classes

The class is recommended for ages 6 and up. 

The Learn-to-Swim program focuses on building skills one step at a time. By giving them the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, our kids' swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water.

During their swim lessons, children will spend time on the following six levels:

• Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
• Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
• Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
• Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
• Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
• Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: Students will learn to swim with ease and efficiency, and gain the ability to swim smoothly over greater distances. Swimmers will also have the option to participate in more advanced courses.