In this class, swimmers continue to build proficiency with front and back glides, develop stronger flutter kicks, and practice breath control and rotary breathing preparation. Swimmers will strengthen intermediate self-rescue skills while increasing endurance, efficiency, and confidence in the water. 

Required before entering this stage 
To ensure safety and proper placement, participants should be able to demonstrate the following skills: 

• Submerge and blow bubbles while looking at an object at the bottom of the pool (without holding their nose) 

• Float on front and back independently for at least 10 seconds 

• Glide on front and back independently for at least 5 yards 

• Roll from front to back independently 

• Tread water for 10 seconds 

Swimmers may advance to this level by successfully completing Preschool Stage 2 or by passing a swim evaluation. For safety reasons, if a swimmer does not meet the skill requirements for this class, instructors reserve the right to place them in the appropriate level to best support their learning and confidence in the water. 

Skills learned in this session: 
Submerge-retrieve object from chest deep water, swim on front-10yd, swim on back-10 yd, water exit-independently, roll-independently, tread water-30sec, jump-swim-turn-swim-grab-10yd, swim float swim-15yd