In this class, swimmers continue to build confidence and develop greater independence in the water. Participants will strengthen foundational skills such as floating, gliding, and basic strokes while practicing self-rescue techniques performed without instructor support. Emphasis is placed on improving body position, coordination, and breath control to help swimmers move confidently and safely through 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 (bob) independently 

• Exit the water independently 

• Float on the front and back with assistance and recover independently 

• Roll from front to back with assistance 

• Demonstrate comfort with front and back glides from the wall 

Swimmers may advance to this level by successfully completing Youth Stage 1 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- look at object at bottom of the pool, front glide-10ft, front float-20sec, back float-20sec, back glide-10ft, water exit-independently, roll-independently, tread water-10sec & exit, swim, float, swim-5yd