WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME?
Level's 3, 4 and 5 are dedicated to our Water Confidence Program.  Kids will enter into this program either by having graduated from L2, or by having a swim test conducted to determine their level.  It's in these levels where all four strokes are taught and perfected:  front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke, and butterfly.  Historically, L3 is the hardest and longest level to complete, because they have to be both technically strong and have physical endurance to perform well in L4 and higher.

WHAT IS THE ENVIRONMENT LIKE?
For L3 students, we allow a maximum of 3 children per session.  L4 & L5 classes will have up to 4 children per session. By this time, students are now safely swimming and are able to take instruction well, which makes it easier for the instructor to perform drills using wave and stagger techniques. With four children, there is never an 'odd one out' and it makes the social aspects of swimming more enjoyable for the child without sacrificing quality, attention and instruction.

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT?
We teach the fundamentals of swim strokes such the front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, breast stroke, the butterfly and side stroke. Students learn proper breathing techniques and will learn the basics of hydrodynamics and how it affects their buoyancy, efficiency and fatigue in the water.  As they move into L4 and L5, they will be swimming more laps to build strength and endurance.

HOW DO THEY GRADUATE?
When a child is ready to graduate from the CONFIDENCE program, they will have mastered all of the strokes, met all minimum distance requirements, and shown that they can tread water for at least 2 minutes.  Strong L5 swimmers will be eligible for our Advance Training (A.T.)classes.