You can spot people who are Water Smart® right away!
They’re the ones who know how to swim and behave safely in, on and around water. Swim for Life includes fun, hands on teaching activities that focus on teaching water safety for the whole family. Lessons that will last a lifetime!
Parent & Tot Swim Curriculum
Parent & Tot 1 (4–12 months)
- Enter & exit the water safely with tot
- Readiness for submersion
- Hold tot on front, eye contact
- Hold tot on back, head & back
support - Front float (face out) – assisted
- Back float – assisted
- Float wearing PFD – assisted
- Arms: splashing, reaching, paddling, on front & back
- Legs: tickling, splashing, kicking, on front & back
- Water Smart Messages
Parent & Tot 2 (12–24 months)
- Entry from sitting position – assisted
- Exit the water – assisted
- Blow bubbles on & in water
- Face wet & in water
- Attempt to recover object below surface
- Entry from sitting position wearing PFD & return – assisted
- Front float (face in) – assisted
- Back float – assisted
- Kicking on front & back – assisted
- Surface passes with continuous contact
- Water Smart Messages
Parent & Tot 3 (2–3 years)
- Jump entry – assisted
- Entry & submerge from sitting position – assisted
- Exit the water – unassisted
- Hold breath underwater – assisted
- Attempt to open eyes underwater
- Attempt to recover object from bottom
- Standing jump entry, return to edge – assisted
- Jump entry & float wearing PFD – assisted
- Front & back “starfish” floats – assisted
- Front & back “pencil” floats – assisted
- Kicking on front & back – assisted
- Underwater passes
- Water Smart Messages