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)

  1. Enter & exit the water safely with tot
  2. Readiness for submersion
  3. Hold tot on front, eye contact
  4. Hold tot on back, head & back
    support
  5. Front float (face out) – assisted
  6. Back float – assisted
  7. Float wearing PFD – assisted
  8. Arms: splashing, reaching, paddling, on front & back
  9. Legs: tickling, splashing, kicking, on front & back
  10. Water Smart Messages

Parent & Tot 2 (12–24 months)

  1. Entry from sitting position – assisted
  2. Exit the water – assisted
  3. Blow bubbles on & in water
  4. Face wet & in water
  5. Attempt to recover object below surface
  6. Entry from sitting position wearing PFD & return – assisted
  7. Front float (face in) – assisted
  8. Back float – assisted
  9. Kicking on front & back – assisted
  10. Surface passes with continuous contact
  11. Water Smart Messages

Parent & Tot 3 (2–3 years)

  1. Jump entry – assisted
  2. Entry & submerge from sitting position – assisted
  3. Exit the water – unassisted
  4. Hold breath underwater – assisted
  5. Attempt to open eyes underwater
  6. Attempt to recover object from bottom
  7. Standing jump entry, return to edge – assisted
  8. Jump entry & float wearing PFD – assisted
  9. Front & back “starfish” floats – assisted
  10. Front & back “pencil” floats – assisted
  11. Kicking on front & back – assisted
  12. Underwater passes
  13. Water Smart Messages