Swim Lessons
Currently, level 1, 2, and 3 swim lessons for pre-school (ages 3-5) and youth (ages 6 - 14) are available. We are also organizing Parent/Child swim lessons along with higher-level stroke development classes that will return in the near future. Please use the swim lesson participation guide below to determine which class level is most appropriate for your child.
Swim Lesson Participation Guide
Questions to ask when attempting to assign a level
How old is your child?
- Under 3 years old see Parent/Child section
- 3-5 years old see Preschool section
- 6-14 years old see Youth section
- 14+ see Teen/Adult section
Parent/Child Level 1:
- 6 months – 18 months
- Parent necessary in the water for every class to learn basic skills
Parent/Child Level 2:
- 18 months – 3 years
- Parent necessary in the water for every class to learn basic skills and prepare their child to try skills on their own
Parent/Child Level 3:
- 30 months – 3 years
- Parent should be ready to get in the water; however, we are working towards the student working independently with the instructor
1. Can the child go under water and completely submerge?
- Yes, move on to question 2
- No, register for Preschool Level 1
2. Can the child float on their front and back without being held onto by anyone?
- Yes, move on to question 3
- No, register for Preschool Level 1
3. Can the child put their face in the water and swim on their front without being held onto by anyone?
- Yes, move on to question 4
- No, register them for Preschool Level 1
4. Can the child roll over from their front with their face into their back with their face out then back over to the front with their face in?
- Yes, move to question 5
- No, register for Preschool Level 2
5. Can the child roll over from their back with their face out to their front with their face in then back over to the back with their face out?
- Yes, move to question 6
- No, register for Preschool Level 2
6. Can the child swim front crawl for 15 feet?
- Yes, move to question 7
- No, register for Preschool level 2
7. Can the child swim on their back for 15 feet?
- Yes, move to question 8
- No, register for Preschool level 2
8. Can the child demonstrate a comfort level in deeper water such as the lap pool?
- Yes, move to question 9
- No, register for Preschool level 3
9. Can the child swim on their back using elementary backstroke for 15 feet?
- Yes, move to question 10
- No, register for Preschool level 3
10. Can the child swim on their front for 10 feet, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front and then continue swimming for 10 feet?
- Yes, move to question 11
- No, register for Preschool level 3
11. Can the child jump into deep water (I.e., lap pool) from the side?
- Yes, move to question 12
- No, register for Preschool level 4
12. Can the child swim front crawl for 15 yards?
- Yes, move to question 13
- No, register for Preschool level 4
13. Can the child maintain a position by treading with a vertical base for 15 seconds?
- Yes, move to question 14
- No, register for Preschool level 4
14. Can the child swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards?
- Yes, move to question 15
- No, register for Preschool level 4
15. Can the child swim backstroke for 15 yards?
- Yes, move to question 16
- No, register for Preschool level 4
16. Can the child swim using breaststroke for 15 yards?
- Our Swim Program only goes up to Level 4 for this age group. We have plans to expand our program and offerings in the upcoming months.
- No, register for Preschool Level 4
1. Can the child bob 5 times fully submerging their head?
- Yes, move on to question 2
- No, register for Youth Level 1
2. Can the child enter and exit the water on their own?
- Yes, move on to question 3
- No, register for Youth Level 1
3. Can the child enter and exit the water on their own?
⦁ Yes, move on to question 4
⦁ No, register for Youth Level 1
4. Can the child float for five seconds on their front and back?
- Yes, move on to question 5
- No, register for Youth Level 1
5. Can the child swim front crawl for 5 feet?
- Yes, move on to question 6
- No, register for Youth Level 1
6. Can the child swim on their back for 5 feet?
- Yes, move on to question 7
- No, register for Youth Level 1
7. Can the child roll over from their front with their face on to their back with their face out then back over to the front with their face in?
- Yes, move to question 8
- No, register for Youth Level 2
8. Can the child roll over from their back with their face out to their front with their face in then back over to the back with their face out?
- Yes, move to question 9
- No, register for Youth Level 2
9. Can the child swim on their front for 20 feet?
- Yes, move to question 10
- No, register for Youth Level 2
10. Can the child swim using elementary backstroke for 20 feet?
- Yes, move to question 11
- No, register for Youth Level 2
11. Can the child tread for 15 seconds?
- Yes, move to question 12
- No, register for Youth Level 2
12. Can the child jump into deep water from the side of the pool?
- Yes, move to question 13
- No, register for Youth Level 3
13. Can the child swim using a front crawl for 25 yards?
- Yes, move to question 14
- No, register for Youth Level 3
14. Can the child maintain a position of treading with a vertical base for 30 seconds?
- Yes, move to question 15
- No, register for Youth Level 3
15. Can the child swim using elementary backstroke for 25 yards?
- Yes, move to question 16
- No, register for Youth Level 3
16. Can the child swim backstroke for 15 yards?
- Our swim program only goes up to level 3 for this age group. We have plans to expand our program and offerings in the upcoming months.
- No, register for Youth Level 3
On the first day of class, we will divide the class into groups based on ability. For those less confident in the water and those still learning the basics of swimming (floating, taking feet off the floor, putting face in the water), they will be in the leisure pool (3.5 feet). For those who are more confident in the water and have a basic understanding of strokes (free style, backstroke, breaststroke etc.) they will be in the lap pool to continue to build on those skills.
If you have questions as to what level would be appropriate for your child, swim evaluations are available. No reservation is required for an evaluation. Check here for more information and a complete list of dates and times of our available levels.
Swim Lesson Registration
If you have any questions please email Kevin Timmons at kevin.timmons@worthington.org
Safety is our first priority, so the WPRD staff reserves the right to withdraw or transfer your child from the registered course if he or she does not meet the prerequisites. To receive a refund for swim lessons a 48-hour notice of cancellation is required.
BY SIGNING UP FOR THIS COURSE YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOUR CHILD MEETS THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS. THE WPRD STAFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW OR TRANSFER YOUR CHILD FROM THIS COURSE IF THEY DO NOT MEET THE PRE-REQUISITES.