ORANGE LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING LEVEL
ORANGE represents danger. These swimmers do not yet swim long distances independently and we recommend constant adult “touch supervision” when in or around the water. If “touch supervision” is not being used, we recommend use of a Coast Guard approved PFD when swimming with your child.
PREREQUISITES: These swimmers are 3+ or have graduated from our BLUE or RED level. They can independently perform the following skills: back and front float, glide a minimum of 3 feet and jump and return to the wall.
We work on increased independence with floats, glides, and roll-overs. We also focus on proper body position and streamline in ORANGE 1.
We will then focus on building strength, confidence, streamline kicks, and in-line kicking with unassisted breathing in ORANGE 2.
ORANGE is an intermediate swimming level.
LEVEL DETERMINATION
Is your child under 2 years old?
Yes → SPLASH BABIES
No → Continue
Is your child between 2 and 3 years old?
Yes → You can enroll in BLUE, which is a non-parent and me class. You can also enroll in SPLASH BABIES, which is a parent and me class.
No → Continue
Is your child comfortable putting their face in the water?
No → RED
Yes → Continue
Can your child float on their back unassisted for 5 seconds?
No → RED
Yes → Continue
Can your child jump in the water from the edge of the pool and return to the wall unassisted?
No → ORANGE
Yes → Continue
Can your child swim with their eyes IN THE WATER for 6 feet?
No → ORANGE
Yes → Continue
Can your child roll to their back while swimming to get a breath?
No → YELLOW
Yes → Continue
Can your child take a proper side breath while swimming?
No → YELLOW
Yes → Continue
Can your child swim basic freestyle and backstroke for 20+ feet?
No → YELLOW
Yes → GREEN
Can your child swim all 4 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly)?
No → GREEN
• • Yes → GOLD