Swim Lessons (Session 1) Level 3 6:45pm

We are now offering youth scholarships for swim lessons and other qualifying programs! To find out if you qualify or to receive an application, please visit mlrec.com or contact our office at 509-764-3805 or at 610 W Yakima Ave. All scholarship applications must be received and administered from the Moses Lake Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services office.

Level 3 - Stroke Development

This class will build on all skills learned in Level 2. Level 3 introduces many challenging skills that may take practice and time outside of class. Recommended age is 5-6 years and older, however all children progress at different ages. Students should be confident in all of the skills in Level 3 before continuing to Level 4.

Please note that it is very common for children to repeat Level 3 due to the challenging skills. Passing too quickly to the next level may end in your child's frustration and failure on more advanced skills.

A minimum of 4 students for all swim lessons Levels A/B and 1-6 must be registered by 5:00 pm the day prior to start of class or class will be cancelled. We will do our best to make sure that classes are not cancelled, including combining same level students into classes if necessary. A full refund will be given to already registered participants. If it is necessary to move your child from one class to another we will be happy to move them, space permitting. There will be a $5 processing fee on all participant initiated transfers. No Refunds.

All of these skills will be required to be passed for successful completion of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 3.

• Enter water by jumping from the side into deep water, fully submerge, then recover to the surface and return to the side
• Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting position in water at least 9 feet deep
• Headfirst entry from the side in a kneeling position in water at least 9 feet deep
• Bobbing while moving toward safety, 15 times in chest-deep water
• Rotary breathing, 15 times
• Survival float on front, 30 seconds in deep water
• Back float, 1 minute in deep water
• Change from vertical to horizontal position on front in deep water
• Change from vertical to horizontal position on back in deep water
• While in a vertical position, rotate 1 full turn in deep water
• Tread water, 1 minute in deep water
• Push off in a streamlined positon on front, then begin flutter kicking, 3 to 5 body lengths
• Push off in a streamlined position on front, then begin dolphin kicking, 3 to 5 body lengths
• Front crawl, 15 yards
• Breaststroke kick, 15 yards
• Elementary backstroke, 15 yards
• Scissors kick, 15 yards

Upon completion of all above skills, students must pass their Exit Skills Assessment:

1. Jumping into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.

2. Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.