What level of swim lessons is right for my swimmer? 

Follow the questions below to determine what age group and swim level is the right fit for your swimmer, then click the link at the end to register for your lessons! 

Step 1: Determine the appropriate age level for your participant 

Is the participant comfortable around adults and other children when away from a caregiver?
Not yet. The participant should register for Parent and Child swim lessons.
Yes, but they are under 3 years old. The participant should register for Parent and Child swim lessons.
Yes, and they are at least 3 years old! See the next question to determine if the participant should register for preschool or school age swim lessons. 

Is the participant starting 1st through 7th grade this coming school year?

Not yet. The participant should register for Preschool swim lessons.
Yes! The participant should register for School Age swim lessons.
They will be starting 8th grade or higher. The participant is old enough for "Teen Aquatics." If you have interest in this age group of swim lessons, contact the Aquatics Program Supervisor at (918) 259-7000 EXT 7447. 

Step 2: Determine the appropriate swim level for your participant  

Will the participant submerge underwater voluntarily?
Not yet. The participant should register for Level 1 swim lessons.
Yes! See the next question to help determine the correct level for your participant. 

Does the participant float on their front and back on their own?

Not yet. The participant should register for Level 2 swim lessons.
Yes! See the next question to help determine the correct level for your participant. 

Can the participant swim 10-15 yards by themselves on their front and back?

Not yet. The participant should register for Level 3 swim lessons.
Yes! The participant may be ready for Level 4 swim lessons or higher. If you have interest in these higher swim lesson levels, contact the Aquatics Program Supervisor at (918) 259-7000 EXT 7447. 

Step 3: Register for the appropriate swim lesson! 

Click here to register for 2024 swim lessons

 For more information, contact the Aquatics Program Supervisor at (918) 259-7000 EXT 7447.

Level Descriptions: 

Level 1 

Level 1 lessons introduces swimmers to the water in a safe, fun, and engaging way! This level is ideal for those who have not taken swim lessons before or who are not comfortable submerging completely underwater. Through music, games, and exploration, participants will learn how to float on their front and back, blow bubbles with their face in the water, and start basic arm and leg movements – all with support. This level will acclimate unfamiliar swimmers to this new environment and lay the foundation for their growth in future levels! 

Level 2 

Level 2 lessons are intended for swimmers who have already passed Level 1 or are already comfortable submerging completely underwater but cannot yet float entirely on their own. Continuing the use of songs, games, and exploration, Level 2 helps swimmers to improve their confidence in the water as they continue to develop skills learned in their previous levels. Participants will become more capable, progressing towards floating on their own for 10 seconds, gliding 5 feet on both their front and back, retrieving objects from chest deep water, and swimming short distances with support. 

Level 3 

Level 3 lessons are ideal for swimmers who have already passed Level 2 or are already able to float entirely on their own but still need some support when swimming. Progressing with games, activities, and exploration, Preschool Aquatics - Level 3 develops swimmers’ confidence in the water as they begin to swim short distances on their own. Participants will work towards swimming 10 yards on both their front and back, treading independently, and learn a swim-float-swim sequence to reach safety.