CAMPER & PARENT SKILL LEVEL GUIDE
ESF AQUATICS PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS, IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH KIDS FIRST SWIM
SCHOOL
ESF AQUATICS STAFF: Our experienced Aquatics staff is made up of certified ESF and Kids First lifeguards who are trained to teach our program, ESF counselors/coaches assist.
AQUATICS DIRECTOR: A seasoned Aquatics leader oversees ESF swimming program in pool area.
SWIM LEVELS: We have established skill levels and campers progress at their own pace.
SKILL AND SAFETY TESTING: All Campers (alumni and first year campers) are tested on first day of camp for skill assessment and/or safety in deep water depending on age and skill level.
PROGRESS REPORTS: Parents are provided with updates on camper progress (weekly or upon request depending on age level).
CAMPER & PARENT SKILL LEVEL GUIDE
Level 1 - SUNFISH
1. Enter and Exit Independently
2.Splashing
3 Walking & Bouncing
4 Holding Breath - 5 Seconds
5 Blowing Bubbles
6.Submerge Face - 5 Seconds
7.5 Bobs
8.Supported Front Float
9 Supported Back Float
10 Safety Rules
Level 2 - ANGELFISH
1.Fully Submerge Face - 10 seconds
2 10 Bobs w/ Rhythmic Breathing
3 Review of Head Positioning
4 Front Float w/out Support- 5 seconds
5.Back Float w/out Support - 5 seconds
6.Kick on Front Supported and w/Noodle
7.Kick on Back Supported and w/noodle
8 Assisted Pop In
Level 3 - BLUEFISH
1 Review Level 1 & 2 Requirements
2 15 Bobs w/ Rhythmic Breathing
3 Streamlining (Concentrating on Head Position)
4.Gliding Unsupported
5.Kick on Front 5 Yards
6 Kick on Back 5 Yards
7 Jump into Deep Water
8 Retrieve Objects in Chest Deep Water
9.Floating and Turning Over
10.Unassisted Pop-In
11.Sitting Dive*
*Adequate water depth needed