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Crotched Mountain offers a range of swimming lessons for people of all ages and abilities, including the six-level Learn to Swim program developed by the American Red Cross. For minimum/maximum enrollment, costs and upcoming schedules, please choose from the following:
| Infant |
Ages 6 to 18 months; held in therapy pool. Adult must accompany child. Develops comfort level in and around the water. DOES NOT teach children to become accomplished swimmers or to survive in the water. |
| Toddler |
Ages 18 months to 3 years; held in therapy pool. Adult must accompany child. Develops comfort level in and around the water, and a readiness to swim. |
| Preschool |
Ages 3 to 5 years; held in therapy pool. Child must be able to leave parent and follow directions. Develops comfort level in and around the water, and teaches basic skills in readiness for swimming. |
| Level I |
Eligibility based on ability rather than age; held in recreation pool. Introduction to Water Skills: helps students feel comfortable in the water and able to enjoy the water safely. |
| Level II |
Eligibility based on ability rather than age; held in recreation pool. Fundamental Aquatic Skills: submerging the head; rhythmic breathing; finning on back; and unsupported floating. |
| Level III |
Eligibility based on ability rather than age; held in recreation pool. Stroke Development: introduces styles such as coordinated front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, treading water, and jumping into deep water. |
| Level IV |
Eligibility based on ability rather than age; held in recreation pool. Stroke Improvement: develops confidence by teaching rotary breathing, deep water bobbing, diving from the side of the pool, and basics of the breaststroke and sidestroke. |
| Level V |
Eligibility based on ability rather than age; held in recreation pool. Stroke Refinement: refines the strokes presented in previous levels and introduces the butterfly, open turns, and the feet-first surface dive. |

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