Build skill, strength and swim confidence.
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 3–6 are designed for adult swimmers ready to move beyond beginner swimming and into fitness-based, stroke-focused training. These levels emphasize endurance, technique, and safety—preparing you for everything from lap swimming to open water. Each level introduces new challenges and refines your form to support long-term progress.
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* Schedule changes seasonally. Please contact us for current times.
Sunday (10:00 am - 11:30 am) Monday & Wednesday (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Ongoing
West Charlotte High School
Monthly
West Charlotte High School
Membership rates start at $45/mo
West Charlotte High School
10 lessons
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Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
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Swim under water
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Feetfirst surface dive
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Survival swimming
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Front crawl and backstroke open turns
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Tread water using 2 different kicks
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Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly
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Flutter and dolphin kicks on back
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Shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke
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Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely
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Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming
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Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly
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Sculling
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Refines the strokes so participants swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6 is designed to prepare participants for more advanced courses, including other aquatic activities, such as competitive swimming or diving.