Has your child done swimming lessons before in the Lifesaving Society or Red Cross programs? Use our Equivalency Chart below to match their level with the equivalent YMCA level.
For more information on what’s available in Brockville or Kingston, view the program guides.
Age Groups | Red Cross Program | Life Saving Society Program | YMCA Program |
0-2 years old accompanied
by a caregiver |
Starfish |
Parent & Tot 1 |
Splashers As the first level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Splashers is a great way to introduce babies 3-18 months old to the water. Parents get in on the fun by participating with their children.
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Duck |
Parent & Tot 2 |
Bubblers The second level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Bubblers, is for children 18 months - 3 years old. We work with you to introduce your child to new movements in the water, including holding the wall, kicking feet, and blowing bubbles. Parents get in on the fun by participating with their children.
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Sea Turtle |
Parent & Tot 3 |
Bubblers The second level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Bubblers, is for children 18 months - 3 years old. We work with you to introduce your child to new movements in the water, including holding the wall, kicking feet, and blowing bubbles. Parents get in on the fun by participating with their children.
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3-5 years old accompanied
by a caregiver or on their own |
Sea Otter |
Preschool A |
Bobbers The third level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Bobbers, is for children 3-5 years old who are new to swimming. Children are encouraged to attend without a parent.
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Salamander |
Preschool A |
Floaters The fourth level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Floaters, is for children 3-5 years old who have completed Bobbers or equivalent.
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Salamander |
Preschool B |
Floaters The fourth level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Floaters, is for children 3-5 years old who have completed Bobbers or equivalent.
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Salamander |
Preschool B |
Gliders The fifth level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Gliders, is for children who are 3-5 years old and have completed Floaters or show an equivalent level of competence.
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Sunfish |
Preschool B |
Divers The sixth level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper program, Divers, is for children who are 3-5 years old and have completed Gliders or show an equivalent level of skill.
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Crocodile |
Preschool C |
Surfers The seventh level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper swim program, Surfers, is for children 3-5 years old who have completed Divers or show an equivalent level of competence.
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Whale |
Preschool D |
Dippers The eighth and final level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper swim program, Dippers, is for children who are 3-5 years old and have completed Surfers or show an equivalent skill level.
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Whale |
Preschool D |
Dippers The eighth and final level of our YMCA Li'l Dipper swim program, Dippers, is for children who are 3-5 years old and have completed Surfers or show an equivalent skill level.
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6-12 year olds |
Swim Kids 1 |
Swimmer 1 |
Otter An introductory level for beginner swimmers aged 6-12 years old, Otter will teach your child the basics of pool safety, going underwater, and gliding on their front and back.
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Swim Kids 2 |
Swimmer 2 |
Seal Seal is for children 6-12 years old who have completed Otter or who have equivalent skills. In this level they will further develop the skills of gliding, kicking, and submerging.
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Swim Kids 2/3 |
Swimmer 3 |
Dolphin Dolphin is for children 6-12 years old who have completed Seal or who demonstrate an equivalent skill set. Your child will be introduced to swimming on their front, back, and underwater.
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Swim Kids 4/5 |
Swimmer 4 |
Swimmer Swimmer is for children 6-12 years old who have completed Dolphin or have equivalent skills. In this class, kids will learn front and back crawl, and how to tread water.
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Swim Kids 6 |
Swimmer 5 |
Swimmer Swimmer is for children 6-12 years old who have completed Dolphin or have equivalent skills. In this class, kids will learn front and back crawl, and how to tread water.
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Swim Kids 7 |
Swimmer 6 |
Star 1 Star 1 is for children 6-12 years old who have completed the Swimmer level in our Learn to Swim program. In this class, kids will learn to use the whip kick on their back and the egg-beater motion for treading water. We will help your child continue to develop front and back crawl technique and endurance.
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