About this Course

For children ages 6-17 Level 3-5 will be offered. Level 3- Swimmers in Level 3 are starting to show stroke proficiency in the front crawl and elementary backstroke. Level 4- The objectives of Level 4 are to develop swimmers confidence in the strokes learned and to improve other aquatic skills such as treading, and sidestroke. Level 5-The objectives of this level are coordination and refinement of strokes. <BR><BR> For registrants looking to take Learn To Swim levels 3 through 5 at Flushing Meadows Aquatics Center, please select a Water Test so that your level can be determined. <<BR><BR> If your child is selected from a lottery, all efforts will be made to place your child in an appropriate class. Participants who apply for classes that are higher than their test level will not be guaranteed a slot in the program. For FMAC applicants applying for Children's Level 3 though 5, you must register for a Water Test in order to be placed in the appropriate level class on or around the day and time you select. After selection, your child's swim level will be tested in accordance with the level descriptions on the Learn To Swim page.