AQUATICS
 The goal of the Reston Community Center's Learn to Swim Program is to prepare participants for a lifetime of water pleasure. All lessons are taught by the Aquatics staff of the Reston Community Center. Each instructor has been trained and certified by the American Red Cross and has received ratings in Water Safety Instructor. Staff members are certified in CPR and further trained by the RCC Aquatic School.
Participation in any swim lesson program will not "drownproof" your child. It is only the first step in developing your child's water safety and swimming skills. Year-round practice, regular exposure to water, positive encouragement and parental supervision are the tools needed for developing your child's comfort level in water and improving his/her skill level.
If you are unsure of class placement, a water test can be arranged by calling the RCC Aquatics Department at 703-476-4500 and select option 2. For specific class dates and times, click here to search RCC's online program guide.
Youth Class Requirements
| Youth Class |
Ages |
Prerequisites for this class |
| Intro to Water Skills |
6-12 years |
- No swimming skills required.
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| 6yr Beginner I |
6 years |
- Enter unassisted, move 5 yards
- Bob 5 times to chin level and safely exit the water. (Participants can walk, travel along the gutter or "swim")
- Float on front with support for 3 seconds
- Roll to back (with assistance)
- Float on back with support for 3 seconds
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| Beginner I |
7-12 years |
- Enter unassisted, move 5 yards.
- Bob 5 times to chin level and safely exit the water. (Participants can walk, travel along the gutter or "swim")
- Float on front with support for 3 seconds, roll to back (with assistance)
- Float on back with support for 3 seconds
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| Beginner II |
6-12 years |
- Step from side into chest-deep water
- Move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll over to a back float, return to standing position, then move back into a back float for 5 seconds and return to a standing position
- Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg actions for 15 feet on the front
- Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg actions for 15 feet on the back
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| Advanced Beginner I |
6-12 years |
- Jump into chest-deep water from the side
- Swim front crawl for 15 yards with face in the water and rhythmic breathing pattern (to front or side)
- Maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds
- Swim back crawl for 15 yards
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| Advanced Beginner II |
7-12 years |
- Perform a feet-first entry into chest-deep water
- Swim front crawl for 25 yards and maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (float or sculling)
- Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
- Swim breaststroke for 15 yards.
- Tread water for 1 minute and swim back crawl for 25 yards.
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| Intermediate |
7-12 years |
- Perform a shallow dive into deep water
- Swim front crawl for 50 yards, maintain position on back for 2 minutes in deep water (float or scull)
- Swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards
- Swim breaststroke for 25 yards
- Tread water for 2 minutes
- Swim back crawl for 50 yards
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