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American Red Cross Swim Lessons

American Red Cross Swim Lessons  
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Level 1 Introduction to Water Skills
Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills.  Participants will begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water.

Level 2 Fundamental Water Skills
Build on basic water skills, submersion, front & back float and beginning strokes.

Level 3 Stroke Development 

Basic water competency in a pool environment; elementary back stroke, front & back crawl.

Level 4 Stroke Improvement
Improve strokes, learn breaststroke, butterfly, diving.

Level 5 Stroke Refinement
Improve stroke and endurance. Learn flip turns, open turns, introduce new safety skills.

Springboard Diving

Must be able to pass level 3. Learn how to do a proper approach and entry off a diving board.


Welcome to Gunnison

Gunnison is a small mountain community on the western slope of Colorado with a population of approximately 6,560 full time residents. The population increases annually with the influx of tourism and Western Colorado University students numbering an additional 2,500. The City of Gunnison is the county seat for Gunnison County. Gunnison has a rich history of ranching, agriculture, mining, tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities that bring many more people through the community.
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