Starfish Swimming Core Skill Achievement Stages

If the student...

Is afraid of the water

Can't swim at all

Will not get face wet

If the student...

Can swim underwater or

on the surface, getting an occasional breath

If the student...

Can't swim without support, but loves the water

Will get face wet

Will jump in

If the student...

Can tread water for at least 15 seconds

Can swim freestyle with rotary (side) breathing

If the student...

Is not afraid

Can float on front and back

Can jump in and return to surface unassisted

If the student...

Has achieved a GREEN Starfish Swim School Award Patch

and

wants to learn or refine backstroke, breaststroke, & butterfly