Swim – Level 1 Water Competency

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (PDT) - Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 4:30 PM (PDT)
Ages 6-16 · Co-Ed
Swanson Pool • 3585 Governor Drive San Diego, CA  92122
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (PDT) - Thursday, October 29, 2026 @ 4:30 PM (PDT)
Ages 6-16 · Co-Ed
Swanson Pool • 3585 Governor Drive San Diego, CA  92122

Swim – Level 1 Water Competency

Oct 06 - Oct 29 (Tuesday, Thursday)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Ages 6-16 · Co-Ed

Swanson Pool

See Price At Registration

Meeting Dates

From Oct 06, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026

Each Tuesday from 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Each Thursday from 04:00 PM to 04:30 PM

About This Activity

Description

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Level 1 Water Competency

Ages: 6 to 16

Prerequisites: None

Note: The City of San Diego has made a curriculum and name change to the Level 1 course which will now be referred to as Level 1 Water Competency. The goal of the new Level 1 Water Competency course is to make a safer swimmer. The course will focus on safety skills that students will be able to use in the event of a life-threatening aquatic emergency. To pass the Level 1 Water Competency course students will have to complete the following sequence:
1. Jump into deep water and recovers at the surface
2. Treads or floats for 60 seconds3. Spin around 360 degrees to orient to their exit 4. Swim 25 yards (at least half front crawl) with rhythmic breathing5. Climb out of the pool

All students who feel confident in their ability to pass the Water Competency Sequence must be assessed by pool staff prior to registering for the course. Staff will advise participants who get assessed as to which level they best belong in.
Please check with pool staff about current COVID-19 protocols.

Please call the Swanson pool at (858) 552-1653 to speak with pool staff if you have any questions.
It is important to enroll your child in the correct class; necessary transfers may result in the change of class days and times. There are NO REFUNDS. For specific information on class prerequisites or level placement, please contact Swanson Pool staff at (858) 552-1653.

Activity Age Category

Children

Location

Swanson Pool - Main at Swanson Pool

Instructor

City Staff
Stefen Thompson
Ritika Sehgal

Organizer Info

  • City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department

Map & Direction

Swanson Pool • 3585 Governor Drive San Diego, CA  92122
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