The American Red Cross is the most recognized training program for children and adults across the United States. Most YMCA and public pools will offer Red Cross level training that is transferable anywhere where the program is taught.
Before signing your child up for a swimming lessons or series of lessons be sure to find out what the cancellation policy is and how many lessons the child can miss or may make up before having to repeat the class to take the level test.
One of the foundational things that any swimming lesson should teach is how to be safe around the water. For children this should be one of the first and ongoing messages that are delivered. It can help them to really understanding what's important to do.
