Level 1: No exposure to water; possibly timid.
Level 2: Ready to learn, “plays” well in water, can float with assistance.
Level 3: Can float on back, and swim 5 yards of freestyle.
Level 4: Can swim freestyle and backstroke 15 yards
Level 5: Can swim Freestyle and Backstroke 25 yards, learning another stroke
Level 6: Knows 3 strokes, but needs help with 1 stroke.