Level 1: Comfort, Trust & Water Foundations

Level 1 is where the swim journey truly begins.

This level is designed for swimmers who are inexperienced, hesitant, or unsure in the water. The focus is not on swimming independently yet — it’s on comfort, trust, and foundational skills that make everything else possible.

Level 1 is about helping your swimmer feel safe, supported, and confident enough to begin learning. Many skills in this level are taught with help, and that’s exactly how it should be.

Strong foundations here set your swimmer up for success in every level that follows.

What Your Swimmer Is Working Toward

In Level 1, swimmers begin learning to:

• Comfortably put their face in the water

• Hold their breath underwater

• Blow bubbles through the nose

• Float on their front and back with support

• Kick and scoop with help

• Enter and exit the pool safely

This level focuses on trusting the water and the process, not speed or distance.

What’s Included in Level 1

• Lifetime access to the complete Level 1 course

• A safety guide video to establish safe habits from day one

• Clear guidance on how to prepare for your first lessons 

• Three foundational lessons (A, B & C) taught step by step

• Simple, clear teaching videos for every skill

• Printable, poolside lesson plans you can laminate and bring into the water

• Skill trackers to help you track progress and celebrate early wins

• Access to the HomeGrown online community (2026) 

• Access to live Q&A calls (2026) for guidance and reassurance

Everything is designed to help you feel calm and confident teaching skills that may feel new — for both you and your swimmer.

A Note for Parents

Level 1 is not about rushing.

Many families spend weeks or months in this level as swimmers build comfort and trust. Some lessons may feel repetitive — that repetition is what creates confidence.

Your swimmer sets the pace. Your role is to guide, support, and celebrate progress along the way.

If your swimmer needs extra time, that’s not a setback — it’s part of learning.

FAQs

Is Level 1 right for my swimmer? 

Level 1 is ideal for swimmers who are new to the water, hesitant, or still building comfort and trust. No prior swim experience is needed.

How long does Level 1 take? 

Every swimmer is different. Many families spend several weeks or months cycling through lessons until skills feel comfortable and consistent.

What if my child is nervous or resistant? 

That’s very common. Level 1 is designed to move slowly, build trust, and create positive experiences in the water.