Level 1 - Comfort, Trust & Water Foundations

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.

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

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

• 3 months of personalized coaching support

Level 1 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.

Level 2 -Independent Movement & Water Safety

Level 2 is where swimmers begin to move independently in the water.

This level builds on the comfort and foundations established in Level 1 and introduces independent swimming skills on both the front and back. While assistance may still be used at times, the goal is to help swimmers begin trusting their own movement and ability.

In Level 2, swimmers are learning to:

• Swim independently on their front and back for short distances
• Reach the pool wall safely turn and reorient themselves in the water
• Combine kicks and arm movements more consistently
• Build confidence moving without constant support

This is where many swimmers realize: “I can do this.” 

What’s Included in Level 2

• Lifetime access to the complete Level 2 course

• A safety guide video focused on growing independence

• Guidance on how to prepare for each lesson 

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

• Detailed teaching videos for every skill

• Printable, poolside lesson plans for use during lessons

• Skill trackers to track independence and progress

• 3 months of personalized coaching support

FAQs

Is my swimmer ready for Level 2? 

Most swimmers entering Level 2 are comfortable putting their face in the water, floating with help, and kicking or scooping forward.

How long does Level 2 take? 

Level 2 often takes months, depending on practice frequency and swimmer readiness. Progress is expected to be gradual.

What comes after Level 2? 

After mastering Level 2 skills, swimmers are ready for Level 3, where coordination, breathing, and control become the focus.

Level 3 -Coordination, Control & Confident Swimming

Level 3 is where swimmers truly begin to put skills together.

In Level 3, swimmers are no longer just learning what to do in the water — they’re learning how to do it consistently, with breathing, body position, and movement working together.

By the end of Level 3, swimmers are learning to:

• Swim freestyle and backstroke independently 

• Use flip-to-breathe movements instead of stopping to breathe

• Coordinate arms, kicks, and breathing together

• Swim farther than short assisted distances with control

• Begin learning breaststroke arms and whip kicks

This is where swimming starts to look and feel like real swimming — not just floating, kicking, or surviving.

What’s Included in Level 3

• Lifetime access to the complete Level 3 course

• A safety guide video to reinforce safe habits as independence increases

• Clear guidance on how to prepare for each lesson 

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

• Detailed teaching videos for every skill

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

• Skill trackers to monitor progress and celebrate milestones

• 3 Months of personalized coaching support

 FAQs

Is my swimmer ready for Level 3? 

Most swimmers entering Level 3 can already float, kick, and move independently for short distances on their front and back. They are comfortable putting their face in the water and are ready to begin coordinating breathing with movement.

How long does Level 3 take? 

Level 3 often takes a few months. Progress depends on practice frequency, swimmer readiness, and comfort level. Cycling through lessons repeatedly is expected and encouraged.

What if my child struggles? 

Struggle is normal at this stage. Coordination takes time. Repetition, patience, and consistent practice are key, and support is available through your personalized coaching support. 

What happens after Level 3? 

After mastering Level 3 skills, swimmers are ready for Level 4, where the focus shifts to longer distances, endurance, and putting strokes together more fully.

What if we enroll and realize this isn’t the right level yet? 

If your swimmer needs more time with earlier skills, we’ll help you determine the best next step so they stay set up for success.

Level 4 - Building Distance, Endurance & Breaststroke

Level 4 is where swimmers begin to stretch their skills and build real swimming endurance.

In Level 4, you’ll continue teaching through short, focused lessons that cycle and repeat — but the expectations increase. Distances get longer, skills require more stamina, and swimmers begin putting movements together in more intentional ways.

By the end of Level 4, swimmers are learning to:

• Swim longer distances in freestyle and backstroke

• Maintain breathing and rhythm while swimming farther

• Use streamline positions to move more efficiently

• Perform whip kicks with control

• Coordinate breaststroke arms and breathing over distance

This level is not meant to be easy — and that’s exactly why it matters.

What’s Included in Level 4

• Lifetime access to the complete Level 4 course

• A safety guide video to keep water safety front and center

• Guidance on how to prepare for each lesson 

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

• Clear teaching videos for every skill

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

• Skill trackers to help you monitor progress and celebrate milestones

• 3 Months of personalized coaching support

 FAQs

Is my swimmer ready for Level 4? 

Most swimmers entering Level 4 are comfortable with bobs and controlled breathing, front and back kicking for short distances (around 15 feet), scoops with their face in the water, and basic flip-to-breathe movements. If your swimmer can move through the water with purpose and repeat skills across lessons, this level is likely a good fit.

How long does Level 4 take? 

Every swimmer progresses differently. Most families spend several months cycling through these lessons, depending on practice frequency, swimmer readiness, and comfort level.

What if my child struggles? 

That’s expected. Repetition is built into the program, and support is available through our coaching. 

What happens after Level 4? 

Levels 5 and 6 are currently in development and will build on the endurance, coordination, and stroke foundations introduced here.

What if we enroll and realize this isn’t the right level yet? 

If you find that your swimmer needs more time with earlier skills, we’ll help you determine the best next step so your swimmer stays set up for success.

Levels 1–4 -Bundle 

This is the full HomeGrown Swim School experience.

The Complete Program gives you everything you need to guide your swimmer from their very first moments of comfort in the water all the way through confident, coordinated swimming across meaningful distances — using a calm, parent-led approach that works with real family life.

With access to Levels 1–4, you’ll guide your swimmer through:

Level 1 – Comfort & Foundations 

Building trust in the water, learning breath control, floating, kicking, scooping, and safe entry and exit — all with support.

Level 2 – Independent Movement 

Learning to swim independently on front and back, safely reach the wall, and move with growing confidence.

Level 3 – Coordination & Control 

Putting strokes together, learning flip-to-breathe skills, swimming farther distances, and beginning breaststroke foundations.

Level 4 – Endurance & Skill Expansion 

Swimming longer distances (yards, not feet), refining freestyle and backstroke, learning breaststroke and whip kicks, and building stamina and confidence.

What’s Included

• Lifetime access to Levels 1–4

• Safety guide videos at each stage

• Clear guidance on how to prepare for every lesson 

• 12 lessons (A, B & C per level) taught step by step

• In-depth teaching videos for every skill 

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

• Skill trackers to track progress and celebrate milestones

• 6 months of personalized coaching support

 FAQs

Do I need to start at Level 1? 

Most families do, but if your swimmer already has foundational skills, you may be able to begin at a later level. Guidance is available if you’re unsure.

How long does the full program take? 

Every swimmer is different. Many families work through Levels 1–4 over 1–2+ years, depending on practice frequency and readiness.

Will I need special equipment? 

No. Just you, your swimmer, basic pool access, and the provided materials. Additional equipment is optional. 

One Program. One Path. At Your Pace.

The Complete HomeGrown Swim School is for families who want to teach swimming with intention, confidence, and connection — from the very beginning through confident, capable swimming.