American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 6
Level 6 is the highest stage of the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum, focused on stroke mastery, endurance, and specialized aquatic skills. You can choose an emphasis in Personal Water Safety, Fitness Swimming, or Fundamentals of Diving.
What you'll learn
- Swim front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke efficiently over longer distances
- Refine starts and turns for all major strokes
- Perform shallow and surface dives
- Demonstrate advanced survival swimming and self-rescue techniques
- Build stamina through endurance challenges
- Explore skills tailored to your goals: fitness swimming, diving basics, or water safety
Who should apply
Adults (18+) who have completed Learn-to-Swim Level 5, or who can swim all strokes with reasonable proficiency and perform appropriate turns and survival skills.
Where it leads
Graduates leave with confidence, efficiency, and endurance in all strokes, ready for lifelong fitness, advanced training, or aquatic recreation.
Tuition (monthly)
- 1 practice/week: $45
- 2 practices/week: $55
- Unlimited: $65
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Practice schedule (all at West Charlotte High School; times may change with notice)
- Feb–May: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:00 PM, Sundays 10:00–11:00 AM
- Jun–Sep: Mon/Wed 6:00–7:30 PM, Sunday times vary
- Oct–Jan: Mon/Wed 7:30–8:45 PM, Sundays 10:00–11:00 AM
What to bring to every practice
- Proper swim attire
- Well-fitted goggles
- Swim cap
- Fins, kickboard, and center-mount snorkel
- Towel
- Water (we recommend skipping sugary sports drinks)
Good to know
Swimming is strenuous, low-impact exercise that rewards patience, self-discipline, and consistent attendance. Medical forms will be sent after you register. No photos, videos, or recordings are allowed in the pool area without prior written consent from management.
Next steps
Submit your application below. Accepted swimmers will hear from the program coach with placement, payment, and schedule details.