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Swim test record

A lifeguard's sheet for recording each camper's swim test, the swim level or band they earned and where they may swim.

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What's in it

What the swim test record covers

At the top: Test every camper in the water before their first swim, no matter what their parent marked on the form. Have a second lifeguard watch during every test. Test non-swimmers and beginners in shallow water only. Retest anyone who seems unsure. Write your own pass rules below and train lifeguards on them.

Test details

  • Pool or waterfront
  • Date
  • Lifeguard or water safety instructor testing
  • Pass rules for each level (for example, swim 25 yards, tread water 1 minute)

Levels

Example: Red = shallow water only, with a life jacket if required. Yellow = shallow and middle areas. Green = all areas. Change these to match your waterfront.

Results

Table: Camper name · Group · Parent-reported ability · Level earned · Band color · Tester initials · Retest date and result

Free to use and change, but not legal or medical advice. Check your state's licensing rules and your insurer's requirements, and have a lawyer review any consent or waiver language.

Tips

How to use it well

  • Mark each camper's level with a colored band or cap so lifeguards can see it from the chair.
  • Post the list at the pool or waterfront, and give each group leader a copy.
  • Test again at each new swim site, such as a lake trip.
  • Follow your state's camp swimming rules and your insurer's requirements for lifeguard ratios and certifications.

Rules on ratios, medication and reporting vary by state. See your state in our state-by-state rules for youth programs.

FAQ

Questions, answered

What is a camp swim test?

A short test in the water that shows how well a camper swims. The result sets where they may swim and is usually marked with a colored band or cap.

Should camps trust the swim level parents report?

Use it as a starting point only. Test every camper in the water before their first swim, because ability can change and parents sometimes guess.

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