Swim Lessons

Water Babies! Parent & Child Aquatics
Oct 3 - Nov 7
Saturdays 10-10:45am
East Gym Pool

Fun and exercise for you and baby! Water Babies is designed to help younger children (6 months - 2 years) with little or no water experience become comfortable in and around the water. This program does not teach children to swim or to survive in the water on their own. The goal is to provide parents with skills to orient their little ones to the water and to supervise water activities safely. Parents must get in the water and participate each session. Swim time will last approximately 30 minutes. * All children must wear tight fitting rubber pants or specifically designed swim diaper. More details available with registration. More information about this program is available here (pdf, 48kb).

$30 for 6-week session
Participants must register no later than Sept 30. Program sizes are limited.

Water Skippers - Preschool Swim
Oct 3 - Nov 7
Saturdays
Level I: 11-11:45am
Level II: 11-11:45am
Level III: 10-10:45am
East Gym Pool

The American Red Cross has instituted a new Preschool Aquatic Program. The preschool age group is now divided between three levels. The three levels mirror the first three levels in the Learn to Swim Program.  There is a pass / fail component. The main difference between the two sets of programming is found in the techniques that are used to teach the various classes. The preschool age group will be taught using games and toys, rather than straight instruction. All of the levels in the Preschool Program are designed to streamline the advancement between preschool (ages 3-5) and the Learn to Swim Program (Ages 6 and up).  For example, if a child is 5 years old and passes Level II Preschool class, the next year they can transition in to Level III of the Learn to Swim program, rather than starting back at Level I. Classes run 30 minutes each
week. The descriptions of the three levels are below.

Level I: Students will learn how to enter and exit the water safely. Students will learn to submerge his / her head and open their eyes under the water to see objects. The child will learn to float and glide on his / her stomach and back while being supported and explore ways of changing position in the water using their arms and legs. Prior to enrollment in this class, child should have little to no in-water experience and may even be fearful of the water.

Level II: This level builds off of Level I. In this level, students will learn to submerge their entire head under the water while learning breath control. Students will learn to float on his / her stomach and back unassisted.
Students will learn to move arms and legs in motions that will promote swimming on his/her own both on front and back. Prior to enrollment in this class, child should feel comfortable in the water and not be afraid
to get their face and head wet.

Level III: Once the student can swim on his / her own, it is time to learn the fundamentals of different strokes. Level III offers an introduction to the elementary backstroke, increased endurance on front crawl and kicking
action for the butterfly. Students will also begin to learn how to tread water effectively as well as kick on their side. The beginning stages of diving will also be taught. Prior to enrollment in this class, child should be able to float on their own (both front and back) as well as be able to swim on their own short distances.

More information about this program is available here (pdf, 48kb).

$30 for a 6-week session
Participants must register no later than Sept 30. Program sizes are limited.

Children's Swim Lessons
Sept 21 - Nov 11
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30-6:15pm   or   6:30-7:15pm

Swim lessons will follow Red Cross guidelines for Levels I-V. Children will receive safe and fun instruction from WSI certified instructors. Lessons are for children ages 5 years and up (children must be 5 years old by Nov 12, 2008). More information about this program is available here (pdf, 88kb).

Red Cross Levels 1 - 5

• Level I - Introduction to Water Skills Students will become more acclimated to the water. Students will be assisted with most skills.
• Level II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills Students will learn to swim on their own. Students will get an introduction to underwater exploration.
• Level III - Stroke Development Student will learn various stroke techniques. Students will learn proper breathing and have an intro to more challenging skills.
• Level IV/V - Stroke Improvement/Refinement Students will build on skills learned in Level III and will learn to shallow dive as well as learn various methods of changing direction at the wall.

$35 for an 8 week session.  Includes Red Cross card
Participants must register no later than Sept 16. Program sizes are limited.

Adult Learn to Swim Lessons
Oct 3 - Nov 7
Saturdays 12 - 12:45pm
East Gym Pool

Being active around water can be fun and a great source of exercise. Feel comfortable around water by learning to swim! These lessons are geared specifically for adult learners, ages 18 and over. Lessons will follow Red Cross guidelines and be taught by WSI certified instructors. More information about this program is available here (pdf, 48kb).

$35.00 for 6 week session
Must register no later than Sept 30.