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Instructional Swim Instruction

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ALL Recreation programs, services, events, and registrations are cancelled, suspended or postponed until further notice. You may be added to the wait list by following the prompts below. Once registration is open we will contact those on the wait list to complete registration. Please visit our Coronavirus, COVID-19 pagefor updates and a list of programs and services impacted. 

We are very excited to once again partner with Varsity Swim Coach Jeff Sadowski and his Varsity swimmers to provide instructional swim lessons for all abilities and ages. The levels, listed below and in detail on our website, are based on the Red Cross guidelines for swim lessons. Any physical limitations should be noted on your registration form. All youth will be tested for swimming ability during the first class. School District flotation devices will be made available.

Levels (suggested rule is to underestimate your child’s abilities):

Pre-school aquatics - Gives children ages 4-6 a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety and survival concepts. Students will need to have a comfort level in the water. Once successful, students will advance to Level 2.
Level 2 – Primary skills: Provides the non-swimmer basic water safety and introductory swimming skills. Must be comfortable going under water and will continue to support the non-swimmer. Flotation devices available if necessary. Generally, the toughest level to pass before moving into the deep end of the pool.
Level 3 – Stroke readiness: Ability to swim underwater. Introduces the crawl stroke, back crawl, and deep water. Skills to improve stamina and basic coordination.
Level 4 – Stroke development: Develops confidence in the strokes previously learned and to improve other aquatic skills.
Level 5 – Stroke refinement: Emphasize increased coordination and distance of previous swim strokes.

NOTE: Pre-registration is required. Classes generally include 20-30 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of free time. Instructors will verify the ability of each participant during the first class. For optimal instruction, parents may observe first/last class only and no parents are allowed in the water or on deck for any level!

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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