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Page updated for Winter classes!

Winter classes begin January 2nd
Check below for class times and information!

Swim Lessons Parent/Child Program

Classes for children 5 years and younger. Children divided by developmental ability (ages). Parents (18 years and older) participates in the water with their child. Membership is required for the child. All levels incorporate water adjustment skills for parent and child through games and songs, use of PFDs, basic water safety for children and parents, and swimming skills according to child readiness.

Shrimp, Kipper, Inia (6-18 months)

Introduce the child to the water environment and basic safety skills for parents (parents must be at least 18 years old). Encourage developmentally appropriate expectations, positive experiences and have fun.

Day Time
Wednesday 9:15-9:45am or 5:15-5:45pm
Saturday 9:00-9:30am

Perch (19-35 months)

Continue to increase independence in the water, make purposeful movements both in the water and in response to visual or verbal cues, and provide opportunities for children to interact with one another. Parents must be at least 18 years old.

Day Time
Monday 10:00-10:30am or 7:00-730pm
Friday 6:15-6:45pm
Saturday 9:30-10:00am or 11:15-11:45am or 11:45-12:15pm

PrePike (3-5 years with parent)

This class is designed to allow children to explore their own skills in the water. Children are introduced to basic aquatic and boating safety and allow the child to accept some of the responsibility for safe practices. Parents must be at least 18 years old and must be in the water during the duration of the class.

Day Time
Wednesday 5:15-5:45pm
Saturday 8:30-9:00am or 10:15-10:45am

Transitional Pike (with parent 3 3/4 - 5 yrs)

This class is designed to prepare child and parent (18 years and older) for the Pike class. The session begins with parents in the water working with their child, and as the session progresses the child will spend more time working directly with the instructor.

Day Time
Friday 5:30-6:00pm
Saturday 10:45-11:15am

Parent/Child - Fees - Winter

(8 weeks)
Winter I

Full Member
Basic Member
$44.00
$76.00
(8 weeks)
Winter II
Full Member
Basic Member
$44.00
$76.00

(7 weeks)
Winter II

Full Member
Basic Member
$39.00
$67.00

 

 


Lightning Policy: In the event of severe weather, the pool and pool area will be cleared until 30 minutes after the storm has passed. Classes will be held on land during this time. CREDITS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

Water Quality Policy: In the event of water contamination of the pool, the pool will be closed until pool is cleaned. To protect against occurrence, please ensure children have used the bathroom prior to class. Swim diapers are required for all children who are not yet toilet trained or newly trained.

Registration Changes: Any class changes /switches must be done in person with payment of $10 per child with Susan Jones, Swim Lesson Coordinator.

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