Program Information

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Class descriptions and offerings are for all sessions. If classes do not meet minimum enrollment, they may be cancelled.  We make every attempt to fill all our classes. Please see below for registration information. NOTE:  On occasion, each level could be combined with another level of similar skills.

Infants/Toddlers

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Penguin 
(Age 6-26 months)  Designed to teach parents methods of working with their child in the water and developing water safety skills. Due to limited space, only 1 parent may accompany their child each. NOTE:  The Penguin program is combined with the Polar Bear program. 
MW    7-7:30p
TuTh    6:30-7p
Sa    11-11:30a

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Polar Bear 
(Age 27 months-4 years)  Will prepare you and your child for their first independent water experience. Parents will work with the instructor to develop water safety and peer interaction skills. Parent/s participation required.  Due to limited space, only 1 parent may accompany their child each. NOTE: The Polar Bear program is combined with the Penguin program.
MW    7-7:30p
TuTh    6:30-7p
Sa    11-11:30a

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3 Year olds

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Tadpole  
Designed to be a 3 year old’s first independent water experience. Child must be able to get into the pool without a parent. For 3-year-olds not yet independent, please enroll in our Penguin/Polar Bear program. 
MW    6:30-7p
TuTh    6:30-7p

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Guppy  
Prerequisites: Listening and following directions; water enjoyment and participation in class; climbing in and out of the pool; putting face in water; clearing water from face and eyes; putting head underwater and holding breath or blowing bubbles, 3 seconds; assisted front float; assisted back float.  NOTE:  On occasion, the Guppy program is combined with either the Tadpole program.
MW    7-7:30p
TuTh    7-7:30p

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4-5 YEAR OLDS

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Shrimp  

A class designed for a 4-5 year old’s first water experience. Child must be able to get into the pool without a parent present. For 4-year-olds not yet independent, please enroll in the Polar Bears program. NOTE:  On occasion, the Shrimp program is combined with the Clam program.
MW    6:30-7p
TuTh    6:30-7p

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Clam  
Prerequisites:  Listening and following directions; water enjoyment and participation in class; climbing in and out of the pool; putting head under water and holding breath, 5 seconds; bobbing with rhythmic inhalation and exhalation; independent front float, 5 seconds; front glide, 4 feet; front glide with flutter kick, 6 feet; beginning front crawl, 8 feet; independent front float, rolling over to assisted back float; assisted back float; jump into shallow water, return to starting point.  
MW    6:30-7p 
TuTh    7-7:30p

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6+ YEAR OLDS

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Angelfish  
Prerequisites: A class designed for the first time student 6 years of age and older. Must be comfortable enough to enter water with minimal assistance.  If your child is hesitant or fearful of the water, please notify the registrar. 
MW    7-7:30p
TuTh    6:30-7p

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Bass 
Prerequisites: Independent front float, 8 seconds;  front glide, 8 feet; front glide with flutter kick, 10 feet; beginning front crawl, 12 feet; roll over from front glide onto back and then back onto stomach; independent back float, 10 seconds, with recovery; back glide with flutter kick, 5 feet;  elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 10 feet.  
MW    6:30-7p
TuTh    7:30-8p

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Catfish  
Prerequisites: Front glide with flutter kick, 15 feet; beginning front crawl, 20 feet; roll over by taking a single arm stroke; independent back float, 20 seconds, with recovery; back glide with flutter kick, 10 feet; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 20 feet; jump into shallow or deep water, return to pool edge; sitting dive.  NOTE:  On occasion, the Catfish program is combined with the Trout program.
MW    6:30-7p
TuTh    7-7:30p

Trout  
Prerequisites: Front crawl with side breathing, 15 yards; independent back float, 30 seconds; back crawl, 8 yards; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 25 yards; jump off diving board, swim to pool edge; treading water, 20 seconds; underwater swim, 6 feet.  NOTE:  On occasion, the Trout program is combined with either the Catfish program or the Salmon program.
MW    7-7:30p
TuTh    7:30-8p

 

Salmon  
Prerequisites: Front crawl with side breathing, 25 yards; back crawl, 25 yards; elementary backstroke with whip kick, 15 yards; treading water, 30 seconds; underwater swimming, 10 feet. NOTE:  On occasion, the Salmon program is combined with the Trout program.
MW    7-7:30p
TuTh    7:30-8p

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