AQUATICS LESSONS AND PROGRAMS

Swim Classes:  Swim classes are offered mornings and evenings during the summer.  Morning classes meet Monday through Thursday for two week sessions while evening classes meet Monday through Wednesdays for three week sessions.  Class times and offerings will vary each session.  Please call 918-1476 for classes offered and times.

      August 9 – August 19 (Registration underway)

Class Descriptions:

Infant/Toddler Swim Classes

Age:  6 months – 3 years

Fee:  $25.00 city resident/ $42.00 non-city resident

Developed for children 6 months to 3 years of age:  American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water.  Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more.  **Special Requirements:  An adult must accompany the child in the water, and swim diapers are required for those children who are not potty-trained.

Pre-School Swim Classes

Age:  3 - 5 years

Fee:  $25.00 city resident/$42.00 non-city resident

Pre-School 1 - This class is for children with minimal or no water experience.  It is for non-swimming children who are not yet comfortable putting their face in the water.

Pre-School 2 - This class is for children who are comfortable in the water, can put their face in, but are not yet swimming or floating (front and back) on their own.

Pre-School 3 - This class is for children who are very comfortable in the water, can front and back float for at least 5 seconds with NO assistance, and are swimming on their own with NO assistance or floatation device.

Youth Swim Classes

Age:  5-12 years

Fee:  $35.00 city resident/$58.00 non-city resident

Level 1 – This class is for children with minimal or no water experience.  Non-swimming children who are not yet comfortable with their face in the water belong in this class.

Level 2 – This class is for children with some water experience who are comfortable putting their faces in the water, but are not yet swimming on their own.

Level 3 – This class is for children who can swim and float unassisted on both the front and back, but are just beginning to work on strokes.

Level 4 – This class is for children who can swim front and back crawl for 15 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds.

Level 5 – This class is for children who can swim 25 yards of front and back crawl, as well as 15 yards of breaststroke and elementary backstroke.

AQUATIC FITNESS CLASSES

The Plunge:  The Plunge is a delightful mix of different types of water exercise.  We will blend water walking, cardio, strength training and abdominal workouts in surprising new ways.  You may find yourself doing a little dancing, a little boxing or a few other stimulating moves.  Come expecting to have fun while focusing on core stability, balance and gentle strength training all in the comfort of an 85 degree swimming pool.  Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.  Fees are $5 for city residents, $8 for non-city residents or get an 18 visit punch card for $45 for city residents or $75 for non-city residents.

Aqua Surge:  A non-stop, intense, interval style class which focuses on strength, core stability and cardio.  It is designed to challenge everyone, from the seasoned water exerciser, weekend warrior, cross-training athlete or the fitness challenged.  Come expecting to have fun, work hard, and maybe even get your hair wet.  Water shoes strongly recommended, but not required.  Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.  Drop-in fees are $5 for city residents, $8 for non-city residents or get an 18 visit punch card for $45 for city residents or $75 for non-city residents.

Jivin’ Joints:  A water exercise class designed for individuals with a form of arthritis or related condition.  Jivin’ Joints offers gentle range of motion and endurance activities under the guidance of an Arthritis Foundation trained instructor.  This class is suitable for “pre-hab:” or “re-hab” of hips and knees.  This class focuses on functional skills, core stability and balance.  Class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m.  Drop-in fees are $5 for city residents, $8 for non-city residents or get an 18 visit punch card for $45 for city residents or $75 for non-city residents.

POOL SCHEDULE (August 23 – December 31)

Lap Swim

9:00 - 2:30 p.m.            Monday – Friday (3 lap lanes minimum)

3:00 - 7:45 p.m.            Monday and Wednesday (2 lap lanes minimum)

4:30 – 7:45 p.m.           Tuesday and Thursday (2 lap lanes minimum)

4:30 – 6:15 p.m.           Friday (3 lanes)

Open Swim

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.              Monday and Wednesday (3 lanes)

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.             Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (3 lanes)

Combo Swim (Lap/Open) (3 lap lanes / 3 open lanes – subject to demand)

1:00 – 4:30 p.m.           Saturday

1:00 – 5:30 p.m.           Sunday