Seasonal Program Announcements
*Email enrollment will open as of September 8th for all programs EXCEPT Saturday Youth Learn to Swim which will have IN PERSON enrollment September 13th from 9:00-11:30 AM ONLY* Please check all dates and times and the particulars for the program you are interested in BEFORE emailing as of September 8th.
*Wait lists DO NOT carry over from any previous season*
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training *Late Fall / Winter course being planned. Click on this course title for general information about this training commitment.
This program will be small group instruction with some individual attention for beginner and intermediate swimmers ages 13 and over. Lanes will be assigned by the instructors. Thursdays 7:45-8:15 PM Please follow the enrollment instructions for this program as posted on the program page, enrollment opens September 8th.
For infants and toddlers 9 months - 48 months with an adult from home cohort.
This activity is a safe, shared water orientation experience for children 9 months - 4 years (<48 months) accompanied in the water by an adult partner. Each adult -child pair will be provided space on the first row of the bleachers and an area in the pool permitting the adult to stand no deeper than chest deep in water. Structure and support techniques will be taught to adults while children develop good habits around the water and experience buoyancy and movement. Enrollment is limited by physical space available. One class will be Tuesdays 6:30-7:00 PM, another class will be Saturdays 10:20-10:50 AM Please follow the enrollment instructions for this program as posted on the program page, enrollment opens September 8th..
This program is progressive levels for children ages 4-13 years of age. Fall dates and times will be updated over Labor Day weekend, Registration will be IN PERSON this Fall. Assessments available at public swim hours when the pool opens on or about September 2nd until Fall registration IN PERSON AT THE POOL Saturday September 13th 9:00-11:30 AM.
Flamingos, Osprey, Seahawks and Falcons are advanced levels requiring assessment or recommendation prior to enrollment. Swimmers can be assessed during public swim hours between seasonal sessions. Swimmers in these levels could also enroll in Youth Fitness Swim. Please follow the enrollment instructions for this program as posted on the program page, enrollment opens September 8th.
Guided swim workout, NOT traditional "lessons", meant for water competent school-aged swimmers interested in fitness. This program builds on previously learned basic skills and is a good bridge between intermediate level lessons and school swim teams. Swimmers can expect some stroke refinement through drills in this workout.
Minimum pre-requisites apply as follows: (Ask to be tested at Public Swim ) Please follow the enrollment instructions for this program as posted on the program page, enrollment opens September 8th.
- Be able to enter deep water feet first from the side, fully submerge and recover to surface without assistance
- Swim front crawl stroke 25 meters
- Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water while floating or sculling
- Swim backstroke 15 meters
-Safely exit the water
Generally, this program is appropriate for swimmers who have previously participated in our Youth Learn to Swim advanced levels: Petrels, Flamingos, Osprey, Seahawks or Falcons or an American Red Cross level 4 and above at another facility. Some Gulls may enjoy this program as a means to build endurance through drills. This program will NOT involve direct contact between instructors and participants. Instructors will primarily remain out of the water unless a demonstration or safety situation requires their entry. Lifeguards will be on duty.
FALL 2024 credits are in our records. Credits are partial due to the fact we were half way through most programs when we unexpectedly closed. * Wait lists DO NOT carry over from any season*
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