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SWIM LESSONS

 

REGISTRATION BEGINS:  MAY 1, 2008

 

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2008 SWIM LESSONS

 

  New for 2008. Classes are offered in two week sessions and will meet as follows:

Week 1 - Classes will be held Monday through Friday

Week 2 - Classes will be held Monday through Thursday with Friday being used as a rain-date if needed.

Fun Day - On Saturday of the final week of the program, all participants are welcome to enjoy Fun Day, from      

               10:00-11:30, where parents/child can enjoy an open swim session.

 

  All class meetings are 40 minutes unless noted.

 

  Our classes are based on a program established by the Waterloo Leisure Services Staff.

 

  Cancellations: Cancellations for bad weather will be updated on our website:www.waterlooleisureservices.org.

                        If internet access is not available you can call our Cancellation Line at 291-4493.

 

  Enrollment: Class size is limited in order to provide the best learning environment. Once a class is filled, no one else may

  enroll. Your name may be placed on a waiting list and if there is an opening, we will notify you. If there is a substantial number  

  of students waiting for the same class, an attempt will be made to add another class.


  INFANT  --  1 WEEK - $15

 

  Infant classes are designed for children 6 months to 2 years old.  Parents must be prepared to accompany the child in the

  water.  Infant classes are designed to orientate the child to the water, develop basic swimming skills, and to help parents learn

  how to work with their child in the water.


  TODDLER  --  1 WEEK - $15

 

  Toddler classes are designed for children 2 to 4 years old.  Parents must be prepared to accompany their children in the water. 

  Toddler classes are designed to orientate the child to the water, develop basic swimming skills, and to help parents learn how

   to work with their child.


  PRESCHOOL  --  2 WEEKS - $25

 

  Preschool classes are designed for children 3 to 5 years old.  Preschool classes are designed to orientate the child to the

  water, develop basic swimming skills, and to become more confident and independent in the water.  Children will be introduced

  to deeper water.  Parents may, on occasion, be asked to enter the water.


  SWABBIES (AGE REQUIREMENT: 5 YEARS)  --  2 WEEKS - $30

 

  This class is focused on water orientation and helping students enjoy the aquatic environment.  There will be an introduction to

  kicking on front and back.  This level is for those who have passed Preschool, or those previously enrolled in, but have not

  passed Red Cross Level 1.


  DECK HANDS  --  2 WEEKS - $30

 

  This class is focused on helping students become more independent in the aquatic environment.  There will be an introduction

  to freestyle and backstroke.  This level is for those who have passed Swabbies, and are able to do all skills taught in Swabbies,

  or those who were previously enrolled in, but have not passed Red Cross Level 2.


  1ST MATES  --  2 WEEKS - $30

 

  Students will be introduced to more advanced freestyle skills, as well as an introduction to elementary backstroke.  Students

  will also be introduced to deep water.  This level is for those who have passed Deck Hands, and are able to do all skills taught

  in Deck Hands, or those who were previously enrolled in, but have not passed Red Cross Level 3.


  SKIPPERS  --  2 WEEKS - $30

 

  Students will work on refining skills for freestyle and backstroke.  Students will be introduced to breaststroke, sidestroke and

  diving boards.  This level is for those who have passed 1st Mates, and are able to do all skills taught in 1st Mates, or those

  who were previously enrolled in, but have not passed Red Cross Level 4.


  CAPTAINS  --  2 WEEKS - $30

 

  Students will work on refining skills for elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke.  There will be an introduction to flip

  turns and diving.  This level is for those who have passed Skippers, and are able to do all skills taught in Skippers, or those who

  were previously enrolled in, but have not passed Red Cross Level 5.


  ADMIRALS  --  2 WEEKS - $30

 

  Students will focus on refining all swimming skills in this level.  There will be an introduction to basic swimming conditioning and

  developing endurance.  Students will also be introduced to a variety of water games.  This level is for those who have passed

  Captains, and are able to do all skills taught in Captains.


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