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Summer 2008 Swim Lessons: June - July |
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| Sessions: | Session I: June 2 - June 25; Mon/Wed OR Tues/Thurs (evening)
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| Registration: | Last day to Register: Registration begins: To register for classes: Click here for a printer-friendly version of the Class schedule and descriptions. |
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| SESSION DATES & TIMES |
INFANT & PRESCHOOL30-Min. Classes Patriot and Me (age 6 mos - 36 mos) 4 min-10 max Parent/guardian MUST ACCOMPANY child in water. They will experience water adjustment, kicking, back float, water entries and exits. Parents will learn holding positions and basic safety skills. Songs, games and other fun activities are used to help children become more comfortable in water. Session I: PeeWee Patriots I (age 3 yrs – 5 yrs) 4 min-6 max Child MUST leave parent willingly, be comfortable in water, follow directions and function well in a group. This class orients children to an aquatic environment through kicking on front, back, supported floating, arm paddling & water safety. Session I: PeeWee Patriots II (age 3 yrs – 5 yrs) 4 min-6 max Child is able to leave parent willingly, be comfortable in water, follow directions and function well in a group. PREREQUISTE: ability to float on back and stomach without help from instructor and to hold breath with the face under water at least five seconds. Monday/Wednesday 5:00-5:30 pm 6/30 Monday/Wednesday 5:30-6:00 pm 6/30 Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-4:30 pm 7/1 Tuesday/Thursday 6:45-7:15 pm 7/1 Session III: Monday-Thursday 9:00-9:30am 6/30 Swimming PeeWee Patriots (age 3 yrs – 5 yrs) 4 min-6 max PREREQUISTE: ability to swim 3 to 5 yards of freestyle and backstroke on their own. Child will work on front crawl, backstroke, and basic diving skills. Must be comfortable in water over their heads. SCHOOL AGE45-Min. Classes Freshman Patriots (age 6 yrs – 12 yrs)4 min-10 max The objective for this class is to help children, feel comfortable in water. Students will learn safety rules, blowing bubbles, supported floating and kicking on the front and back. Session I: Sophomore Patriots(age 6 yrs – 12 yrs) 4 min-10 max For students who have successfully completed Freshman Patriots or who can demonstrate skills from that class. Students will learn to float on their own, recover to a standing position safely and alternate arm action for forward and backward movement. Session I: Junior Patriots (age 6 yrs – 12 yrs) 4 min-10 max For students who have successfully completed Sophomore Patriots or who can demonstrate all skills learned from that class. Students will learn to tread water, rotary breathing, diving from the side, and continue to master their previous skills. They will also have an introduction to breaststroke and elementary back. Session I: Senior Patriots (age 6 yrs – 12 yrs) 4 min-10 max For students who have successfully completed Junior Patriots or who can demonstrate all skills learned from that class. Students will develop confidence as they increase their swimming endurance. Mastery of previous skills is emphasized and sidestroke, butterfly and feet first surface dives are introduced. Session I: ADULT CLASSES45-Min. Classes Beginner Adult (age 13 yrs – adult) Basic skills for adults with little or no experience in the water. Students will learn floating and basic propulsion, freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke, submersion and treading water. Session I: Advanced Beginner Adult (age 13 yrs – adult) PREREQUISET: must be able to swim 10 yards of freestyle and backstroke. Students will learn breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke. Introduction to butterfly, flip turns, and overall stroke improvement. Session I: |
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