Seasonal Program Announcements
*Winter Programs wrap in March. Spring details are going up ASAP during the week beginning March 9th. (Spring fever is real!)* Spring programs start in April.
Saturday Lessons - Youth Learn to Swim Registration is IN PERSON March 28th 9:00-11:00 AM.
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*Spring Enrollment opens March 9th - April 2nd* for Blended Learning and Thursday night in-person classes April 9th - June 11th. Click on the course title for details.
This program is progressive levels for children ages 4-13 years of age. Spring Registration is IN PERSON March 28th 9:00-11:00 AM. Saturday Spring class dates and times as posted, click on Youth Swim Instruction for the program page. Assessments available at public swim hours prior to in person registration for Spring NOW-March 27th without appointment for school aged children. (Sandpipers is the starting class for 4 year olds)
Flamingos, Osprey, Seahawks and Falcons are advanced levels requiring assessment or recommendation prior to enrollment. Swimmers can be assessed during public swim hours for Spring between NOW and March 27th. Swimmers in these levels could also enroll in Youth Fitness Swim. Saturday classes for Winter end March 7th. Spring details are going up ASAP during the week beginning March 9th.
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.
Winter classes end March 5th Thursdays and Saturdays March 7th. Spring classes planned for Tuesdays and Saturdays starting in April. Details will post soon.
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.
*Winter Session II classes Tuesdays extended till March 10th due to snow Feb. 24th * Spring Thursdays will post soon.
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 )
*Winter Session II classes Tuesdays extended till March 10th due to snow Feb. 24th * Spring Thursdays will post soon.
- 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.
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