Seasonal Program Announcements
*Fall instructional programs were cut short, all public use of the pool was suspended as of 3 PM October 18th due to a major repair project in the Deer Park High School Gymnasium and the hallway shared with the Pool. The area remains off limits. The pool is NOT currently open to the public. There is not a target date for a return to public programs.*
Thank you for your patience while we complete this necessary work.
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Please check back for details on a possible late winter lifeguard class. Click on the course title to learn about pre-requisites!
Fall 2024 Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:00 PM. 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.
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 from their every day cohort / household. 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 the space available.
*Click on the course title for details and enrollment instructions for this program*
This program is progressive levels for children ages 4-13 years of age.
Fall classes are Saturday mornings September 21st - November 16th (NOT October 12th, 26th and November 9th)
*Swimmers can be assessed during public swim hours between seasonal sessions to be prepared to request the most appropriate placement.
Ask lifeguards during any public swim evening or weekend session*
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.
Fall classes Saturday mornings September 21st - November 16th (NOT October 12th, 26th and November 9th)
Guided swim workout, NOT a traditional "lesson", 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.
Fall 2024 workouts Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 PM September 24th-November 12th NOT October 1st and November 5th
Minimum pre-requisites apply as follows: (Ask to be tested at Public Swim )
- 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.
* Wait lists DO NOT carry over from another season, they expire by the third class date for that program.*
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