Swimming Lessons and Jr. Lifeguarding

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Ages infant-15, session lengths vary

Learn to swim at the Rec Pool! During the spring and summer, we offer group swimming lessons as well as one- on-one lessons. If you need specific times for you or your child’s busy schedule, we’ve got you covered with our 5 sessions of “Schedule Your Own” lessons. Do you know a teen who is interested in Junior Lifeguarding this summer? If so, we’re the place to go! All of our programs offer experienced instructors and a low student to instructor ratio.

In our ongoing effort to provide efficient and convenient registration for our customers, all six (6) spaces in all our sessions of youth lessons are available for registration starting on Sunday, March 16. By registering for more than one session at a time we realize you may not be able to accurately determine the appropriate level for your child. To help with this, we will have extra staff on hand the first day of each session to help place your child in the appropriate level.

Due to the many skills required at each new level, it is not uncommon for your child to repeat a class. If you are unsure of your child’s swimming level, please stop by the pool during rec swim to have your child evaluated by a manager. We will try to accommodate additional classes based on demand and available pool space. However, this means we reserve the right to cancel or combine classes with fewer than three participants

Classes

Youth Lessons: Summer

One-on-One Lessons

Private Lessons

Junior Life Guarding

ANCHOVY  - This is our introductory class for a parent and child. Emphasis is placed on teaching you different holding techniques to help your child become comfortable in the water. Other course objectives include water safety skills and water adjustment exercises. Recommended for children under the age of 3.

BATRAY  -  This is the first class for children ready to be on their own. The focus of the sessions will be to help your child become comfortable submerging their faces underwater. Other water adjustment and confidence skills will be explored through games. Recommended for children from ages 3 to 5.

COD  -  Due to the more structured learning environment of this class, it is strongly recommended for children ages 5 and up. Your child should be comfortable submerging their head underwater at the start of the session. Emphasis is placed on floating independently on their front and back and introduction of front and backs kicks.

DORY - Before registering for this class, your child should be comfortable performing front and back floats and recovery. They will perfect their front and back kicks across the shallow end. Emphasis is placed on learning the three components of the front and back crawl stroke.  

EELPOUT  -  Your child will perfect the front and back crawl strokes in a deep-water environment with emphasis on coordinating breathing. The arms, legs and coordination of elementary backstroke are taught.
 
FLYING FISH  -  Learning the fundamentals and coordination of breaststroke and sidestroke is the focus of this class. Your child will also continue to perfect the elementary backstroke.   

GROUPER  -  The objectives for this course include learning the butterfly and turning techniques for all strokes. Your child will also continue to refine all previous strokes.  

HALIBUT  -  Your child will focus on fine-tuning techniques for all strokes. Emphasis is placed on developing endurance to prepare for competitive swimming.  

Classes are two weeks long, Monday-Thursday, and last 35 minutes. All levels are offered in the morning. Only Batray, Cod, Dory, Eelpout and Flying Fish levels are offered in the evening. Morning and Evening Lessons offered.

Summer session times are: 
 8:35, 9:15, 9:55, 10:35, 11:15 a.m. and 7:10 p.m.

 Session 1: June 16-26
 Session 2: June 30-July 10
 Session 3: July 14-24
 Session 4: July 28-August 7
 Session 5: August 11-21

 UA$52 / GP$57

One-on-One lessons offer your child the opportunity to receive the individualized attention they need to overcome that swimming hurdle. Designed for all ages and ability levels. You and the instructor will determine the class objectives for your child. Classes are one-week long, Monday-Thursday, and last 35 minutes.

Summer dates

 Session 1A: June 16-19
 Session 1B: June 23-26
 Session 2A: June 30-July 3
 Session 2B: July 7-10
 Session 3A: July 14-17
 Session 3B: July 21-24
 Session 4A: July 28-August 31
 Session 4B: August 4-7
 Session 5A: August 11-14
 Session 5B: August 18-21

 Morning and Evening Lessons offered.
 8:35, 9:15, 9:55, 10:35, 11:15 a.m., and 7:10 p.m.
 UA$93 / GP$100 

This five-session private lesson series individually targets and improves your or your child’s swimming ability. Designed for all adults and youth of all ages and ability levels. Each lesson is 30 minutes of instruction based on your objectives. You set up the days and times with the instructor to accommodate your busy schedule. Sign up yourself or your child for “Schedule Your Own” private lessons by contacting the Rec Pool at 530.752.2695.
Starting Saturday, April 20, adult and youth, weekends and weekdays during recswim.

UA$96 / GP$105

Are you looking for a fun, yet challenging and valuable, summer program for your son or daughter? The Rec Pool Junior Life guarding program is open to 10 to 15-year-olds with Halibut level swimming ability. The focus of the program is to give students an introduction to the basic skills of lifeguarding including CPR certification, first aid, rescue techniques, recognizing and responding to emergency situations, and the responsibility of lifeguarding. This class will prepare your child for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Participants receive a whistle, a Rec Pool T-shirt and a trip to WaterWorld USA as part of this course. Prerequisite: Halibut level swimming ability.  A pretest will be given on the first day of class.

 Session 3: June 30-July 10, 10- 11:50 a.m.**
 Session 5: July 14-July 24, 10- 11:50 a.m.**
 Session 7: July 28-August 7, 10- 11:50 a.m.**

 * *The last Friday of each session is a full day trip to Water World USA in Sacramento, so class will last until 5 p.m. Transportation and admission fees are included.

 UA$185 / GP$195

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