American Red Cross Swimming Lessons,
Fall Session
September 6–October 30, 2008
First family member: $55
Each additional child: $33
Children must be on family memberships to participate in our swim-lesson program. If you currently hold an individual membership, you must first contact Membership at 206.464.3068 or membership@wac.net to transfer to a family category for successful enrollment.
Registration
Beginning at 8 am on Monday, August 25, you may register online or by fax at 206.464.4625. Beginning at 8 am on Monday, September 1, you may register in person or by phone at 206.464.3086. Cancellations must be received by 5 pm the Friday before each session for a full refund.
Beginning Monday, August 25, click here for online registration.
Class schedules
Saturday morning lessons (all levels)
September 6-October 25, 2008
Classes meet once a week for six weeks.
Tiny Tots A: 11:25 am
Tiny Tots B: 10:50 am
Guppy: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 11:25 am
Jellyfish: 9:40 am, 10:15 am, 11:25 am
Sea Turtle: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 10:50 am
Starfish: 9:40 am, 10:15 am, 10:50 am
Level 1: No classes currently scheduled
Level 2: 10:15 am
Level 3: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 9:40 am
Level 4: 8:30 am, 10:30 am
Level 5: 9:10 am, 11:10 am
Level 6/7: 9:50 am
Thursday morning lessons (Tiny Tots only)
September 11–October 30, 2008
Classes meet once a week for six weeks
Tiny Tots A and B: 10:30 am
Weekday lessons (preschool only)
Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks.
Session I: September 9–October 2
Session II: October 7–October 30
Guppy: 2:30 pm
Jellyfish: 2:30 pm
Sea Turtle: 3 pm
Starfish: 3:30 pm
Level descriptions
Tiny Tots (ages 6 months to 3 years)
Tiny Tots A (ages 6-20 months): Infants learn water-adjustment techniques and basic water skills. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult in class.
Tiny Tots B (ages 21-36 months): Toddlers learn water adjustment, water skills and introduction to swimming. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult in class.
Preschool levels (ages 3-5)
Guppy: Minimum age 3. Beginner level. Parents are not in water with participants.
Jellyfish: High comfort level in the water. Able to submerge head and blow bubbles. Able to float on back with assistance.
Sea Turtle: Able to swim 5 feet on front and back independently. Able to submerge head for 3 seconds while blowing bubbles.
Starfish: Able to swim pool width on front and back independently; comfortable with face in the water.
School age (ages 6 and up)
Level 1: Beginner level.
Level 2: Able to swim 5 feet on front and back independently. High comfort level in water; able to submerge head for 3 seconds while blowing bubbles.
Level 3: Able to swim pool width on front and back independently; comfortable with face in the water.
Level 4: Able to swim two widths each front and back crawl; perform kneeling dive; tread water.
Level 5: Able to swim one length each front and back crawl in good form, tread water for two minutes and perform a standing dive, deep water bobbing, the scissors kick and the whip kick.
Level 6/7: Able to swim two lengths each front and back crawl; one length each breaststroke and sidestroke; one length dolphin kick; open turns on front and back.
Class length:
Tiny Tots, preschool classes, levels 1–3 and private lessons are 30 minutes long. Levels 4–7 are 40 minutes long.
Private lessons
$30 per lesson/$100 for four-lesson package
$40 for one semi-private lesson (two people)
$140 for four-lesson package
24-hour cancellation notice required for full refund
The WAC aquatic staff offers private and semi-private lessons for individuals ages 3 to adult. The lessons are designed to suit anyone's needs, regardless of ability. Whether you are cross-training or learning to swim, the pool offers something for everyone. Private lessons are available during Family Swim times, based on instructor availability. Call the pool at 206.464.3086 to request a lesson.
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