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6 to 12 years Old
Polliwog through Minnow Youth Swim lessons are 45 minutes and held in our 4 – lane pool. Fish through Shark are held in the 8 lane pool. Classes for children 6 to 12 years old are 45 minutes. When you register, holidays that fall in a session are already prorated in the computer. Make up classes are not offered if your child misses a class. Class fees are not credited for missed days or acts of nature such as snow or electrical storms. Parents must bring their child(ren) to the pool to drop them off for their lesson and come to the pool deck to greet their child(ren) after the lesson.
Fees: Full Member: $59 / Program Member: $119
Option 1: Once a Week for 8 Weeks: June 20 – August 13, 2011
Option 2: 4 Days a Week Monday through Thursday for 2 Weeks in a Row (8 lessons)
Sessions: Session 1: June 20 – June 30 / Session 2: July 11 – July 22 / Session 3: July 25 – August 4

Polliwog (02201)
This is the beginner class for children 6 and older who have little or no water experience/skills, or who are uncomfortable getting their face wet. The class introduces basic floating, freestyle (front crawl), backstroke and water safety skills. Strong emphasis is placed on proper use of equipment and swimming techniques. If a child was previously a Pike or Eel and has turned 6, they should enter this class. To advance to the next level, the child should be comfortable in the water swimming at least ½ the length on their front, back or side.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00 – 5:45pm (01)
Monday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (02)
Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:15pm (03)
Tuesday, 6:30-7:15pm (04)
Wednesday, 5:00 – 5:45pm (05)
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (06)
Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30am (07)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 1 (08)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 2 (09)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 3 (10)

Guppy (02204)
This class is for the youth who can swim ½ the length on their front, back and side and comfortable working in the deep water. Emphasis will be on establishing horizontal position, stroke development and rotary breathing. If a child was previously a Ray or Starfish and has turned 6, they should enter this class. To advance to the next level, the child should be able to swim one length of the pool completely unassisted with rhythmic/rotary breathing.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00 – 5:45pm (01)
Monday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (02)
Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:15pm (03)
Tuesday, 6:30-7:15pm (04)
Wednesday, 5:00 – 5:45pm (05)
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (06)
Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30am (07)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 1 (08)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 2 (09)Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 3 (10)

Minnow (02207)
This level is for the youth who can swim one length of the pool (75 feet) unassisted with rhythmic/rotary breathing. Strokes are refined with emphasis on horizontal position while performing rotary breathing, back and side strokes with an introduction to breaststroke and elementary backstroke. To advance to the next level, the child should be able to swim two lengths of front and back with one length of breaststroke.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00 – 5:45pm (01)
Monday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (02)
Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:15pm (03)
Tuesday, 6:30-7:15pm (04)
Wednesday, 5:00 – 5:45pm (05)
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (06)
Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30am (07)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 1 (08)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 2 (09)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 3 (10)

Fish (02208)
This level is for the youth who can swim two lengths of front and back with one length of breaststroke. Review and practice freestyle and backstroke with refinement of breaststroke, introduction to butterfly kick and treading for one minute. Lesson includes work on endurance, stroke refinement and swimming terms such as yardage, sets and drills. To advance to the next level, the child should be able to swim four lengths (100 yards) of freestyle and backstroke with two length of breaststroke. Class may be combined with Flying Fish and Shark pending enrollment.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00 - 5:45pm (01)
Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:15pm (02)
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (03)
Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30am (04)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 1 (05)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 2 (06)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm (2 weeks) Session 3 (07)

Flying Fish (02209)
This level is for the youth who can swim four lengths (100 yards) of freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke, and two lengths of breaststroke all in good form. Class includes introduction of butterfly, flip turns and bilateral breathing, and building endurance in all strokes. To advance to the next level, the child should be able to swim eight lengths (200 yards) of freestyle and backstroke with four lengths of breaststroke with open turns in great form. Class may be combined with Fish and Shark pending enrollment.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00 - 5:45pm (01)
Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:15pm (02)
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (03)
Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30am (04)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm Session 1 (05)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm Session 2 (06)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm Session 3 (07)

Shark (02210)
This level is for the youth who can swim four lengths (100 yards) of freestyle and backstroke with two length of breaststroke with open turns in great form. Class will work on elementary backstroke with glide, and perfecting all strokes. This class is for serious swimmers who have great endurance and desire to improve their stroke quality. Class may be combined with Fish and Flying Fish pending enrollment.
Ages: 6 to 12 years
Day & Time: Monday, 5:00 - 5:45pm (01)
Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:15pm (02)
Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:15pm (03)
Saturday, 10:45 – 11:30am (04)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm Session 1 (05)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm Session 2 (06)
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-12:45pm Session 3 (07)