Lessons

	Sign up for lessons when you send in your membership registration and dues.  You may also sign up opening weekend, or anytime thereafter until all slots are filled.  Download Swim lesson sign-up form.
	Lessons are 30 minutes each given 9:30 - 11:45 AM Monday - Friday.  There are 3 sessions of  lessons throughout the summer.  To learn more, see 2008 Schedule and/or Fees.
	Children must be at least four years of age by 7/1/08 and must be toilet trained.
	Swim lessons are given at skill appropriate levels:

LEVEL 1 Water Exploration.  Teaches familiarity with water, putting face in the water and water safety.  Introduces floating, kicking and arm strokes.

LEVEL 2 Primary Skills.  Teaches putting head under water and rhythmic breathing.  Introduces front crawl and backstroke.

LEVEL 3 Stroke Readiness.  Teaches front crawl and backstroke.  Also treading water, jumping and diving.

LEVEL 4 Stroke Development.  Teaches elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke.  Also kick and diving from board.

LEVEL 5&6 Stroke Refinement.  Teaches breaststroke and sidestroke.  Also swimming under water, turns and advanced diving skills.

LEVEL 6&7 Advanced Skills.  Teaches butterfly, advanced turns and long-distance swimming .  Refines all skills and strokes.  Works on body strength.

 

	Private lessons for adults and children may be arranged directly with lifeguards who are certified instructors.  A list of certified instructors is available in the office.