Aquatics
Swimming Lessons
2 - 5 year olds
Parent and Child Aquatics
A class for children ages 2 & 3 accompanied by a parent in the water.
A brief list of skills taught in this class include:
Skills taught to parents:
- Support and holding techniques and when to use them
- How to help children learn and practice skills appropriate for their age and ability level
- Basic water safety information and rescue skills
Skills taught to children
- Increase comfort in the water
- How to enter and exit the water in a safe manner
Preschool Aquatics
A class for children ages 4 & 5 accompanied by a parent in the water.
This level will increase children's proficiency in performing previously learned skills as well as learn to perform skills independently.
A brief list of objectives of this level include:
- Fully submerge and hold breath
- Floating on front and back
- Combined arm and leg action on front and back
6 - 15 year olds
Level 1
Introduction to Water Skills
Must be at least 6 years old.
Introduces basic aquatic skills, which continue to be built upon throughout Learn-to-Swim levels.
A brief list of objectives includes:
- Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects
- Back float (with assistance)
- Arm and hand treading actions (with assistance in chest deep water)
- Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
Level 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Proof of Level 1 completion required.
Builds on the fundamental aquatic and water safety skills from Level 1. Swimmers begin learning independent aquatic locomotion skills.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Rotary breathing
- Changing direction of travel while swimming on front and back
- Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
Level 3
Stroke Development
Proof of Level 2 completion required.
Expands proficiency of aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills of Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting postition
- Survival floating on front (30 seconds)
- Front crawl and elementary backstroke
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 6A - Fitness Swimmer
Proof of Level 5 completion required.
Refines strokes so participants swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Preps participants that may want to participate in competitive swimming.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Front crawl and elementary backstroke (100 yds) and back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly (50 yds)
- Circle swimming
- Learn various training techniques
Level 6B - Fundamentals of Diving
Proof of Level 5 completion required.
Refines strokes so participants swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Preps participants that may want to participate in competitive diving.
A brief list of objectives include:
- Basic stretching exercises for diving
- Body alignment and control
- Diving from poolside and diving board
Private Swimming Lessons
One-on-one instruction with certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. Ideal for those who desire individual instruction or those who need to "catch up" on skills to join a Learn-to-Swim group lesson.
Private swimming lessons are 30 minutes long running Saturday afternoons. Private swimming lessons begin September 21 and run through December 7 from 1 - 3 pm.
There will be no private lessons on November 30.
To register and schedule for private lessons please call Community Education and Recreation at 507-387-5501.
Dates and Times
Fall Session
Session A - September 21 - October 26
Parent and Child Aquatics and Preschool Aquatics
Saturday
11:00 - 11:45 am
Learn-to-Swim Level 1 - 5
Saturday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
10:00 - 10:50 am
Session B - November 9 - December 7
No lessons November
Parent and Child Aquatics and Preschool Aquatics
Saturday
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Learn-to-Swim Level 1 - 5
Saturday
9:00 am - 9:50 am
10:00 - 10:50 am
Lifeguard Training
General Information
Prerequisites
Lifeguard Review
Upcoming Classes
Lifeguard Training
Session 1
Friday, October 4 and 11; 5 - 9 pm and
Saturday, October 5 and 12; 12 - 4 pm and
Sunday, October 6 ; 12 - 6 pm
Session 2
Friday, November 8 and 15; 5 - 9 pm and
Saturday, November 9 and 16; 12 - 4 pm and
Sunday, November 10 ; 12 - 6 pm
Lifeguard Review
Sunday, December 1; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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