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	Swimming Lessons
Height requirement to age 17 \| Monday-Saturday \| 12/1-2/21

Experience the thrill of swimming and build lasting confidence at a pool near you! Our comprehensive swimming lessons are tailored for everyone, from beginners to advanced swimmers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment to develop essential water skills at your choice of pool:

Arroyo Center Pool (Indoor)-48 inches
Parker Memorial Center Pool (Indoor)-54 inches

Choose from four distinct lesson levels (1 through 4) and sign up for one of our fall 2025 sessions.

All classes are held at the indoor pools at Parker Memorial Center and Arroyo Recreation Center.

We are committed to your safety. With small class sizes, each participant receives individualized instruction and thorough guidance on water safety practices.

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.

Important: Children under 8 years old are required to have a parent or guardian present.

Swimming Pool height requirements

All participants must meet the minimum height requirements when visiting a location.
Keney Park Pool-36 inches
Colt Park Pool-36 inches
Pope Park Pool-42 inches
Goodwin Park Pool-54 inches
Arroyo Center Pool (Indoor)-48 inches
Parker Memorial Center Pool (Indoor)-54 inches

Important Things to know!

PARTICIPANT PARTICIPATION IS IMPERATIVE. IF TWO CONSECUTIVE CLASSES ARE MISSED, YOUR CHILD WILL BE UNENROLLED FROM THE COURSE.
PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.
Swimming assessments will be held at your local pool to determine your swimmer's ability
Please arrive 15 minutes before the class start time.
Proper swimming attire required
Individual needs: Instructors will adapt lessons to each student's comfort level and progress at their own pace.
Positive reinforcement: Encouragement and praise are key to building confidence in the water.

Introduction to Water Skills

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.
Participants learn basic water skills such as blowing bubbles, floating, and kicking
Key aspects:
Water acclimation: Getting used to the water by splashing, playing games, and gradually submerging the face.
Entry and exit skills: Learning how to safely enter and exit the pool using steps or a ladder.
Breath control: Practicing blowing bubbles underwater to get comfortable with exhaling in the water.
Submersion: Submerging the face and opening eyes underwater (potentially with assistance).
Floating: Exploring basic front and back floats with support, learning to maintain a relaxed body position.
Gliding: Pushing off the wall and gliding on the front and back for short distances.
Basic kicking motions: Practicing simple leg kicks while holding onto the pool wall.
Body positioning: Learning to streamline the body by keeping the body straight and flat in the water.
Safety awareness: Understanding pool rules and how to call for help if needed.

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills	6y - 17y	N/A	MTuSa	12/01/2025 - 02/21/2026 View Times Parker Memorial Community Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Log In	Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills	6y - 17y	N/A	MSa	12/01/2025 - 02/21/2026 View Times Samuel V. Arroyo Recreation Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Fundamental Aquatic Skills

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.
Participants build on their basic skills and learn basic strokes such as the front crawl and backstroke
Key skills include:
Floating: Front float, back float, and potentially learning to recover to a vertical position from a back float.
Gliding: Front and back glides with some distance covered.
Kicking: Basic flutter kick on front and back, with and without support
Arm actions: Simple arm movements to propel themselves forward in the water, possibly starting with "windmilling" motions
Body positioning: Practicing a streamlined body position while swimming
Rolling: Rolling from front to back and back to front in the water
Water entry and exit: Entering the pool by stepping or jumping in, and exiting safely
Basic stroke introduction: May start to introduce the basic mechanics of the front crawl or backstroke with assistance
Safety skills: Learning how to call for help, recognizing potential hazards, and basic rescue techniques

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills	6y - 17y	N/A	MSa	12/01/2025 - 02/21/2026 View Times Samuel V. Arroyo Recreation Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Log In	Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills	6y - 17y	N/A	TuSa	12/02/2025 - 02/21/2026 View Times Parker Memorial Community Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Stroke Development

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.
Participants refine their crawl and back strokes and start to learn new strokes such as the breaststroke and butterfly
Key aspects:
Basic Strokes: Front crawl with rotary breathing, Elementary backstroke, May introduce the breaststroke kick
Kicking Techniques: Flutter kick on front and back, Potential introduction to scissor kick
Water Entry and Exit: Jumping into deep water from the side, recovering to the surface, Entering the pool headfirst from a kneeling position
Body Positioning: Streamlined entry and push off, Maintaining a proper body position while swimming
Breathing Techniques: Rotary breathing on the front crawl
Water Safety: Treading water, Floating on front and back, Changing direction and turning in the water

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Level 3: Stroke Development	6y - 17y	N/A	W	12/03/2025 - 02/18/2026 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM Samuel V. Arroyo Recreation Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Log In	Level 3: Stroke Development	6y - 17y	N/A	Th	12/04/2025 - 02/19/2026 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM Parker Memorial Community Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Stroke Improvement

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.
Participants continue to refine their four strokes and learn advanced techniques such as flip turns and diving
Key aspects:
Stroke Refinement: Mastering rotary breathing in freestyleImproving hand entry and body position in all strokes, practicing proper leg mechanics
Advanced Water Entry Skills: Headfirst entry from the side in both compact and stride positions,feet-first surface dives
Underwater Swimming: Swimming underwater for a set distance without hyperventilating
Turn Techniques: Practicing open turns in all strokes Endurance Building: Swimming longer distances with consistent stroke technique
Potential Additional Skills:Treading water with different kick variations, side stroke kick, Basic butterfly stroke introduction

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Log In	level 4: Stroke Improvement	8y - 17y	N/A	W	12/03/2025 - 02/18/2026 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM Samuel V. Arroyo Recreation Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Log In	level 4: Stroke Improvement	8y - 17y	N/A	Th	12/04/2025 - 02/19/2026 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM Parker Memorial Community Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Stroke Refinement

PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE SESSION PER REGISTRANT. MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AND CANCELED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM.
At this level, swimmers refine their strokes even further and learn techniques such as open turns and sidestrokes
Key points:
Focus on technique: The primary goal is to refine the mechanics of each stroke, paying close attention to body position, arm movements, leg kick, and breathing patterns.
Advanced skills: Swimmers will likely learn more complex maneuvers like flip turns on front and back, deeper dives, and potentially sculling techniques.
Increased distance: Compared to previous levels, swimmers will be expected to swim longer distances in each stroke.
Prerequisites: To enter Level 5, swimmers should already be comfortable with all basic strokes and be able to swim short distances with reasonable proficiency.

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Level 5: Stroke Refinement	6y - 17y	N/A	W	12/03/2025 - 02/18/2026 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM Parker Memorial Community Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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Swimming and Skill Proficiency

In this final level, swimmers demonstrate their proficiency in a range of aquatic activities, including swimming, diving, and rescue techniques.
Key points about Level 6 swimming:
Focus on refinement: The primary goal is to refine existing strokes, allowing for smoother and more powerful swimming over longer distances.
Advanced skills introduction: May include learning shallow-angle dives, stride jump entries, feet-first surface dives, and more complex stroke techniques.
Endurance development: Emphasis on building stamina to swim continuously for longer periods.
Potential for competition: Considered a stepping stone for swimmers interested in joining a swim team

Register	Activity	Ages	Grades	Days	Date/Time	Fees

Log In	Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency	6y - 17y	N/A	W	12/03/2025 - 02/25/2026 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM Parker Memorial Community Center Swimming Pool	See Options
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