SUMMER SWIM LESSONS - 2024
Last Session Begins July 8th!
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Lesson Format
The 2024 summer swim lesson program will offer three sessions. Classes are held daily, Monday through Thursday during each session. Each session includes eight, 35-minute lessons. Review the table below for the specific class times in each session.
CLASS | SESSION #1: June 3-13 | SESSION #2: June 17-27 | SESSION #3: July 8-18 |
Preschool - Level 1 | 11:20am 5:10pm | 10:40am | 10:00am |
Preschool - Level 2 | 10:00am | 11:20am 5:10pm | 10:40am |
Level 1 | 10:00am 10:40am | 10:00am 11:20am 5:10pm | 11:20am |
Level 2 | 10:40am 11:20am 5:10pm | 10:00am 10:40am | 10:00am 10:40am 11:20am |
Level 3 | 10:00am 11:20am | 10:00am 10:40am 5:10pm | 10:00am 10:40am 11:20am 5:10pm |
Level 4 | 10:40am 11:20am 5:10pm | 11:20am 5:10pm | 10:00am 11:20am |
Level 5 | 10:40am 5:10pm | 10:00am 10:40am | 10:40am |
Level 6 | 10:00am | 11:20am | 5:10pm |
Parent & Child Aquatics Class: July 8-18 (during 3rd session, Monday through Thursday) from 5:10pm-5:45pm. For children ages 6 months to 3 years. Parent/caregiver must accompany child in the water for each class.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION | FOR CIVIC CENTER MEMBERS | FOR NON-MEMBERS |
Registration for: Session #1 | Begins Tuesday, April 16th @ 10am | Begins Tuesday, April 23rd @ 10am |
Registration for: Session #2 & #3 | Begins Tuesday, May 7th @ 10am | Begins Tuesday, May 14th @ 10am |
To sign up, you may register online or in-person at the Civic Center. No sign-ups will be taken over the phone. In order to reserve your child's spot, payment must be made at the time of registration. Parents are highly encouraged to initially register their child(ren) for only one session. Registration for subsequent classes should be made after the completion of your child's first session. Please note and review our cancellation/withdrawal policy below.
Click here for online registration instructions. To begin the online registration process, click on the button below.
Cost
For Parent & Child Class: Civic Center Members: $30/student Non-Members: $50/student
For Preschool levels and Levels 1-6: Civic Center Members: $35/student Non-Members: $55/student
Age Restrictions (as mandated by the American Red Cross)
Parent & Child Class: For ages 6 months to 3 years
Preschool Level Classes: For 4 & 5 year olds
Levels 1-6: Minimum age is 6 years old by the start of the session
Class Size
Maximum of 10; minimum of 4. These are group lessons. We will attempt to maintain an instructor to student ratio of 1:5. Classes may be combined or canceled if minimum class size is not met. You will be contacted if any changes are made.
Class Descriptions
Click here for specific information about the objectives and skills taught at each level. Please carefully review each level description to insure that your child is registered for the correct level. If you don't know the last level your child was enrolled in our program, contact the Civic Center at (402) 443-4174 and they can assist you. If you have any questions about what class may be appropriate for your child, please contact our Swim Lesson Coordinator listed below.
Inclement Weather Policy
Due to inclement weather, classes may be canceled or moved to the Civic Center pool. The decision to cancel or move classes will be made at least 30 minutes before classes begin. If the weather conditions are questionable, call the Civic Center at (402) 443-4174 before you set out. The first canceled class is not made up. Any subsequent canceled classes will be made up as needed.
Viewing Policy
In order to maintain a conducive learning environment, parents and chaperons are welcome to watch classes inside the facility in the picnic area directly south of the bathhouse only. All other viewing must be done outside the fences. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy
All cancellation and/or withdrawal requests must be received at least 5 days prior to the beginning of the session. All cancellations and/or withdrawals are subject to a $5 processing fee per child, per class. All cancellations and/or withdrawal requests received less than 5 days prior to the start of the session will be processed for 50% of the fees. Refunds will not be given, but rather an account credit which can be used for future lessons or Parks and Recreation programs. Any cancellations and/or withdrawals after the start of the session will not receive any credit or refund.
Instructors/Aides
Lesson instructors are water safety instructors and certified lifeguards. Lesson aides have completed water safety aide training.
Questions
Contact Andrea Woita, Swim Lesson Coordinator, WSI at (402) 430-4803 or email here.