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Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center at Gaines Park 1501 N. Australian Avenue WPB, FL 33401 Phone (561) 804-4961 • Fax (561) 835-7104 Aquatics Supervisor: Amy Blackman, CPRP General Pool Information: The Aquatic Center is an eight lane 25 meter facility with two deep water slides, a wading pool and a splash pad that is accessible from the pool deck and the park. Our facility is fully accessible and offers programming for all ages and abilities. Open Swim Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed Holiday Hours: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Lap Swim Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed Holiday Hours: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Admission Fees: $1 for ages 15 and under $1.50 Resident ages 16 and over $2 Non-resident ages 16 and over Adult Pool Pass: Resident $20 for 20 visits, Non-Resident $30 for 20 visits Large groups that wish to visit the center need to reserve a time by filling out a Pool Facility Rental Application Form. This can be obtained at the pool. Children eight years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Regulation swim wear is required. Athletic shorts are not permitted. Fees and Schedules are subject to change. Learn to Swim Classes The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death for children ages one to 14 years. The City of West Palm Beach has proudly partnered with the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition in an effort to educate about water safety, prevent drowning and provide swim lessons free of charge to qualified candidates in the form of a voucher called “Drowning Prevention Bucks.” To see if you qualify for Drowning Prevention Coalition Bucks, please call (561) 616-7068. Infants and Preschoolers: Instructors use play as a basic form of learning, providing a fun environment in the water. Hands on parental involvement is instrumental in the learning process to reinforce your child’s development of water skills. Parent and Child: Level 1 Six months through three years old that have no water experience or one previous session of a water adjustment session. “It Starts In Parks” 35 Warren Hawkins Aquatics
Parent and Child: Level 2 This course is for children six months through three years who have completed Level 1 or who can demonstrate the completion requirements for Level 1. Preschool: Level 1 This course is for children four and five years of age who have no prior water experience. Preschool: Level 2 This course is for children four and five years of age who have completed Level 1 or who can demonstrate the completion requirements for Level 1. Skills taught include floating, beginning breath control and gliding. Preschool: Level 3 This course is for children four and five years of age who have completed Level 2 or who can demonstrate the completion requirements for Level 2. Skills taught include combining arm and leg actions and treading water. Youth Swimming Program Participants begin the program around six years of age. A five year old may be enrolled if they have been previously enrolled in our preschool program. In order to move to the next level the participants must successfully complete the previous level or be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements. Parents need to remember that unless a child is practicing skills learned in a class they may lose their proficiency to demonstrate required skills. Please do not place your child in a higher level course unless they have been practicing the required skills. If you are unsure of the proper level, please contact us for a free assessment of your child’s skills. Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills Welcome to the world of swimming. We will increase students’ comfort in and around the water with socialization techniques and creative water play. Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills By teaching floating without support and beginning arm and leg actions in this class, our skilled instructors are laying the foundation for your child to become water safe. Level 3 - Stroke Development By additional guided instruction and practice, your child will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl and be introduced to skills to help others. Level 6 - Personal Water Safety Learn all the skills associated with being safe in and around the water. Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer Want to swim for fitness or join our swim team, this course is great for your child. Level 6 - Lifeguard Readiness Start your dream of becoming a professional rescuer. Basic rescue techniques and safety procedures are introduced. This course is a great way to transition into our Junior Lifeguard program. Adult Learn to Swim Level 1 Feeling comfortable and enjoying the water environment is the first step to being water safe. Our instructors will work with you at your pace to ensure your satisfaction. Level 2 You’re on your way to enjoying swimming with this course. Floating without support, recovering to standing position and basic movement and rescue skills will be taught at your pace. Level 3 Whether you are in training for a specific event or training for good health, this course will teach skills so you can enjoy swimming as a lifelong sport. Weekday Courses Ages: 6 months - adult Days: Monday - Thursday Times: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fees: $30 Resident, $37.50 Non-resident / 2 week session Min/Max: 3/6 Sessions Registration Deadline May 17 - 27 May 13 June 7 - 17 June 2 June 28 - July 8 June 24 July 19 - 29 July 15 August 9 - 19 August 5 August 30 - September 9 August 26 Level 4 - Stroke Improvement Breaststroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke and care for a choking victim are among the skills introduced during this course. Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Coordination and refinement of strokes are the primary focus of this course. Life safety skills such as survival swimming and rescue breathing are introduced and practiced. Warren Hawkins Aquatics 36 www.westpalmplays.com
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