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Aquatic ProgramsSwim Lesson Registration Procedures1. Swim lesson participants may only sign up forone session at a time, but may register for multiplesessions during the summer.2. Participants must successfully complete allrequirements for one level before entering the next.Participants who are currently enrolled and wishto register for another session of swim instruction,may do so on the Wednesday before the last dayof the session that you are enrolled in at the time.3. Registration, transfers and waiting list transactionsmay be done in person at the Parks andRecreation Office or by telephone. (Visa, Discover,American Express and MasterCard accepted).4. No one will automatically be placed on a waitinglist. Parents must request to be put on a waitinglist through the Parks and Recreation Office. Waitlist participants will be notified if vacancies becomeavailable on a first come, first serve basis.Refunds will not be made for participants. However,funds may be transferred or placed on accountfor another swim lesson session or other Parks andRecreation activity.5. Availability of upcoming classes is not guaranteedas registration is on going throughout thesummer.6. Classes without a minimum of six may be combinedwith other classes or canceled.7. Swim Lesson registration is not available online.Swim Class Level DescriptionGuppy/Turtle (Parent-Tot): 6 months - 36 months.Parents or adult age 14 and older accompanies thechild in the water.Starfish (Preschool): 3 - 5 years. Parents or adultsupervision required for children age 3. Emphasiswill be on learning basic skills, holding breath,and floating. Infant Toddler and Preschool classesintend to develop in young children a high comfortlevel in and around the water and a readiness toswim. These courses do not teach children to beaccomplished swimmers or to survive in the water.Beginner Diving: Prerequisite: age 8 and over,swim 25 yards, and feel comfortable in deep water.Duck (Level I): Water Exploration - Become orientedto aquatic environment.Otter (Level II): Primary Skills - Prerequisite: LevelI certificate or demonstrated competency in Level Iskills.Dolphin (Level III): Stroke Readiness - Prerequisite:Level II certificate or demonstrated competency inLevel II skills.Shark (Level IV): Stroke Development - Prerequisite:Level III certificate or demonstrated competencyin Level III skills.Marlin (Level V): Stroke Refinement - Prerequisite:Level IV certificate or demonstrated competency inLevel IV skills.Killer Whale (Level VI): Skill Proficiency - Prerequisite:Level V certificate or demonstrated competencyin Level V skills.Group Swim LessonsClasses meet Monday through Friday for 45 minutesexcept for Guppy/Turtle (Parent-Tot) which isonly 30 minutes. Class size varies between 6 to10children, depending on the level of the class.Fee: $38; $25 with City resident credit.See Page 30 for Group Swim Lessons Schedulesession dates, and times available.Adult Swim LessonsCo-Ed instruction. Class participation may rangefrom water adjustment (afraid of water) to advancedskills for those interested in improvingtheir swimming skills. Instruction is geared to theindividual goals of the participant.Private Swim LessonsIf you would like one on one instruction, privateswim lessons are being offered for both youth andadults. Each class is 30 minutes long; meets fivedays a week for one week, and all swim instructorsare certified.Fee: $47; $31 with City resident creditSession l: June 1 – June 5Time: 8:00 am, 9:00 am, or 10:00 amLocation: Marcus PoolSession II: June 8 – June 12Time: 8:00 amLocation: Marcus PoolTime: 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm,6:00 pm, or 7:00 pmLocation: Kennedy PoolSession III: June 15 – June 19Time: 8:00 amLocation: Marcus PoolTime: 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, or 7:00 pmLocation: Kennedy PoolTime: 9:00 amLocation: Valley Aquatic CenterPrivate Swim Lessons continue on page 32.Page 31 Aquatic Programs Spring | Summer Activities Guide 2015