Brochure - Town of Cumberland

Open Recreational SwimSaturday Lessons: September 7 - November 2No lesson October 14ClassesParent/Child Swim: (30 min) 8:30-9:00 am, Min 8,Max 15For parents and children between the ages of 6 mosto 3 yrs. The purpose of this class is to familiarizefamilies with the pool and to begin the process ofacclimating your child for swim lessons. Parents arethe primary instructor for their child at this age. Swiminstructors will primarily instruct the parents to beginthe process of teaching children to swim. This class isnot designed to teach children to survive in the wateron their own. A major focus of this class will be tohave fun with your child while learning some of thebasics such as proper holds. Instruction will be gearedto the parent. A clean swim diaper is required under asnug fitting bathing suit for children who are not pottytrained. Older children who are fearful of the watermay benefit from this class as well.Fee:$45 res/$55 non-resPreschool Swim Lessons (30 min) 9:10-9:40 am,10:40-11:10 am, Min 8, Max 12.For children ages 3, 4, and 5. (must be 3 before thefirst class) Children will be assessed the first day andplaced in a skill group. Children need to follow simplecommands from their instructor. Trust is importantand crucial for positive progress. Parents are welcometo watch from the bleachers.Fee:$45 res/$55 non-resYouth Swim Lessons (40 min) 9:50-10:30 am, 11:20-12:00 pm, Min 8, Max 12. For children ages 6 andup. (must be 6 before the first class) Children will beassessed the first day and placed in an appropriate leveland skill group.Fee:$55 res/$65 non-resSwim lesson progressions and skills:Level 1: Breath Control, Streamlined (front) Float,18Swim Lessonswww.cumberlandmaine.comBack Float, Dog Paddling, Back Kicking, SafetyAwarenessLevel 2: Streamlined Kick (with face in), BeginnerFreestyle, Pat the Dog, Freestyle Breathing, Backstroke,FreestyleLevel 3: Beginning Breaststroke, Butterfly, TreadingWater, Surface Dives, Standing Front DivePrivate Lessons: Fee for private/semi-private or smallgroup lessons is $30 per half hour. Please schedule atime and an instructor with Sue at 829-4805 or email:smartelle@msad51.orgSwimmers must take a cleansing shower at the poolbefore lessons.Swimmers must wear a bathing cap if their hair islonger than 3 inches. We have silicone bathing capsavailable at the pool. ($5)Goggles are necessary for Preschool and YouthLessons. For children as young as three learning towear goggles is as much a part of the lesson as gettingin the water. They should be comfortable and fitproperly. We have silicone goggles available at thepool. ($10)Parents, swimmers and spectators are required toremove shoes before entering the pool area.Saturday Swim LessonsGeneral open recreation swim time is available.Children must be able to stand in four (4) feet of waterand must be over six (6) years of age or accompaniedby an adult. Children not toilet trained must wearrubber pants or plastic barrier in addition to a swimdiaper. (State Law)Saturdays (ongoing)GHS Pool, 12–2:00 pmFee: Children $2 res/$3 non-resAdults $3 res/$4 non-resFamily $5 res/$6 non-res