Brochure - Town of Cumberland
Brochure - Town of Cumberland
Brochure - Town of Cumberland
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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 <strong>of</strong> 6 mosto 3 yrs. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this class is to familiarizefamilies with the pool and to begin the process <strong>of</strong>acclimating your child for swim lessons. Parents arethe primary instructor for their child at this age. Swiminstructors will primarily instruct the parents to beginthe process <strong>of</strong> teaching children to swim. This class isnot designed to teach children to survive in the wateron their own. A major focus <strong>of</strong> this class will be tohave fun with your child while learning some <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> waterand must be over six (6) years <strong>of</strong> 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