Recreation & Parks - 2013 Fall Activities Brochure - Camp Dearborn

Swimming LessonsThe Dearborn Recreation & Parks Department offers an indoorswimming lesson program for children called, “Learn to Swim,”featuring nine levels of instruction, and a class for adults.Parent and Tot (ages six months to three years): Parent mustaccompany the child into the water.Preschool (ages three through five): Basic water and safetyskills and rules.Sea Shells (Beginner and ages six and above): Floating,submerging, breath-holding.Sea Horses (Beginner): Crawl stroke, using a kickboard,jumping into the water.Sunfish (Intermediate): Crawl stroke, breathing and jumpinginto deep water.Sting Rays (Advanced): Improve crawl stroke, backstroke, deepwater.Barracudas (Beginner): Improve crawl stroke and backstroke,diving, safety, swimming 25 yards.Dolphins (Intermediate): Elementary backstroke andbreaststroke and underwater swimming.Seals (Advanced): Sidestroke, starts and turns, distanceswimming and backstroke.Adults: Designed to accommodate adults (ages 16 and over) ofall levels of ability in a group setting.Our “Learn to Swim” program for children offers twice-a-weekclasses which meet either Monday/Wednesday orTuesday/Thursday for five weeks and a once-a-week class whichmeets Saturdays for 10 weeks. All classes are held at the FordCommunity & Performing Arts Center.Monday/Wednesday sessions:September 23-October 23October 28-December 4 (no classes November 25 and 27)January 6-February 5February 10-March 19 (no classes February 17 and 19)March 24-April 30 (no classes April 21 and 23)May 5-June 9 (no classes May 26)Tuesday-Thursday sessions:September 24-October 24October 29-December 5 (no classes November 26 and 28)January 7-February 6February 11-March 20 (no classes February 18 and 20)March 25-May 1 (no classes April 22 and 24)May 6-June 5Saturday sessions:September 28-December 7 (no classes November 30)January 11-March 22 (no classes February 22)March 29-June 14 (May 24)Call 943-2350 for our “Learn to Swim” class times and levels.Our Adult class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 7-7:30 p.m. inthe same five-week sessions listed above.Cost/session for all group swim lessons: $60, passholder; $65,residents; $75, non-residents.Register at the Service Desk of the Ford Community &Performing Arts Center.Private Swimming LessonsPrivate swim lessons are available for would-be swimmers of allages at a per lesson cost of $19 for passholders, $20 for residentsand $22 for non-residents. A minimum of two lessons is required.Patrons registering for five lessons receive a discount. The costfor five lessons is $90 for passholders, $95 for residents and $105for non-residents.Lesson scheduling is subject to instructor availability.For further information, call 943-2346.Indoor Pool PartiesEnjoy exclusive use of our natatorium at the Ford Community &Performing Arts Center for your party or gathering.Our natatorium includes a leisure pool with zero-depth entry,water slide, lazy river, bubble couch and spray amusements; a 25-yard long lap pool with a diving well and a drop slide; spa; andoutdoor terrace.Our natatorium facilities are available for rent weekdaysbeginning at 9 p.m., Saturdays starting at 6 p.m. and Sundaysbeginning at 5 p.m.Cost: $350/hour with a two-hour minimum and a $150 deposit.We can also include time in our natatorium as part of anyBirthday Party Package (See page 33).For further information concerning the rental of our natatorium,call 943-2350.Open Family SwimOpen family swimming is available daily in both our lap pooland our leisure pool according to the following schedule:Lap Pool: Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.Leisure Pool: Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.Monday-Friday, 6-8 p.m.This schedule is tentative and subject to change, especiallyduring the holidays.Call 943-2350 for the latest information.Lap SwimLap swimming opportunities are available daily in our lap poolin the morning, during mid-day and in the evening according tothe following schedule:Early Bird: Monday-Friday, 5:30-8:45 a.m.Saturday, 8-10 a.m.Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.Mid-Day:Evening:Monday, Wednesday and Friday,11:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m.Tuesday , 10:45 a.m.-5 p.mThursday, 10:15 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.Monday-Friday, 7:15-9 p.m.Water Safety InstructorIf you would like to teach swimming or water safety, this courseis for you.Graduates are certified to teach American Red Cross Swimmingand Water Safety courses.This course will be offered during the spring at the FordCommunity & Performing Arts Center.Call 943-2346 for more information.2013 Fall Activities INDOOR AQUATICSDearborn Recreation & Parks (313) 943-2350 or www.dearbornfordcenter.com19