Level Descriptions PRICES:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Classes

(Make-ups on Wednesday and Fridays)

Session 1: August 26–September 12

Session 2: September 16–October 3City

ResidentNon-City Resident

$38.50 $58.50 WS Pool

Session IWS Pool

Session II

NE Pool Session I

& II

Levels AM/PM Classes

Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Aqua Babies 8:15 am– 8:45 am

NA

4:30 pm– 5:00 pm

(Session I Only)

Starfish Preschool Level 1

8:15 am– 8:45 am

5:00 pm– 5:30 pm

5:00 pm– 5:30 pm

Jellyfish Preschool Level 2

9:00 am– 9:30 am

5:00 pm– 5:30 pm

5:00 pm– 5:30 pm

Goldfish Preschool Level 3

9:00 am– 9:30 am

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

Angel Fish Learn to Swim Level 1

5:00 pm– 5:30 pm

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

Puffer Fish Learn to Swim Level 2

5:00 pm– 5:30 pm

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

Stingray Learn to Swim Level 3

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

Barracuda Learn to Swim Level 4

5:45 pm– 6:15 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

Sharks Learn to Swim Level 5

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

Adult Beginner 6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

6:30 pm– 7:00 pm

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Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm.

CALL for more information 352-334-5067.

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Aqua Babies: 6 months to 3 years of age With the help of the instructor this program will teach you as a parent how to work safely and effectively in the water with your child.

This program’s goal is to familiarize infants and toddlers with the water with enjoyable activities and safety lessons. This class prepares children to learn to swim in the Preschool Aquatics or Learn to Swim courses. No skill prerequisites. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.

Starfish: 3 to 5 years of age Preschool Level 1 is designed to orient children to the aquatic environment and help them acquire rudimentary levels of basic aquatic

and safety skills. There are no prerequisites. Children will learn: pool rules, blowing bubbles through mouth and nose, submerge face, front and back float and other American Red Cross swimming techniques.

Jellyfish: 3 to 5 years of age Preschool Level 2 helps children gain greater independence in their swimming skills and continue to become more comfortable in the

water. Must demonstrate swimming abilities from Starfish Preschool Level 1 or pass the Exit Skills Assessment. Children will learn: bobbing, front and back glides, treading water using arms and leg action and other American Red Cross swimming techniques.

Gold Fish: 3 to 5 years of age Preschool Level 3 helps children increase proficiency and provides additional guided practice with increased distance and time. Must

demonstrate swimming abilities from Jellyfish Preschool Level 2 or pass the Exit Skills Assessment. Children will learn: front, jellyfish and tuck floats, change direction of travel while swimming on front and back and other American Red Cross swimming techniques.

Angel Fish: 6 to 12 years of age Learn to Swim Level 1 teaches basic skills and water safety. No prerequisites for this class but the recommendation of instructor after

the completion of Preschool Level 3. Children will learn: safely entering into water, bobbing, becoming comfortable with water and other American Red Cross swimming techniques.

Puffer Fish: 6 to 12 years of age Learn to Swim Level 2 will give children the fundamental skills and help them grow more confident in and around the water. Must

demonstrate swimming abilities from Angel Fish Learn to Swim Level 1 or pass the Exit Skills Assessment. Children will learn: to float without support, front and back glides, tread water using arm and leg actions and other American Red Cross swimming techniques.

Stingray: 6 to 12 years of age Learn to Swim Level 3 will build on the skills of Level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water. Must demonstrate swimming

abilities from Puffer Fish Learn to Swim Level 2 or pass the Exit Skills Assessment. Children will learn: head first entries from the side of the pool rather than from a diving board, rotary breathing, survival float and other American Red Cross swimming techniques.

Barracuda: 6 to 12 years of age Learn to Swim Level 4 will develop confidence and refine strokes as well as discuss awareness of water safety. Must demonstrate

swimming abilities from Stingray Learn to Swim Level 3 or pass the Exit Skills Assessment. Children will learn: feet first surface dive, front crawl breaststroke, backstroke and other American Red Cross techniques.

Sharks: 6 to 12 years of age Learn to Swim Level 5 will learn to coordinate and refine strokes previously taught. Must demonstrate swimming abilities from Barracuda

Learn to Swim Level 4 or pass the Exit Skills Assessment.

Adult Beginner: Ages 13 years & older This class is geared towards individual needs, comfort level or fears by teaching swimming and survival skills.

For more information about the NEW Advanced Stroke Clinic on Saturday check the reverse side of this brochure!

Exit Skills Assessment: All Children with exception of Aqua Babies must pass an Exit Skills Assessment Test on the last day of class to be able to move up to the next level. Instructors will notify parents on student’s progression throughout the session.