Swim Lessons - American Red Cross - Summer 2013

St. Albans Recreation is proud to offer American Red Cross Swim Lessons. All our instructors are ARC certified. The American Red Cross has been the leader in swim instruction and water safety for over 95 years. The unique mult-level instructional approach teaches how to swim safely and skillfully and to think and act safely in, on and around water. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceeding level. Our experienced aquatic staff will assist you in selecting the proper level for you and/or your child. Lessons for children are offered in 2-week sessions Monday through Friday. Both morning and evening sessions are offered for your convenience. We're also offering Saturday only swim lessons! Class meets just once a week on Saturday mornings. These lessons are good for the younger crew to development an level of comfort and enjoyment in the water as well as a social experience. The repetition of daily 2 week lessons helps develop skills and strength in the older kids. Look for Saturday Lessons below. Class offerings are limited.


***NEW THIS YEAR!*** DIVING CLASS -Learn to dive or perfect your dive - held on Friday evenings at 6pm.


Not sure which class to register for? Contact the staff at 524-1500 X266 the St. Albans Recreation office; or 524-6796 the St. Albans City Pool

Lesson Sessions:
Daytime Sessions: Various times between 9:45am - 12:30pm Monday through Friday
June 24 - July 5 No Class on July 4
July 8 - July 19
July 22 - August 2
August 5 - August 16

Evening Sessions: Various times between 5-7pm Monday through Friday
July 1 - July 12 No Class on July 4
July 15 - July 26
July 29 - August 9

Saturdays Only:
June 29 - August 3

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS

• For parents and kids ages 5 months through 3 years old.
• Each child must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
• Parents and children learn together through 2 fun-filled levels to increase their comfort in the water and to build a foundation of basic aquatic and water safety skills.
• When registering, register under the child's name for the program.

PRESCHOOL AQUATICS

• For kids ages 4 & 5 Years old.
• Three fun, age & developmentally appropriate levels teach basic aquatic safety and survival skills to increase children's comfort in and around water.

LEARN TO SWIM

• For kids 6 years old through Adult.
• Six progressive levels of swim instruction help swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop water safety, survival and swim skills.
• LEVEL 1 - INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS
• LEVEL 2 - FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS
• LEVEL 3 - STROKE DEVELOPMENT
• LEVEL 4 - STROKE IMPROVEMENT
• LEVEL 5 - STROKE REFINEMENT
• LEVEL 6 - SWIMMING AND SKILL PROFICIENCY

STROKE ISOLATION

• For anyone interested in improving his/her stroke tecnique. Stroke Isolation Class is not intended to "teach" a stroke, but rather perfect it. SI Class does not take the place of full level 4, 5, or 6. Swimmers are encouraged to complete those levels and use the Stroke Isolation Class to work on improving a particular skill.
• Clinics are designed to improve and perfect specific strokes - not "teach" them.
• Great for swim team members, people training for races, and those wanting to increase their proficiency.
• Class size is limited- Register early.

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• View and/or download the information sheet below.

GUARDSTART

• Guardstart develops the knowledge, attitude and skills need to succeed in lifeguard training and enhance effectiveness on the job as a lifeguard. This class focuses on fitness swimming/training and the varying aspects of lifeguarding and water safety. Returning to this program over several summers and throughout the summer reinforces knowledge, skill, strength and confidence in participants making them stronger candidates for Lifeguard Training Course. Fee includes materials. This course does not result in certification. Participants will assist in water safety instruction with our swim lesson program. Participants can register for the whole summer, or pick and choose weeks to attend. There will be a focus on fitness swimming throughout the summer, some review, and new information presented each session.