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Advanced Preschool (ages 3-4 years)AquaticsSkills taught include safety topics, front and back paddle, kicking, treading water and advanced breath control. The goal in this class is to perform each skill unassisted. Parents do not need to get into the water with their child. Class limit: 4. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1Winter 2021
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American Red Cross Lifeguard Course- Blended Learning CourseAquaticsPopularThe purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel take over. The course also includes training and certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. Red Cross textbook Lifeguarding is included. Participants must attend all class sessions and complete online eLearning prior to class. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 years old and pass a swimming pre-test given at the first class. Class limit: 10.Winter 2021
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American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor CourseAquaticsThe purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participants’ progress. Candidates will develop lessons plans in class and as homework. They will receive feedback by both the instructor and peers while practice teaching. All textbooks are included. Participants must attend all class sessions. Prerequisites: Participants must be 16 years or older, mastered skills taught in the Level 6 course and pass a pre-course skills test. Class limit: 10. Class will take place in Tech HS Pool and Team Flex Room.Winter 2021
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Baby Bobbers (ages 6-24 months)AquaticsDesigned to orient your child (accompanied by parent) to better prepare them for Toddler Swim lessons. Parents will learn safety information and techniques to help your child feel comfortable in the water. This class provides a bonding experience for parents and their children. Class limit: 6. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1Winter 2021
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Beginner Preschool (ages 3-4 years)AquaticsWaitlistSkills taught include safety topics, water adjustments, kicking and floating with support, front and back paddle, breath control and completely submerging. Parents do not need to get into the water with their child. Class limit: 4. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1Winter 2021
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Private Lesson (adults/children)AquaticsWaitlistThese lessons are 25 minutes long and will meet 8 times. Private lessons are designed to give any participant the individualized attention necessary in order to improve or master swimming skills. Together, the instructor, participants and/or parent determine the goals for the session and the curriculum is customized in order to meet those goals. Private lessons are available for adults and children. Class Limit: 1 Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1Winter 2021
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Swim 1 (ages 5 & up)AquaticsParticipants become comfortable in the water learning basic skills. Safety topics include pool rules, recognizing lifeguard, safe water entry, being able to recall name and phone number, helping yourself in an emergency and proper use of a lifejacket. Class limit: 5 Lessons at Tech High School - Please enter Door 1 Skills: Enter and exit the water Blowing bubbles Bob underwater Pick up object underwater Front/back floats Front/back blastoffs Flip flops (rolling from front to back) Flutter kick on wall Front/back paddle Treading water motionsWinter 2021
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Swim 2 (ages 5 & up)AquaticsWaitlistParticipants learn to swim without support. Safety topics include being able to recall parents/guardians names, home address, proper use of lifejacket and boat safety. Class limit: 5. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1 Skills: Jump into chest-deep water and return to edge of pool Bob underwater and hold breath Front/back float Front/back blast offs Flip flops (rolling from front to back/ back to front) Flutter kick with kick board Treading water Front/back crawl Breaststroke kickWinter 2021
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Swim 3 (ages 5 & up)AquaticsPopularParticipants learn to be comfortable with new skills in deep water and learn new strokes. Safety topics include helping yourself and others in an emergency, safe weather conditions for swimming and proper use of lifejackets. Class limit: 6. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1 Skills: Jump into deep water and return to wall Swim underwater and pick up an object Front/back float in deep end Flutter kick on front/back with kick board Treading water in deep end Front crawl with rhythmic breathing Back crawl Elementary backstroke Breaststroke kick Breaststroke arm motionWinter 2021
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Swim 4 (ages 5 & up)AquaticsPopularParticipants will increase endurance, improve skills learned in Swim classes 1-3 while learning new skills. Safety topics include basic 1st aid, reaching assists and proper use of a lifejacket. Class limit: 6. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1 Skills: Feet-first surface dive in deep end Somersault Open turn: Front crawl Open turn: Back crawl Treading water Flutter kick on front/back with kick board Breaststroke kick with kick board Front/back crawl Elementary backstroke Breaststroke Dolphin kickWinter 2021
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Swim 5 (ages 5 & up)AquaticsParticipants learn ways to improve efficiency for strokes learned in Swim classes 1-4 while learning new skills. Safety topics include 1st aid, throwing assists and proper use of lifejacket. Class limit: 8. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1 Skills: Feet-first surface dive to 7ft. and pick up object Flip turn: Front crawl Flip turn: Back crawl Treading water Flutter/dolphin/breaststroke kick with kick board Front/back crawl with flip turn Elementary backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly SidestrokeWinter 2021
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Toddler Time (ages 2-3 years)AquaticsWaitlistDesigned to orient your toddler (accompanied by parent) to better prepare them for preschool swim lessons. Toddlers will learn to ease the transition from parent to instructor and become more comfortable with their skills and surroundings. Skills we will start focusing on are: safety, kicking, paddle, floats, and underwater exploration. This class provides a bonding experience for parents and their children. Class limit: 6. Lessons at Tech High School - Enter Door 1Winter 2021
