Learn to Swim the Springdale Parks and Recreation and Red Cross Way!
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes provide instruction to help children ages 3 to 12 to develop their swimming and water safety skills.
Session 1:
Members: April 1 Non-Members: May 1 (Session 1 Only)
Session 2:
Members: July 1 Non-Members: July 4
Level 1 (Pre-School)
Students will learn beginning water skills which they will progressively build on throughout the program. Some skills taught include: blow bubbles, submerge mouth, nose and eyes, front and back glides, back float and treading action with arms and legs. 5:1 student/instructor ratio. Must be 3-5 years old by June 1, 2022
Level 2 (Pre-School)
Students learn to float on their stomach, open eyes underwater and are introduced to treading water. Laying the foundation for future strokes, students explore arm and leg actions on their stomach and back along with front and back glides. 5:1 student/instructor ratio. Must be 4-6 years old by June 1, 2022 and passed Level 1.
Class Dates: All sessions last 2 weeks, Monday-Friday for 30 minutes. Class times available are 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 am.
Learn to Swim Levels 1 & 2
1A* June 6 – June 171B June 20 – July 1
2A* July 11 – July 222B July 25 – August 5
* Children enrolled in 1A or 2A classes may not enroll in 1B or 2B until 1A or 2A classes are complete.
Class Cost: $5.00 per session (Pool Membership must be obtained for 2022 prior to swim lessons sign-up.)
SCC Activity & Fitness Members: $10.00
Non Members: $20.00
Beginner:
Students are taught to coordinate arms and legs on their stomach and back, retrieve a submerged object with eyes open, and change directions while traveling on their front or back. Students will be introduced to rotary breathing. 8:1 student/instructor ratio.
Must be at least 5 years old by June 1, 2022 and passed Level 2 OR 6 years old by June 1, 2022 with no prerequisite.
Intermediate:
Students are taught elementary backstroke and will be introduced to breast stroke, butterfly, and sidestroke along with headfirst entries. Students will jump in to deep water, tread water, and swim underwater. 8:1 student/instructor ratio.
Must have passed Beginner.
Advanced:
The objective of this level is to coordinate and refine all strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. Front and back flip turns are also taught. 8:1 student/instructor ratio.
Must have passed Intermediate.
Advanced Plus:
This class will refine all strokes even further and builds endurance so students are able to swim greater distances with proficiency. 8:1 student/instructor ratio.
Must have passed Advanced.
Jr. Sailfish:
This class will provide special attention to improving the four competitive strokes and endurance. Ideal for students who might be interested in joining the Sailfish swim team or becoming a certified lifeguard. 8:1 student/instructor ratio.
Class Dates: All sessions last 4 weeks Monday-Friday for 30 minutes. Class times, depending on level, are available 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 or 11:30 am.
Beginner through Advance
Session 1: June 6 – July 1 Session 2: July 11 – August 5 All sessions last 4 weeks Monday-Friday for 30 minutes. Class times available are 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 or, 11:30 am.
SCC Pool Members: $10.00 per session (Pool Membership must be obtained for 2022 prior to swim lesson sign-up.)
SCC Activity & Fitness Members: $20.00 Non Members: $40.00
Our easy going instructors will work with you at your own ability level and at a pace comfortable to you.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:00pm, 7:05-7:35pm June 9 – July 28
This class is open to children ages 13 and up when accompanied by an adult.
Class Costs:
SCC Pool Members: $5.00 per session (Pool Membership must be obtained for 2022 prior to swim lesson sign-up.) SCC Activity & Fitness Members: $10.00 Non Members: $30.00
Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Session 1 June 2, 4, 9, 11 & 16
5 classes Resident $25 Non Resident $30
Session 2 June 18, 23, 25, 30 & July 2
Session 3 July 28, 30 & August 4, 6
4 classes Resident $20 Non Resident $25
Resident Walk-ins $7 Non-Resident Walk-ins $8
End of Summer Bonus Classes: (Saturdays Only) August 13, 20, 27, Sept. 3 Walk-in $5 residents only - $6 walk- in non-resident
Instructor: Patricia Cox
Dive in to this high energy, low impact water-workout! Our popular Cardio Splash instructor Patricia Cox will lead you through a fun and refreshing workout for all ages and fitness levels. Students should bring a towel, noodle and water bottle to class. For more information, contact Pat at 513-235-2305.