Aquatics Level Guide Southeast Recreation Center PARENT AND TOT 1 Saturday: 9 a.m. PARENT AND TOT 2 Saturday 9:30 a.m. GUPPY 1 Saturday: 9:30 a.m. GUPPY 2 Saturday: 9 a.m. Saturday: 10:30 a.m. GUPPY 3 Saturday: 11:30 a.m. STINGRAY 1 Saturday: 11 a.m. STINGRAY 2 Saturday: 10:30 a.m. STINGRAY 3 Saturday: 10 a.m. STINGRAY 4 Saturday: 9:30 a.m. SHARK 1 Saturday: 10 a.m. SHARK 2 Saturday: 10 a.m. SHARK 3 Saturday: 9 a.m. ADULT BEGINNER Saturday: 10:30 a.m. ADULT INTERMEDIATE Saturday: 11 a.m.
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LEARN TO SWIM PRIVATE LESSONS Six months and older This program offers flexibility and individualized attention for those looking to learn to swim. It caters to various age groups and provides a choice of locations for convenience. Private lessons can be a great way to progress at your own pace and build confidence in the water. • Please contact Olivia Myers at omyers@auroragov.org to register. • $31/class ($25/class Resident)
LEARN TO SWIM SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS Six months and older Semi-private lessons provide the opportunity for social interaction while learning to swim. It’s a great option for those who prefer to share the learning experience with friends or family members. The lessons are designed to cater to small groups, ensuring personalized attention for each participant. Please note that the pricing is per student. • Please contact Olivia Myers at omyers@auroragov.org to register. • $19/class ($15/class Resident)
Parent and Tot 1 Ages 6 months-3 years An introductory class for parents and very young children, Parent and Tot 1 uses songs, games and toys to help your baby gain confidence, learn basic swimming skills and develop safe habits around the water. Each child must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or guardian. One adult in the water per child. Swim diapers required. Parent and Tot 2 Ages 1-3 years Prepares very young swimmers to transition to independent swim lessons. To participate in this class, the child must be able to stand up independently. Emphasis on adjusting to swimming with an instructor rather than a parent, following directions and increasing autonomy in their swim skills. Each child must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or guardian. Swim diapers required.
GUPPY Ages 3-5
Guppy 1 Guppy 1 introduces young children to independent swimming lessons. Emphasis on working through separation anxiety, water adjustment, learning the rules of swim lessons and basic breath control. Parents will be asked to stay back from the pool edge. Swim diapers are required if a child is not potty trained. Guppy 2 Teaches basic water survival and selfrescue skills to young children. Emphasis on independent movement through the water, independent floating and intermediate breath control. To participate in this class the child must be reliable at holding the wall during lessons, comfortable fully submerging underwater and comfortable laying in a back-float position (with instructor support). Swim diapers are required if your child is not potty trained. Guppy 3 L ays technical foundation for basic stroke techniques. Emphasis on head/hip alignment and propulsive kick technique. To participate in this class, child must pass the exit skills assessment from Guppy 2 on the first day of class: child jumps into deep water, resurfaces independently, swims a minimum of five yards and climbs out of the pool independently. If your child is not able to pass this swim test on day 1, they will not be able to continue in this level. Guppy 4 Builds confidence and independence in basic stroke techniques for very strong young swimmers. Emphasis on head/hip alignment and simultaneous arm/leg action. This class is by instructor recommendation only. Child must pass Guppy 3 before enrolling in Guppy 4.
STINGRAY Ages 6-9
Stingray 1 Introducing children to independent swim lessons. Emphasis on water adjustment, breath control, water safety and learning the rules of swim lessons. Stingray 2 Focuses on developing strong technique foundations for full swim strokes, with emphasis on head/hip alignment and effective kick technique. To participate in this class, child must be reliable at holding the wall during lessons, comfortable submerging underwater, able to float independently on front and back and able to swim on back independently for 25 yards (flutter kick and elementary backstroke). Stingray 3 Builds on the foundations in Stingray 2 to teach and reinforce proper technique and timing across all major swim strokes. Emphasis on simultaneous arm/leg actions and building endurance. Introduction to headfirst entry (dives). To participate in this class, a child must be safe jumping into deep water, able to swim 25 yards of all four kick techniques: whip kick, flutter kick, dolphin kick, scissor kick and able to tread for one minute in deep water. Stingray 4 Advanced level class, focused on refining technique across all swim strokes. Emphasis on stamina building and streamlining for efficiency. Introduces legal transitions between lengths. To participate in this class, children must swim 25 yards with good technique in front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Child must demonstrate ability to tread for two minutes in deep water, surface dive to 10ft and perform a safe standing dive into deep water.
SHARK Ages 10-14
Shark 1 Introducing older children to independent swim lessons. Emphasis on water adjustment, breath control, water safety and learning the rules of swim lessons. Shark 2 Focuses on developing strong technique foundations, with emphasis on head/hip alignment and effective kick techniques. To participate in this class, student must be reliable at holding the wall during lessons, comfortable submerging underwater, able to float independently on front and back and able to swim on back independently for 25 yards (flutter kick and elementary backstroke). Shark 3 Teaches and reinforces proper technique and timing across all major swim strokes. Emphasis on simultaneous arm/leg actions and building endurance. Introduction to headfirst entry (dives). To participate in this class, students must be safe jumping into deep water, able to swim 25 yards of all four kick techniques: whip kick, flutter kick, dolphin kick, scissor kick and able to tread for one minute in deep water.
Shark 4 Advanced level class, focused on refining technique across all swim strokes. Emphasis on stamina building and streamlining for efficiency. Introduces legal transitions between lengths and begins to work on the rules of competitive swimming. To participate in this class, students must swim 25 yards with good technique in front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Child must demonstrate ability to tread for 2 minutes in deep water, surface dive to 10ft and perform a safe standing dive into deep water.
SWIM TEAM PREP Ages 6-14
A great introduction to the rules of competitive swimming, this class focuses on the starts, turns and transitions commonly used on swim teams, as well as building endurance. Teaches students the skills necessary to join CARA Swim Team. To participate in this class, students must be proficient in all four competitive strokes and able to perform a standing dive with good technique in deep water.
ADULT Ages 14 and older
Adult Beginner Introductory swim lessons for complete beginners–no previous experience required! This class focuses on learning the basics: water adjustment, basic breath control, floating and kicking. Adult Intermediate Builds on the skills learned in the beginner class to introduce whole swim strokes. Emphasis on kick technique and gaining conf idence working in de ep water. Participants must be able to tread water for one minute, be comfortable putting face in the water and able to swim one length (25 yards) of elementary backstroke independently. Adult Advanced Teach breaststroke and sidestroke in addition to building stamina in front crawl and backstroke. Emphasis is on building endurance and introducing turns, transitions and dives. Participants must be able to jump into deep water, resurface independently and swim to the wall, tread water for two minutes continuously and swim one length (25 yards) with sustained good kick technique in flutter kick, whip kick and dolphin kick. Stamina Training Get your swim workout in! This class focuses on building endurance and aerobic fitness for those with a strong swimming background. Participants must be competent in the four competitive swim strokes.
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