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Aquatics
Gateway Infant Swimming Resource (ISR)
Ages 6 months – 6 years
Infant Swimming Resource is the safest and most effective provider of survival swimming lessons worldwide, teaching children ages 6 months – 6 years old to use ISR self-rescue skills and giving them the competence and confidence they need to survive in the water. For more information and pricing, please contact Shannon Smallwood at 636-474-8130 or
ssmallwood@ofallon.mo.us.
Torpedoes Swim Team Prep
Ages 6–12
Want to get a jump start on swim team this summer? Join one of our four-week sessions of Swim Team Prep and work with our coaches from the Torpedoes! These sessions will help boost your endurance, fine-tune your technical skills and improve your strokes, flip turns and finishes before the season starts!
Interested in signing up for the O’Fallon Torpedoes Swim Team? Look for more information in the spring O’Fallon Parks & Rec Guide, or check out www.ofallon.mo.us/torpedoes.
Learn to Swim with O’Fallon Swim Academy
O’Fallon’s Swim Academy is built on teaching aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. Our goal is to teach children and adults how to swim and be safe in and around the water.
The program is composed of 12 course levels and each child must pass a particular level before proceeding to the next.
Aqua Learning: Parent and child participation is required. Class size is limited to eight parent-child couples.
Preschool – Level 3: Class ratio is six children to one instructor.
Levels 4 – 6: Class ratio is eight children to one instructor.
Adult: Class ratio is eight adults to one instructor.
Weekday sessions at the Renaud Center meet twice a week for four weeks and last 35 minutes. Saturday morning sessions last 40 minutes and meet for seven weeks. Classes are $57/$63.
Turn the page for details on each level, and how to choose the right class for your child.
Beginning January 1, 2021 (Resident/Non-resident) Swim Lessons: $58/$64
Inclement weather information If the pool must be closed during class time, instruction will continue with dryland training. No makeup dates will be given if class is more than halfway completed when the pool closes. Call the Rainout Line 636-333-9900 for class cancellations due to inclement weather or for weather-related information. You can also go to www. renaudcenter.com to view rainout information and sign up for alerts. Regarding swimming lessons and aqua aerobics: only one weather-related cancellation will be rescheduled. If inclement weather occurs during programming and we are unable to make up the class, your account will be credited.
Join our team as a lifeguard! Apply at www.ofallon.mo.us/hr
Learn TO SWIM with
Water AcclImation Lessons Ages 6 months – 3 years Gets kids comfortable in and around the water; prepares them to learn to swim
Aqua Learning: Shrimp • Ages 6–18 months
Parent or guardian participation in the water with the child is required. The instructor will demonstrate techniques as parents learn how to safely acclimate the child into the water.
Aqua Learning: Starfish • Ages 18–36 months
Toddlers will enjoy learning basics of water safety and participating in a swim class. Parent or guardian participation in the water with the child is required. Parents will learn how to safely guide their child and help them advance at their own pace. The class is for children who are not yet ready to be away from mom or dad but do enjoy the water. Min/Max: 3/8
Aqua Learning: Pufferfish • Ages 2–3
This transitional class is for children who have passed Starfish but are not yet ready to be away from mom or dad or are still adjusting to a group environment in the water. The Pufferfish class is designed to help swimmers gain confidence and independence as they master introductory skills and learn safe practices. Parents or guardians will participate in the water during the first four classes. Min/Max: 3/8 Prerequisites: At least 2 years old or completion of Starfish Swimmers who successfully complete Pufferfish can: Swim underwater with assistance • Following directions • Swim independently of parent/guardian • Bob underwater with assistance • Jump in without assistance
Intermediate Lessons Ages 3–10 years Progressive classes go from swimming with support to swimming independently; Student/teacher ratio = 6:1
Preschool: Turtle • Ages 3–4
This independent class is designed for children who have never had swimming lessons or are just starting to learn the fundamentals of swimming. Activities may seem repetitive, but students will gain confidence as they master basic introductory swimming and water safety skills. Min/Max: 3/6 Prerequisites: At least 3 years old (some exceptions may apply) or have completed the Pufferfish class • Must be able to follow instructions
Swimmers who successfully complete Turtle can:
Jump in without assistance • Swim underwater comfortably unassisted • Self-propel five feet to the instructor • Bob underwater without assistance • Know safety practices • Retrieve an object from chest-deep water with assistance
Preschool Plus: Seahorse • Ages 3–5
This advanced class continues to build your child’s independence and confidence in the water to prepare them for Level 1: Jellyfish and teach water safety and precautions. Actives may seem repetitive, but students will master introductory skills and safe practices. Min/Max: 3/6 Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Turtle class • Swim underwater comfortably without assistance • Self-propel 5 feet to the instructor • Bob underwater without assistance • Follow directions and have an understanding of water safety • Retrieve an object from chest-deep water with assistance
Swimmers who successfully complete Seahorse can:
Float independently on their front and back • Self-propel 10 feet to the instructor • Retrieve an object in chest-deep water without assistance • Jump in without assistance • Blow bubbles out of their nose
To ensure success in the O’Fallon Swim Academy, it’s important to register children for the appropriate level. Children who have participated in the swimming program should register according to the last class successfully completed, moving to the next class or skill level when all skills from the previous level are mastered. Some classes may seem repetitive, but we want swimmers to perfect their skills in order to advance safely, not quickly. Children learn at different paces and it is common to repeat a class. Advanced Lessons Ages 6–12 years Independent swimmers learn and perfect the 4 swim strokes; Student/teacher ratio = 8:1 Level Four: Marlin • Ages 6+ Emphasizes distance, endurance and technique. Swimmers will learn how to perform an open turn on the wall and begin learning the basics of breaststroke and butterfly. of the pool • Tread water
Level One: Jellyfish • Ages 4+
Builds on basic swimming skills, reinforces independent swimming and introduces the freestyle and backstroke. Min/Max: 3/6 Prerequisites: Age 4 or successfully completed Seahorse Skills Taught: Open wall turns • Introduction to Breaststroke
Skills Taught: Swim freestyle eight feet independently • Glide on front independently • Retrieve an object from bottom of the pool with assistance • Self-propel 15 feet to the Breaststroke with good form for 10 yards
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Level Two: Sea Lion • Ages 5+
Emphasizes freestyle and backstroke skills while continuing to build endurance and independent swimming skills. Min/Max: 3/6 Prerequisites: 5 years old or successful completion of Level 1: Jellyfish • Swim freestyle eight feet independently • Glide on front independently • Retrieve an object from the pool bottom with assistance • Self-propel 15 feet to the instructor Skills Taught: Swim freestyle 15 feet independently • Swim underwater 10 feet without assistance • Complete a backstroke for eight feet independently
Level Three: Stingray • Ages 5+ Level Six: Shark • Ages 6+
the technique and skills to further build upon the swimmer’s endurance.
Prerequisites: At least 5 years old or have successfully completed Level 2: Sea Lion • Swim freestyle 15 feet independently • Float and swim on back • Swim underwater 10 feet independently • Backstroke eight feet independently
Skills Taught: Backstroke form • Freestyle with rotary breathing • Treading water • Retrieving objects in deep water • Jumping in water over their head and traveling to safety
Prerequisites: Swimmers must be at least 6 years old or have successfully completed Level 3: Stingray • Freestyle with rotary breathing for 25 yards • Backstroke with good form for 1 length
kick, breathing and arms • Breaststroke push off and pullout off the wall under water • Butterfly kick (dolphin kick)
Level Five: Dolphin • Ages 6+
Emphasizes distance and technique for all 4 strokes. Swimmers will work on perfecting their turns off the wall along with the overall stroke form.
Prerequisites: At least 6 years old or have successfully completed Level 4: Marlin • Basic knowledge of open wall turns • Swim 25 yards of freestyle with rotary breathing • Swim 25 yards Backstroke • Perform Breaststroke kick for 10 yards
Skills Taught: Swim 50 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke with a turn • Bilateral breathing • Flip turns • Tread water for 2 minutes • Introduction to arms and breathing for butterfly •
Emphasizes the techniques of freestyle and backstroke. Perfects
Emphasizes technique, distance and endurance with all 4 strokes. Swimmers will fine-tune their technique with every stroke and open their opportunity to join a swim team.
Prerequisites: Swim 50 yards freestyle with bilateral breathing with a flip turn • Swim 50 yards backstroke with a flip turn • Breaststroke for 10 yards • Open wall turns • Tread for 2 minutes
Skills Taught: Swim 50 of freestyle with bilateral breathing and a flip turn off the wall • Swim 50 of backstroke with a flip turn off the wall • Swim butterfly with good form and technique for 25 yards • Swim breaststroke for 50 yards with an open turn off the wall • Demonstrate proficiency with all aquatic skills
Don’t put it off any longer. If you are an adult who wants to learn to swim, here’s your chance. Our instructors will have you enjoying the water in no time! Min/Max: 4/8
Private/Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Recommended for Ages 2+
Our private or semi-private swim lessons are for swimmers who are struggling with a few skills, want more individual attention or are not sure what class would be the right fit. Our private and semi-private swim lessons come in sets of three 30-minute lessons.
Our private lessons consist of one swimmer and the instructor. These lessons are based off of your child’s swimming abilities and skill level. $64/$69 per set.
Our semi-private lessons consist of two swimmers and the instructor. The two swimmers can be either friends or family, but they must be at approximately the same skill level. Both participants must attend the lessons for the lesson to be completed. $46/$51 per set, per swimmer.
Recommended for Ages 3+
Customized private or semi-private lessons give you the flexibility to work with your family’s busy schedule. Once you complete a request form, you will be contacted to schedule your lessons. If needed, the lessons can be changed, canceled or rescheduled with 24-hour advance notice.
Pre-scheduled private or semi-private lessons are available on a limited basis. These lessons meet on pre-scheduled dates and times for three weeks and are 30 minutes long. No refunds will be issued for participants who are unable to attend a lesson.
Register for private lessons at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec
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A DAZZLING HOLIDAY DISPLAY OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION LIGHTS!
Nightly, Through December 30
CLOSED ON 12/25
FORT ZUMWALT PARK
Drive through in a car, van or bus, starting at $12 Must be purchased in advance. Horse-Drawn Carriage or Sleigh Rides Reservations required; call 636-938-1005 Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll • Dec. 7 & 8 No sales at the gate; please purchase event tickets in advance.
Cultural Arts
Please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/cultural-arts or call 636-379-2578 for the most up-to-date Go to www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec or call 636-474-2732 for the most up-to-date information, including current information, including current hours of operation and program details. The classes and programs listed hours of operation, program and event details, registration and class schedules. The programs listed in this section below are accurate as of press time, but are subject to change due to the COVID-19 situation. are accurate as of press time, but are subject to change due to the COVID-19 situation.
The Cultural Arts Program offers people of all ages a chance to learn from the experts and participate in live theater, special events, concerts, exhibits, art camps, year-round art classes and workshops. Courses are taught by professional artists.
Art Exhibits
The Cultural Arts Center Gallery is open, free, during regular business hours in the Renaud Center. The exhibit schedule below may change. For the most up-to-date information, please check www.renaudcenter.com.
Leslie Townsend
Through December 31 Medium: Fibers
Olivia Brown & Lamia Linson
January 11 – April 5 Medium: Mixed Media
Oliva Brown (age 10) and Lamia Linson (age 11) are both Saint Charles County residents beginning their journey into the world of art. Olivia takes classes at a local art studio where her artwork has been featured. Lamia pursues painting and sculpture through private lessons and self-exploration in her parents’ studios.
O’FallonTheatreWorks presents Puffs
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 16-18 and 23-25
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday
For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain wizard school and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs... who just happened to be there too.
This fresh O’FallonTheatreWorks performance is an uproariously funny send-up of all things magic, with plenty of wit and charm to delight even those with only passing knowledge of the source material. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world! Look for tickets to go on sale in the spring!
Opportunities in the Arts
The City of O’Fallon is seeking:
• Instructors for classes, workshops and camps • Artists for an exhibition pool (all media accepted)
If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Marty Linson at culturalarts_opportunities@ofallon.mo.us with the subject line Education or Exhibition, or call 636-379-2578.
We need your input! What kind of art classes would you like to see? Let us know by taking our survey at www.facebook.com/OFallonCulturalArts
