AQUATICS
Play Lodi!
Activity Guide • Winter/Spring 2019
FALL SWIM LESSONS
LESSON LEVELS
HELPFUL HINTS
Minnow (Level 1) Ages 4+
Must be 36” to the chin and willing to get in the water or pass evaluation by a City of Lodi Swim Instructor. This class helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Students learn to submerge face independently and are introduced to floating and locomotion in a fun and safe setting.
Seahorse (Level 2) Ages 4+
Successfully pass level 1 (Minnow), or is able to fully submerge independently. Students learn kicking on front and back, front and back float, primary skills, and demonstration of alternating arms. This class builds success with fundamental skills.
Jellyfish (Level 3) Ages 4+
Successfully pass level 2 (Seahorse) or able to swim and float independently on front and back. Students will explore deep water, front crawl 15 yards, level off, introduction to breathing combined with a 5-yard stroke. This class builds on the skills in level 2 by providing additional guided practice.
Otter (Level 4) Ages 4+
Successfully passing level 3 ( Jellyfish) or able to swim independently on front and back. Students will retrieve objects, swim 20 yards, coordinate the components of the front and back stroke and tread water. This class develops confidence in the strokes learned and existing aquatic skills.
Group Lessons - 4 weeks, every Tuesday & Thursday (8 Classes of 25 minutes) Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4:
3:30 PM
Minnow Seahorse Jellyfish Otter
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Most children remain in the same level for two or more sessions. If unsure which level your child is in, please refer to the lesson levels description and pick the level you are sure they can complete the skills in.
Make sure that your child has a swim suit and towel at each lesson.
Hutchins Street Square Swim Lessons 3:00 PM
If it has been more than 6 months since their last session, we recommend the child repeat the last level they completed.
Your child will not be moved to a different level or class if registered incorrectly. You will have to pay the transfer fee and space is not guaranteed in the next level.
January 8-31 February 5-28 March 5-28 April 2-25
Fees: Resident: $65 | Non-Resident: $75
Make sure you have selected the appropriate level. Transfers to another level after registration will incur a $10 transfer fee.
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4:00 PM
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
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Swim caps and goggles are optional.
Location: Hutchins Street Square Pool 125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi
City of Lodi Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
