Aquatics

Private | Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are a great way to improve skills in a one-on-one setting tailored to your needs and desires. Taught by City of Loveland swim instructors who have excellent teaching and coaching experience. Private lesson waitlist (per Activity Guide season) 200017-1 Enroll on the waitlist and a swim instructor will contact you to schedule a lesson with your preferred schedule. Private: 1 person, 30-min Semi-Private: 2 people, 30-min $25 paid at lesson $35 paid at lesson

Unsure of your swim level for lessons? Call 970.962.2631 to set up a test session for best placement.

Come join an aqua class: Schedule: cityofloveland.org/fitnesswellness

Make an appointment for the lap pool or leisure pool/lazy river: cityofloveland.org/webtrac Appointments can be made up to three days in advance and are highly recommended for ALL Chilson use. Drop ins are only permitted if space is available. Swim Parent/Infant/Toddler Min/Max: 4/5 Parents help to introduce infants and toddlers to the water while learning how to work with their child safely in the pool. Basic body position and holding techniques are introduced. One adult per child required. Please bring and wear a mask until entering the water. Instructor will maintain 6' social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Class size is reduced due to CDC and county guidelines.

Age: 0.5-3 *No class 3/15-3/20

M 3/1-4/26* 6:20-6:50P $40 200001-03 COVID T,Th 3/2-4/1* 5:10-5:40P $40 200001-14 COVID T,Th 4/6-4/29 5:45-6:15P $40 200001-16 COVID Sa 3/6-5/1* 10:10-10:40A $40 200001-22 COVID

Swim Preschool 1/2 Min/Max: 4/4 This level is for the swimmer with no or limited water experience and who is uncomfortable putting their face in the water. Front and back floats introduced along with interactive water games. This is a COVID modified class. A parent will need to be in the water to assist and aid their child. Please bring and wear a mask until entering the water. Instructor will maintain 6' social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Class size is reduced due to CDC and county guidelines.

Age: 3-5 *No class 3/15-3/20

M 3/1-4/26* 5:45-6:15P $40 200003-03 COVID T,Th 3/2-4/1* 6:20 6:50P $40 200003-14 COVID T,Th 4/6-4/29 5:10-5:40P $40 200003-16 COVID Sa 3/6-5/1* 9:35-10:05A $40 200003-22 COVID

Swim Preschool 3 Min/Max: 4/4 Prerequisite: Preschool 2 or demonstrate requirements. This level is for the swimmer who is able to float independently on front and back for 5 seconds. Swimmers will learn to swim 5 body lengths on their front without stopping and become more comfortable in deeper water. Treading water is also introduced. This is a COVID modified class. A parent will need to be in the water to assist and aid their child. Please bring and wear a mask until entering the water. Instructor will maintain 6' social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Class size is reduced due to CDC and county guidelines.

Age: 3-5 *No class 3/15-3/20

M 3/1-4/26* 5:10-5:40P $40 200005-03 COVID T,Th 3/2-4/1* 5:45 6:15P $40 200005-14 COVID T,Th 4/6-4/29 6:20-6:50P $40 200005-16 COVID Sa 3/6-5/1* 9:00-9:30A $40 200005-22 COVID

Swim Level 1/2 Min/Max: 4/4 This level is for the swimmer with little or no water comfort. Swimmers will become comfortable submerging entire bodies in the water and learn to float independently on their front and back. Swimming on front will also be introduced. This is a COVID modified class. A parent will need to be in the water to assist and aid their child. Please bring and wear a mask until entering the water. Instructor will maintain 6' social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Class size is reduced due to CDC and county guidelines.

Age: 6-16 *No class 3/15-3/20

M 3/1-4/26* 6:20-6:50P $40 200006-03 COVID T,Th 3/2-4/1* 5:10-5:40P $40 200006-14 COVID T,Th 4/6-4/29 5:45-6:15P $40 200006-16 COVID Sa 3/6-5/1* 10:10-10:40A $40 200006-22 COVID

Swim Level 3 Min/Max: 4/5 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or demonstrate requirements. This level is for the swimmer who can swim on front 5 body lengths without stopping. Swimmers will learn rotary breathing, front crawl and elementary backstroke. Must be able to jump into shallow/deep water and move to the side comfortably. Please bring and wear a mask until entering the water. Instructor will maintain 6' social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Class size is reduced due to CDC and county guidelines.

Age: 6-16 *No class 3/15-3/20

M 3/1-4/26* 5:45-6:15P $40 200008-03 COVID

T,Th 3/2-4/1* 6:20-6:50P $40 200008-14 COVID

T,Th 4/6-4/29 5:10-5:40P $40 200008-16 COVID

Sa 3/6-5/1* 9:35-10:05A $40 200008-22 COVID Swim Level 4/5 Min/Max: 4/5 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3 or demonstrate requirements. This level is for the swimmer who can swim 25 yards front crawl without stopping and is comfortable in deep water. Swimmers will learn back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke while building endurance on front crawl and elementary backstroke. Please bring and wear a mask until entering the water. Instructor will maintain 6' social distancing as much as reasonably possible. Class size is reduced due to CDC and county guidelines.

Age: 6-16 *No class 3/15-3/20

M 3/1-4/26* 5:10-5:40P $40 200009-03 COVID T,Th 3/2-4/1* 5:45-6:15P $40 200009-14 COVID T,Th 4/6-4/29 6:20-6:50P $40 200009-16 COVID Sa 3/6-5/1* 9:00-9:30A $40 200009-22 COVID NEW! Swim Mermaid Min/Max: 3/6 Learn mermaid-specific movements like flips, hand movements, kicking with feet together (with or without fins), moving through obstacle courses and fin safety. Build strength and endurance through the exercises each week. Each class will practice and perform their own routine for friends and family on the last class day, after which each participant will earn a mermaid certificate! Fins are not provided, and not required. They are welcome to bring and use, but not to be shared. Prerequisite: demonstrate the following skills independently - back float, front float, roll over, tread water one minute, swim 25 yards and dolphin kick basic motion. Pre-course test: by appointment before 4/10; successful completion is necessary to continue on to the class. Location: Chilson Pool

Age: 8-12

Sa 4/10-5/15 11:00-11:30A $60 300016-1

Age: 13+

Sa 4/10-5/15 11:35A-12:05P $60 300016-2

Lifeguard Certification Min/Max: 5/10 Learn the basics of lifeguard skills. First aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer included. All participants must complete prerequisite prior to class. Prerequisite: 300 yard continuous swim; using front crawl, breaststroke or combination of both, retrieve a 10 lb brick from bottom of pool and tread water for two minutes. Pre-course test: Tuesday, May 4 from 5-7P at the Chilson pool. Successful completion is necessary to continue on to the class. Location: Chilson Pool/Winona Pool

Age: 15+ *Note the different times on Saturday

W,F 5/5-5/15 4:30-8:30P $130 303001-01 & Sa* 5/8 9:00A-5:30P 5/15 9:00A-1:00P

Waterfront Lifeguard Certification Min/Max: 5/10 The purpose of the waterfront skills module is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in non-surf, open-water areas found at public parks, resorts, summer camps and campgrounds. Prerequisite: 550 yard continuous swim using front crawl and breaststroke. Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Location: Chilson Pool

Age: 15+

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Su 5/16 9:00A-3:00P $75 203002-01 OURlove WE JOB FAIR at the CHILSON CENTER! LIFEGUARDS! Saturday, April 10 JOIN THE TEAM. 11:00A-2:00P

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