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W.S.I. Water Safety Instructor Course
This American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course demonstrates how to teach Red Cross swimming lessons and set up lesson plans. If you have a desire to become a swimming instructor then this is the perfect class for you. Course prerequisites are 25 yards in the following 6 strokes: front crawl, backcrawl, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke. If you are unsure whether you can complete the prerequisites, sign up for a skills evaluation. Refund request must be made 4 business days before start of class. Session I: October 10-29 First Saturday, 10am-4pm Remaining days, Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-8pm Session II: December 27-30 11am-6pm Nampa Rec Center Member $150, Non-Member $200
American Red Cross Lifeguarding
This course is designed for experienced swimmers ages 15 and older that want to become Red Cross Lifeguards. Advanced skills are taught and information about lifesaving techniques will be presented. Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications are awarded upon successful completion of the course. Course prerequisites are: 300 yard swim using front crawl and breaststroke, retrieval of a 10 pound brick from 7ft of water and two minutes of treading water with no hands. If you are unsure whether you can complete the prerequisites, sign up for a skills evaluation. Refund request must be made 4 business days before start of class. Session I: September 26-October 17 Saturdays, 10am-5pm Session II: December 20-23 Sunday through Wednesday, 11am-6pm Nampa Rec Center Member $150, Non-Member $200
Pumpkin Plunge
Celebrate the spooky season with a twist, join us for our very first Pumpkin Plunge! Plunge into the pool for the great pumpkin hunt, fun games, races and pumpkin themed activities. Ages 6-13 October 30 6-9pm Member $4, Non-Member $8 Pre-registration encouraged
Adaptive Swim Lessons
Our Adaptive Swim Lesson Program is for children and adults with special needs that may not be met through traditional swim lessons. The goal of this program is to provide students with a structured aquatic experience designed to make them feel comfortable and safe while swimming. If interested, fill out an Adaptive Lesson Request form, available on the “Programs” page on our website or at the NRC program desk.
TRYOUTS AVAILABLE EVERY MONTH ATHLETES SHOULD BE ABLE TO SWIM 2 LENGTHS OF THE POOL FREE TWO WEEK TRIAL swim nampa parks & recreation l nampaparksandrecreation.org
WWW.NSTSHARKS.COM ARE YOU READY TO SWIM WITH THE SHARKS?
NAMPA SWIM TEAM IS OPEN TO BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 6 -18
Contact Head Coach Sam for more information: 208-422-7077 or nst.coachsam@yahoo.com
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Session 1 Session 2 Sept 14-Oct 7 (Mon & Wed) Oct 12 – Nov 4 (Mon & Wed)
9:15-9:45am Preschool 3 9:15-9:45am Preschool 3 9:50-10:20am Preschool 2 9:50-10:20am Preschool 2 10:25-10:55am Preschool 1 10:25-10:55am Preschool 1 5:00-5:30pm Preschool 1 5:00-5:30pm Level 1 5:35-6:05pm Parent Child, 5:35-6:05pm Puddle Jumper, Preschool 2 & Level 1 Preschool 2, Level 3 6:10-6:40pm Preschool 1, Level 2 & 3 6:10-6:40pm Preschool 1, 3 & Level 2 6:45-7:15pm Preschool 3, Level 1 & 4 6:45-7:15pm Level 1, 2, & 4 7:20-7:50pm Level 6 7:20-7:50pm Level 6
Sept 15-Oct 8 (Tues & Thurs)
12:00-12:30pm Preschool 3 12:35-1:05pm Preschool 2 1:10-1:40pm Preschool 1 5:00-5:30pm Puddle Jumper 5:35-6:05pm Preschool 1, Preschool 2 & Level 3 6:10-6:40pm Preschool 1, Level 1 & 2 6:45-7:15pm Preschool 3, Level 4 & 5 7:20-7:50pm Adult Beginner
Sept 26 -Nov 21*(Saturdays)
10:00-10:30am Preschool 1 & Level 3 10:35-11:05am Preschool 2 & Level 2 11:10-11:40am Parent/Child & Level 1 11:45am-12:15pm Preschool 3 & Level 4 *No class Oct 24
Skills Evaluation
Unsure of what level your child should be placed in? Sign your child up for a 10-minute skills evaluation with a certified instructor who will recommend an appropriate level.
Member Free, Non-Member $3
Oct 13 – Nov 5 (Tues & Thurs)
12:00-12:30pm Preschool 3 12:35-1:05pm Preschool 2 1:10-1:40pm Preschool 1 5:00-5:30pm Preschool 2 5:35-6:05pm Preschool 1, Level 3 & 4 6:10-6:40pm Preschool 3, Level 1 & 2 6:45-7:15pm Level 1, 3 & 5 7:20-7:50pm Adult Beginner
Once a Week Series: Sept 15 – Nov 3 (Tuesday)
10:25-10:55am Parent Child
Sept 17 – Nov 5 (Thursday)
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1:15-1:45pm Puddle Jumpers
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim
NRC swim lessons meet American Red Cross curriculum standards and all instructors are certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. To view class descriptions, visit the “Aquatics” page on our website or stop by the Rec Center.
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Session 3 Nov 9 - Dec 9 (Mon & Wed)
9:15-9:45am Preschool 3 9:50-10:20am Preschool 2 10:25-10:55am Preschool 1 5:00-5:30pm Preschool 1 5:35-6:05pm Preschool 2, Parent Child & Level 1 6:10-6:40pm Preschool 1, Level 1 & 2 6:45-7:15pm Preschool 3, Level 3 & 4 7:20-7:50pm Level 5 *no class the week of November 22
Nov 10–Dec 10 (Tues & Thurs)
12:00-12:30pm Preschool 3 12:35-1:05pm Preschool 2 1:10-1:40pm Preschool 1 5:00-5:30pm Preschool 1 5:35-6:05pm Level 1, Preschool 1 & Level 4 6:10-6:40pm Preschool 2, Level 1 & 2 6:45-7:15pm Preschool 3, Level 1 & 3 7:20-7:50pm Adult Beginner *no class the week of November 22
Which Class?
• Each child must pass a particular level and granted a Red Cross Card before proceeding to the next level. • All age requirements must be followed unless instructor’s approval has been granted. • It is not uncommon for a child to stay in a particular level for several sessions before successful completion. • Classes missed for vacation, injury, sickness or any other reason cannot be made up and are nonrefundable.
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Private Swimming Lessons
Member $57, Non-Member $67
Semi-Private
Member $41, Non-Member $50 Private/Semi-Private 5:00-5:30pm Private/Semi-Private 7:20-7:50pm
Session 1A
Sept 14-23 (Mon & Wed) Sept 15-24 (Tues & Thurs)
Session 1B
Sep 28-Oct 7 (Mon & Wed) Sept 29-Oct 8 (Tues & Thurs)
Session 2A
Oct 12-Oct 21 (Mon & Wed) Oct 13-Oct 22 (Tues & Thurs)
Session 2B
Oct 26-Nov 4 (Mon & Wed) Oct 27-Nov 5 (Tues & Thurs)
Session 3A
Nov 9-18 (Mon & Wed) Nov 10-19 (Tues & Thurs)
Session 3B
Nov 30- Dec 9 (Mon & Wed) Dec 1-10 (Tues & Thurs)
Splash N’ Dash
We do the splashing… parents do the dashing! Parents, enjoy a Friday evening with each other while we actively entertain your children in the pools! For 4 hours our certified lifeguard and lesson staff will be in the water actively supervising, playing water games and having a blast swimming around. With those 4 hours enjoy dinner and a movie, get things caught up around the house, or just enjoy a relaxing night. Pre-registration is required. Children must be potty trained. Ages 3-12 September 25 October 23 November 20 December 18 5:45-9:45pm Nampa Rec Center Pools Member $14, Non-Member $19
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Open Paddle Time Kayaks & Paddle Boards
Paddle the night away in our Lap Pool. Call the Front Desk to reserve your spot. Bring your own or rent one for $2 an hour. An adult must accompany children 12 and under, must pass swim test prior to use. Kayak Fridays 7:15-9:30pm Paddle Board Sundays 11am-1pm
Paddle Boarding 101
Learn the basics and be up and paddling in no time. Our intro to paddle boarding will cover introduction to equipment, safety, proper paddle usage, stance techniques and basic footwork, board maneuvers and best practices for getting on and off the board, all taught be a certified PSUPA instructor. Stand up paddle boarding requires leg strength and the ability to balance. Participants should be confident in their ability to balance themselves in a standing position. Ages 15 and older September 19 October 17 10:30am-12:30pm Member $12, Non-Member $18
Paddle Boarding 102
This class will help take students who have successfully taken Paddle Boarding 101 to the next level. Learn more advanced turn techniques, more paddle fundamentals, and students will be introduced to basic board footwork. There will also be a review on proper forward stroke technique, which is covered in Paddle Boarding 101. November 7 10:30am-12:30pm Member $12, Non-Member $18
