2015 SUMMER
AQUATICS GUIDE A R L I N G T O N
P A R K S
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HOST YOUR PARTY AT THE POOL!
Rent one of our Arlington pools for your next birthday party, private event or corporate outing! PAGE 4
SWIM INTO A DIVE-IN MOVIE Lounge in and around the pool with your friends and family while enjoying a family-friendly Disney feature on the big screen! PAGE 2
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DIVE-IN MOVIE
SPECIAL EVENTS: MEMORIAL DAY MILITARY DISCOUNT
Present your military ID and receive 1/2 priced admission on Memorial Day (May 25).
MALEFICENT JULY 9 • BAD KöNIGSHOFEN
BIG HERO 6 AUGUST 6 • RANDOL MILL
DIVE-IN MOVIE
Grab your swimsuit and join us for a Dive-In Movie. Lounge in and around the pool with your friends and family while enjoying a family-friendly feature on the big screen! Admission is $4 for under 48 inches and $4.50 for 48 inches and up.
pool promos TWO FOR TUESDAYS Get 2-for-1 entry at all City of Arlington pools on Tuesdays. THROWBACK THURSDAYS We’re throwing back the prices at Bad Königshofen and Randol Mill! Take $1 OFF all admission on Thursdays.
$1 HOT DOG FRIDAYS Every Friday during the summer swim season you can get a hot dog for $1.00 at Allen Bolden, Bad Königshofen and Randol Mill!
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FAMILY NIGHTS RANDOL MILL: Monday nights are Family Nights at Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center. The price of admission will drop to $5.00 per person after 5 PM. HUGH SMITH: Friday nights are Family Nights at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool. Start your weekend off right by spending a night at the pool with your family! Hugh Smith Indoor Pool will open for family swim time from 6 – 8 PM. Family Nights are $2.50 per person. One adult and one child are considered a family. BAD KÖNIGSHOFEN: Wednesday nights are Family Nights at Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center. admission will drop to $5.00 per person after 5 PM.
City of Arlington Parks and Recreation
WOODLAND WEST: Monday and Wednesday nights are Family Nights at Woodland West Pool. Bring your family for an after dinner swim. It’s the perfect way to have some fun and cool off on those hot summer nights! The Woodland West Pool will re-open after swim lessons for family swim time from 8 – 10 PM. Family Nights are $2.50 per person. One adult and one child are considered a family. SEASON PASS IN SEPTEMBER 2015 Aquatics Season pass holders can continue their splashing fun throughout September at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool.
MAKE A SPLASH
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and water safety education at Allen Bolden Pool on June 20 from 9:00-11:30 AM.
FATHER’S DAY FUN
Dads receive free admission at all City of Arlington pools with purchase of a child’s admission on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21).
BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH
Bring a new school supply item and receive 1/2 priced admission from August 1-14. Visit missionarlington. org/services/schoolsupplies for more information on what is needed.
DIVE INTO READING
Each child who earns an Arlington Public Library reading club certificate will get a free swim pass good for one free admission at any City of Arlington Pool, Mon-Thurs between June 8-August 6. Additional family members receive $1 off the regular admission price. For more information , call 817-4596900.
Pools
Allen Bolden Pool 817-472-8950
Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center 817-459-5223
Helen Wessler Play Pool 817-275-7561
Howard Moore Play Pool 817-275-0712
Hugh Smith Indoor Pool 817-275-0513
Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center 817-275-7542
Woodland West Pool 817-277-0582
Hours
Open Dates
Holiday Hours
Daily Admission Fee
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat ..................12 – 6 PM Sun............................1 – 6 PM Mon ............................Closed
May 30-31 June 6 – August 14
July 4th 12 - 6 PM
Under 48 inches — $3.00* 48 inches and above — $3.50* 12 months and under — Free
Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 7 PM Wed .......................... 2 - 9 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 6 PM Tue ..............................Closed
May 23-25 May 30-31 Jun 6 – Aug 16 Aug 17-22 (12-5 PM) Aug 23 (1-5 PM) Aug 29 (12-5 PM) Aug 30 (1-5 PM) Sept 5 (12-5 PM) Sept 6 (1-5 PM) Sept 7 (12-5 PM)
Memorial Day (May 25)
12 – 6 PM July 4th 12 – 6 PM
Under 48 inches — $6.00* 48 inches and above — $6.50* 12 months and under — Free
Labor Day (Sept 7)
12 – 5 PM
Mon, Tues, Thurs ............... 10 am – 4 PM Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 5 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 5 PM Wed ............................Closed
May 30-31 June 6 – August 9
July 4th 12 – 5 PM
Under 48 inches — $2.00 48 inches and above — $2.00 12 months and under — Free
Tues, Wed & Thurs ............ 10 am – 5 PM Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 5 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 5 PM Mon ............................Closed
May 30-31 June 6 – August 14
July 4th 12 – 5 PM
Under 48 inches — $3.00 48 inches and above — $3.50 12 months and under — Free
Mon, Wed, Fri ..... 1:30 – 4 PM Tue & Thur ............... 1 – 4 PM Fri ............................ 6 – 8 PM Sat ........................... 1 – 5 PM Sun .......................... 3 – 5 PM
Year-Round
Closed on Holidays
(Facility Card Required) 12 years and above — $3.50 2-11 years — $3.00 24 months and under — Free
Mon ......................... 2 – 9 PM Tue, Thurs, Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 7 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 6 PM Wed ............................Closed
May 23-25 May 30-31 Jun 6 – Aug 16 Aug 17-22 (12-5 PM) Aug 23 (1-5 PM) Aug 29 (12-5 PM) Aug 30 (1-5 PM) Sept 5 (12-5 PM) Sept 6 (1-5 PM) Sept 7 (12-5 PM)
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat ..................12 – 6 PM Mon & Wed ........... 8 – 10 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 6 PM Tue ..............................Closed
May 30 – 31 June 6 – August 9
Memorial Day (May 25)
12 – 6 PM July 4th 12 – 6 PM
Under 48 inches — $6.00* 48 inches and above — $6.50* 12 months and under — Free
Labor Day (Sept 7)
12 – 5 PM
July 4th 12 – 6 PM
Under 48 inches — $3.00* 48 inches and above — $3.50* 12 months and under — Free
*Twilight Discount: Take $0.50 off the admission fee when swimming after 5 PM! (Twilight fees are not valid with any other promotion).
AQUATICS SWIM PASSES OUTDOOR SEASONAL SWIM PASS PRICE Infants (12 months and under) ...................... FREE 48 inches and over ....................................... $60.00 Under 48 inches ............................................ $50.00
Seasonal Swim Passes are good at outdoor pools from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Passes are sold at all City of Arlington swimming pools. Only cash and credit cards are accepted at the outdoor pools. Quantities are limited so purchase today for a summer of fun in the sun! For more information, please call 817-459–5483. Season pass package DISCOUNTS: 3-pack discount of $20, 4-pack discount of $40, 5-or-more-pack discount of $50. 2015 Day Camp & Aquatics Guide
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HAVE A SPLASHING GOOD TIME Rent a pool for your next party! All outdoor pools are available to rent Thursday – Sunday for private parties, family gatherings, reunions, etc. Times vary depending on the pools’ operating hours. Lifeguards are provided for all rentals. Fee includes up to the maximum number of guests listed and a two hour rental. A 72-hour notice is required to book an outdoor pool. Call 817-459-5483 to rent an outdoor pool starting Wed., April 1. Changes or cancellations to pool reservations are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee. PAVILION Rental (during public hours only)
TABLES .
PRIVATE PARTY Pool Rental
City of Arlington Parks and Recreation
COST AM / PM
Allen Bolden Pool ............................................ 150 ........... $200 / $250 Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center........ 250 ........... $450 / $500 Helen Wessler Play Pool .................................. 100 ........... $150 / $200 Howard Moore Play Pool................................. 100 ........... $200 / $250 Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................................... 40 ....................... $135 Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center.................. 200 ........... $400 / $450 Woodland West Pool ....................................... 150 ........... $200 / $250 MAX GUESTS
Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center (baby pavilion) ...... 11 .................... Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center (slide pavilion) ....... 7 ..................... Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center (red pavilion) ................... 7 ..................... Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center (blue pavilion) ................. 8 ..................... Allen Bolden Pool ..................................................................... 6 ..................... Woodland West Pool ................................................................ 4 ..................... 4
Max Guests
WEEKDAY (m-TR) 3 HRS / 6 HRS
WEEKEND (F-SU) 3 HRS / 6 HRS
50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................. $100 (3 hrs) ..................................... $100 (3 hrs) 50 ............................. $100 (3 hrs) ..................................... $100 (3 hrs)
Free Event!
MAKE A SPLASH FOR WATER SAFETY SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH Allen Bolden Pool • 9:00-11:30 AM Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and water safety education! For more information, call 817-459-5483 or visit NaturallyFun.org/make-a-splash.
APRIL POOL’S DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH • VIRIDIAN LAKE CLUB POOL • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Join us for a great event to educate citizens on five key areas of water safety: lifejackets, home pool safety, facility safety, CPR and water supervision. Call 817-459-5483 for more info.
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ALLENPOOL BOLDEN 817-472-8950
Bad Königshofen FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
Vandergriff Park 2800A S. Center St. 76014
817-459-5223
SJ Stovall park 2800 W. Sublett RD. 76017
Allen Bolden Pool is an L-shaped Olympic sized pool that meets the needs of virtually every swim enthusiast. The pool features a diving board, lap lanes and zero depth entry. Additional amenities include concessions, eight shade structures and a large grass campus.
Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center offers a great value for the entire family. Features include an interactive spray pad, shallow water play pool, lap pool, diving area and two water slides (for riders over 48”). Other amenities include concessions, storage lockers, shower facilities, deck furniture and a shade pavilion.
Open:
May 30-31 June 6 – August 14
Open:
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–6 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–6 PM Closed on Mondays
May 23-25, 30-31 June 6 – August 16 August 17-23 (closing at 5 PM) August 29-30 and September 5-7 (closing at 5 PM)
Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.............................................. 12–7 PM Wednesday .............................................. 2–9 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–6 PM Closed on Tuesdays
Daily Admission Fee:
Under 48 inches ......................................... $6.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $6.50* 12 months and under ................................... Free
Daily Admission Fee:
Under 48 inches ......................................... $3.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $3.50* 12 months and under ....................................Free *Twilight Fee applies after 5 PM (Not valid with any other promotion)
Swimming Lessons:
Monday–Friday............. 9 AM–12 PM & 6:30–8 PM
Rentals:
Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.
*Twilight Fee applies after 5 PM (Not valid with any other promotion)
Swimming Lessons:
Monday–Friday.................................. 9 AM–12 PM
Rentals:
Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season. 6
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HELEN WESSLER PLAY POOL 817-275-7561
HOWARD MOORE PLAY POOL
Helen Wessler Park 2310 Greenway 76010
HOWARD MOORE park 1999 Bever BLVD. 76013
817-275-0712
Helen Wessler Play Pool is designed for children ages seven years and younger, but everyone is welcome. The pool includes an interactive water structure, family changing room, shade structure and small grass area. Limited drink and snack concessions are available.
Howard Moore Play Pool is an interactive shallow water play pool designed to accommodate the needs of children ages seven years and under. Amenities include an interactive water structure and shade umbrellas. Limited drink and snack concessions available.
Open:
May 30-31 June 6– August 9
Open:
May 30-31 June 6– August 14
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday ......... 10 AM–4 PM Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–5 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–5 PM Closed on Wednesdays
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday .... 10 AM–5 PM Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–5 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–5 PM Closed on Mondays
Daily Admission Fee:
Under 48 inches .......................................... $2.00 48 inches and above ................................... $2.00 12 months and under ................................... Free
Daily Admission Fee:
Under 48 inches .......................................... $3.00 48 inches and above ................................... $3.50 12 months and under ................................... Free
Rentals:
Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.
Rentals:
Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.
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RANDOL MILL FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 817-275-7542
WOODLAND WEST POOL
Randol Mill Park 1924 Randol Mill Park RD. 76012
817-277-0582
WOODLAND WEST park 3200 NORWOOD LN. 76013
The Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center offers something for all ages, including interactive elements such as a shallow water play structure, vortex pools, current channel, water slide (for riders over 48”), tot and leisure areas. Other amenities include two shade pavilions, shower facilities, deck furniture and concessions.
Woodland West Pool is a popular neighborhood pool that features shaded areas and grass. The back wall of the pool is elevated and is great place to jump off and make big splashes. The pool also features a large shallow end that is great for young children. Limited drink and snack concessions are available.
Open:
Open:
May 30-31 June 6– August 9
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday................................... 12–6 PM Sunday .................................................... 1 – 6 PM Closed on Tuesdays
Hours:
Daily Admission Fee:
Rentals:
May 23-25, 30-31 June 6 – August 16 August 17-23 (closing at 5 PM) August 29-30 & September 5-7 (closing at 5 PM) Monday .................................................... 2–9 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–7 PM Sunday .................................................... 1 – 6 PM Closed on Wednesdays Under 48 inches ......................................... $6.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $6.50* 12 months and under ................................... Free
Family Night Monday & Wednesday (8-10 pm) ............... $2.50 Daily Admission Fee:
Under 48 inches ......................................... $3.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $3.50* 12 months and under ................................... Free
*Twilight Fee applies after 5 PM
*Twilight Fee applies after 5 pm
(Not valid with any other promotion)
(Not valid with any other promotion)
Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.
AQUA FIT • $70
MON & WED • 10:30-11:30 AM • JUNE 8-AUG 12
Join us for an outdoor water aerobics class held in the current channel and vortex pools at Randol Mill. Register at the Parks & Rec main office (717 W. Main St.) prior to the session start date. Classes 8 beCity ofon Arlington Parks Recreation will held Mondays and and Wednesdays from June 8-Aug 12.
Swimming Lessons:
Monday–Friday.................................... 6:30–8 PM
Rentals:
Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season. 8
HUGH SMITH INDOOR POOL 817-275-0513
HUGH SMITH REC CENTER 1815 New York ave. 76010
This is the City of Arlington’s only indoor aquatic facility and it serves a wide variety of needs for open swim, instructional programs, contract services and rental space. The pool is 25 yards in length and has five lap lanes.
TOGETHER WE CAN PREVENT DROWNING SAFETY CHECKLIST: DO YOU HAVE? • Assigned “Water Watcher” or Certified Lifeguard • Swimming lessons to include water safety skills • Proper isolation fencing around pools
Open:
Year Round
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday ............ 1:30–4 PM Tuesday & Thursday ................................ 1–4 PM Saturday .................................................. 1–5 PM Sunday...................................................... 3–5 PM
• Self closing and self latching pool gates
Family Night: Friday (6-8 pm) ........................................... $2.50
• Ring Buoy, Personal Flotation Devices, Shephard’s crook
Daily Admission Fee:
• Pool and gate alarms
24 months and under ................................... Free 2-11 years old ............................................. $3.00* 12 years and above .................................... $3.50* Guest pass.................................................... $6.00 *Facility card required
Rentals:
Available year round Friday-Sunday.
• Locks and alarms on doors leading to pool • Safety cover on your spa or whirlpool (at all times) • Cell phone by pool • Infant, Child/Adult CPR & First Aid training • Pool Safety rules posted • Emergency 9-1-1 and CPR signs posted • Touch Supervision - Keep within arms length (at all times) • Toilet seat locks (infant and toddler) • Awareness of Danger Zones: bathtubs, wading pools, toilets, sinks and buckets
DROWNING IS A SILENT KILLER. FIX THE RISK.
Information courtesy of the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance. For additional information and resources, please visit TXDPA.com.
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SWIM CLASSES The City of Arlington Outdoor Learn to Swim program offers a variety of classes and schedule times to meet your needs during the busy summertime! Classes are offered mornings and evenings, Monday through Friday for two weeks. The American Red Cross Learn to Swim program includes parent/tot, preschool, and school age swimming lessons. We also offer
private lessons for all ages. For more information or to register for the City of Arlington’s Learn to Swim program, please call 817-459-5483. The City of Arlington offers additional swim lessons at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool. For more information on the Indoor Pool classes call 817-275-0513.
CLASS SCHEDULES ARE LOCATED ON PAGES 13-17.
PRESCHOOL
Starfish — AGES: 6-35 Months 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 • One parent or adult will assist the child in developing water adjustment, games and underwater exploration. • Instructor will be leading the group • Child must wear a swim diaper TADPOLE— AGES: 3 Years 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • Little or no comfort level. Goals: • Independent floats. • Independent forward motion. GUPPY— AGES: 3 Years 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • Independent floats. Independent forward motion. Goals: • Swim on front 5 feet, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front swim 5 feet CLOWNFISH - PSA1 — ages: 4-5 YEARS 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • Little or no comfort level. Goals: • With support, glide on front 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float for 3 seconds then recover to standing position. Comfortable submerging face.
DOLPHIN - PSA2 — ages: 4-5 YEARS 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4
LEVEL 3 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6
Prerequisite: • With support, glide on front 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float for 3 seconds then recover to standing position. Comfortable submerging face.
Prerequisite: • Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.
Goals: • With little to no assistance, swim on front 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 3 body lengths. WHALE - PSA3 — ages: 4-5 YEARS 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • With little to no assistance, swim on front 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 3 body lengths. Goals: • Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body length.
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LEVEL 4 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6 Prerequisite: • Jump in deep water, tread or float for 1 minute, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Perform 15 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing and 15 yards of elementary backstroke.
YOUTH
Goals: • Swim front crawl 25 yards with rotary breathing, elementary backstroke 25 yards, backstroke 15 yards and breaststroke 15 yards. Submerge and swim 3 to 5 body lengths underwater.
Prerequisite: • Little or no comfort level.
LEVEL 5 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6
LEVEL 1 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6
Goals: • Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 5 seconds, recover to standing position. Submerge face without hesitation. LEVEL 2 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6 Prerequisite: • Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 5 seconds, recover to standing position. Submerge face without hesitation.
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Goals: • Jump in deep water, tread or float for 1 minute, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Perform 15 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing and 15 yards of elementary backstroke.
Goals: • Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.
Prerequisite: • Swim front crawl 25 yards with rotary breathing, elementary backstroke 25 yards, backstroke 15 yards and breaststroke 15 yards. Submerge and swim 3 to 5 body lengths underwater. Goals: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards and breaststroke 25 yards.
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REGISTRATION
LEVEL 6 — Personal water safety ages: 6-14 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 Purpose: • Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques. Prerequisite: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards, and breaststroke 25 yards. Goals: • Swim 500 yards continuously. Survival float for 5 minutes, roll to back and float for 5 minutes. Retrieve an object from bottom of pool (depth 7-10 feet), return to surface and swim to start point. LEVEL 6 — Fundamentals of Diving ages: 6-14 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 Purpose: • Teach participants fundamental springboard diving skills. Prerequisite: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards, and breaststroke 25 yards. Goals: • Swim 500 yards continuously. Perform a 2-part takeoff with feetfirst entry from a 1-meter diving board. Perform a 2-part takeoff with a headfirst entry from a 1-meter board. LEVEL 6 — Fitness Swimmer ages: 6-14 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 Purpose: • Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Prerequisite: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards, and breaststroke 25 yards. Goals: • Swim 500 yards continuously. Perform Copper 12-minute swim test and compare results with the pre-assessment results.
AQUATICS Rain out Number
Register Online at NaturallyFun.org, register by phone at 817- 459-5483 or register in person at any City of Arlington Recreation Center.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Swim classes may reach maximum capacity quickly. Please remember to register early so you will not be disappointed. If your class is full, please allow us to put you on the waiting list. We will contact you as soon as possible if a spot becomes available. • Students must meet the age requirements and prerequisite prior to the first day of the class that they are registered for. • Parents, please allow yourself extra time on the first day of class for completing class release forms and to meet your child’s instructor. • To ensure quality instruction and safety every effort is made to adhere to strict student-to-teacher ratios. Classes have a maximum enrollment of 4-8 students depending on the level. Only those registered for classes will be allowed in the water while classes are in session. • The tot pool at Bad Konigshofen pool is not available for use during class hours. • Participants must be withdrawn from the class three days prior to the class start date to receive a refund, otherwise, the participant cannot be withdrawn and no refund will be given. • Swim lessons for individuals with disabilities or special needs are available following the inclusion model. Private lessons are also available for individuals wanting one on one instruction. Please call 817-459-5483 for more information and to discuss what would be the best option for you.
CANCELED CLASSES
• In the event that a class is canceled, every effort will be made to notify you by telephone. On the first day of class please verify that the pool staff has the correct phone number. • If a class is canceled for any reason, we will try to make up time by adding on time to remaining classes. However, if for some reason this is not possible, a session is considered complete if 8 out of 10 classes are taught. • Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.
817-462-3326
PRIVATE LESSONS
One-on-one instruction provides the fastest progress possible due to the undivided attention of the instructor and individual lessons planned to meet the child’s needs. Private Swim Lessons are scheduled throughout the summer and are available at different times during each session. Fees are five classes, 25 minutes each for $100, per single student. For more information or to register for outdoor swim lessons please call 817-459-5483. To register for swim lessons at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool please call 817-275-0513. 2015 Day Camp & Aquatics Guide
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SPECIALTY CLASSES
Ready, Set, Guard! Junior Guard Class
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Learning Objectives: Recognize specific characteristic behaviors of distressed swimmers and active and passive drowning victims; recognize aquatic emergencies and act promptly and appropriately; perform equipment-based rescue skills and techniques used by professional lifeguards; recognize and care for possible spinal cord injuries; learn to provide first aid and CPR. Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years old to enroll in this class and be able to swim a total of 300 yards, demonstrating freestyle and breaststroke. Must be able to swim 20 yards, submerge and retrieve a 10 lb. brick, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point within 1 minute 40 seconds. Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only. Candidates successfully completing the class will be certified in Lifeguarding, Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Cost: $200 Attendance at all classes is required! Times are subject to change. DATE
TIME
Mar 11-15................. April 10-12, 17-19..... May 18-24 ................ June 8-12................. Aug 10-14.................
TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................... 158398 TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................... 158399 TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................... 158400 TBD .......... Woodland West Pool........................ 158402 TBD .......... Bad Königshofen Pool ..................... 160276
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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
Learning Objectives: Through classroom learning and hands on experience, the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course will help you learn how to teach people of all ages to swim and to be safe in and around water. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Prerequisite: 25 yards Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke and 15 yards Butterfly. All strokes must be performed at Level 4 skill level. Attendance at all classes is required. Cost: $235 Attendance at all classes is required! Times are subject to change. DATE
TIME
LOCATION
CODE
June 15-19............... TBD .......... Woodland West Pool........................ 160078
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
Learning Objectives: This class is for currently certified Lifeguards who are seeking advanced training to train prospective Lifeguards. Must hold a current Lifeguard certification and be at least 17 years old Cost: $235 DATE
TIME
LOCATION
CODE
March 8-11............... TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool .................. 157755 June 26-28............... TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool .................. 159820
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City of Arlington Parks and Recreation
Learning Objectives: Lifeguarding is a serious and rewarding job! Junior guard volunteers learn what it’s like to be a lifeguard and gain the skills necessary for future employment. You will receive basic water training and classroom type activities with interactive videos. Prerequisite: You must have completed Level 5 swimming skills or demonstrate the ability to swim 100 yards, tread water for two minutes and submerge to a depth of at least 8 feet. Cost: $75 Call 817-459-5483 for more information. Ages 12-15 DATE
TIME
LOCATION
CODE
June 22-July 3......... 10 AM-12 PM ........... Bad Königshofen Pool.......... 160079 Aug 3-14 .................. 10 AM-12 PM ........... Bad Königshofen Pool.......... 160275
Junior Guard Mentoring Volunteer Program
This is two week mentoring program designed to teach and prepare Junior Guards to become Lifeguards. To apply for the program write a letter of interest to Maria Campbell, Aquatics Manager. Limited spots are available applicants will go through an interview process to determine if they will be selected. Following are prerequisites needed to apply for the program. Prerequisite: • Must be 12-15 years of age • Must have completed the Guard Start Class • Must be knowledgeable, reliable, mature, positive and demonstrate initiative. • Must have appropriate swim skills. • Recommendation from teacher or instructor.
Water Safety Aide Training & Volunteer Program
Through extensive training, you will learn how to assist Water Safety Instructors in teaching swim lessons. The first portion of this training class is spent on stroke refinement and learning how to teach. The second portion is spent observing other swimming classes. Participants who are interested in working or volunteering in the Arlington Learn to Swim program will be required to apply and interview before being placed as a Water Safety Aide. Call 817-4595483 for more information regarding Water Safety Aide volunteer and employment opportunities. Prerequisite: • Must be at least 12 years of age • Able to demonstrate American Red Cross Level 5 Learn to Swim skills Cost: $75 DATE
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LOCATION
CODE
June 22-July 3......... 10 AM-12 PM ........... Allen Bolden Pool................. 160080
Session 1 Swim Lessons โ ข June 8-19, 2015 Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
9:00 AM
Tadpole
159570
Clownfish
159422
9:00 AM
Dolphin
159525
Private
159990/159991
9:00 AM
Level 2
159734
Level 1
159685
9:00 AM
Level 5
159953
Level 2
159732
9:00 AM
Level 1
159691
9:00 AM
Level 4
159929
9:30 AM
Guppy
160074
Dolphin
159524
9:30 AM
Clownfish
159425
Private
159992/159993
9:45 AM
Level 1
159690
Level 4
159927
9:45 AM
Level 3
159892
Level 5
159952
9:45 AM
Level 6 Water Safety
159970
9:45 AM
Level 2
159735
10:00 AM
Whale
159553
Whale
159552
10:00 AM
Dolphin
159526
Clownfish
159423
10:30 AM
Starfish
159670
Tadpole
159569
10:30 AM
Tadpole
159571
Level 3
159890
10:30 AM
Private
159998/159999
Level 2
159733
10:30 AM
Level 4
159930
Level 1
159686
10:30 AM
Level 3
159893
10:30 AM
Level 1
159689
11:00 AM
Clownfish
159426
Starfish
159669
11:00 AM
Dolphin
159527
11:00 AM
Private
159996/159997
11:15 AM
Level 2
159736
Level 1
159687
11:15 AM
Level 1
159688
Level 3
159891
11:15 AM
Level 3
159894
Level 4
159928
11:30 AM
Clownfish
159427
Clownfish
159424
11:30 AM
Private
159994/159995
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
6:30 PM
Starfish
159671
Tadpole
159573
6:30 PM
Tadpole
159572
Clownfish
159429
6:30 PM
Level 1
159692
Level 1
159694
6:30 PM
Level 2
159737
Level 2
159739
6:30 PM
Level 3
159895
Level 3
159897
6:30 PM
Level 4
159931
7:00 PM
Whale
159554
Starfish
159672
7:00 PM
Clownfish
159428
Tadpole
159577
7:15 PM
Level 3
159896
Level 2
159740
7:15 PM
Level 1
159693
Level 1
159695
7:15 PM
Level 2
159738
Level 4
159932
7:15 PM
Level 5
159954
7:30 PM
Private
160002/160003
Private
160004/160005
7:30 PM
Dolphin
159528
Dolphin
159529
Session 2 Swim Lessons โ ข June 22-July 3, 2015
14
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
9:00 AM
Clownfish
159432
Clownfish
159430
9:00 AM
Dolphin
159543
Private
160006/160007
9:00 AM
Level 3
159900
Level 1
159696
9:00 AM
Level 5
159956
Level 2
159741
9:00 AM
Level 2
159743
9:00 AM
Level 4
159934
9:30 AM
Tadpole
159575
Dolphin
159530
9:30 AM
Clownfish
159433
Whale
159555
9:45 AM
Level 1
159699
Level 4
159933
9:45 AM
Level 2
159744
Level 1
159697
9:45 AM
Level 5
159957
9:45 AM
Level 3
159901
10:00 AM
Starfish
159674
Starfish
159673
10:00 AM
Whale
159556
Clownfish
159431
10:30 AM
Dolphin
159532
Tadpole
159574
10:30 AM
Clownfish
159434
Level 3
159898
10:30 AM
Private
160010/160011
Level 2
159742
10:30 AM
Level 4
159935
Level 5
159955
10:30 AM
Level 1
159700
10:30 AM
Level 1
159703
11:00 AM
Clownfish
159435
Dolphin
159531
11:00 AM
Guppy
159638
11:00 AM
Private
160012/160013
11:15 AM
Level 2
159745
Level 1
159698
11:15 AM
Level 1
159701
Level 3
159899
11:15 AM
Level 3
159902
Level 6 Fitness Swimmer
159971
11:30 AM
Private
160014/160015
Private
160008/160009
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
6:30 pm
Tadpole
159578
Starfish
159676
6:30 pm
Clownfish
159436
Guppy
159639
6:30 pm
Level 1
159702
Level 1
159705
6:30 pm
Level 2
159746
Level 2
159748
6:30 pm
Level 3
159903
Level 3
159905
6:30 pm
Level 5
159958
7:00 PM
Starfish
159675
Clownfish
159438
7:00 PM
Dolphin
159533
Dolphin
159534
7:15 PM
Level 2
159747
Level 3
159906
7:15 PM
Level 3
159904
Level 1
159706
7:15 PM
Level 1
159704
Level 4
159937
7:15 PM
Level 4
159936
7:30 pm
Whale
159557
Whale
159558
7:30 pm
Clownfish
159437
Private
160020/160021
City of Arlington Parks and Recreation
Session 3 Swim Lessons โ ข July 6-17, 2015 Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
9:00 AM
Private
160026/160027
Tadpole
159580
9:00 AM
Dolphin
159536
Private
160016/160022
9:00 AM
Level 3
159909
Level 1
159707
9:00 AM
Level 6 Water Safety
159977
Level 2
159749
9:00 AM
Level 2
159751
9:00 AM
Level 4
159939
9:30 AM
Private
160028/160029
Clownfish
159439
9:30 AM
Clownfish
159441
Dolphin
159535
9:45 AM
Level 1
159710
Level 2
159750
9:45 AM
Level 2
159752
Level 3
159907
9:45 AM
Level 5
159960
9:45 AM
Level 3
159910
10:00 AM
Clownfish
159442
Whale
159559
10:00 AM
Whale
159560
Clownfish
159440
10:30 AM
Dolphin
159537
Guppy
159640
10:30 AM
Clownfish
159443
Level 4
159938
10:30 AM
Tadpole
159576
Level 1
159708
10:30 AM
Level 4
159949
Level 5
159959
10:30 AM
Level 3
159924
10:30 AM
Level 1
159711
11:00 AM
Starfish
159678
Starfish
159677
11:00 AM
Tadpole
159583
11:00 AM
Clownfish
159459
11:15 AM
Level 2
159753
Level 3
159908
11:15 AM
Level 1
159712
Level 1
159709
11:15 AM
Level 5
159969
Level 2
159768
11:30 AM
Private
160030/160031
Private
160024/160025
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
6:30 pm
Starfish
159683
Tadpole
159586
6:30 pm
Guppy
159641
Clownfish
159445
6:30 pm
Level 1
159713
Level 1
159715
6:30 pm
Level 2
159754
Level 2
159755
6:30 pm
Level 1
159716
Level 5
159962
6:30 pm
Level 4
159940
7:00 PM
Clownfish
159444
Starfish
159679
7:00 PM
Dolphin
159538
Dolphin
159539
7:15 PM
Level 3
159911
Level 3
159912
7:15 PM
Level 1
159714
Level 1
159727
7:15 PM
Level 5
159961
Level 4
159941
7:15 PM
Teen
160075
7:30 pm
Private
160032/160033
Private
160034/160035
7:30 pm
Whale
159561
Clownfish
159446
2015 Day Camp & Aquatics Guide
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Session 4 Swim Lessons โ ข July 20-31, 2015
16
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
9:00 AM
Clownfish
159450
Clownfish
159447
9:00 AM
Dolphin
159541
Private
160036/160037
9:00 AM
Level 3
159915
Level 5
159963
9:00 AM
Level 5
159964
Level 1
159718
9:00 AM
Level 2
159759
9:00 AM
Level 4
159943
9:30 AM
Clownfish
159449
Starfish
159680
9:30 AM
Tadpole
159588
Whale
159562
9:45 AM
Level 1
159720
Level 3
159913
9:45 AM
Level 2
159760
Level 2
159756
9:45 AM
Teen
160076
9:45 AM
Level 3
159916
10:00 AM
Tadpole
159579
Tadpole
159585
10:00 AM
Whale
159563
Clownfish
159448
10:30 AM
Dolphin
159542
Dolphin
159540
10:30 AM
Clownfish
159451
Level 1
159719
10:30 AM
Private
160042/160043
Level 4
159942
10:30 AM
Level 4
159944
Level 2
159757
10:30 AM
Level 3
159917
10:30 AM
Level 1
159722
11:00 AM
Tadpole
159581
11:00 AM
Private
160044/160045
Guppy
159642
11:15 AM
Level 2
159761
Level 2
159758
11:15 AM
Level 1
159721
Dolphin
159551
11:15 AM
Level 6 DIVING
159978
Level 3
159914
11:30 AM
Guppy
159643
Private
160038/160039
11:30 AM
Clownfish
159452
11:30 AM
Private
160046/160047
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
6:30 pm
Starfish
159681
Starfish
159682
6:30 PM
Clownfish
159453
Dolphin
159545
6:30 PM
Level 1
159723
Level 6 Water Safety
160131
6:30 PM
Level 2
159762
Level 2
159764
6:30 PM
Level 5
159965
Level 3
159920
6:30 PM
Level 4
159945
7:00 PM
Private
160048/160050
Private
160063/160064
7:00 PM
Dolphin
159544
Whale
159565
7:15 PM
Level 1
159724
Level 1
159726
7:15 PM
Level 3
159918
Level 3
159919
7:15 PM
Level 2
159763
Level 4
159946
7:15 PM
Level 6 Fitness Swimmer
159972
7:30 PM
Guppy
159644
Dolphin
159546
City of Arlington Parks and Recreation
Session 5 Swim Lessons โ ข August 3-13, 2015 Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
9:00 AM
Whale
159566
9:00 AM
Dolphin
159547
9:00 AM
Level 5
159966
9:00 AM
Level 2
159769
9:00 AM
Level 4
159951
9:00 AM
Level 4
159947
9:30 AM
Private
160056/160057
9:30 AM
Tadpole
159589
9:45 AM
Level 2
159765
9:45 AM
Level 6 DIVING
159979
9:45 AM
Level 3
159925
9:45 AM
Level 3
159921
10:00 AM
Private
160058/160059
10:00 AM
Whale
159567
10:30 AM
Dolphin
159548
10:30 AM
Clownfish
159456
10:30 AM
Level 4
159948
10:30 AM
Level 3
159922
10:30 AM
Level 1
159731
10:30 AM
Level 1
159725
11:00 AM
Private
160060/160061
11:00 AM
Dolphin
159549
11:15 AM
Level 2
159766
11:15 AM
Level 1
159728
11:15 AM
Teen
160077
11:15 AM
Level 5
159967
11:30 AM
Guppy
159645
11:30 AM
Clownfish
159457
Time
Allen Bolden
Course Code
6:30 PM
Starfish
159684
6:30 PM
Clownfish
159458
6:30 PM
Level 2
159767
6:30 PM
Level 2
159889
6:30 PM
Level 5
159968
6:30 PM
Level 4
159950
7:00 PM
Private
160055/160051
7:00 PM
Dolphin
159550
7:15 PM
Level 1
159729
7:15 PM
Level 3
159923
7:15 PM
Level 3
159926
7:15 PM
Level 6 Fitness Swimmer
159973
7:30 PM
Tadpole
159590
7:30 PM
Whale
159568
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code
Allen Bolden Session 5 Lessons meet Mon-Thurs. No Friday classes are held. Course fees are $48 for 8 classes.
Bad Kรถnigshofen
Course Code
Woodland West
Course Code