AQUATICS

A New Look for Aquatics

In an effort to provide the best possible customer service to our patrons, we have chosen a new look for our aquatic class listings. This new format allows us the flexibility of adding additional classes as instructors become available, and always provide you the most up-to-date list of open courses.

We offer preschool through adult swim classes. Youth Swim starts at level 2 and goes through level 6, and all classes adhere to the American Red Cross guidelines for staffing ratios. Each section on the following pages provides a QR code with a complete list of available classes. If you don’t see a class that fits your schedule, check back with us as classes will be periodically added. If you find your desired class is full, we encourage you to put your child on the waiting list as we often are able to add several students from each list.

LEARN-TO-SWIM Course Descriptions

Learning how to swim is fun, but did you know this lifelong skill benefits children in many other ways? Becoming a good swimmer can also help improve your child’s strength and coordination, as well as their overall self-esteem.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (3 YRS & UP)

One on one intense and individualized swim classes at Carpenter Park, Oak Point and Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Centers catered to the specialized needs of student. Times and dates catered to student’s schedule. Please call 972-208-8087 (CAR), 972-941-7684 (OAK) or 972-769-4417 (TMC) for more information.

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Preschool

PRESCHOOL SWIMMMING (3-5 YRS)

The objective of Preschool Swimming is to introduce young students to swimming and water safety. Each participant will be assessed on the first day of class and, when feasible, will be placed in the skill-appropriate group to promote comfort and success. Skill range will vary from first-time swimmers to independent swimmers, and instruction will be adapted to fit the needs of the group. Skills taught in this course include submersion, floating, gliding, breath control, rudimentary front crawl and back crawl, elementary backstroke kick, and dolphin kick.

Scan code or visit planoparks.org to view a full listing of preschool swim classes.

Helpful hints for narrowing your search for a class online:

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For All Pools

CHILDREN UNDER AGE 7 MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AND WITHIN ARMS REACH OF A PAYING ADULT AT ALL TIMES.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS Swim Assessment Programs

This assessment is for those who are new to the Plano Parks & Recreation system, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs, or those who have had years between previous classes. At no additional charge, participants may come to the Plano Aquatic Center, 2301 Westside Drive, for a swim level assessment using the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program criteria. Participants must be at least six-years-old. Participants will be in the water with a swim instructor for approximately 5 minutes and tested on swim skills (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, etc.). This assessment does not guarantee registration spots for participants.

Youth

SWIM LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS (6-12 YRS)

Level 1 is intended for children who are unfamiliar with or uncomfortable in aquatic environments. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the water and get them comfortable with the foundations of swimming. For successful completion of this level, students must demonstrate the ability to fully submerge and to propel themselves in the water on both their front and back unassisted by an instructor. The only prerequisite for this course is age.

SWIM LEVEL 2 FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS (6-12 YRS)

The objective of Level 2 is for students to learn how to propel themselves on their front and back using alternating and simultaneous arm and leg action. For successful completion of this level, students must demonstrate front crawl with side breathing, the ability to rollover into back crawl, the ability to tread water, and rudimentary understanding of the elementary backstroke kick and dolphin kick, unassisted by an instructor. Prerequisites include ownership of a Level 1 certificate or the ability to demonstrate all skills required to pass Level 1.

SWIM LEVEL 3 STROKE DEVELOPMENT (6-12 YRS)

The objective of Level 3 is continued improvement on front crawl, back crawl, dolphin kick, and treading water. The arms and coordination to the elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick and headfirst entries are introduced. For successful completion of this level, students must demonstrate rhythmic breathing on front crawl, back crawl with continuous arm motion and an effective flutter kick, coordinated elementary backstroke with flexed feet, and propulsive dolphin kick, scissor kick, and breaststroke kick. Prerequisites include ownership of a Level 2 certificate or the ability to demonstrate all skills required to pass Level 2.

Swim Level 4

STROKE IMPROVEMENT (6-12 YRS)

The objective of Level 4 is for students to improve their skills and increase their endurance in front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Students will learn the arms and coordination to breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke, basic turns at the wall, and safety assists. Additional diving, safety, and deep water skills are built upon. For successful completion of this level, students must demonstrate the ability to effectively complete 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, along with 15 yards of breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. Prerequisites include ownership of Level 3 certificate or ability to demonstrate all skills required to pass Level 3.

SWIM LEVEL 5 STROKE REFINEMENT (6-12 YRS)

The objective of Level 5 is for the students to coordinate and refine all strokes and increase their distances. Students must be comfortable swimming in deep water to register for this level. Flip turns on the front and back are introduced. Additional diving and safety skills are built upon. For successful completion of this level, students must demonstrate the ability to proficiently complete 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl, and 25 yards of breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. Prerequisites include ownership of Level 4 certificate or ability to demonstrate all skills required to pass Level 4.

SWIM LEVEL 6 SKILL PROFICIENCY (6-12 YRS)

The objective of Level 6 is for students to fine-tune their strokes in order to swim with ease, efficiency, and smoothness. For successful completion of this level, students must demonstrate mastery of all stroke techniques and the ability to complete 100 yards of front crawl and back crawl, and 50 yards of elementary backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke. Prerequisites include ownership of a Level 5 certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required to pass Level 5.

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YOUTH AQUATIC CONDITIONING (8-15 YRS)

Come experience a real swimming workout! The objective of this course is for swimmers to increase their endurance and learn to swim for fitness. This course covers skills that are important for swimmers bridging between swim lessons and swim team or who want to continue their stroke development and increase their endurance. Feedback will be given to improve efficiencies of swimming strokes. Participants must be able to work independently and be comfortable in deep water. A swim test will be given on the first day. Prerequisites include ownership of Level 4 certificate or ability to demonstrate all skills required to pass Level 4.

Helpful hints for narrowing your search for a class online:

Click on WHEN to put in your preferred date and time range, as well as day(s) of the week.

Click on WHERE to select location(s)

Click on WHO to search by your age range