We offer swimming sessions running from June to August. The minimum age for swimming class is 3 years of age. If you feel that your child is advanced and under the minimum age you can contact us for a swim test to qualify them for the swimming class. We also offer private lessons, please contact the recreation department for more information: 828-669-2052.
Summer 2010:
Days: Monday-Thursday *Fridays will be used as make-up days.
Time: 10-10:45am
Fee: $35 per session (4 classes)
Level 1 Lessons (3-5 years)
This class helps swimmers feel comfortable in the water and enjoy water safety. This class teaches water entry/exit, placing whole face in water, blowing bubbles through mouth/nose, floating with help, arm action on front/back with help. Swimmers must complete these skills before advancing to level 2.
Dates: June 15-18, June 28-July 1, July 12-15, July 26-29, Aug 9-12
Note: Each date is limited to four students
Level 2 (6-8 years)
This class teaches water entry by stepping or jumping from the side and exiting the water unassisted, submerging entire head and rhythmically breathing, floating, and gliding on front/back unsupported, changing directions, rolling from front to back, combining arm and leg action on front and back unassisted.
Dates: June 21-24, July 5-8, July 19-22, Aug 2-5
Note: Each date is limited to six students
Level 3 (advanced 3-5 or 6-8)
This class teaches water entry by diving into deep water, bobbing, treading, and changing direction in deep water, rotary breathing, front/back crawl for 15 yards.
Combined with level two class if necessary.
Swimmers beyond level 3 have the option of joining the swim team after passing a swim test.