Westonka Community Education and Services

Learn to Swim * Spring Session * Monday evenings Four to Five Year Old Novice level This level is for cautious and/or inexperienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn to enter and exit the water independently, fully submerge their head in the water, be introduced to the front float and back float with assistance, and demonstrate forward movement in the water with assistance from a floatation device. Students will also learn safety skills like: floating and recovering, rolling front to back and back to front. Monday evenings, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 4:30 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center #6502-G26W $95 ____________________________________________________________ Monday evenings, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 6:50 - 7:20 pm Westonka Activity Center #6502-H26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings Four to Five Year Old | Experienced Level This level is for a swimmer who can float on their front and back unassisted and can make forward movement in the water with their face in the water. Swimmers will learn: Jump entry into water and make forward movement (5 yards unassisted), review front & back float (unassisted), freestyle with rotary breathing (5 yards unassisted), swim backstroke (5 yards unassisted), fundamentals of elementary backstroke, and a streamline glide off the wall (5 yards). Swimmers will also learn a combination of safety skills like: gliding off wall transition into forward movement (5 yards) then roll to back float for 15 sec then roll to front and make forward movement for 5 yards, and bobbing to safety. Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 5:40 - 6:10 pm Westonka Activity Center #6504-D26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings Four to Five Year Old | Intermediate level This level is for a swimmer who can submerge their head voluntarily, float on their front and back independently (with some support), and can make forward movement in the water. Swimmers will learn: a jump entry into water and recovery float (unassisted), front float and back float (unassisted). Rolling front to back/ back to front and recovering to vertical position (unassisted). Swim with face in the water for 5 yards unassisted. Swimmers will be introduced to the backstroke fundamentals and gliding off the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: back float for 10 seconds and recovery, gliding on front for (two yards) roll to back float (10 secs) then flip to front and return to safety, and bobbing to safety. Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 5:05 - 5:35 pm Westonka Activity Center #6503-G26W $95 __________________________________________________________________________ Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 6:15 - 6:45 pm Westonka Activity Center #6503-H26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings Six to Eight Year old | Experienced Level This level is for a swimmer who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, perform a dolphin kick, a scissors kick, and a breaststroke kick for 10 yards, do the elementary backstroke for 10 yards, perform a dive off the wall, and tread water for at least 15 seconds. Swimmers will learn: freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing (15 yards), backstroke (15 yards), elementary backstroke (15 yards), introduction to sidestroke, breaststroke & butterfly, kneeling & standing dives from the side of the pool and diving block, gliding from the wall underwater, and open turns at the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: sun and cold safety, recognizing an emergency, survival swimming, reaching and throwing for safety, and treading water (1 minute). Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 5:05 - 5:35 pm Westonka Activity Center #6507-D26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings Six to Eight Year old | Intermediate level This level is for a swimmer who can submerge their head voluntarily, float on their front and back unassisted, has an understanding of freestyles with rotary breathing, and can swim backstroke. Swimmers will learn: freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing (10 yards), backstroke (10 yards), fundamentals of elementary backstroke, introductions to, scissors kick, dolphin kick, breaststroke arms & kick, and the foundation of diving off the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: recognizing an emergency, jumping in water moving to back float for 10 seconds and recovery to standing, gliding on front for (2 yards) roll to back float (10 secs) then flip to front and continue swimming on front, bobbing to safety, reaching and throwing for safety, and treading water (30 seconds). Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 4:30 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center #6506-G26W $95 ___________________________________________________________________________ Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 6:50 - 7:20 pm Westonka Activity Center #6506-H26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings Six to Eight year old | Novice level This level is for cautious and/or inexperienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn: a jump entry into water and recovery float (unassisted), full submersion of head in the water, front & back float (transition to unassisted), freestyle w/ rotary breathing fundamentals (5 yards assisted), fundamentals of scissors kick, and elementary backstroke, foundation of dolphin kick and streamline gliding off the wall (5 yards assisted). Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: glide off wall, forward movement combination (5 yards), back float (15 sec) then roll to front and swim 5 yards to safety, bobbing to safety, how to call for help, and how to help other swimmers in trouble. Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 5:40 - 6:10 pm Westonka Activity Center #6505-G26W $95 ________________________________________________________________ Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 6:15 - 6:45 pm Westonka Activity Center #6505-H26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings Nine to 12 year old | Intermediate level This level is for a swimmer who can float on their front and back unassisted, can swim unassisted freestyle with rhythmic breathing (15 yards) backstroke (15 yards), dolphin kick (five yards), breaststroke kick (five yards), scissors kick (five yards), and elementary backstroke (10 yards), streamline gliding off the wall (five -10 yards), and tread water (one minute). Swimmers will learn freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing for 50 yards, swim backstroke for 50 yards, swim breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke for 15 yards, introduce flip turns at the wall, perform a shallow/angle dive off the wall, and tread water for (at least 2 minutes). Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: recognizing an emergency, how to call for help, what is EMS, how to perform reaching and throwing for safety, survival swimming, cold water safety, and treading water three minutes). Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 5:40 - 6:10 pm Westonka Activity Center #6509-D26W $95

Learn to Swim * Spring Session * Monday evenings Parent & Child Water Adjustment Ages six months to two years old Enjoy exploring the water with your child and learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Swimmers will enjoy water activities that use a gentle and structured approach with songs, games, and activities to help your child become more comfortable in the water. Children will explore with assistance blowing bubbles, submersion of mouth, nose, ears, and eyes, floating on their front and back, arm and leg movement in the water, changing positions in the water, and feeling safe in the aquatic environment. Parents will learn how to enter and exit the water safely with their little swimmer, setting up a cueing system for child entering into the water, and proper lifejacket safety for infant & toddlers * Please note: children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and snug fitting swim bottom over the swim diaper. Mondays, April 16 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 4:30 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center #6500-D26W $95

Learn to Swim * Monday evenings * Spring Session Parent & Child Water Exploration Two to Three Year old This class is for the eager swimmer who still needs to be accompanied by a parent in the water. Swimmers will enjoy water activities, songs, and games similar to the water adjustment class, but take it up a level to include full submersion in the water (up to four seconds), lying on their back with ears submerged (up to 30 seconds), and more advanced forward movement with arms and legs. Children will continue to explore blowing bubbles, submersion of mouth, nose, ears, and eyes, floating on their front and back, arm and leg movement in the water, changing positions in the water, and feeling safe in the aquatic environment. Throughout the session, parents will be asked to take a step back and have the child work with the instructor more with the parent watching close by. Parents will learn how to enter and exit the water safety with their little swimmer, setting up a cueing system for child entry into the water, and proper life jacket safety for infant & toddlers. * Please note: children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper & a snug fitting swim bottom over the swim diaper. Mondays, April 6 - June 1 (no lessons May 25) 5:05 - 5:35 pm Westonka Activity Center #6501-D26W $95

Learn to Swim * Spring Session * Saturday mornings Four to Five Year Old Novice level This level is for cautious and/or inexperienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn to enter and exit the water independently, fully submerge their head in the water, be introduced to the front float and back float with assistance, and demonstrate forward movement in the water with assistance from a floatation device. Students will also learn safety skills like: floating and recovering, rolling front to back and back to front. Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 9:00 - 9:30 am Westonka Activity Center #6502-K26W $95 ___________________________________________________________ Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 11:20 - 11:50 am Westonka Activity Center #6502-L26W $95

Learn to Swim * Saturday mornings Four to Five Year Old | Experienced Level This level is for a swimmer who can float on their front and back unassisted and can make forward movement in the water with their face in the water. Swimmers will learn: Jump entry into water and make forward movement (5 yards unassisted), review front & back float (unassisted), freestyle with rotary breathing (5 yards unassisted), swim backstroke (5 yards unassisted), fundamentals of elementary backstroke, and a streamline glide off the wall (5 yards). Swimmers will also learn a combination of safety skills like: gliding off wall transition into forward movement (5 yards) then roll to back float for 15 sec then roll to front and make forward movement for 5 yards, and bobbing to safety. Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 Westonka Activity Center #6504-F26W $95

Learn to Swim * Saturday mornings Four to Five Year Old | Intermediate level This level is for a swimmer who can submerge their head voluntarily, float on their front and back independently (with some support), and can make forward movement in the water. Swimmers will learn: a jump entry into water and recovery float (unassisted), front float and back float (unassisted). Rolling front to back/ back to front and recovering to vertical position (unassisted). Swim with face in the water for 5 yards unassisted. Swimmers will be introduced to the backstroke fundamentals and gliding off the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: back float for 10 seconds and recovery, gliding on front for (two yards) roll to back float (10 secs) then flip to front and return to safety, and bobbing to safety. Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 9:35 - 10:05 am Westonka Activity Center #6503-K26W $95 __________________________________________________________________________ Saturdays, April 11 - May 20 10:45 - 11:15 am Westonka Activity Center #6503-L26W $95

Learn to Swim * Saturday mornings Six to Eight Year Old | Intermediate Level This level is for a swimmer who can submerge their head voluntarily, float on their front and back unassisted, has an understanding of freestyles with rotary breathing, and can swim backstroke. Swimmers will learn: freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing (10 yards), backstroke (10 yards), fundamentals of elementary backstroke, introductions to, scissors kick, dolphin kick, breaststroke arms & kick, and the foundation of diving off the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: recognizing an emergency, jumping in water moving to back float for 10 seconds and recovery to standing, gliding on front for (2 yards) roll to back float (10 secs) then flip to front and continue swimming on front, bobbing to safety, reaching and throwing for safety, and treading water (30 seconds). Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 9:00 - 9:30 am Westonka Activity Center #6506-K26W $95 __________________________________________________________ Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 11:20 - 11:50 am Westonka Activity Center #6506-L26W $95

Learn to Swim * Wednesday evenings Six to Eight year old | Experienced Level This level is for a swimmer who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, perform a dolphin kick, a scissors kick, and a breaststroke kick for 10 yards, do the elementary backstroke for 10 yards, perform a dive off the wall, and tread water for at least 15 seconds. Swimmers will learn: freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing (15 yards), backstroke (15 yards), elementary backstroke (15 yards), introduction to sidestroke, breaststroke & butterfly, kneeling & standing dives from the side of the pool and diving block, gliding from the wall underwater, and open turns at the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: sun and cold safety, recognizing an emergency, survival swimming, reaching and throwing for safety, and treading water (1 minute). Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 9:35 - 10:05 am Westonka Activity Center #6507-F26W $95

Learn to Swim * Saturday mornings Nine to 12 year old | Novice level This level is for cautious and/or inexperienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn to front & back float (unassisted), freestyle with rhythmic breathing (10-15 yards transitioning to unassisted), backstroke (10-15 yards transitioning to unassisted), fundamentals of dolphin kick, breaststroke kick, scissors kick, and elementary backstroke, and streamline gliding off the wall (5-10 yards). Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: forward movement in deep water while assisted (5 yards), how to call for help, how to help other swimmers in trouble, and treading water (1 minute). Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 10:45 - 11:15 am Westonka Activity Center #6508-F26W $95

Learn to Swim * Spring Session * Saturday mornings Parent & Child Water Adjustment Ages six months to two years old Enjoy exploring the water with your child and learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Swimmers will enjoy water activities that use a gentle and structured approach with songs, games, and activities to help your child become more comfortable in the water. Children will explore with assistance blowing bubbles, submersion of mouth, nose, ears, and eyes, floating on their front and back, arm and leg movement in the water, changing positions in the water, and feeling safe in the aquatic environment. Parents will learn how to enter and exit the water safely with their little swimmer, setting up a cueing system for child entering into the water, and proper lifejacket safety for infant & toddlers * Please note: children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and snug fitting swim bottom over the swim diaper. Saturdays, April 11 - May 30 9:00 - 9:30 am Westonka Activity Center #6500-F26W $95

Learn to Swim * Saturday mornings * Spring Session Parent & Child Water Exploration Two to Three Year old This class is for the eager swimmer who still needs to be accompanied by a parent in the water. Swimmers will enjoy water activities, songs, and games similar to the water adjustment class, but take it up a level to include full submersion in the water (up to four seconds), lying on their back with ears submerged (up to 30 seconds), and more advanced forward movement with arms and legs. Children will continue to explore blowing bubbles, submersion of mouth, nose, ears, and eyes, floating on their front and back, arm and leg movement in the water, changing positions in the water, and feeling safe in the aquatic environment. Throughout the session, parents will be asked to take a step back and have the child work with the instructor more with the parent watching close by. Parents will learn how to enter and exit the water safety with their little swimmer, setting up a cueing system for child entry into the water, and proper life jacket safety for infant & toddlers. * Please note: children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper & a snug fitting swim bottom over the swim diaper. Saturdays, April 11- May 30 9:35 - 10:05 am Westonka Activity Center #6501-F26W $95

Learn to Swim * Spring Session * Wednesday evenings Four to Five Year Old Novice level This level is for cautious and/or inexperienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn to enter and exit the water independently, fully submerge their head in the water, be introduced to the front float and back float with assistance, and demonstrate forward movement in the water with assistance from a floatation device. Students will also learn safety skills like: floating and recovering, rolling front to back and back to front. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 4:30 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center #6502-I26W $95 ___________________________________________________ Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 6:50 - 7:20 pm Westonka Activity Center #6502-J26W $95

Learn to Swim * Wednesday evenings Four to Five Year Old | Experienced Level This level is for a swimmer who can float on their front and back unassisted and can make forward movement in the water with their face in the water. Swimmers will learn: Jump entry into water and make forward movement (5 yards unassisted), review front & back float (unassisted), freestyle with rotary breathing (5 yards unassisted), swim backstroke (5 yards unassisted), fundamentals of elementary backstroke, and a streamline glide off the wall (5 yards). Swimmers will also learn a combination of safety skills like: gliding off wall transition into forward movement (5 yards) then roll to back float for 15 sec then roll to front and make forward movement for 5 yards, and bobbing to safety. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 5:40 - 6:10 pm Westonka Activity Center #6504-E26W $95

Learn to Swim * Wednesday evenings Four to Five Year Old | Intermediate level This level is for a swimmer who can submerge their head voluntarily, float on their front and back independently (with some support), and can make forward movement in the water. Swimmers will learn: a jump entry into water and recovery float (unassisted), front float and back float (unassisted). Rolling front to back/ back to front and recovering to vertical position (unassisted). Swim with face in the water for 5 yards unassisted. Swimmers will be introduced to the backstroke fundamentals and gliding off the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: back float for 10 seconds and recovery, gliding on front for (two yards) roll to back float (10 secs) then flip to front and return to safety, and bobbing to safety. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 5:05 - 5:35 pm Westonka Activity Center #6503-I26W $95 __________________________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 6:15 - 6:45 pm Westonka Activity Center #6503-J26W $95

Learn to Swim * Wednesday evenings Six to Eight year old | Experienced Level This level is for a swimmer who can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 10 yards, swim backstroke for 10 yards, perform a dolphin kick, a scissors kick, and a breaststroke kick for 10 yards, do the elementary backstroke for 10 yards, perform a dive off the wall, and tread water for at least 15 seconds. Swimmers will learn: freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing (15 yards), backstroke (15 yards), elementary backstroke (15 yards), introduction to sidestroke, breaststroke & butterfly, kneeling & standing dives from the side of the pool and diving block, gliding from the wall underwater, and open turns at the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: sun and cold safety, recognizing an emergency, survival swimming, reaching and throwing for safety, and treading water (1 minute). Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 5:05 - 5:35 pm Westonka Activity Center #6507-E26W $95

Learn to Swim * Wednesday evenings Six to Eight Year Old | Intermediate Level This level is for a swimmer who can submerge their head voluntarily, float on their front and back unassisted, has an understanding of freestyles with rotary breathing, and can swim backstroke. Swimmers will learn: freestyle swimming with rhythmic breathing (10 yards), backstroke (10 yards), fundamentals of elementary backstroke, introductions to, scissors kick, dolphin kick, breaststroke arms & kick, and the foundation of diving off the wall. Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: recognizing an emergency, jumping in water moving to back float for 10 seconds and recovery to standing, gliding on front for (2 yards) roll to back float (10 secs) then flip to front and continue swimming on front, bobbing to safety, reaching and throwing for safety, and treading water (30 seconds). Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 4:30 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center #6506-I26W $95 __________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 6:50 - 7:20 pm Westonka Activity Center #6506-J26W $95

Learn to Swim * Wednesday evenings Six to Eight year old | Novice level This level is for cautious and/or inexperienced swimmers. Swimmers will learn: a jump entry into water and recovery float (unassisted), full submersion of head in the water, front & back float (transition to unassisted), freestyle w/ rotary breathing fundamentals (5 yards assisted), fundamentals of scissors kick, and elementary backstroke, foundation of dolphin kick and streamline gliding off the wall (5 yards assisted). Swimmers will also learn safety skills like: glide off wall, forward movement combination (5 yards), back float (15 sec) then roll to front and swim 5 yards to safety, bobbing to safety, how to call for help, and how to help other swimmers in trouble. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 5:40 - 6:10 pm Westonka Activity Center #6505-I26W $95 ________________________________________________________________ Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 6:15 - 6:45 pm Westonka Activity Center #6505-J26W $95

Learn to Swim * Spring Session * Wednesday evenings Parent & Child Water Adjustment Ages six months to two years old Enjoy exploring the water with your child and learn fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Swimmers will enjoy water activities that use a gentle and structured approach with songs, games, and activities to help your child become more comfortable in the water. Children will explore with assistance blowing bubbles, submersion of mouth, nose, ears, and eyes, floating on their front and back, arm and leg movement in the water, changing positions in the water, and feeling safe in the aquatic environment. Parents will learn how to enter and exit the water safely with their little swimmer, setting up a cueing system for child entering into the water, and proper lifejacket safety for infant & toddlers * Please note: children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and snug fitting swim bottom over the swim diaper. Wednesdays, April 8 - May 27 4:30 - 5:00 pm Westonka Activity Center #6500-E26W $95