Swim Lessons

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2008 SUMMER SWIM LESSONS


Lesson Format
The summer swim lesson program offers three, two-week sessions to choose from.  Classes are held daily, Monday-Friday during each session.  Each session includes ten (10), thirty-minute lessons.  (Exception:  Classes will not be held on the Fourth of July during Session #2.)  Review the table below for specific class times in each session.

Registration Information

Register now!  To register for lessons, you may either stop by the Civic Center during normal hours of operation or register online and receive a discount.  No sign-ups will be taken over the phone.  In order to reserve your child's spot, payment must be made at the time of registration!  Click here for online registration instructions.  To begin the online registration process, click on the link below.




CLASS
SESSION #1
June 9 - 20
SESSION #2
June 23 - July 3
SESSION #3
July 7 - 18
Level 1
10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm
9:30am      10:10am      11:30am
10:10am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm
Level 2
10:10am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm 10:10am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm 9:30am      10:10am      11:30am      5:15pm
Level 3
9:30am      10:10am      11:30am
10:10am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm 10:10am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm
Level 4
10:10am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm 9:30am      10:50am      11:30am      5:15pm 9:30am      10:50am      11:30am
Level 5
9:30am      10:10am      5:15pm 10:10am      10:50am
10:10am      10:50am
Level 6
10:50am
9:30am
9:30am

OTHER AQUATIC CLASSES AND PROGRAMS:

Parent & Child Aquatics Classes:  To be held during Session #2 and Session #3 at 5:15pm.  For children ages 18 months to 5 years.  Parent/caregiver must accompany child in water for each class.

Guard Start & Water Safety Aide Classes:  To be held during Session #1 (June 9-20) from 9am to Noon each day.  Prerequisites:  Must have passed Level 5 and be at least 12 years old.  Passing this course enables students to serve as swim lesson aides and is excellent preparation for future lifeguard training.  Cost:  $50/student


Cost
For all classes:   Civic Center Members:  $20/student      Non-Members:  $35/student

Recommended Minimum Age
4 years old

Class Size
Minimum of 4; maximum of 10.  These are group lessons.  We will attempt to maintain an instructor to student ratio of 1:5.  Classes may be combined or canceled if minimum class size is not met.  You will be contacted if any changes are made.

Class Descriptions
Click here for a printable information sheet with specific information about age requirements and the objectives and skills taught at each level.  Please carefully review each level description to insure that your child is registered for the correct level.  If you have any questions about what class may be appropriate for your child, please contact Swim Lesson Coordinator, Andrea Woita at 430-4803.

Class Cancellation Policy
Due to inclement weather, classes may be canceled or moved to the Civic Center pool.  The decision to cancel classes will be made at least a half an hour before classes begin.  If the weather is questionable, call the Civic Center at 443-4174 before you set out.  Cancellation information will be available on the Parks and Recreation hotline at 443-4500 or on our website.  The first canceled class is not made up.  Any subsequent canceled classes will be made up as needed.


NOTE:  In order to maintain a conducive learning environment, parents and chaperons are welcome to watch classes inside the facility in the picnic area directly south of the bathhouse only.  All other viewing must be done outside the fences.  Thank you for your cooperation.


Refund Policy
Refunds will not be given after the first class session.  Special circumstances can be brought to the attention of the Swim Lesson Coordinator and reviewed.  Cash refunds will not be given, but rather a credit will be given which can be used for future lessons or other Parks and Recreation programs.

Instructors/Aides
Lesson instructors are water safety instructors and certified lifeguards.  Lesson aides have completed water safety aide training.


Wahoo Parks and Recreation
310 N. Linden St.
Wahoo, Nebraska 68066
(402) 443-4174
Fax: (402) 443-4179
Email: WahooCivicCenter

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