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2024 spring session 1 Swim Lessons at Ginny Smithers Pool

Little Girl Swimming With Her Body Board
Water Babies/Water Tots (Child with Parent)
Through songs, games, and toys Water Babies and Water Tots are a great way for your Baby/Tot to get introduced and comfortable to being in the water.
Parents will assist their babies learn how to blow bubbles, swim to toys, float, and jump from the side of the pool!

Preschool and Youth Swim Lessons (Child only) 
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills - Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water. Students will also be introduced to safety topics that can be used in and around the water. This level requires little to no swim experience. 
Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills - Children will learn basic swimming skills using both their legs and arms to navigate in the water. Children will gain comfort and confidence being in and around the water. This level requires some swim experience. 
Level 3: Stroke Development - Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills. Students will learn how to be more comfortable swimming on both their front and back for up to 15 yards. This level requires more proficient swim experience. 
Level 4: Stroke Improvement - Kids will gain confidence, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills such as: diving, breaststroke, backstroke, front crawl, and treading. This level focuses on stroke development and some preparation for the next level of swimming. 
 
Adult/Teen Beginner Swim Lessons
Learning the Basics: Participants will learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to stay safe and feel more comfortable in and around the water. 

**Disclaimer:
Registration starts for Residents on February 19th at 10:00am, Non Resident Registration will be February 26th at 10:00am. 
Please carefully read through the description of each level before picking a class, each level has a different swim experience required for it. 
Please be mindful of others when registering for classes, these spaces are limited. Please only register for one class, if registered for multiple you will be removed!**