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2008-2009 Session III

How do I register?

Registration will be held Tuesday, January 20 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the CenterPoint Marketplace. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. Meet Sara Crotteau, our Aquatics Director! Download Flyer (.doc)

What's offered?

Parent and Child Aquatics (PACA)
Levels 1-6
Adult Swim Lesson
Private Lesson (one per day/time)
Guard Start

What are the dates and times?

Monday Evenings	Jan. 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar. 2
5:15 p.m.	Private, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
6:00 p.m.	Private, Level 1 , Level 4, Level 6
6:45 p.m.	Private, PACA, Level 2, Level 5
7:30 p.m.	Private, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5
Tuesday Evenings	Jan. 27 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Mar. 3
5:15 p.m.	Private, Level 1, Level 3, Level 5
6:00 p.m.	Private, PACA, Level 2, Level 3
6:45 p.m.	Private, Level 1, Level 4, Level 6
7:30 p.m.	Private, Level 4, Level 5, Adult
Wednesday Evenings	Jan. 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar. 4
5:15 p.m.	Private, PACA, Level 1, Level 6
6:00 p.m.	Private, Level 1, Level 2, Level 4
6:45 p.m.	Private, Level 2, Level 3, GuardStart
7:30 p.m.	Private, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5
Thursday Evenings	Jan. 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar. 5
5:15 p.m.	Private, Level 1, Level 3, Level 4
6:00 p.m.	Private, Level 1, Level 2, Level 5
6:45 p.m.	Private, Level 2, Level 3, Level 6
7:30 p.m.	Private, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6

The scheduled times are subject to change. Classes with less than 4 participants per level may be canceled or combined with another level.

How much does it cost?

PACA through Level 6 is $37.50 per student
Adult Lessons are $37.50
Private Lessons are $75.00
GuardStart is $55.00, includes an informational book, iron-on t-shirt transfers and a certification card (upon completion)
Swim caps $5.00 (required)

What are the age requirements?

PACA: Children 6 months and up. Must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Levels 1-6: Ages 4 and up
GuardStart: Ages 10-14

Where are classes located?

All classes are held at the P.J. Jacobs Junior High School pool

How long is each class?

Level 1 is 30 minutes
Levels 2-6 are 40 minutes

What about Lifeguarding?

Anyone at least 14 years old can train to be a lifeguard. If interested, please contact Health & Safety at 715-344-4052 or healthandsafety@charter.net

Learn More:

All instructors are Red Cross lifeguard and WSI certified!

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Swimming/Lifeguarding

Learn to Swim Program

GuardStart

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