Lessons

SWIMMING LESSON LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

Level 1 – Introduction of Water Skill

Helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Gives students success with fundamental skills

Level 3 – Stroke Development

Builds on the skills in level 2 by providing additional guided practice

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Develops confidence in the strokes learned and to improve other aquatic skills

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement

Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes

Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency

Refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.

2012 SPRING SWIM LESSONS

>Registration Saturday, February 25 at Willow Creek School (registration takes place from 7-10am) or online (30% of the spots are reserved for on-line registration)

>Registration will continue on Monday morning (February 27) at the Parks & Recreation office during normal business hours. No phone calls in regard to swimming lessons will be taken on the first day of registration. Phone registrations will be accepted starting Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 8:00am. Phone registrations must be paid for with a vaild credit card at the time of registration -- No exceptions.

>Fees: Resident/Non-Resident – $39.00

TUESDAY EVENING (Jr. High Pool)

March 20, 2012-May 22, 2012 (No class April 3 - Spring Break week)

6:30-7:20pm: Level 3
6:30-7:20pm: Level 3
6:30-7:20pm: Level 4
7:25-8:15pm: Level 4
7:25-8:15pm: Level 5
7:25-8:15pm: Level 6

THURSDAY EVENING (West Hills Pool)

March 15, 2012 - May 17, 2012 (No class April 5, 2012 - Spring Break week)

5:00-5:30pm: Preschool Aquatics (must be at least 3 years old--Parent in the Water)
5:30-6:00pm: Parent and Child Aquatics (Must be at least 18 months--Parent in the Water)
6:05-6:35pm: Level 1
6:40-7:10pm: Level 2
7:35-8:25pm: Level 2

SATURDAY MORNING (West Hills Pool)

March 17, 2012 - May 19, 2012 (No class April 7, 2012 - Easter Weekend)

9:00-9:30am: Parent and Child Aquatics (Must be at least 18 months--Parent in the Water)
9:30-10:00am: Preschool Aquatics (must be at least 3 years old--Parent in the Water)
10:00-10:30am: Level 1
10:35-11:25am: Level 2
11:30am-12:00pm: Level 1
12:05-12:55pm: Level 2

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (spring session)

One half hour private swim lessons with a certified Water Safety Instructor for 5 weeks.

Cost is $100 for one child and $150 for 2 children at the same time. Class limit of no more than 2 per ½ hour session. There are no scholarships available for private lessons. All classes will meet at the West Hills Pool. You may only register for 1 time slot for the first week of registration. Beginning MArch 7, 2012 you may register for additional open slots.

Times/dates available are:

Session 1-Class 1: (Mondays) March 26, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 (6:00-6:30pm)
Session 1-Class 2: (Mondays) March 26, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 (6:30-7:00pm)
Session 2-Class 1: (Fridays) March 30, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 2-Class 2: (Fridays) March 30, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 2-Class 3: (Fridays) March 30, April 13, 20, 27 and May 4 (5:00-5:30pm)
Session 3-Class 1: (Sundays) April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and 13 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 3-Class 2: (Sundays) April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and 13 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 3-Class 3: (Sundays) April 15, 22, 29, May 6 and 13 (5:00-5:30pm)
Session 4-Class 1: (Mondays) May 7, 14, 21, June 4 and 11 (6:00-6:30pm)
Session 4-Class 2: (Mondays) May 7, 14, 21, June 4 and 11 (6:30-7:00pm)
Session 5-Class 1: (Sundays) May 11, 18, 25, June 1 and 8 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 5-Class 2: (Sundays) May 11, 18, 25, June 1 and 8 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 5-Class 3: (Sundays) May 11, 18, 25, June 1 and 8 (5:00-5:30pm)

2012 SUMMER SWIM SESSIONS

>Registration for Summer Swim Lessons will begin Tuesday May 8, 2012, starting at 6:00am at the Parks and Recreation office or online (50% of the pots will be reserved for online registration). No phone calls in regard to swimming lessons registration will be taken on May 8, 2012. Phone registrations will be accepted starting 8:00am on May 9, 2012. Phone registrations must be paid for with a vaild credit card at the time of registration -- No exceptions.

>Fees: Resident/Non-Resident – $39.00

>Please note: All swimming lessons at River Springs Water Park are a part of pre-paid program. If you would like to stay for open swim time, you must leave the water park and pay the general admission price of $6.50, use a coupon from the coupon book, or have a season pass.

SUMMER SESSION 1 (June 11, 2012 - June 21, 2012)

West Hills Pool

10:35-11:05am: Level 1
11:45am-12:35pm: Level 2
1:30-2:20pm: Level 2
2:25-2:55pm: Level 1

Junior High Pool

12:00-12:50pm: Level 3
12:00-12:50pm: Level 4
12:00-12:50pm: Level 5
12:00-12:50pm: Level 6

River Springs Water Park

In case of bad weather, all classes at the River Springs Water Park will be moved to the Jr. High Pool except Level 1 classes. Level 1 classes will be moved to the West Hills Pool. Check the Parks and Recreation cancellation hotline (507-444-4321) or cancellation webpage (www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation) for changes being made.

10:00-10:50am: Level 2
10:00-10:50am: Level 3
10:00-10:50am: Level 4
10:00-10:50am: Level 5
11:00-11:50am: Level 3
11:00-11:50am: Level 4
11:00-11:50am: Level 6
11:00-11:30am: Level 1

SUMMER SESSION 2 (July 9, 2012 - July 19, 2012)

West Hills Pool

11:30am-12:00pm: Level 1
12:30-1:20pm: Level 2
1:25-1:55pm: Level 1
2:00-2:50pm: Level 2
5:40-6:10pm: Preschool Aquatics (must be at least 3 years old--Parent in the Water)

Junior High Pool

12:00-12:50pm: Level 3
12:00-12:50pm: Level 4
12:00-12:50pm: Level 5
12:00-12:50pm: Level 6

River Springs Water Park

10:00-10:50am: Level 2
10:00-10:50am: Level 3
10:00-10:50am: Level 4
10:00-10:50am: Level 6
11:00-11:50am: Level 3
11:00-11:50am: Level 4
11:00-11:50am: Level 5
11:00-11:30am: Level 1

SUMMER SESSION 3 (July 23, 2012 - August 2, 2012)

West Hills Pool

9:30-10:00am: Level 1
10:05-10:55am: Level 2
11:30am-12:00pm: Level 1
12:05-12:55pm: Level 2
5:40-6:10pm: Parent and Child Aquatics (Must be at least 18 months--Parent in the Water)

Jr. High Pool

As of March 26, 2012, there has been a change to the original published schedule. There is no longer any lessons scheduled at the Jr. High pool during this session since the Jr. High pool is closed for maintenance.

River Springs Water Park

In case of bad weather, classes will be postponed for the day. The first postponed class will be rescheduled to Friday, August 3. Any additional postposed classes will be rescheduled for the following week of August 6-August 10, 2012. Check the Parks and Recreation cancellation hotline (507-444-4321) or cancellation webpage (www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation) for changes being made.

10:00-10:50am: Level 3
10:00-10:50am: Level 4
10:00-10:50am: Level 5
10:00-10:50am: Level 6
11:00-11:50am: Level 2
11:00-11:50am: Level 3
11:00-11:50am: Level 4
11:00-11:30am: Level 1

SUMMER PRIVATE LESSONS

West Hills Pool (June 11-15, 2012)

9:30-10:00am
11:10-11:40am
3:00-3:30pm

West Hills Pool (June 18-22, 2012)

9:30-10:00am
11:10-11:40am

West Hills Pool (June 25-29, 2012)

10:00-10:30am
10:30-11:00am
11:00-11:30am
11:30am-12:00pm
12:30-1:00pm
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm

River Springs Water Park (June 25-29, 2012)

In case of bad weather, all classes at the River Springs Water Park will be moved to the Jr. High Pool

10:00-10:30am (2)
10:30-11:00am (2)
11:00-11:30am (2)
11:30am-12:00pm (2)

West Hills Pool (July 9-13, 2012)

9:30-10:00am
11:00-11:30am
3:00-3:30pm

West Hills Pool (July 16-20, 2012)

9:30-10:00am
11:00-11:30am

West Hills Pool (July 23-27, 2012)

11:00-11:30am
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm

West Hills Pool (July 30, 2012 - August 3, 2012)

11:00-11:30am
1:30-2:00pm
2:00-2:30pm

West Hills Pool (Augsut 6-10, 2012)

10:00-10:30am
10:30-11:00am
11:00-11:30am
11:30am-12:00pm
12:00-12:30pm
12:30-1:00pm

2012 WINTER SWIM SESSIONS

TUESDAY EVENING (Jr. High Pool)

January 3, 2012 -March 6, 2012 ((No night class January 24 -- OHS swim meet)

6:30-7:20pm: Level 3
6:30-7:20pm: Level 4
6:30-7:20pm: Level 5
7:20-8:10pm: Level 3
7:20-8:10pm: Level 4
7:20-8:10pm: Level 6

THURSDAY EVENING (West Hills Pool)

January 5, 2012 - March 1, 2012

5:00-5:30pm: Preschool Aquatics (must be at least 3 years old--Parent in the Water)
5:30-6:00pm: Parent and Child Aquatics (Must be at least 18 months--Parent in the Water)
6:00-6:30pm: Level 1
6:35-7:05pm: Level 1
7:10-8:00: Level 2
8:05-8:55: Adult Beginner Swim Lessons

SATURDAY MORNING (West Hills Pool)

January 7, 2012 - March 3, 2012

9:00-9:30am: Preschool Aquatics (must be at least 3 years old--Parent in the Water)
9:30-10:00am: Parent and Child Aquatics (Must be at least 18 months--Parent in the Water)
10:00-10:50am: Level 2
10:55-11:25am: Level 1
11:30am-12:00pm: Level 1
12:05-12:55pm: Level 2

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS (winter session)

One half hour provate swim lessons with a certified Water Safety Instructor for 5 weeks. cost is $100 and $150 for two children at the same time. Class limit is no more than 2 per 1/2 hour session. There are no scholarships available for private lessons. All classes will meet at West Hills Pool. You may not sign up for two classes for the same person until after the first week of registration.

Times/dates available are:

Session 1-Class 1: (Sundays) January 8, 22, 29, Feb 5 and 12 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 1-Class 2: (Sundays) January 8, 22, 29, Feb 5 and 12 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 1-Class 3: (Sunday) January 8, 22, 29, Feb 5 and 12 (5:00-5:30pm)
Session 2-Class 1: (Mondays) January 2, 9, 23, 30 and Feb 6 (6:00-6:30pm)
Session 2-Class 2: (Mondays) January 2, 9, 23, 30 and Feb 6 (6:30-7:00pm)
Session 3-Class 1: (Fridays) January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 3-Class 2: (Fridays) January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 3-Class 3: (Fridays) January 6, 13, 20, 27, and February 3 (5:00-5:30pm)
Session 4-Class 1: (Sundays) February 26, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 4-Class 2: (Sundays) February 26, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 4-Class 3: (Sundays) February 26, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 (5:00-5:30pm)
Session 5-Class 1: (Mondays) February 20, 27, March 5, 12, and 19 (6:00-6:30pm)
Session 5-Class 2: (Mondays) February 20, 27, March 5, 12, and 19 (6:30-7:00pm)
Session 6-Class 1: (Fridays) February 17, 24, March 2, 9, and 16 (4:00-4:30pm)
Session 6-Class 2: (Fridays) February 17, 24, March 2, 9, and 16 (4:30-5:00pm)
Session 6-Class 3: (Fridays) February 17, 24, March 2, 9, and 16 (5:00-5:30pm)