Children's Aquatic Programs

City of Shelton Parks & Recreation Department

41 Church Street, Shelton, CT 06484-0668

Shelton Community Center Pool

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Childrens Aquatics

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Learn to Swim Program

Summer 2015

PLEASE READ THROUGH ENTIRE PACKET BEFORE REGISTRATION. All registrations are accepted on registration date & time in person, on a first come, first serve

basis.

Shelton Resident registrations are 5:306:00 pm. Non-Residents: 6:006:30 pm as space allows. Registrations may be made for your immediate family plus ONE other family. Registrations ARE NOT taken after 12:00 noon the day before any session begins. Parents may stay for the first and last lesson to watch, and for the first and last 5 minutes of

their childs class any other day. This includes private lesson and swim team parents when group lessons are in session.

In case of inclement weather call the

Information/Cancellation Line: 203-331-4120

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION

John Papa, Chairman

Gary Cahill, Joseph DeFilippo,

Lorenzo Durante, Terrance Gumbs,

Michele Haywood, Stanley Kudej,

Harry Labonda, Deb McGlone,

Jeff Van Scoy,

David Zamba, Robert Zuraw

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Ronald Herrick Jr., Director

Jonathan Taylor, Pool Director

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Guide to Swim Lessons

This program utilizes the Red Cross curriculum. In the Parent and Child classes, children must be a minimum of 6 months, and can take the class up to age 3. For Preschool and Learn to Swim Levels, children must be a minimum of 3 years old & be able to follow directions and participate SAFELY as one of a minimum number of four students, for thirty minutes, WITHOUT parent or guardian present. Only by successful mastery & consistent demonstration of all the skills required under each level can a participant move to the next swim level in the Swim Lessons University program. Children must be the proper age before any session begins.

We reserve the right to remove any child from the program whose behavior compromises safety, including verbal as well as physical behavior. Children may need to be moved to a different level according to their skills demonstrated the 1st day of class. If space is not available, your check will be returned or we can shred it the following business day.

1) The aquatic staff holds American Red Cross certifications in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. The guard staff holds an additional certification in Lifeguarding. All swim lesson instructors are certified Red Cross Water Safety instructors.

2) The safety of your children is our 1st priority & is best maintained if parents view the 1st & last class of any session. During subsequent lessons, the pool area & gallery will be cleared of spectators. Please note that the last class of a session may occur on a make-up date.

Research has indicated that: a. Children can be distracted by their parents presence during lessons. b. One of the instructional goals is to provide your child with a fun & positive learning

opportunity with their peers while developing separation skills. c. Increased noise level in the pool from the gallery can inhibit the lifeguards & instructors

from hearing a swimmer in need of assistance. d. Parents can unintentionally distract lifeguards when they call them over to the gallery to ask

a question or allow other young children to run & play in the gallery area.

3) Address any questions to your childs instructor after class. If the instructor is unavailable, leave a written message along with your phone number. For additional information contact the Aquatic Director.

4) Swimming skills are acquired & taught differently. Children progress at their own pace. Encourage your child & avoid comparisons to classmates. Keep the learning process fun. Additional practice time with new skills in the water will help to progress through the levels more quickly.

5) To facilitate instructor preparation for any special needs such as hearing, speech, developmental or sight deficits, seizures, etc. Please indicate on the registration form.

6) Please do not ask to have your child placed with a certain instructor or another child. Children may be moved according to skills demonstrated during the first class of the session.

7) Infants or untrained children are required by state health code to be wearing tight fitting vinyl pants.

8) Classes may need to be cancelled or combined according to enrollment. If a class is canceled due to lack of enrollment, registrants will be notified by phone & check shredded


Registration Procedure Registrations are taken at Pool Office in person on the date & time noted for each program on a first come first serve basis. Registration form is on last page. Shelton Resident registrations are taken 5:30 to 6:00 pm with proof of residency required. Open registrations are taken 6:00 to 6:30 pm as long as space is available. Registrations will be taken as long as space is available until 12:00 noon prior to any program start date. Space availability is determined by instructor availability. There are no waiting lists. Registrations may be made for children in your immediate family plus ONE other family. No exceptions! Copies of birth certificates (or other legal documentation) are required as proof of relationship & age. Children MUST be the proper age BEFORE the program begins.

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Fees are to be paid by CHECK ONLY, made payable to the City of Shelton. Fees are broken down into 3 categories: Pool Member, Shelton resident, Non-resident. The resident rate applies to the individual taking the course who is a Shelton resident or taxpayer.

Bring proof of residency or tax payment to the City of Shelton only if you reside elsewhere but own property in Shelton.

No Refunds, no Transfers.

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If we must cancel a class due to weather conditions or health & safety reasons parents will be notified by phone as soon as possible, and the make-up class will be added to the end of the course session UNLESS of the class has been taught.

Please note that the last class of any session may occur on a make-up date. Late opening or inclement weather does not necessarily mean the class is cancelled. Call cancellation line 203-331-4120.

There are no accommodations or substitutions for any individually missed classes. There are no substitutions between classes.

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PPHHOOTTOOGGRRAAPPHHSS Participants may be photographed for the purpose of promotion or advertising in future brochures, in

newspapers or in other Shelton Park and Recreation Department media.


Swim Level Placement Guide

The following guide has been prepared from the American Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety

Aquatic Programs to assist parents in placing their children in the proper swim level for the childs swimming ability within the Learn-to-Swim Levels, Preschool Aquatics Program or the Parent &

Child Aquatics Program.

As a reminder, if your child has not been swimming for an extended period of time, place them in the

level they had last participated in, whether or not they were passed to the next level. Swimming,

like any skilled discipline, requires some skill review before additional progress can be made by the

participant.

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS (PC1) Grouped by age 6 months through 3 years old

Purpose - Familiarize children between the ages of 6 months and approximately 3 years with the

water and teach swimming readiness skills. Provide safety information for parents and teach

techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water.

Prerequisites - no skills prerequisites; child must be at least 6 months old to enroll. Parent or other

caregiver must accompany each child into the water & participate in each class.

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS (PC2) Grouped by age 6 months through 3 years old

Purpose - Improve skills learned in Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1 and teach more advanced

skills. Continue to build on water safety knowledge.

Prerequisites - Comfort level with skills taught in Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1; child must be

at least 6 months old to enroll. Parent or other caregiver must accompany each child into the

water & participate in each class.

PRESCHOOL AQUATICS 1 (PA1)

Grouped by age 3 (if mature enough to listen and follow safety rules), 4 & 5 years old Purpose - Familiarize children approximately 4 and 5 years old to the aquatic environment and help

them acquire rudimentary basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes

and safe practices in and around water.

Prerequisites - no skills prerequisites for Preschool Aquatics 1.


Grouped by age 3 (if mature enough to listen and follow safety rules), 4 & 5 years old Purpose Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety topics introduced in Preschool Aquatics Level 1.

Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Preschool Aquatics Level 1 exit skills assessment.


Grouped by age 3 (if mature enough to listen and follow safety rules), 4 & 5 years old Purpose Increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2. Reinforce water safety concepts and skills introduced in earlier levels and introduce

additional water safety topics

Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Preschool Aquatics Level 2 exit skills assessment.


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 1 Introduction to Water Skills

Purpose Orient participants to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. Help participants begin to develop positive attitudes and safe practices around water.

Prerequisites - no skills prerequisites.

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Purpose Build on the basic aquatic skills and water safety skills and concepts learned in Level 1.

Prerequisites Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment.

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 3 Stroke Development

Purpose Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.

Prerequisites - Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment.

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 4 Stroke Improvement

Purpose Improve participants proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3.

Prerequisites - Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement

Purpose Help participants refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke).


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 6P Personal Water Safety

Purpose Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic

environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques.

Prerequisites - Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 5 exit skills assessment.

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 6F Fitness Swimmer

Purpose Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances.



Red Cross Levels- Skills needed to pass each level Preschool Aquatics 1

All Preschool Aquatics Level 1 skills can be performed with support.

Independently enter the water, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then safely exit the water.

Glide 2 body lengths on front, roll to their back and float for 3 seconds, recover to a vertical position.

Preschool Aquatics 2 All Preschool Aquatics Level 2 skills can be performed with assistance.

Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 15 seconds then recover to vertical position.

Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for 3 body lengths.

Preschool Aquatics 3 All Preschool Aquatics Level 3 skills are performed independently.

Step from side into chest deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.

Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Level 1 Independently enter the water, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then

safely exit the water.

Glide 2 body lengths on their front, roll to their back and float for 3 seconds, recover to a vertical position.

Level 2 Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 15 seconds then recover to vertical position.

Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for 3 body lengths.

Level 3 Jump into water feet first from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate

1 full turn then as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.

Push off in a streamlined position then swim front crawl for 15 yards , change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.

Level 4 Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and

swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.

Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.

Submerge and swim a distance of 3 to 5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilating, return to the surface, then exit the water.

Level 5 Perform a shallow-angle dive into water at least 9 feet deep, swim front crawl for 50 yards, then swim elementary backstroke

50 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction of travel as necessary and then swim back crawl for 25 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

Level 6F Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke.

Perform the Cooper 12-minute swim test, and compare results with the pre-assessment results.

Level 6P Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke.

Jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and perform a back float for 5 minutes.

Perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool at a depth of 7 to 10 feet, return to surface, then back to starting point.


Registrations are in person on scheduled date and time on a first come, first serve basis.

REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES Shelton Resident Registrations: 5:30 pm Non-Residents: 6:00 pm as space allows

Session = 4 Classes

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Registration Dates 7/6 7/7 7/8 7/9 7/10 7/10

Program Start Dates 7/20 7/21 7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25

Program End Dates 8/10 8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14 8/15

No Classes On n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES Parent & Child 1

30 minute lesson

9:30 am 6:00 pm

9:30 am 4:30 pm

9:30 am 6:00 pm

9:30 am 4:30 pm

9:30 am 1:00 pm 8:30 am

Parent & Child 2

30 minute lesson 9:30 am 6:00 pm

9:30 am 4:30 pm

9:30 am 6:00pm

9:30 am 4:30 pm

9:30 am 1:00 pm 8:30 am

Preschool 1

30 minute lesson

10:00 am 6:00pm

10:00 am 4:30 pm

10:00 am 6:00 pm

10:00 am 4:30 pm

10:00 am 1:30 pm 9:05 am

Preschool 2


10:00 am 5:20 pm

10:00 am 6:50 pm

10:00 am 5:20 pm

10:00 am 2:00 pm 9:05 am

Preschool 3


10:30 am 5:20 pm

10:30 am 6:50 pm

10:30 am 5:20 pm

10:30 am 2:30 pm 9:40 am

Level 1 or 2

45 minute lesson 6:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 4:30 pm N/A 9:40 am

Level 3 or 4


Level 5, 6F or 6P


FEE SCALE by Program 1/2 Session = 4 Classes

CHECKS ONLY

Payable to: City of Shelton Pool

Member

Shelton Resident

Non-Shelton

Resident

Parent/Child 1 30 minute lesson $25 $28 $30 Parent/Child 2 30 minute lesson $25 $28 $30 Preschool 1 30 minute lesson $25 $28 $30 Preschool 2 30 minute lesson $25 $28 $30 Preschool 3 30 minute lesson $25 $28 $30 Level 1 or 2 45 minute lesson $30 $35 $40 Level 3 or 4 45 minute lesson $30 $35 $40 Level 5 or 6F or 6P 45 minute lesson $30 $35 $40

Summer Session

Summer Sessions consist of 8 classes, which run Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks. In the case of a cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, make ups will take place on the Friday of the week of said cancellation. Children tend to improve at a faster rate when they are allowed to practice. The more that they are able to practice outside of swim lessons, the faster they will improve. Consider bringing your children to our All Ages swim or to another pool to practice the skills that they have been working on.

Parents:

Remember that the summer is the time that your children are most at risk to have an accident in or near the water. It is possible to drown in as little as an inch of water. Make sure that all areas such as pools, streams, lakes, ponds, and any other standing water is blocked from access by children unless an adult is nearby to supervise. Never leave children unattended in backyard pools, rivers, streams, or other bodies of water unless they are with a swim instructor or other adult.

Registrations are in person on scheduled date and time on a first come, first serve basis.

REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES Shelton Resident Registrations: 5:30 pm Non-Residents: 6:00 pm as space allows

Summer Session = 8 Classes

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Registration Dates 6/25 7/17 7/31

Program Start Dates 7/6 7/20 8/3

Program End Dates 7/16 7/30 8/13

No Classes On n/a n/a n/a

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES Parent & Child 1

30 minute lesson 1:00

Parent & Child 2

30 minute lesson 1:00 Preschool 1



30 minute lesson 1:35 Level 1 or 2

45 minute lesson 2:10 Level 3 or 4

45 minute lesson 3:00

FEE SCALE by Program Summer Session = 8 Classes

CHECKS ONLY

Payable to: City of Shelton Pool

Member

Shelton Resident

Non-Shelton

Resident

Parent/Child 1 30 minute lesson $50 $55 $60 Parent/Child 2 30 minute lesson $50 $55 $60 Preschool 1 30 minute lesson $50 $55 $60 Preschool 2 30 minute lesson $50 $55 $60 Preschool 3 30 minute lesson $50 $55 $60 Level 1 or 2 45 minute lesson $60 $70 $80 Level 3 or 4 45 minute lesson $60 $70 $80 Level 5 or 6F or 6P 45 minute lesson $60 $70 $80


Childrens Swim Lesson Registration

Return to POOL OFFICE with CHECK only payable to City of Shelton

Class Name _____________________ Day _____________ Time _______

Student Name _____________________________(Only 1 participant name/form) Age:

Date of Birth ___/___/_____ Confirmed By Staff Member: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________________

Childs Address ____________________________________, _________________, CT ________ (Proof of residency required) City State Zip

Contact # _____ - ______ - ________, Name: ____________________________

Describe special considerations the instructor needs to prepare for your child: medical, disabilities, etc. _________________________________________________________________________________

POOL OFFICE USE

Check # ________ Check Amount $_________ Last Name On Check ______________

Participants Pool Membership # _______ Date: ____/____/_____ Time ____:____ am/pm

Registration Taken By (full name) _______________________

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Childrens Swim Lesson Registration

Return to POOL OFFICE with CHECK only payable to City of Shelton

Class Name _____________________ Day _____________ Time _______

Student Name ___________________________(Only 1 participant name/form) Age:

Date of Birth ___/___/_____ Confirmed By Staff Member: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________________

Childs Address ____________________________________, _________________, CT ________ (Proof of residency required) City State Zip

Contact # _____ ______ - ________, Name: ____________________________

Describe special considerations the instructor needs to prepare for your child: medical, disabilities, etc. _________________________________________________________________________________

POOL OFFICE USE

Check # ________ Check Amount $_________ Last Name On Check ______________

Participants Pool Membership # _______ Date: ____/____/_____ Time ____:____ am/pm

Registration Taken By (full name) _______________________

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