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Parent/Child Preschool Program

Classes for children 5 years and younger. Children divided by developmental ability (ages). Parent (18 years and older) participates in the water with their child. Membership is required for child. All levels incorporate water adjustment skills for parent and child through games and songs, use of PFDs, basic water safety and swimming skills according to child's readiness.  Unless you are a full member you cannot use the pool before and after classes.  You must maintain a full membership to get full access to the pool.

Shrimp, Kipper, Inia (6-18 months)

Introduce the child to the water environment and basic safety skills for parents (parents must be at least 18 years old).  Encourage developmentally appropriate expectations, positive experiences and have fun. 

Day Fall 1 & Fall 2 Times
Wednesday 9:30-10:00am
  5:30-6:00pm
Saturday 9:00-9:30am

Perch (19-35 months)

Continue to increase independence in the water, make purposeful movements both in the water and in response to visual or verbal cues, and provide opportunities for children to interact with one another.  Parents must be at least 18 years old.

Day Fall 1 & Fall 2 Times
Monday 10:00-10:30am
Friday 6:30-7:00pm
Saturday 9:30-10:00am
  11:15-11:45am


PrePike
(3-5 years with parent)

This class is designed to allow children to explore their own skills in the water.  Children are introduced to basic aquatic and boating safety and allow the child to accept some of the responsibility for safe practices.  Parents must be at least 18 years old.

Day Fall 1 & Fall 2 Times
Tuesday 9:15-9:45am
Wednesday 6:00-6:30pm
Saturday 8:30-9:00am
  10:15-10:45am


Transitional Pike (with parent 3 3/4 - 5 yrs)

This class is designed to prepare child (and parent) for the Pike class. The session begins with parents in the water working with their child, and as the session progresses the child will spend more time working directly with the instructor.

Day Fall 1 & Fall 2 Times
Friday 5:30-6:00pm
Saturday 10:45-11:15am

 

Parent/Child Preschool - Fees - FALL 1

(8 weeks)
Tues-Sat

Full Member
Basic Member
$43.00
$75.00
(7 weeks)
Monday
Full Member
Basic Member
$38.00
$66.00

Lightning Policy: In the event of severe weather, the pool and pool area will be cleared until 30 minutes after the storm has passed. CREDITS OR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

Water Quality Policy: In the event of water contamination of the pool, the pool will be closed for at least 30 minutes.  To protect against occurrence, please ensure children have used the bathroom prior to class.  Swim diapers are required for all children who are not yet toilet trained, or newly trained.

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