Swim Lessons-Winter Session 1

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Group Classes

(Eligible for scholarship use. Click here to learn more.)

Fees:  $45 Residents/$55 Non-Residents - - For registering multiple children in the same household at one time, the first two are at full price.  The third child (and subsequent children after that) will receive a discount.  Call or email Parks & Recreation before registering online to receive the discount.The Parks and Recreation Department provides these programs for children, teens, and adults. Certified instructors will provide you with a supportive environment in which to learn and obtain skills. Classes are taught at the Riverfront Community Center. 

Class size:  Minimum 3

Registration: The City of Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department is converting to a new registration system for all of our events and programs. To register, customers will need to build a profile in RecDesk before proceeding to the event registration and payment.  If registering in person or online with a credit card, a small convenience fee is applied, just under 4% of the total cost of the ticket.  Online registration is credit card only. Students must be registered by Noon the Friday before the session starts (for Saturday classes - Noon on Wednesday before the session starts). 

• Ages 1 - 3 - Sign up for Parent/Child course*
• Ages 4 - 5 - Sign up for Preschool course
• For Ages 6 & up - Sign up for Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
  • Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
  • Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic propulsive skills on the front and back.
  • Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice builds on skills learned in levels 1 & 2 will help students achieve water competency.
  • Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their strokes and gain additional aquatic skills.
  • Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
  • Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: Students will learn to swim with ease and efficiency and gain the ability to swim smoothly over greater distances. Swimmers will also have the option to participate in more advanced courses.

*Parent/Child classes require a family "helper" to attend and participate in the water with the child (no additional charge).*

Inclement Weather/Lightning Policy:

In the event of inclement weather, classes will still run. However, if thunder/lightning is present, all classes will be taught on deck to go over required pool safety rules and information.

Waiver:

Payment to attend this activity/class means you agree to the following:  "I hereby give my authorization for participation in the activities of the above-named recreation activity or class.  I assume all risks incidental to the conduct of the activities or class and release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Leavenworth Parks & Recreation Department, the sponsors and supervisors.  Further, in case of injury, I hereby waive all claims against the City of Leavenworth, its sponsors, or any supervisors appointed to them.
 
Photographs and videos taken by the City during the activity will be used for marketing purposes by the Parks & Recreation Department and will become the property of the City of Leavenworth.