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North Carolina Baptist Assembly Swimming Programs
The NC Baptist Assembly has announced the following summer Swimming programs for 2008. American Red Cross Certified Instructors and Lifeguards teach all classes. Space is limited in the classes, so register early by calling the Assembly at 278-9501. A minimum registration of 6 students per class is required. There will be a $35 participation fee for all swim classes.
Basic Class Information· We offer group swim classes · We teach water babies though adult classes · We accept children from age 6months and older · Each of our instructors is trained to engage all students throughout the lesson, so that they will meet the ultimate goal of learning to swim. · Cost of all lessons is $35 · We will cancel lessons for inclement weather or unsafe conditions · We may cancel a class if there are less than 6 people enrolled. · All changes need to be made two weeks before the class starts, or you will be charged for you child’s swimming spot.
Open Swim time at the Baptist Assembly pool for Brunswick County residents and visitors will be Monday through Saturday’ 9:00 to 11:45 am beginning June 11. Cost is $2 per person.
Child Swim Lessons
A certified instructor will teach a 45-minunte class for children ages 5 and up. Children will be grouped by swimming skill levels.
The Aquatic Program and the American Red Cross offers Seven Levels of Swim Lessons:
Star Fish (Level 1) For Beginners: Swimmers will be taught to submerge, kick on front and back, float, and alternate arms for the crawl stroke. Starfish will not use the deep end of the pool for any instruction. This is an introduction to water Skills to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. Stingray (Level 2) Primary Skills: Submerge head under water, learn rhythmic breathing, flutter kick, and work on front and back crawl. Deep water is introduced Swordfish (level 3) This class builds on the skills learned in level 2 with additional guided practice. Stoke Readiness: Back crawl, front crawl and elementary backstroke introduced. Treading in deep water introduced. Marlin (Level 4) Stroke Development: Deep-water swimming, long distance, and breaststroke; sidestroke introduced. Dolphin (Level 5) Stroke refinement provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. So Students will swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Shark (levels 6 and 7) Advance Swimming: Deep-water swimming, lap swimming of stroke already learned. Learn Butterfly stroke and increase long distance swimming. · Personal Water Safety · Lifeguard Readiness · Fitness Swimming
The Child Class Schedule is as follows
Child Swim Lessons 11:00-11:45 am
June 16-20 June 23-27 July 7-11 July 14-18
Stoke Development ClassThe purpose of this class is to help young swimmers become more efficient in their strokes. Prerequisite for this class – swimmer must be able to swim the length of the pool.
Stroke DevelopmentJune 23-27 12:45-1:30 pm
Water Babies /Preschool Swim LessonsDuring preschool swim classes the child interacts with a special adult (Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Aunt, Uncle, or Guardian). The class will provide a positive experience for the child and adult in the water. The child must have good head and neck control. Children who are not toilet trained must wear plastic pants or swim diapers. An adult must accompany the child in the water during the class. The class schedule is as follows: Water Babies 6 months to 2 year oldsJune 23-27 6:00-6:45 pm July 7-11 10:00-10:45 am Water Babies/Preschool- August 4-8 6:00-6:45 pm
Preschool Class 2yr to 4yrJuly 7-11 6:00-6:45 pm July 21-25 11:00-11:45 am Preschool/Water babies- August 4-8 6:00-6:45 pm Water Babies/ Preschool Class August 4-8 6:00-6:45 pm
Adult Learn To Swim Here’s a perfect opportunity to learn to swim or improve your skills. Class will be held July 28-August 1 6:00-6:45 pm
Standards and PoliciesPlease Note:
· Payment of $35 is required on Monday, the first day of Class. · All changes need to be made two weeks before the class starts, or you will be charged for you child’s swimming spot. · Each class needs a minimum of six students in order to have a class. If there are less than six the Recreation Director will decide whether or not to have the class. · Swimming Lessons last 35-45 min. and are held five days a week, starting on Monday and ending on Friday. |
