Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are available for infants to children 12 years old at various times during the year.
About the Lessons
The following information is about swim lessons:
- Five (5) children maximum per class
- Daily lessons last a minimum of 30 minutes
- Staff uses the American Red Cross curriculum
- Swimmers must register in person at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
- Lessons are offered to the following age groups:
- Toddler, ages 19 months to 3 years
- Preschool Level 1 & 2 - 4 to 5 year olds
- Learn to Swim Level 1& 2 - 6 to 12 year olds
- Parents must sign up in person at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center.
- Cost
- $20.00 for members
- $30.00 for City residents
- $50.00 for non-City residents
Schedule
The current swimming lesson schedule is below.
| Course | Age Group |
|---|---|
| Parent & Child Level 1 | 2 and 3 year olds |
| Preschool Level 1 & 2 | 4 and 5 year olds |
| Learn-to-Swim Level 1 & 2 | 6 to 12 year olds |
| Date | Times | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 12-14 & Sept. 19-21, 2023 Tuesday - Thursday | 5:00 - 5:30 am
| 5:30 - 6:00 pm
|
| Sept. 26-28 & Oct. 3-5 , 2023 Tuesday - Thursday | 5:00 - 5:30 am
| 5:30 - 6:00 pm
|
| Oct. 10-12 & Oct. 17-19, 2023 Tuesday - Thursday | 5:00 - 5:30 am
| 5:30 - 6:00 pm
|
Curriculum
LAFC staff use the American Red Cross curriculum when teaching swimming lessons. The chart below explains the goals of each class level.
| Course | Purpose | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Parent & Child Level 1 Ages 6 months to 3 years | Familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. Provide safety information for parents. | Parent must accompany child to each class. |
| Parent & Child Level 2 Ages 6 months to 3 years | Improve on skills learned in Parent & Child Level 1. Continue to build on water safety knowledge. | Be comfortable with level 1 skills. Parent must accompany child to each class. |
| Preschool Level 1 Ages 4 - 5 years | Familiarize children to being in water and help them learn basic swimming skills. Help children develop positive attitudes and safe habits in and around water. | None |
| Preschool Level 2 Ages 4 - 5 years | Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety. | Pass Preschool Level 1 exit skills assessment |
| Learn-to-Swim Level 1 Ages 6 - 12 years | Familiarize children to being in water and help them learn basic swimming skills. Help children develop positive attitudes and safe habits in and around water. | None |
| Learn-to-Swim Level 2 Ages 6 - 12 years | Build on and improve skills developed in Learn-to-Swim Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety. | Pass Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills test |