Youth Swim Lessons

Aquaplex Youth Swim Lessons

We offer swim lessons in the Summer. Lessons are described below and dates and times will be posted in Spring 2010.

Register in person at the Aztec Aquaplex or by phone (619) 594-7946 after May 14, 2009. Phone registrants are required to complete a Youth Waiver Form prior to the start of the first lesson. Lessons are June 15 - August 6, 2009.

Wait List

There is a 24 hour policy for all wait lists; if we do not hear back from you within 24 hours of placing a call, the space in the class will be filled by the next available person.

What to Expect

For swimmers – Lessons will be very active and energetic. Participants will interact with other swimmers and instructors during their lessons and will be supervised for the entirety of their lesson. Lessons include aquatic skills and games while always putting safety first. All lessons are American Rec Cross Learn-to-Swim Certified.

For parents – Parents are required to stay at the facility during their child’s lesson for safety and security reasons. Parents may watch lessons from the bleachers or deck, relax in the Aquaplex lobby, or purchase a membership/ pass and lap swim in the 50-meter pool. To prevent children from losing focus, we ask that parents do not swim with their child before or after their lessons in the rec pool. We encourage parents to return with their children during family swim hours.

What to bring

Swimmers should have an appropriate swim suit, towel, and be ready to have fun for every lesson. Swim goggles and caps are optional for all levels. It is highly recommended that swimmers wear sunscreen for every lesson. We recommend titanium dioxide sunblocks applied 15 minutes prior to exposure.

Pool Info

Lessons will take place in the recreation pool of the Aquaplex. The pool is continuously regulated to ensure a proper chemical balance and a comfortable water temperature of 83° to 84°.

Youth Lessons

PARENT / TOT

This lesson is intended for children 6 months through 3 years for age. This class is great for beginning lessons. The goal of this class is for young children to become comfortable in the water and to work in a group lesson environment for the first time, while parents learn the skills to help their child develop basic water skills. 9 days of 30-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 10

*Children who are not potty trained are required to use non-disposable swim diapers. These can also be purchased at the front desk. Your child will not be permitted to participate without diapers.

PRESCHOOL

This class is for children ages 3 through 5 years of age. Children will begin exploring the water by learning breath control, fully submerging their head, float on their front and back, begin forward momentum and begin elementary swim strokes. 9 days of 40-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 5

Level 1
Introduction to Water Skills

This class is for children ages 6 to 12 with no prior swimming experience. We begin exploring the basics of swimming with the following skills: blowing bubbles, submerging, learning to float on their front and back, and beginning to learn the front crawl and back crawl stroke. 9 days of 40-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 6

Level 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills

This class is for children who have successfully completed the Level 1 or Preschool swim lessons. Children will learn basic skills for front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, introduction to treading water, and the basics of side breathing. 9 days of 40-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 6

Level 3
Stroke Development

This class is for children who have successfully completed Level 2 or can demonstrate the equivalent skills. Children will develop their front crawl and backstroke for 15 yards, learn the dolphin and breaststroke kicks, as well as learn the basic dives from the side of the pool. 9 days of 40-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 8

Level 4
Stroke Improvement

This class is for children who have successfully completed Level 3 or can demonstrate the equivalent skills. Children will improve their technique for front crawl and backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. 9 days of 40-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 8

Level 5/6
Stroke Refinement

This class is for children who have successfully completed Level 4 or can demonstrate the equivalent skills. This combination class works on stroke refinement and endurance. The main focus of this class is to build stamina for swimming longer distances, while refining their strokes. 9 days of 40-minute lessons.

Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 8

Beginning Diving Class

One hour, once a week for five weeks.
Must have completed Level 3 or
passed the deepwater swimming test
to participate.

YOUTH: Ages 7-17
Class size: Min. 3/Max. 10
Day & Time: Mondays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Location: Diving boards

Private Lessons for Youth

These lessons are designed to meet specific needs for adults or youth. Private swim lessons consist of four 30-minute lessons of one-on-one instruction. Set the time to meet your schedule and the instructor will work to meet your swimming goals. Private swim lessons are available for all ages. Please register for your lessons, and then Aquaplex staff will contact you to arrange your four private lessons. Private lessons are scheduled on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are no refunds for private swim lessons with the exception of medical. Please be sure that the dates and times you have scheduled do not conflict with other activities since we will not reschedule private lessons.

Members: $80
Non-Members: $90
Date: Participants choose four lesson times during these hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays 3:00pm - 6:30pm

Beyond Swimming

Mission Bay Aquatic Center Youth Camps: missionbayyouthwatersportscamp.com

Last update 30 September, 2009

Phone:
619-594-SWIM


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