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All aquatic programs are held at the West Shore Natatorium
located next to Red Land High School on Fishing Creek Road in Fairview Township.l
AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN TO SWIM
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The Summer Learn-to-Swim progressive program is offered for youth 5 to
15 years. Swimmers begin at Level 1 and gradually work their way to Level 6.
Emphasis is placed on being comfortable in the water, basic strokes, and
personal safety. All classes meet at West Shore Natatorium.
2011 Program Information
● Students must successfully
complete a level before enrolling in the next higher level. Students will
receive a wallet-size certificate as proof of proficiency.
● In order to fully master
the new skills learned, it is recommended that a child be enrolled in only
one level for the summer.
● Those who wish to enroll a
student in the same level for a second session may not sign up until the
first session has ended.
● Instructors: American Red
Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors.
American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level Descriptions
(click on the Level for more information)
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills:
Includes floating, kicking, and arm action.
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills:
Expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion including combined strokes
on front and back and rhythmic breathing.
Level 3 - Stroke Development: Increase
swimming skills including elementary backstroke and deep water skills.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement: Develop
confidence and competency beyond proceeding levels, including breaststroke,
sidestroke, and diving.
Level 5 - Stroke
Refinement: Coordinate and
refine key strokes; Introduce the butterfly stroke, open turns, and a
feet-first surface dive.
Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency:
Polish strokes to swim with more ease, efficiency, power, and
smoothness over greater distances.
American Red Cross information
Volunteers
Each summer we are thankful for parents who assist in a variety
of ways during their child’s lessons. If you would be interested in
assisting in one of the following ways, please let us know at registration:
water aide (moderate swim skills needed); locker room monitor, attendance or
skills recorder. Thank you!
2011 LEARN TO SWIM SCHEDULE
Registration for residents begins May 2nd
Pre-registration is
required. Register by mail, phone* or in person* at the Rec office. Or, use the
fill-in form
for Learn to Swim if mailing. Please clearly indicate the desired session number, time
and level! (* - best ways to register.)
Online Tools: Although online
registration is not available for Summer Learn to Swim, you may view the
number of openings in each level in
ActiveNet.
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Scholarship Available
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Youth Scholarship Program: West Shore Recreation Commission provides
financial scholarships for selected recreation activities for students* who
are eligible for the free or reduced price school lunch program. Please
provide a recommendation from the school counselor or a copy of the letter
from WSSD regarding the lunch program with the registration form.
Scholarships are one-half the resident cost and are indicated with a
Ð symbol. All information will
be kept completely confidential.
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