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Youth Swim Lessons Winter Sessions

Thursday classes:
Winter Session A:
December 15, 2011-January 21, 2012

Winter Session B:
February 2 - March 10, 2012

6 Classes, 1/2 hour each
Fee: $20 AFC member / $44 non-member / $54 non-member non-resident

Pre-level: 4:30 p.m.
Level 1 or 2: 5:00 p.m.
Level 3 or 4: 5:30 p.m.
Level 5/6: 5:00 p.m. (new time for winter session only)
Parent/Child classes will return in March

Saturday Classes
Winter Session A:
December 17, 2011 - January 22, 2012

Winter Session B:
February 5 - March 10, 2012

6 Classes, 1/2 hour each

Fees:
A & B: $20/ $44/ $54

Pre-level: 9:30 a.m.
Level 1 or 2: 10:00 a.m.
Level 3 or 4: 10:30 a.m.
Parent/Child: 11:00 a.m.
Parent/Child classes will return in March

Click below to download session flyer
Swim Lesson Winter 2011/2012


AFC Youth Swim Lessons

Fall Session A & Fall Session B

Thursdays
Pre-level: 4:00 pm
Level 1 or 2: 4:30 p.m.
Level 3,4: 5:00 p.m.
Level 5 or 6: 5:30 p.m.
*** Note Thursday classes Fall B on 12/1 and 12/8 will be held one half hour later than the times above.

Fall A:
Dates:September 6-October 15, 2011, 6 classes
Fee: $20/$44/$54

Fall B:
Dates:October 24-December 3
***Note Thursday classes for Fall B on 12/1 and 12/8 will be held one half hour later than the first 4 classes.

Fee: $20/$44/$54

Saturdays
Pre-level: 9:30 am
Level 1 or 2: 10:00 a.m.
Level 3 or 4: 10:30 a.m.
Parent/Child: 11:00 a.m.

Fall A:
Dates: September 10-October 15, 6 classes
Fees: $20/$44/$54

Fall B:
Dates: October 29-December 3, 6 classes
Fees: $20/$44/$54

Fees listed in order of AFC member/Non-member/Non- member non-resident Click here to download swim lesson flyer


Class Descriptions
Pre-Level: Ages 3-5, bubbles used, a variety of swimming and safety skills covered

Level 1: Ages 5 +, no bubbles used, beginner, basic swimming and skills are covered

Level 2: Ages 5 +, some experience, makes some progress swimming on own

Level 3: Ages 6+, can swim in deep water, goes under water, can jump in on own

Level 4: Ages 6+, can swim front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke, and elementary back kick

Level 5: Ages 6+, can dive in and swim lengths front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke

Swim Fit & Fun: Swim Level 3+, relays, games, and a variety of swim activities to keep fit and have fun!

Swim Levels Descriptions