Red Cross Swim Lesson Program

The Wellness Center of URMC

The purpose of the American Red Cross Swim Program is to teach people how to be safe in, on or around water and to teach individuals of different ages and abilities to swim.

 

Parent and Child Aquatics

Parent and Children Aquatics familiarizes young children (from 6 months to about 3 years) to the water and prepares them to learn to swim in the American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics or Learn-to-swim courses.  There are no skills requirements for this program. Class ratios are 10 students to 1 instructor. These classes are held in the Therapy Pool at the Wellness Center of URMC. Children in diapers are REQUIRED to wear swim diapers and tight fitting rubber pants or swimsuit.

 

Preschool Aquatics

Preschool Aquatics, consisting of 3 levels, is an integral part of the overall Red Cross instructional aquatic and water safety program. The primary objective of Preschool Aquatics is to promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills by young children about 4 and 5 years old.  Skills for this group include:

• Water entry and exit
• Breath control and submerging
• Buoyancy
• Changing Directions and Positions
• Treading
• Swim on front and back
• Water Safety

Learn-to-swim

Learn-to-swim teaches aquatic and personal water safety skills in a logical progression.  It consists of six levels. Participants in Level 1 are oriented to the aquatic environment and gain some basic skills in each category.  Throughout the levels, participants build on their basic skills to learn various propulsive movements on the front, back and side.  As the levels increase, participants learn to refine the different strokes and build endurance.  Each level includes exit skills assessments that put together many of the skills learned in the levels.  Skills for this group include:

• Water entry and exit
• Breath control and submerging
• Buoyancy
• Changing Directions and Positions
• Treading
• Swim on front and back
• Water Safety

Class Ratios

• Parent and Child – 1 instructor to 10 students
• Preschool – 1 instructor to 6 students
• Learn to Swim  – 1 instructor to 6 students

 

• Contact the front desk Wellness Center of URMC at 706-647-4466 for a current session schedule.
• All classes require a $25 non-refundable deposit to secure a space in the class with remaining balance due on (or prior) to the first day of the class.
• Class sizes are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
• Make-up classes will be scheduled in case of instructor cancellation or weather cancellation, but there are no make-up classes for classes missed by participants.  Please make every effort to attend all scheduled classes.

 

What to expect from Red Cross Swim Lessons

 

What type of clothing do I wear and what do I bring?

All participants should wear swim suits to classes. Children in diapers are required to wear swim diapers and tight fitting suit or rubber pants. Each participant will need to bring a towel.  Arm rings (swimmies)are not allowed during swim classes.

 

Where can I wait for my child during lessons? All parents should wait in the Wellness Center lobby area while swim lessons are in progress, with the exception of Parent and Child participants.  We want to ensure that swimmers are free of distractions during instructional times.  The last class of each session will be a viewing time for parents.

 

What class is right for me?

We offer adult and children’s classes.  Children should sign up for the appropriate age category below:

• Parent and Child – Ages 6 months – 3yr
• Preschool – Ages 4 and 5 yr
• Learn-to-swim – Ages 6 yr and up
• Adults – all ages

 

Do you offer adult classes for beginners?

We offer adult classes for Beginner to Advance swimmers.  Please contact Mandi Hadley for more information on the appropriate class for your skill levels.   We also offer One-on-one and Tandem (two participants) training for those more comfortable with a more private class atmosphere.  Prices are based on Personal Training Packages.

 

Why should I attend orientation?

Orientation will include introduction to the Red Cross Program, information on skill assessments, and prepare the parent or adult for the upcoming swim sessions.  Classes are held in the Group Exercise Room and no swimming on orientation day.

 

Who is the instructor?

Mandi Hadley, Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor, has been working with children and adults in and around the water for 15 years.  The Red Cross Program, which she completed, is a 40 hour course designed to prepare instructor to teach water safety and swim skills to beginner through advanced levels.  Mandi has a passion for people and is excited to incorporate a Swim Program at the Wellness Center of URMC.

 

Swim Lesson Class Hours

Swim lessons are scheduled as needed based on instructor availability. Swim lessons are available for both members and non- members of The Wellness Center.

Contact the Wellness Center for session days and times.

Class Rates:

 

 

 All sessions are 6 week sessions.

 

 

AN ORIENTATION WILL BE HELD ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE START OF EACH SESSION TO INFORM PARTICIPANTS OF SPECIFIC PROGRAM INFORMATION.

 

 All participants must pre-register at the front desk or call (706) 647-4466. Class sizes are limited.

Swim Lesson Session Schedule

 

Session 1: October 10 – November 18

Session 2: November 28 – January 20

(no lessons during Christmas Break)

Session 3: January 30 – March 30

Session 4: April 9 – May 18

 

 Call and register today!  Spaces Limited!  706-647-4466