SWIM LESSONS
Swim Lesson Registration
Fall registration begins:
Residents: August 11
Non-residents: August 25
Swim Lesson Fees:
Turtle Lessons $34 / Group Lessons $54 / Private Lessons $94 / Semi-Private Lessons $64
Fall Swim Lessons:
Swim lesson are available the Wackford Aquatic Complex during the fall. All classes meet Tuesday-Friday; group lessons are 30-minutes for two-weeks and range in size from 4-8 participants. The CSD offers Private swim lessons for individual attention and lessons run 30-minutes for one-week. The CSD swim lesson program is an impacted program, so to help select a class, please have flexibility in your class times and dates. Please refer to the Fall Activity Guide for a complete listing of times, dates and classes offered.
| Aug. 31-Sept. 10 | 4:00 | 4:30 | 5:00 | 5:30 |
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| Sept. 14-Sept. 24 | 4:00 | 4:30 | 5:00 | 5:30 |
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| Sept. 28-Oct. 8 | 4:00 | 4:30 | 5:00 | 5:30 |
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Helpful Hints for Cosumnes CSD Swim Lessons:
1. Please make sure you have selected the appropriate level for your child. Once registered you can only transfer classes 72 hours prior to the start day.
2. It is recommended that children repeat the last level they completed the previous summer.
3. Most children remain in the same level for two or more sessions.
4. If unsure of which level your child is in, choose the level you know they can do the skills in (refer to the Progress Report on top of page)
5. Please have a second and third choice ready when registering, as classes fill up quickly.
6. Your child will not be moved to a different level or class if registered incorrectly. You may be asked to leave the class without a refund for selecting the wrong class.
7. Remember that both the Jerry Fox Swim Center and Wackford Community and Aquatic Complex offer swim lessons, so if a class
is full at one pool, check the other facility. (Summer session only)
8. Please make sure your child has a swim suit, towel and plenty of sun block! For children in diapers, swim diapers must be worn in the pool (available for purchase at the front desk of the aquatic complex). Goggles and swim caps can be worn during classes (no nose plugs).
9. Be on time or early to class!
Lesson Levels:
Turtle (infant/pre-school with parent)
Age: 6 months and up
Water adjustment and safety skills for parent and child. This class is not designed to teach the toddler to swim independently, but to increase the comfort level of children in and around the water. Class sessions are the first 4 days of each session. (There must be one parent/adult per one child.)
Starfish (level 1) Water Exploration
Ages 3yrs +
For children who have not participated in swim lessons before, or are not comfortable in the water. Child learns to submerge face independently and is introduced to floating
and locomotion in the water in a fun and supportive environment.
Seahorse (level 2) Primary Skills
Child must be able to submerge face independently. Child learns to float on front and back and swim on front and back
for a short distance.
Minnow (level 3) Stroke Readiness
Child must be able to swim and float independently on front and back. Child refines front crawl with rotary breathing
and back crawl. They are introduced to elementary backstroke and treading water.
Otter (level 4) Stroke Development
Child must swim front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke for 15 yards independently in water that may be over
their head. They will refine front crawl with rotary breathing, back crawl, and elementary backstroke and will learn
sidestroke, breaststroke and flip turns.
Dolphin (level 5) Stroke Refinement
Child must be able to swim at least 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke in deep water. Breaststroke is refined and butterfly is learned. They will also practice treading water with different kicks and flip turns.
Shark (level 6) Advanced Skill Proficiency
Child must be able to swim at least 50 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke. Endurance and technique are emphasized and butterfly is refined.
Private Lessons (Age 5+)
For the personal touch , take a private lesson. Students of all swimming abilities will receive one-on-one instruction at their own level with an experience instructor. Sessions are 4-days long.
Semi-Private Lessons (Age 5+)
Lessons are for two family members or friends with one instructor. Students can be at different levels, but must sign up together. Lessons allow each child to get personal attention, while still learning in a fun group environment. The fee is per child and must enroll together.
Pre-Teen (Age 11-15)
For pre-teens and teens who have never learned to swim. Lesson is a group setting with other teens where they learn skills needed to swim, including floating on front and back, and arm and leg movements.
Adult I (Age 16+)
Who never learned to swim and may not feel comfortable in the water. Lesson is a group setting where adults learn the primary skills of swimming, including floating on front and back, and arm and leg movements.
Adult II (Age 16+)
Who are comfortable in the water and want to work on developing strokes and some endurance. Adults should have skills in Adult I, since Adult II will be developing those skills previously learned.
Swim Lessons "Adapted" (Age 5+)
Our adapted swim lesson program is designed for children and adults with disabilities. Participants will receive one-on-one instruction at their own level with an experienced instructor. For more information, call Kim Matranga at 405-5665.
Refund Policy: Refunds will be granted if cancellations or transfers are received 72 hours prior to the first class. Failure to attend a program, signing up for the wrong class or "no shows" will not be granted refunds, or credits..
Waitlist policy: Anyone can waitlist for an individual class. Waitlists are not
rolled over from year to year, session to session, or class to class. It is the responsibility of the parent to place their
child(ren) on the appropriate waitlist(s). If a client withdraws from a class thus creating an open spot, the first person on
the waitlist is called to accept or decline. Class spots are not held or reserved and are not finalized until payment
is made.
Please call (916) 405-5600 for more information and registration.
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