Activity Guide

Table of Contents

Lakeway Facilities

Lakeway Events

Activity Center Schedule

Swim Center Events

WELCOME LAKEWAY!

Welcome to the Summer 2024 Lakeway Parks and Recreation Activity Guide! Whether you are visiting, neighboring, or call Lakeway home, we are delighted you have chosen to spend time with us. We are excited to bring you and your family new experiences each season through varied classes, programs, and city-wide events. We continually strive to expand our offerings to meet community needs and provide fresh ideas for connection and learning.

Summer camp and class registrations are filling fast, so be sure to visit the Lakeway Activity Center and Lakeway Swim Center sections of this guide to help make your selections. We also have a number of community events we invite you to participate in, including special themed pool days and the ever-popular July 4th Parade and Hot Dog Reception.

Thank you for your support of the Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department and our amazing staff and volunteers who make it all happen. Come join us! We look forward to getting to know you.

Warmly,

Operating

Andra Bennett, Director

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5: 00 p.m. Parks and Recreation facility hours will be

Department Contacts

in observance of city holidays. Memorial Day – May 27

Juneteenth – June 19

Independence Day – July 4 Follow Us!

Parks, Trails, & Facilities

Lakeway City Park

There are many things to do at City Park; With nearly two miles of trails, there is plenty of room for everyone from leisurely walkers to vigorous joggers and kids on bicycles or scooters. Even our furry friends have a park of their own, the Bark Park. City Park is a great place for several different water activities; swimming, fishing, and kayaking are popular. Please remember to swim only in designated swim areas; there are no lifeguards on duty. There is a life jacket loaner station at the lower level picnic area for your convenience. This park is also equipped with two playgrounds, a pavillion, volleyball courts, restrooms, and pickleball courts.

Park Rentals:

Submit a reservation request for Lakeway City Park here:

Lakeway Dragon Park

Dragon Park enjoys two playscapes, swings, basketball court, volleyball area, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a small athletic field perfect for baseball or soccer. There is plenty of parking and restroom facilities. The park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during Standard Time and until sundown during Daylight Savings Time.

Remember to review the park rules and regulations before requesting a reservation. For inquiries or assistance, feel free to contact parks@lakeway-tx.gov or 512-314-7530. Submit a reservation request for Dragon Park here:

Heritage Park is open to the public all year. The Heritage Center building is open to the public throughout the year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Contact the Heritage Center Admin Assistant at (512) 608-9533, or email heritage@lakeway-tx. gov for additional information.

The Live Oak Tennis Courts are located adjacent to the Live Oak Driving Range at 509 Lakeway Drive and are available for the serious player or for family fun.

All four tennis courts are open to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Organized play occurs Saturday mornings through the Lakeway Tennis Tigers, and all are welcome.

LiveOak Tennis Park

Porpoise Park is a small, neighborhood park located in a roundabout on Porpoise Street. It is one of a handful of pocket parks in Lakeway that our residents enjoy and a perfect place for a game of Frisbee and a picnic with the kids. This small park also features a playground and decomposed granite trail. On the next bright, sunny day get a blanket, pack a lunch and head out to Porpoise Park. You’ll enjoy it! On street parking only.

The Lakeway Skate Park is located at 3103 Lakeway Boulevard at the corner of The Hills Drive and is next door to the Swim Center. It combines bowl and street elements in a complex of about 9,000 square feet. Skateboards and in-line skates only are allowed in the Skate Park, no bikes and no scooters. We strongly recommended the use of helmets, knee and elbow pads. There is no charge, and it is open to the public.

Thanks to a generous donation from Jack and Myrtle Hamilton, the Hamilton Greenbelt opened in April 1990. Several improvements and additions over the years have resulted in a first class trail network. Thanks to the donation of additional land and funds from Coleman and Mary Smith, an easement from the Lakeway Municipal Utility District and countless hours of volunteer services from Friends of the Parks, the Hamilton Greenbelt trail network, including Smith Greenbelt and Hurst Creek Preserve, now offers several miles of both developed and primitive trails that wander along Hurst and Yaupon creeks. These areas are fabulous places for family outings, walks and jogs or a bike ride, or a moment to reconnect with nature.

Parks, Trails, & Facilities

The Canyonlands is Lakeway’s most extensive trail network and is comprised of a 20-acre tract at Rough Hollow Cove, a major inlet at Lake Travis. It is named for the scenic canyon running through it. The canyon scenery from the overlooks is breathtakingin late fall. The foliage is spectacular with shades of yellow, gold, brown, orange and red. Early spring brings an array of color as the new leaves sprout out on the deciduous trees in the canyon. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted in the Canyonlands. Parking is located along Trophy Drive.

Smith Greenbelt

Smith Greenbelt provides the citizens of Lakeway with a short, but wonderful hiking trail which wanders along Hurst Creek. It is a fabulous place for a family outing, a lunchtime jog, or to walk the dog (on a leash, of course). The 4.5 acre greenbelt was made possible through a generous donation from Coleman and Mary Smith.

The Smith Greenbelt trail is primitive, but well maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department. It is also a great place for mountain biking. A stream runs through it and the trail is interesting, on either foot or bike. It also serves as a nice little shortcut between Lohman’s Crossing and Lakeway Drive. The next bright, sunny day, pack up the family and head to Smith Greenbelt for a cool, relaxing nature walk.

Lakeway Blvd Median

The Lakeway Boulevard Hike and Bike Trail may be accessed at the intersection of Lakeway Boulevard and Lakeway Drive. From this point you may go either direction. It starts as a sidewalk on the north side of Lakeway Boulevard and quickly changes to a crushed granite path that meanders down the middle of the boulevard median, past the Swim Center and all the way to the entrance of Lakeway Estates. Going the other way will take you past a sculpture garden near Rogue’s Roost, past Duck Lake and all the way to RR 620. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on this trail.

What a wonderful place for an early morning bike ride or jog! It’s also a great place to walk your dog. Please feel free to make use of the doggie pot stations along the way.

104 Cross Creek (Parking at the Jusctice Center)

JULY 4th Symbols of Freedom

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

8:30 AM: Parade begins on Lakeway Drive (Live Oak Golf Course to Activity Center) 9:30 AM: Hot Dog Reception at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek)

CLICK HERE if you're interested in volunteering for the upcoming celebration.

CLICK HERE for parade entries.

CLICK HERE for rules and regulations.

Building a float? Have photos you'd like to share of your parade entry? SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH US!

EMAIL your images to INFO@LAKEWAY-TX.GOV.

Freedom is more than just a word; it's a concept deeply ingrained in the fabric of our society. It represents the ability to express ourselves, to pursue our dreams, and to live without fear. It's the cornerstone of democracy and the foundation upon which our nation was built. The theme "Symbols of Freedom" aims to showcase the diverse array of images and ideas that come to mind when contemplating this cherished ideal. From the stars and stripes of the American flag to the soaring eagle, these symbols not only represent our nation's history but also embody the values that are held dear.

By celebrating these symbols in the parade, there is a hope to inspire reflection and appreciation for the freedoms enjoyed. Participants are invited to express their creativity and interpretation of what freedom means to them.

The 4th of July parade is a celebrated tradition in Lakeway, bringing together residents and visitors alike to celebrate America's independence and the City's rich heritage. The parade is a testament to the community's spirit, unity, and patriotism, and it serves as a reminder of the values that make Lakeway a great place to live and visit.

Lakeway Events

Best Kids Summer Camp by Kidventure

Kidventure “Camp Lakeway” returns to the Lakeway Activity Center! Kidventure is all summer long and has fun activities like climbing walls, arts and crafts, splash day, and a field trip each week. Choose a week or two, a month, or the entire summer, but sign up fast as this camp always sells out fast!

Kidventure (grade 1-5) 6/3 - 8/9 8 am - 3 pm

Camp Peniel

With years of experience running Christian based day camp programs in Marble Falls, the Camp Peniel staff returns to Lakeway with this fun day camp program at City Park. Each "tribe" will be led by qualified "Chiefs" or "Maidens" and rotated through a variety of fun activities each day such as crafts, archery, story time, cooking, sling shots and more. This has been a HEAPIN BIG HIT, so sign up soon as space is limited!

Camp 1 (grade 1-5) 6/17-6/21 8:30am-12:30pm

Camp 2 (grade 1-5) 7/15-7/19 8:30am-12:30pm

American Robotics Academy

LEARN how things work with hands-on activities. BUILD with Lego® technic power function elements. GROW basic engineering and robotics concepts. BATTLE your bots with other teams. EXPLORE your imagination and creativity. BOOST your self-confidence. PRACTICE problem solving and teamwork. EXPERIENCE the fun of robotics technology. STEM based curriculum with total hands-on FUN building, testing, modifying, and racing remote-controlled miniature Lego robots.

Fun Frenzy Lego® Robotics (7-11yrs) 8/5-8/9 1:30-4:30pm

My Coding Place

This Austin based coding program is top notch for your computer loving kids. Their teachers are coders or chess players and the mission is to expose kids to computer programming and broader STEM topics, and to learn to think critically.

Grand Games with Scratch (7-14 yrs) 5/28-5/31 1-4pm

Racing Robots (7-14 yrs) 6/3-6/7 1-4pm

Rockin Roblox (8-18 yrs) 6/17-6/21 1-4pm

Chess Mini Camp (7-14 yrs) 7/15-7/17 1-3pm

Creator Camp

Students will learn the basics of making their own films, and the basics of stop motion animation with Lego® and clay.

Lego® Animation (7-13yrs) 6/10-6/14 1-4pm

FilmMaking Camp (7-13yrs) 6/10-6/14 9am-12pm

YouTuber Video Camp (7-13yrs) 6/17-6/21 9am-12pm

Minecraft Coding Camp (7-13yrs) 6/17-6/21 1-4pm

Activity Center

Cook Learn Grow

Dive into the world of cooking and baking, and most importantly, snacking! In this summer camp, students will learn to create tasty snacks to satisfy their culinary cravings. Students will build their culinary skills by mixing, measuring, baking and sautéing up some tasty treats like Oatmeal Bars, Popcorn Chicken, Brownies and more. This camp teaches invaluable, lifelong skills and is a great confidence builder as students learn to cook.

Snack Attack! (grade 1-4) 6/24-6/27 9am-12pm

Master Jr Chef (grade 5-8) 6/24-6/27 2-5pm

Cupcakes & Fairy Tales (grade 1-4) 7/15-7/18 9am- 12pm

Cupcake Wars! (grade 5-8) 7/15-7/18 2-5pm

Tasty Travels International (grade1-4) 7/29 – 8/1 9am-12pm

Go East! International (grade 5-8) 7/29 – 8/1 2-5pm

Kids Can Cook!

This class will focus on healthy, yet delicious desserts and treats. All recipes are kid tested and parent approved as they are gluten-free and for those with dairy intolerance. Collette, local popular bakery chef (as seen on Eat This TV) is the creator of Austin’s popular, "Collette’s" mini donut cakes. She loves to help people of all ages, with and without allergies, to eat well, while teaching them the knowledge of cooking and safety of the kitchen.

Summer Healthy Desserts/Treats (5-8yrs) 6/3-6/7 9am-12pm

Summer Healthy Desserts/Treats (5-8yrs) 6/17-6/21 9am-12pm

Mad Science

Mad Science of Austin & San Antonio is a leading science enrichment provider. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational. We make it our mission to spark imaginative learning! Mad science is the leading science enrichment provider for children in elementary age.

Yuckology (Grade K-5th) 7/22-7/26 9am-4pm

Moving with Science (Grade K-5th) 7/29-8/2 9am-4pm

STEAMWorks Archery

This is an introductory camp where students will learn the fundamentals of archery. The camp will focus on safety, bow and arrow anatomy, stance and release, range set up/breakdown and shooting. Students will have various fun targets to hit and the week will end with a little friendly competition. Archery June (7-12yrs) 6/3-6/7 9am-12pm Archery July (7-12yrs) 7/8-7/12 9am-12pm

STEAMWorks

Lego®

STEAMWorks introduces the amazing world of engineering and robotics, sparking a lifetime interest in how things work. Each class is hands on STEAM learning. We use LEGO® Education Robotics Kits. These kits include smart hubs, motors, sensors and an easy to use intuitive App. Students will build and code multiple robots during this class.

Lego Robotics (5-11yrs) June 24-28 9am-12pm Lego Robotics (5-11yrs) June 24-28 12pm-3pm Lego Robotics (5-11yrs) July 15-19 9am-12pm Lego Robotics (5-11yrs) July 15-19 12pm-3pm

This program is nationally recognized for excellence in coaching. Outdoor after school classes teach fundamental skills leading to tournament skill levels. This summer Skyhawks is offering 22 different camp options, including full day camps with swim. Sports offered include: Basketball, Soccer, Cheer, Flag Football, Baseball, beginning Golf, Tennis, Volleyball & Multisport. Multisport camps are Dodgeball/Ultimate Frisbee/ Capture the Flag and Baseball/Basketball/Soccer.

w/Swim (6-12yr) June 3-7 9am-3pm

Camp (5-11yr) June 10-14 9am-12pm Cheer Camp w/Swim (6-11yr) June 10-14 9am-3pm

Frisbee (6-12 yr)July 29- Aug 2 9am-12pm CaptureFlag/Dodgeball/UF w/Swim (6-12yr) July 29- Aug 2 9am-12pm

Elementary Yoga

This class gives elementary aged yogis an opportunity to build their focus, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and self-management. Using games, music, and activities, this class explores yoga poses, breathing techniques, mindfulness, mind-body connection, emotions and self-calming tools, and more… while still being playful and fun! This class will frequently include a small craft, activity, or reflective project as well. Youth Yoga (K-5th/All ages) June 24-26 11am-12:15pm

Young Rembrandts

These drawing camps feature different, fun themes to get creativity flowing. Each camp uses different techniques and materials. Your budding artists will love it!

Fashion, Faces & Flowers (6-11yrs) June 3-7 9am-12pm Summer Vacation (6-11yrs) July 8-12 9am-12pm Olympic Gold Medal Cartooning (6-11yrs) Aug 5-9 9am-12pm

Babysitter Training

Parents are more apt to hire a babysitter who can show they have completed and been certified by the American Heart Association. Students learn what to do in case of an emergency, how to avoid dangerous situations, first-aid care of cuts and burns and certification in CPR/AED. From feeding a toddler or infant and changing diapers to keeping their environment safe… this class covers it all! 11-15 yrs June 14 9am-12pm 11-15 yrs July 12 9am-12pm 11-15 yrs Aug 3 9am-12pm

Activity Center

Drone Together

Come have fun with one of the fastest growing spaces in technology - Drones! All flying abilities are welcome, as we build on basic flying skills to advance to more challenging and exciting opportunities: tricks, team flying challenges, flying adventures and self-designed obstacles! Classroom activities are hands-on and we design them to be collaborative, fun, and safe for all students.

7/15-7/19 (6-11yrs.)

1-4pm

Lakeway Activity Center

105 Cross Creek

The Lakeway Activity Center is a multi-use facility owned and operated by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation department for the purpose of conducting, promoting, and facilitating outstanding social, civic and recreational activities.

The facility includes more than 8,000 square feet of space, utilized for public and private rentals, youth classes and summer camps, adult workshops and classes, community theater, concerts, town hall meetings, membership group meetings and more.

Activity Center Contacts

Dallas Gorman Manager dallasgorman@lakeway-tx.gov 512-261-7113

Chair Yoga Monika Orr

Amy Burr Assistant Manager amyburr@lakeway-tx.gov 512-261-7111

Olga Estrella Administrative Assistant olgaestrella@lakeway-tx.gov 512-261-7110

Classes & Programs

4/1-6/26 7/1-9/30 M W

Monika began her yoga journey in 1997. She continued practicing various styles of yoga and in 2016 after taking a break from her career, she completed my YRS 200-hour yoga training. She has over an additional 100 hours in training for chair, yin and children's yoga.

Therapeutic Tai Chi Dr Jeff Arbeit 6/1-6/29 7/1-7/30 M Th Sa

Dr. Jeffrey Arbeit DNM (Doctor of Natural Medicine) is no stranger to chronic pain. After a serious boating accident, his hip and leg bones, muscles, tendons and nerves had all been damaged and he had little hope for ever walking again. After being in a wheelchair long term, experiencing several surgeries and performing years of extensive physical therapy, he began to explore alternative forms of medicine and began an eye opening journey studying Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through proper hydration, enhanced nutrition, moving meditation and relaxation techniques a person may live a long, productive and pain free life. To this end, the Therapeutiec Tai Chi Yoga class seeks to give students the tools to heal themselves and gently cure illness and disease.

Yoga for Wellbeing Kate Evans

6/4-6/27 7/2-7/30 8/1-8/29 Tu Th

Kate is a massage therapist with over 500 hours of yoga therapy training. She teaches yoga with a focus on improving mobility and balance, reducing pain, and calming the mind for total well being.

Activity Center

Fit for Life, and Strength & Balance

Rebecca Brownlow 6/3–6/26 7/1-7/31 8/5-8/28 M W

Rebecca Brownlow, a personal trainer and group fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience, provides invigorating total body workouts designed to build muscle, increase strength, and improve cardiovascular endurance. Rebecca has worked with all ages, toddlers through active agers well into their nineties. She enjoys incorporating a variety of exercise programs… weight training, HIIT, Barre, Pilates, boot camps, and more. Touching on all of these keeps the mind and body engaged and provides a well-rounded, full body workout. Rebecca believes physical activity should be an important part of everyone’s routine, especially as we age.

Slow Flow Yoga

Tonya Riley

6/5-6/26 7/3-7/31 8/7-8/28 W

Tonya has been studying and practicing various forms of yoga since 1975. She is currently instructing in a style she calls “slow flow.”

Taekwondo

William Wagner 6/3-6/26 M W

Coach Wagner is an AAU certified coach, personal trainer and he & his wife both have black belts. Their teenage daughter and son are national champions and he will certainly inspire your young martial artist. While his lesson plans are fun and active, he continues to boost confidence while maintaining the necessary integrity and structure for Tae Kwon Do: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit.

Stretch, Sooth & Sound with Min Min Battif

Min Bittaf is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and certified Sound Healer. She has been practicing Yoga for over two decades. After a car accident, she was forced to switch from tennis to yoga due to her injuries. She finds peacefulness while practicing Asana (Physical Postures) and Pranayama (Breathing Techniques) with appropriate music therapy. She is also an inspired meditator and has found the combination of yoga with meditation makes a good pairing. Min enjoys power yoga, hot yoga, yin yoga, Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Inyanger yoga and restorative yoga but finds slow flow techniques capture the heart as it inspires all to slow down in order to connect with inner thoughts and emotions.

Adult Dance – Line Dance, Two Step Kathleen Stegal

6/4-6/25 Tu

Kathleen Stegall started partner dance classes in the mid-nineties and in 1999 started competing in the United Country Western Dance Council circuit. She won two world championships and three national titles. She loves sharing her love of dance by teaching others how to move and groove to the music. Her love of dancing includes dance fitness which she has been teaching for over forty years. The minute she stepped on the dance floor to do a two step, she knew she was hooked!

Mat Pilates

Melissa Riggins

6/4-6/27 7/9-7/30 8/1-8/29 Tu TH

Melissa is passionate about health and wellness and she practices pilates, yoga, and weightlifting. Melissa loves to teach others and she helps her students build confidence in their movement, mentality, and awareness. Melissa is a certified mat pilates instructor and has over 400 hours of teaching experience.

Spanish (Beginning and Intermediate) David Roos

6/5-7/28 W

Join David Roos as he takes you on an adventure to learn Spanish! David is a retired Spanish teacher who has been teaching Spanish classes at the Activity Center for over 20 years.

Bridge Classes

Scott Humphrey

6/4–7/30 8/13-8/20 Tu

Scott is well known for his ability to instruct the game of bridge in a fun and informative way, and he is in high demand for instruction on several Cruise Lines. Scott is a certified instructor with the American Bridge Association.

Landscape Design

Gay Bonorden Gray

After a long career as an intellectual property litigator focusing on patent law, Gay Bonorden Gray decided to do her part in making the world a more beautiful place. Leaving a secure position in a Fortune 500 company as in-house counsel, Gay went back to school to pursue a career in horticulture. Since starting her business in landscaping, Gay’s designs have appeared in print in several publications by Sunset Magazines and Books (available at retailers like Barnes and Noble and Home Depot) and have appeared multiple times on HGTV. She filmed two television shows for HGTV’s Landscape Smart, and had so much fun doing it.

Lakeway Swim Center

Lakeway Swim Center

3103 Lakeway Blvd.

Located on Lakeway Blvd. at The Hills Drive, this location includes the municipal pool complex, a walking/ bike trail leading to the Canyonlands, picnic facilities, a bike rack, children’s rock climbing wall, sand volleyball court and a basketball mini court for shooting hoops. Throughout the year, the Swim Center offers classes, lap swimming, summertime movies and other activites. A concession stand is open during the Swim Center’s summer hours. During the summer months, the Swim Center is also available to rent for your own private party. The skatepark is located adjacent to the facility.

Water Aerobics (Per Visit)

May 25 – Sept 2 (M/W/F)

7:30am – 8:30am

Summer Pool Memberships

(3–10yrs)

(11-17yrs)

(18-54yrs)

(55+yrs)

Masters Swimming (Per Visit)

May 25 – Aug 12 (M/W/F)

$100

Summer Family Fun Pass $245 $290 (includes up to 2 Adults/Seniors and 2 Children ages 17 & under)

Yearly Pass: May 25, 2024 – May 23, 2025

(18–54yrs) Lap Swimmer

(55+yrs) Lap Swimmer

Pool Schedule

Swim Center

Our Team Swim Center

Contacts

David Johnson Manager

davidjohnson@lakeway-tx.gov 512-261-3000

Cooper Robinson Assistant Manager

cooperrobinson@lakeway-tx.gov 512-261-3000

Megan Ocel Aquatic Supervisor

meganocel@lakeway-tx.gov 512-261-3000

Our Instructors

Terri Mitchell

Terri Mitchell has been teaching aquafitness classes at the Lakeway Swim Center since it opened in 2002. Before then, water exercise classes were held at the Lakeway Inn, World of Tennis, and the Lakeway Aquatic Wellness. Several participants in her class were instrumental in working with the City of Lakeway, and TPWD to get a grant to build the Swim Center. As an Aquatic Specialist, Terri has been involved in aquatics for most of her career. She was a Master Trainer for the Aquatic Exercise Association for 25 years, teaching an Aquatic Fitness Instructor Certification program all over the country. She has created workshops that she has taught all over the world.

Janet Risser

Janet swam competitively from the age of 8 thru college at the other UT (Univ. Of Tenn). She started coaching at age 15, and never looked back, with 46 years on the deck. She has been coaching Masters here at Lakeway for the last 12 years and have made friendships that will last a lifetime. The swimmers are of all ages and abilities. Many have completed, while others swim to challenge themselves and meet new people.

Swim Center Events

Swim Lessons

Monday – Thursday

½ Hour Lesson

Session Dates

Session1: June 10 – 13, M – TH

Session2: June 17 – 20, M – TH

Session 3: June 24 – 27, M – TH

Session 4: July 8 – 11, M – TH

Session 5: July 15 – 18, M – TH

Session 6: July 22 – 25, M – TH

8:35 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

9:55 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

10:35 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

*Private lessons are scheduled during these days and times when instructors are available*

Group Lessons

Resident $75

Non-Resident

$90

Star Tots: Ages 3 – 4 yrs.

Turtle (Level 1)

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to listen and follow instructions.

Goals:

• Blowing bubbles; entering and exiting water; kicking feet; basic arm strokes; face submersion; and perform a relaxed back, front, vertical, and side position for at least 5 seconds each. Enter from the wall, submerge, turn around, grab on to the wall, and complete a pull-up (assisted).

Otter (Level 2)

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to submerge face in water for 3 – 5 seconds.

• Must demonstrate a front and back float for 5 seconds.

Goals:

• Enter the water from the wall, submerge, swim to the surface unassisted and get a breath in vertical or horizontal (on back) position. Move through the water independently 10 feet with little to no assistance.

Starfish Swim School: Ages 5 – 13 yrs.

Goldfish (Level 1)

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to listen and follow instructions.

Goals:

• Prepare the swimmers in case of accidental entry; jump in, submerge, and independently swim 10 feet.

Dolphin (Level 2)

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to jump in, submerge, recover for air, forward movement 10 feet, change direction, and return to wall.

Goals:

• Swim freestyle for 25 yards with body rotation. Demonstrate breast stroke and dolphin kicks. Tread water for 30 seconds.

Polar Bear (Level 3)

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to front crawl for 5 seconds.

• Must demonstrate a front and back float for 10 seconds.

Goals:

• Push off wall, do 3 strokes on front, and flip to back float to breathe and repeat for 25 yards. Demonstrate breaststroke and butterfly kicks for 15 yards.

Shark (Level 3)

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to swim freestyle 25 yards with body rotation.

Goals:

• Swim freestyle for 50 yards demonstrating advanced bi-lateral breathing. Demonstrate correct butterfly, breaststroke, and backstroke for 25 yards for each stroke.