Winter 2014 Portland Parks & Recreation
Swim Lesson Classes Classes designed to have one instructor: • per 4 to 5 students–Goldfish through Pre-Penguin • per 4 to 6 students–Pre-Otter through Polar Bear • per 4 to 8 students–Sea Lion and Above • per 3 students–all semi-private lessons
Parent/Child LESSONS age: 6 mo - 3 year
Angelfish
Age 6-18 months: Work with parent and child on water adjustment and appropriate water safety skills.
Starfish
Age 18 months-3 years: Work with parent and child on water adjustment and appropriate water safety skills.
PRESCHOOL LESSONS age: 3 year - 5 year Goldfish
For the non-swimmer. Provides water adjustment activities, front and back floats and glides, kickboard skills.
Penguin
For the non-swimmer who can put their face (including eyes) in the water and blow bubbles for 5 seconds.
Otter
Must be comfortable in water and able to front glide with kick (steamboat) 5 feet unassisted.
Seal
Must be able to crawl stroke without breathing for 20 feet and kick on back for 20 feet unassisted.
YOUTH/ADULT LESSONS age: 6 and older Penguin
For the non-swimmer. Provides water adjustment activities, front and back floats and glides, kickboard skills.
Otter
Must be comfortable in water, able to front glide with kick (steamboat) 10 feet unassisted.
Seal
Must be able to crawl stroke without breathing for 30 feet, and kick on back for 30 feet unassisted.
Polar Bear Must be able to crawl stroke with breathing for
30 feet, backcrawl for 30 feet.
Sea Lion
Must be able to crawl stroke with breathing for 50 feet and back crawl for 50 feet.
Piranha
Optional level, may be taken any time after completion of Sea Lion. Works on turns, competitive strokes, starts, drills & endurance.
Dolphin
Must be able to swim 25 yards crawl stroke, backcrawl and elementary backstroke. Knowledge of breaststroke.
Park Shark Must be able to swim 50 yards crawl stroke,
backcrawl, elementary backcrawl and breaststroke.
Park Shark II
Must be able to swim 50 yards of breaststroke, backcrawl, sidestroke and front crawl with good technique. Must execute a pike or tuck surface dive to 8 feet, swim underwater 20 feet, surface and tread water for 5 minutes.
ADULT LESSONS
For Beginner and Intermediate swimmers.
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If your child has had more than a 3-month break from swimming lessons, they should repeat the previous level as a refresher course. Parent/Child Classes (Angelfish/ Starfish) For children 6 months to 3 years. Works with parent and child on water adjustment and water safety skills. Both parents may come with one child. Classes offered during all sessions.
For more information call 503-823-5130.
Semi-Private Lessons
(one instructor per three students) Resident $115/Non-Res $161.00 (10 lessons, 30-minutes each)
Private Lessons
(one on one instruction)
A great option for students who need a smaller Instructor/ Student ratio. Space and availability is limited so call now!
Resident $75 hr/Non-Res $105 hr (minimum 2.5 hrs)
Adult Lessons
Classes for the beginning swimmer as well as the intermediate swimmer are offered at selected pools throughout the winter. For more information, call your local pool.
Scholarships Portland Parks and Recreation wants every child to have an opportunity to participate in our recreation programs, especially swim lessons. The City of Portland residents, regardless of age, who require financial assistance, can apply for partial scholarships. Contact your local pool for details and forms or call 503-823-5130. Application forms must be complete and submitted for consideration. Please allow 3 days for processing. Proof of income is required.
WINTER 2014:
View and register for Portland Parks & Recreation Winter classes on-line NOW at www.PortlandParks.org
SPRING 2014:
View and register for Portland Parks & Recreation Spring classes on-line March 3 at www.PortlandParks.org Register On-Line at www.PortlandParks.org
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