South Washington County Schools Community Education

This course prepares individuals for aquatic emergencies while protecting themselves. Safety discussion will include, recognition, having a plan, self rescue, and safely assisting others. Skills will include using rescue equipment, and assisting others both in and out of the water. Ideal for parents of young children, camp personnel, public safety, and teens. Participants must be age 10 or older and comfortable in chest deep water. Those passing skills and a written exam will receive an American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue certificate.Online registration for this course ends 72 hours in advance.  Thereafter there is a $5.00 late fee.

This course is a prerequisite for those interested in working in the swim lesson program of the Community Education Aquatics program.  The course focuses on personal presentation, various support techniques, transitioning, corrective feedback, communication skills, and games that improve on skill development.  Participants will observe and assist actual classes, then evaluate and discuss their experience.  Swim Level Requirement: Advanced or Swimmer   Ages 13.4-Adult  Participants completing this course along with attaining certification in either the Basic Water Rescue or Lifeguard Training course are eligible for employment.  Applications are distributed in class.  Note: Missed class days can be made up during the next two subsequent course offerings as a part of your original registration.  All classes days must be completed to be eligible for employment.  Those displaying good communication and safety practices with children, respectable and mature interactions with instructors, and a friendly personality will be invited to be hired.  

This class ages 5-14, is for children graduating from our preschool program, or are not swimming independently on the surface of the water. Class size is 2-3 students per instructor for concentrated learning and practice. Students work on front and back floats, front crawl and back crawls, elementary backstroke arms, breath control, rolling over, treading water, and water safety rules.Registration ends online 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course Combines Intermediate 1 & 2 for ages 7-14 that have progressed from Beginner 3 course.  New students to our program can swim the front crawl with rotary breathing 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 25 yards, back stroke for 25 yards and scissors kick for 10 yards. Children also are able to do a knee dive off the side of the pool and tread water for 30 seconds. Children advanced for their age must have received a progression card indicating that they are ready for Intermediate 1. Please call 425-6610 for registration adjustment.  Registration is due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This is the first independent class for children ages 3-5 without their parent or guardian. Children attending this course have progressed from our Toddler B course or have reached the required age and have not been in swimming lessons. We highly recommend that you take your child to indoor pools to gain a comfort level that will lead to an easier transition to learning to swim with an instructor.  If your child is still working on potty training, please use pull up swim diapers that will contain any accidents. Thank you.Online registration ends 48 hours in advance of start date. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This class is for ages 7-12 who have progressed from our Beginner 2 course, or who are swimming independently on front with arms out of water and using breath control for 5 body lengths. Child can also float on back for 15 seconds, swim on back for 5 body lengths, and is comfortable anywhere in the pool. Children advanced for their age must have received a progress card indicating they should move onto the next level. Please call 425-6610 to arrange registration adjustment.Online registration ends 48 hours in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course Combines Intermediate 1 & 2 for ages 7-14 that have progressed from Beginner 3 course.  New students to our program can swim the front crawl with rotary breathing 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 25 yards, back stroke for 25 yards and scissors kick for 10 yards. Children also are able to do a knee dive off the side of the pool and tread water for 30 seconds. Children advanced for their age must have received a progression card indicating that they are ready for Intermediate 1. Please call 425-6610 for registration adjustment.  Online registration ends 48 hours in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This class is for ages 7-12 who have progressed from our Beginner 2 course, or who are swimming independently on front with arms out of water and using breath control for 5 body lengths. Child can also float on back for 15 seconds, swim on back for 5 body lengths, and is comfortable anywhere in the pool. Children advanced for their age must have received a progress card indicating they should move onto the next level. Please call 425-6610 to arrange registration adjustment.Registration is due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course Combines Intermediate 1 & 2 for adults that have progressed from Beginner 3 course.  New students to our program can swim the front crawl with rotary breathing 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 25 yards, back stroke for 25 yards and scissors kick for 10 yards. Children also are able to do a knee dive off the side of the pool and tread water for 30 seconds.  A class with 3 or less students will reduced in time to 25 minutes.  Registration is due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course for ages 7-12 is for children who have progressed through our Intermediate 1 course or can swim the front crawl 25 yards, back crawl 15 yards, sidestroke 15 yards, and elementary backstroke 25 yards.  Registration is due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This is the first independent class for children ages 3-5 without their parent or guardian. Children attending this course have progressed from our Toddler B course or have reached the required age and have not been in swimming lessons. We highly recommend that you take your child to indoor pools to gain a comfort level that will lead to an easier transition to learning to swim with an instructor.  If your child is still working on potty training, please use pull up swim diapers that will contain any accidents. Thank you.Registration is due 1 week in advance of start date. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course for ages 8-14 who have progressed to the Advanced or Swimmer course.   Participant must be able to swim Front Crawl and Back stroke 50 yards, Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke 25 yards, and Breaststroke 15 yards.   Must be able to tread water 1 minute 30 seconds.  Registration is due 1 week prior to class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course for ages 7-14 is for children who have progressed through our Intermediate 1 course.  New students to our program can swim the Front Crawl with rotary breathing 25 yards, Back Stroke and Elementary Backstroke 25 yards, and Side Stroke and dolphin kick 15 yards.  For children underage that have been progressed from Intermediate 1 please call 425-6610 for access to this course.  Registration online ends 72 hours in advance for all other days. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course is for ages 7-14 that have progressed from Beginner 3 or who have perfected swimming the front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards, elementary backstroke with a glide for 15 yards, and scissors kick for 10 yards. Students are also able to front float, back float and tread water, for 30 seconds each. Children advanced for their age must have received a progression card indicating that they are ready for Intermediate 1. Please call 458-6610 for registration adjustment.  Registration is due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This course is for 3 to 5 year old's that have progressed from our Preschool Beginner course; or are comfortable in the water, can get a part of their face wet, with instructors support will comfortably float on their back with their ears in the water, performs kicking while on front and back, eagerly goes to an instructor, and finally follows safety directions.  Registration due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

Ages 3-14 This special needs class is for students with a developmental or physical disabilities. Children will work on skills for their ability level ranging from Beginner Level 1-3 and Intermediate 1. Class size is 2 students.Registration due 1 week in advance of class start. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This class is for children graduating from the Beginner 1 class.  New students to our program must be able to float on their front with their face in the water, float on their back with ears in the water, and swim a very basic stroke on front and back with forward motion. Those children age 4-5 that have received approval to register for this class need to call 425-6610 for class access.Registration online ends 72 hours in advance for all other days. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.

This is the first independent class for children ages 3-5 without their parent or guardian. Children attending this course have progressed from our Toddler B course or have reached the required age and have not been in swimming lessons. We highly recommend that you take your child to indoor pools to gain a comfort level that will lead to an easier transition to learning to swim with an instructor.  If your child is still working on potty training, please use pull up swim diapers that will contain any accidents. Thank you.Registration is due 1 week prior to start date. Thereafter a late fee of $5.00 is added to the registration fee. Please call 425-6600 for class availability after online registration ends. Late registrations are taken at the pool for any available class for the first two lessons.