Pool Swim Lessons 2010

2010 Swimming Lessons at Camp Courageous of Iowa

Online Date Request system to register for swim lessons.

It’ll soon be time for American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes at Camp Courageous. Lessons are held Monday to Friday after school beginning January 4, 2010. Transportation is provided from and back to Monticello schools.

The *NEW* Levels 1 through 6 will be offered this year.

*Due to changes with the Red Cross Curriculum, children should be enrolled according to their skill levels.

  • Level 1: Water Exploration – Children learn basics of swimming: bobbing, floating in prone & supine positions, gliding in prone & supine positions flutter kick in prone & supine positions, front crawl, basic safety rules, & jumping in.
  • Level 2: Primary Skills – Children should already be able to: float on front & back and put head under water. Children will work on: floating, gliding, flutter kick, front crawl, back crawl, turning over from front to back and back to front, retrieving object, and jumping into deep water.
  • Level 3: Stroke Readiness – Children should already be able to: swim front & back crawl. Children will work on: gliding, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, retrieving object, treading water, jumping into deep water, kneeling dive, and compact dive.
  • Level 4: Stroke Development – Children should already be able to: swim front & back crawl 10 yards, elementary backstroke, and dive in kneeling and compact position. Children will work on: deep water bobbing, rotary breathing, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, scissors kick & sidestroke, whip kick & breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, breaststroke, rotary kicks, and diving in stride & standing positions.
  • Level 5: Stroke Refinement – Children should already be able to: swim front & back crawl 25 yards, elementary backstroke 10 yards, scissors kick, whip kick, treading water, & diving. Children will work on: alternate breathing, stride jump, long shallow dive, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick & butterfly, open turn on front & back, feet-first surface dive, & treading water
  • Level 6: Children should already be able to: swim front & back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water 3 minutes, & dive. Children will work on: All six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breast stroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, pike & tuck surface dive, tread water 5 minutes, & basic water rescue.

Session 1 1/4—1/15…………Levels 1 and 3
Session 2 1/18—1/29………..Levels 2, 3, 4, and 6
Session 3 2/1–2/12………………….Levels 1, 2, 4, and 5
Session 4 2/15–2/26 Levels 2 and 4
Session 5 3/1–3/12 ………………..Levels 3 and 6
Session 6 3/15–3/26 Levels 2 and 5

SESSION
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One: 1/4-1/5
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One Late: 1/18-1/29
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Two: 1/18-1/29
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Two Late: 2/1-2/12
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Three: 2/1-2/12
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Four: 2/15-2/26
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Five: 3/1-3/12
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Six: 3/15-3/26
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SESSION
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One: 1/4-1/5
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One Late: 1/18-1/29
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Two: 1/18-1/29
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Two Late: 2/1-2/12
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Three: 2/1-2/12
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Four: 2/15-2/26
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Five: 3/1-3/12
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Six: 3/15-3/26
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Each session includes 8-10 lessons. The cost is $40 per child for each session ($35 without transportation).

Camp DOES NOT provide transportation for the following lessons*

*Later Time Classes are held 5:00-5:45 for out of town students. Each session includes 8-10 lessons. Cost $35 each

  • Session 1 1/18–1/29 for Levels 1, 3 and 4
  • Session 2 2/1–2/12 for Levels 2, 5 and 6

*Parent & Child Aquatics: For ages 6 months to about 3 years. Designed to give young children a head start on swimming. Great for children to get comfortable in the water and begin to work on basic skills while interacting with instructor and other children in a fun and safe environment. NOTE: A parent (or adult) must accompany the child in the water. Swim diapers are required. Cost is $15 per child.

  • Saturdays 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30; 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

*Preschool Aquatics: For children about ages 3 – 5. Designed to orient preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to begin working on basic aquatic skills such as: enter & exit the water, blow bubbles through mouth & nose, go under water, bobbing, front & back glides, retrieve submerged objects and learn how to stay safe in the water. Children who are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. Cost is $25 per child.

  • Session 1: 1/18—1/29 (M, W, & F) 10 am—10:45 am
  • Session 2: 2/1—2/12 (M, W, & F) 1 pm—1:45 pm

St John’s Preschool Aquatics: Camp also offers lessons to children at St John’s Day Care with camp providing transportation. Cost is $30 per child.

  • Session 2/1-2/12 (M, W, & F) 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Registration for ALL CLASSES BEGINS Monday, 11/30/09 at 8 a.m.

Spots for each class are filled on a first come first served basis, so REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BEFORE 8 a.m. on MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Lifeguard Courses: Must meet Prerequisite Age & Swims to enter the course All other skills will be taught in course Written and Skills Tests must be passed for certification. Cost $100.

  • Session 1: December 28-31
  • Session 2: April 9-11 & 17th

Lifeguard or CPR/FPR Recertification: For individuals who need to renew their certification(s) All water and land skills will be tested & written tests will be administered. Cost $50 ($25 CPR/FPR alone)

  • Session 1: December 31
  • Session 2: April 17

Call or e-mail right away to register for Lifeguard Courses.