*New Information and Guidelines for 2012
About the classes:
Lessons are for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities (siblings can participate if sessions do not reach capacity). Instructors are certified in Adapted Aquatics and teach the American Red Cross Learn-to- Swim program. Program emphasizes water safety and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are adapted for each participant’s ability. Success in the program will depend on consistency of participation, swimming outside of class time, and whether the participant is developmentally ready to swim. Days are not made up for missed classes (two make-up dates are provided at the end of each session for weather cancellations and excused absences).
Ages: 3 and older
Days: Monday/Wednesday mornings or Tuesday/Thursday afternoons
Program Dates: April 10 – September 22
Times (depending on availability): Monday/Wednesday: 9:00am-12:30pm or Tuesday/Thursday: 1:00-6:00pm
Fee: $50/6 class session. (Fees cannot be refunded after classes begin.)
Class Length:20 minutes of instruction; 5-10 minutes of uninstructed playtime is provided at end of class for students to practice and learn through play.
Class Levels: Pre-school and Learn to Swim Levels I & II
If student has reached Level III, we encourage them to join a Special Olympics Swim Team or continue with group instruction at another pool.
New Registration Limits:
Registration will be limited to two sessions per student (12 classes) during the 2012 season. A waiting list will be kept for students interested in a third session. If space is available after all interested students have attended two sessions, then waiting list participants will be contacted.
Maximum Enrollment: Minimal space available; please enroll early.
Registration: Call Jason Wong at (561) 966- 7083 to register. Registration is completed on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be accepted until 9:00am on the start date(s) listed below. Registration can be completed by walk-in or phone.
Additional dates/times may become available, please ask.
Class Dates:
Session I Dates: April 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Registration Begins: Tuesday, March 20, 9:00 am
Session II Dates: May 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
Registration Begins: Tuesday, April 17, 9:00 am
Session III Dates: June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Registration Begins: Tuesday, May 15, 9:00 am
Session IV Dates: July 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
Registration Begins: Tuesday, June 19, 9:00 am
Session V Dates: Aug 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Registration Begins: Tuesday, July 17, 9:00 am
Session VI Dates: Sept 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Registration Begins: Tuesday, Aug 14, 9:00 am
*Scholarships for swimming lessons are available on a limited basis for qualified families through the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County. Call (561) 616-7068 for more information.
The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is firmly committed to the spirit of and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For further information on accessibility, please call (561) 966-7015.
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