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American Red Cross Swimming Instruction
 Babies
with Parents - Ages 1 - 3
A parent or guardian must participate with the child.
Introduction to the water through fun activities.
Pre-Swim (Level I) - Ages 4 - 5
Water exploration skills: Children must be able to listen to
oral instruction and get in the water without their parents.
Assists students in feeling comfortable in the water. All
children below age 6 must take Pre-Swim. Children ages 4-5 who
can float both on front and back by themselves and are
comfortable in deep water are taught in a separate group.
Beginners (Levels II and III) - Ages 6 and up
Students are tested during the first class and are separated by
ability into Level II or Level III.
Advanced Beginners/Intermediates/Swimmers
(Levels IV, V, and VI) - Ages 6 and up
Child must have completed the preceding level and received a
passing card to move up to the next level.
Lifeguarding Ages 15 & up
Must pass pre-test at first class including non-stop 20 length
swim of freestyle & breast stroke and 10 lb. brick retrieval
from 10' depth. Must attend all sessions and pass certification
test at conclusion of instruction. $199 fee includes book and
materials.
Swimming goggles and bathing hats available for sale
on pool deck.
Coordinator: Stacey Swartz
Location: Penn-Trafford High School Pool
First Two-Week Session:
Monday through Friday, April 16-27, 2012
4:15-4:45 pm Babies with Parents
4:45-5:15 pm Pre-Swim
5:15-6:15 pm Beginners
Second Two-Week Session:
Monday through Friday, May 7-18, 2012
4:15-4:45 pm Pre-Swim
4:45-5:45 pm Beginners
5:45-6:45 pm Advanced Beginners, Intermediates, Swimmers
One Ten-Week Session:
Saturday, March 3-May 12, 2012 (no class 4/7)
12:30-1:00 pm Babies with Parents
1:00-1:30 pm Pre-Swim
1:30-2:00 pm Pre-Swim
2:00-3:00 pm Beginners
3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Beginners, Intermediates, Swimmers
4:00-7:00 pm Lifeguarding
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District
Resident Babies/Pre-Swim $44, Beginners/Adv Beg/Intermediate/Swimmer
$54. Non-Residents Babies/Pre-Swim $53, Beginners/Adv
Beg/Intermediate/Swimmer $64. Lifeguarding $199
Limit: Number of students in each
class is limited in order to assure safety and quality instruction.
Recreational Swim
Open swim time for families, individuals and groups.
Location: Penn-Trafford High School
Pool
Times: Monday, 7:30-9:00 pm, 9 weeks: January 23 - March
26, 2012 (canceled 2/20)
Friday, 8:00-9:30 pm, 10 weeks: February 3 - April 20, 2012 (canceled
2/10 & 4/6)
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Resident Adults
$3/night, Children under age 18 $2/night; Non-Resident Adults
$4/night, Children $3/night
CPR for the Professional Rescuer Ages 15 & up
Re-certification course for lifeguards who currently
hold certification. Bring CPR mask.
Instructor: Stacey Swartz
Location: Penn Township Ambulance
Time: Sunday, 1:00-6:00 pm
One Day: May 13, 2012
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District Residents Early
Bird $45, After May 6 $50; Non-Residents $54
Limit: 12 participants |
