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American Red Cross Swimming Instruction

PhotoBabies 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.

Water Safety Instructor – Ages 16 & up
If you can swim and are interested in assisting with the teaching of these classes, call PTARC at 724-744-2171 ext. 204. Certification course includes 40 hours of book work, pool work and hands-on training. Must attend all sessions and pass test at conclusion. $90 fee includes books and materials.

Location: Penn-Trafford High School Pool

Coordinator: Stacey Swartz

PhotoDay & Time:

One Ten-Week Session:
Day & Time: Saturdays, September 4-November 6
7:30-8:30 am - Water Safety Instructor
8:30-9:30 am - Advanced Beginners,
                      Intermediates, Swimmers
9:30-10:30 am - Beginners
10:30-11:00 am - Pre-Swim
11:00-11:30 am - Babies with Parents

Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents: Babies/Pre-Swim $39, Beginners/Advanced Beginners/Intermediates/Swimmers $49
Non-residents: Babies/Pre-Swim $47, Beginners/Advanced Beginners/Intermediates/Swimmers $59; Water Safety Instructor $90

Limit: The number of students in each class is limited to assure safety and quality instruction. Don’t wait to register!

Recreational Swim - All ages

Open swim time for families, individuals and groups.

Location: Penn-Trafford High School Pool
Day & Time: 8 weeks, Mondays, October 4-November 22, 2010, 7:30-9:00 pm
                    8 weeks, Fridays, October 8-December 10, 2010, 8:00-9:30 pm
                    Pool closed 10/15 & 11/26
Fee: Penn-Trafford School District residents: adults $3/night, children under 18 $2/night; Non-residents: Adults $4/night,
Children under 18 $3/night

 
       
   

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