The City of Mesquite Recreation and Parks Department will be offering our 2011 swimming lessons beginning in June. The classes will be a combination of Level 1 – 4 type classes. The ages will be from 3 years and older. To determine your child’s skill level refer to the class descriptions below.
These classes will be held continually starting June 20, 2011 through August 5, 2011. There will be several sessions through out the summer you can choose from and will be a 45 minute class each day, Monday through Friday from 10:30 A.M. – 11:15 A.M.
The classes offered are “American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program”.
• BEGINNERS SWIM LESSONS - LEVELS 1 & 2 Age: 3 yrs & up
Participants will be oriented and learn to feel comfortable in the water, learn elementary aquatic skills, and develop safe practices in and around the water. Skills taught in these levels are floating, kicking, and basic stroke development. Children will be tested the first day to ensure proper skill placement.
• ADVANCED SWIM LESSONS - LEVELS 3 & 4 Age: 6 yrs & up
Levels III & IV are designed to build on the skills taught in Levels I & II. Skills taught in these advanced swim lessons include: advanced stroke development and refinement, safety and rescue skills.
ATTENTION PARENTS: Times are subject to change depending on registration. Classes are on first come first serve basis. Please remember to bring a towel for your child, if your child is not potty trained, they will need to wear a swim diaper when attending this activity/program.
For more information on this and other programs please contact the Mesquite Recreation & Parks Department at 346-8732. To register for all youth and adult programs online go to: www.mesquitenv.gov and at the Mesquite Recreation & Parks Department Administrative Office, 100 W. Old Mill Road. The City of Mesquite is an equal opportunity employer.
