Swim Lesson Registration & Information
All Aquatic registration is taken in the Community Center at 2001 East and is taken via walk-in, mail-in, or fax-in only.  No registration is taken at the pool.  Advanced registration is required and space is limited, so sign-up early.   

 

 

                                               

 

Other fees may be assessed: Registrations received after May 29 are not eligible for the Early Registration Discount.
A $10 administrative fee will be assessed to process a change or refund request.
A $5 late charge will be assessed for any registration taken on or after the class start date.

Woodland Parks & Recreation offers American Red Cross certified swimming lessons.  When registering for lessons, don’t over-estimate your child’s swimming abilities.  It is easier to move your child into a higher level if necessary.  If you have any questions, contact the Aquatic Staff at 661-5894 for registration recommendations.  Swimming lessons meet for eight-30 minute sessions, Monday through Thursday for two weeks throughout the summer. 

Adult Lessons-Any ability, 15 years and older
Specialized lessons are offered for adults just learning how to swim or looking to learn advanced techniques.  Adult lessons are customized for the students in the class.

Private Lessons – Ages 3 and up
For a personal touch, take a two-week private lesson.  This is a one-on-one class for any level of swimmer.  The aquatic staff will help improve the “basics” and refine swimming techniques throughout the session of lessons. 

Tadpole • Ages 6 months to 3 years
This class leads parents and children in basic swimming skills, emphasizing water orientation and safety.  Additionally, parents are taught to feel more comfortable in the water with their infant.  Infants must be able to hold their head up and a parent must accompany the child in the water for every class.

Goldfish-Level 1 Introduction to Water Skills
Goldfish is an orientation to an aquatic environment.  This class helps swimmers further develop a foundation in both swimming and safety skills. To move to Seahorse, swimmers must demonstrate the ability to float unassisted.
New skills learned in GOLDFISH
Bubble blowing
Retrieval of underwater object in waist-deep water
Floating on front and back
Arm and leg action on front and back

Sea Horse-Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Seahorse builds upon the foundation set in Goldfish and introduces front and back glides and a combined swimming action with arms and legs.  Swimmers must demonstrate the ability to glide and move unassisted through the water to move to Swordfish.
Prerequisite skills to enter SEAHORSE
Enter water unassisted  
Move 5 yards in water
Bob 5 times to chin-deep water
Front float & back floats with support for 3 seconds     
Goals and skills for SEAHORSE
Front and back glides
Direction changes while on front and back
Combined action of arms and legs while on front and on back
Introduction to swimming on side of the body.

Swordfish-Level 3 Stroke Development
Swordfish emphasizes stroke development of the front and back crawl.  Additionally, swimmers are introduced to different kicks used in swimming.  To move to Stingray, swimmers must be able to swim a minimum of 15 yards using both the front and back-crawl strokes.
Prerequisite skills to enter SWORDFISH
Step from side into chest-deep water
Front and back floats for 5 seconds
Swim on front and back using a combination of arm and legactions for 15 feet
Goals and skills for SWORDFISH
Front and back glides with kick
Change of body position and direction
Introduction to treading water Introduction to body motion and kick of the Butterfly 
Introduction to diving skills

Stingray-Level 4 Stroke Improvement
This Stingray level emphasizes rotary breathing and stroke improvement and an introduction to Breaststroke, elementary Backstroke and the Butterfly.  Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards using both Front and Back-crawl strokes, Elementary back stroke, Breaststroke, and 1-minute of treading water to move to Shark.
Prerequisite skills to enter STINGRAY    
Front crawl and rhythmic breathing 15 yards 
Back Crawl 15 Yards
Maintain body position by treading or floating for 30 secondsGoals and skills for STINGRAY
Further technique improvement on Front & Back crawl 
Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Elementary Backstroke

Shark-Level 5 Stroke Refinement
Refining and developing of the strokes continues in the Shark level.  Swimmers are expected to begin to develop swimming endurance.  To move to Dolphin, swimmers must swim a minimum of 50 yards with the Front and Back-crawl strokes, 25 yards of Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, and Butterfly. 
Prerequisite skills to enter SHARK  
Front and Back crawl strokes 25 yards    
Elementary Backstroke 15 yards
Breaststroke 15 yards 
Tread water for 1 minute  
Ability to maintain body position on back with floating or sculling for 1 minute
Goals and skills for SHARK
Further technique improvement of all four competitive strokes
Tuck and pike dives
Flip turns
Rescue breathing

Dolphin-Level 6 Fitness Swimmer
Dolphin, the final level for stroke refinement and perfection and further development of swimming endurance.  Swimmers reaching this level can easily make a transition to a swim team or Lifeguard Training.
Prerequisite skills to enter DOLPHIN     
Shallow dive into deep water   
Front and Back-crawl strokes 50 yards 
Breaststroke and Elementary Backstroke 25 yards
Tread water for 2 minutes  
Ability to maintain position on back with floating or sculling for 2 minutes
Goals and Skills for DOLPHIN
Increased endurance in all strokes
Ability to swim 500 yards continuously
Stroke specific turns 
Use of a pace clock
Use of a pull buoy