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Learn to Swim

Swim Lessons available for children 5-13 years and beginner adult lessons for 14 years and up

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November 6-16

Lessons Location
Abrams Indoor Pool
62nd Street BLDG 23001
+1 (254)287-4648

Classes are Monday-Thursday, 2 weeks, 45 Min.

  • 4-4:45 p.m. Level 1(Ages 5+) 
  • 5-5: 45 p.m. Level 1(ages 5+)
  • 5-5:45 p.m. Level 2 (Ages 5+)
  • 6-6:45 p.m. Level 3(Ages 5+) 
  • 6-6:45p.m. Adult (Ages 14+) 

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 1
INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS
Level 1 introduces basic aquatic skills, which participants continue to build on as they progress through Learn-to-Swim. In addition, participants start developing positive attitudes, effective swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. Learn-to-Swim Level 1 skills overlap with the Preschool Aquatics Level 1 and 2 skills

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 2
FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS
The objective of Learn-to-Swim Level 2 is to give participants success with fundamental skills. Many of the skills taught in this level are the same skills taught in Preschool Aquatics Level 3. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Participants learn to glide and float without support and recover to a vertical position. Participants further develop simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back, laying the foundation for future strokes. New water safety topics are introduced, and previously acquired water safety knowledge and skills are reinforced.

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 3
STROKE DEVELOPMENT
The objectives of Learn-to-Swim Level 3 are to expand proficiency of previously learned skills by providing additional guided practice. Participants learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels. You introduce the scissors and dolphin kicks and extend the time duration for treading water. Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from a seated position at poolside (if the water is 9 feet deep or deeper). As in all levels, new and previously addressed water safety topics are included. Participants who successfully complete Level 3 have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment.

ADULT SWIM
LEARNING THE BASICS
Learning the Basics introduces basic aquatic skills and swimming strokes, including the front crawl, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Participants strive for stroke performance at the level indicated in the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 outline and stroke performance charts. Participants also learn skills and concepts needed to stay safe around water, in addition to those needed to help themselves or others in an aquatic emergency.

Cost

$55 per participant
(small group, limited availability)

Registration Information

Must register and pay via cash, check, or credit in person at the following locations: Sprocket Auto Crafts, Apache Arts & Crafts, or Off-Grid (Equipment Checkout/ Leisure Travel Services).

Program
Abrams Indoor Pool
  • Abrams Indoor Pool
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    Tuesday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    4:00pm-7:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Wednesday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    4:00pm-7:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Thursday
    5:00am-10:00am
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    4:00pm-7:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Friday
    5:00am-10:00pm
    Mission Use
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Mission Use
    Saturday
    8:00am-10:00am
    Lap Swim
    1:00pm-3:00pm
    Recreation Swim
    Sunday
    Closed
    Training Holidays for Mission Use
    8:00am-1:00pm
    Federal Holidays
    Closed