Swim Lessons Winter 2012
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LEARN-TO-SWIM CLASSES
We teach you and your children how to swim skillfully and safely. In addition to swimming skills, each level includes training in basic water safety. Students must be able to follow and accept directions and be able to take turns in order to participate in group swim lessons. Please note that some of our classes are offered as combination classes. The instructor will evaluate the students and divide the class accordingly.
To Register for Classes
Stop by the center during operating hours, call 703-993-8513 or fax in your registration to 703-993-9177.
All Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center programs require registration in advance.
Click HERE for the Registration Form.
Winter 2012 Class Schedule
| Class, Age, Prerequisites and Fees
**8 lessons, unless noted otherwise. Fee:
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Program Description | M/W III. 3/12-3/28 IV. 4/9 – 5/2
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T/TH III. 3/6-3/29 IV. 4/10-5/3
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SAT II. 3/3-3/31 III. 4/14-5/19
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SUN II. 3/4-4/1 III. 4/15-5/20
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| Parent/Child 1&2
Ages: 6 mos–3yrs Caregiver participation required Class length: 30 min
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Builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water | 9:30-10am
5:30-6pm |
9:30-10am
6:30-7pm |
9:10-9:40am 10:40-11:10am |
10:35-11:05am
11:55am-12:25pm |
| Parent & Child 3
Ages: 3-4 Caregiver participation required Class length: 30 min
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Builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun and skills in the water | 9:30-10 am
5:30-6 pm |
10:10-10:40am
6:30-7pm |
8:30-9am
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9:15-9:45am
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Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Ages: 4-5 Prerequisites: Able to separate from parent/caregiver Class length: 30 min
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Water adjustment and introduction to swimming skills | 10:10-10:40am
6:10-6:40pm 6:50-7:20pm |
10:50-11:20am 12:10-12:40pm 4:50-5:20pm 6:20-6:50pm
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8:30-9am
9:20-9:50am 10-10:30am 11:30 am-12pm 12:10-12:40pm
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9:15-9:45am
9:55-10:25am 11:15-11:45am 12:30-1:00pm |
| Preschool 3 Advanced Ages: 4-5 Prerequisites: Comfortable with submerging underwater; swim 3-5 yards without support Class length: 30 min
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Introduction to combined stroke on front and back |
10:50-11:20am 5:30-6:00pm |
11:30am – 12pm 5:40-6:10pm 7:00-7:30pm |
10:00-10:30am 10:40-11:10am |
10:35-11:05am 11:55am-12:25pm |
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Level 1 & 2 Ages: 5-12 Class Length: 30 min
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Water adjustment and introduction to fundamental swimming skills |
11:30am-12pm 4:50-5:20pm 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 6:50-7:20pm |
4:50-5:20pm 5:40-6:10pm 7-7:30pm |
9:20-9:50am 10-10:30am 10:40-11:10am 11:30am-12pm 12:10-12:40pm |
9:15-9:45am 9:55-10:25am 10:35-11:05am 11:15-11:45am |
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Level 1&2 Beginner Basic Skills Ages: 13 & up Class Length: 40 min |
Water adjustment and introduction to fundamental swimming skills | 7:30-8:10pm | 7:30-8:10pm | 8:30-9:10am | 9:15-9:55am |
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Level 3 Intermediate Stroke Development Ages: 5-12 Prerequisites: Able to swim 5 yards on front & back without support Class Length: 40 min |
Introduction of the front crawl with rotary breathing, backstroke and various kicks |
12:10-12:50pm 4:50-5:30pm 5:30-6:10pm |
4:50-5:30pm 6:30-7:10pm |
10:40-11:20am 11:30am-12:10pm 12:20-1pm |
9:55-10:35am 11:25am-12:05pm |
| Level 4
Stroke Improvement Ages: 6-12 Prerequisites: Swim 5 yards on front/back without support Class length: 40 min
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Improve front crawl stroke, elementary backstroke. Introduction of the sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and open turns |
1-1:40pm
6:50-7:30pm |
5:40-6:20pm | 9:20-10am
11:30am-12:10pm |
10:40-11:20am
12:10-12:50pm |
| Level 4
Stroke Improvement Ages: 13 & up Prerequisites: Swim 5 yards on front/back without support Class length: 40 min
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Improve front crawl stroke, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Introduction of sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and open turns |
7:30-8:10pm | 7:30-8:10pm | 8:30-9:10am
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9:15-9:55am
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| Level 5 Pre-competition Stroke Refinement Ages: 6-17 Prerequisites: Swim front crawl for 25 yards, elementary backstroke, back crawl & breaststroke for 15 yards, tread water for 1 minute Class length: 40 min
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Provides further coordination and refinement for all strokes, introduces surface dives, shallow dives, flip turns | 1-1:40pm
6:50-7:30pm |
5:40-6:20pm | 8:30-9:10am | 11:20am-12pm |
| Level 6 Pre-competition Swimming and Skill Proficiency Ages: 6-17 Prerequisites: Able to perform a shallow dive into deep water, swim front crawl & backstroke for 50 yards, elementary backstroke & breaststroke for 25 yards, tread water for 2 minutes Class length: 40 min
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Refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over great distances Emphasizes personal water safety and lifeguard readiness skills | 1-1:40pm
6:50-7:30pm |
5:40-6:20pm | 8:30-9:10am | 11:20am-12pm |
| Swim Team Prep
Ages: 6-17 Class length: 50 min Fee: $58/6 lessons
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Prepares the beginner & intermediate for competitive swimming Offered Sept.-May |
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4:30-5:20pm
5:30-6:20pm |
| Home School Swim
Ages: 5-15 Class length: 40 min Fee: $51/6 lessons Thursday only! |
Open to all skill levels-participants will be grouped according to skill level on the first day of class |
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Thursdays only
I. 1/12-2/16 II. 3/1-3/29 III. 4/19-5/24
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To Register for Classes
Stop by the center during operating hours, call 703-993-8513 or fax in your registration to 703-993-9177.
Click here for a registration form.
Individual and Small Group Instruction (Ages 4-adult)
The Freedom Center offers limited opportunities for one-on-one swimming instruction. Please note that we do not make individual arrangements for “private lessons”.
Fee: $135 for five 30 minute classes.
Youth or Adult Group Instruction
Groups can arrange for instruction in swimming, water safety, first aid and CPR . Great for Scouts and other organizations with specific skill-related goals to accomplish.
For additional information about all class content and requirements, call 703-993-8511 or ngagnon@gmu.edu.
