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Private Lessons
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5 
Level 6
Diving
Jr. Lifeguarding
Water Aerobics
Swim school
2008
Schedule
  Session Dates Registration Dates and Times
Session June 16-June 26 Thu, 6/12 & Sat, 6/14: 9:00 - 10:30am 
Session II  July 7-July 17 Thu, 6/26 & Sat, 6/28:  9:00 - 10:30am 
Session III July 28-August 7 Thu, 7/17 & Sat, 7/19: 9:00 - 10:30am 
**Classes are Mon. - Thu. at 9:00-9:45am & 10:00-10:45am**
Fee: $50.00 per person
 
Class Descriptions
Level 1 Water Exploration
Students are orientated to the aquatic environment and gain a sound foundation for aquatic and safety skills.
 
Level 2 Primary Skills
Students expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion and safety skills.  Upon successful completion, students are able to float independently and swim 5 yards on their front and back.
 

Level 3 Stroke Readiness

Students increase swimming skill competency and practice safety and rescue skills.  Upon successful completion, students are able to perform back crawl and elementary backstroke 10 yards each, front crawl stroke 10 yards breathing to the side, and swim in deep water. 
 

Level 4 Stroke Development

Students develop confidence and competency in strokes and safety skills beyond preceding levels.  Swimmers are introduced to breaststroke and sidestroke.  Upon successful completion, students can perform front crawl and back crawl 25 yards each, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks 10 yards each, and dive from the side of the pool.
   

Level 5 Stroke Refinement

Students continue refinement of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke.  Swimmers are introduced to butterfly, surface dives, and springboard diving.  Upon successful completion, students are able to swim front crawl and back crawl 50 yards each, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke and sidestroke 10 yards each.
  

Level 6 Skill Proficiency

      Students polish strokes so they may swim with ease, efficiency, and endurance. Skills taught include approach strokes, coordinating butterfly stroke and kick, introduction to breast stroke pullout, front crawl flip turn, head-first surface dives.
   
Diving

This course teaches basics of springboard diving.  Students should already know how to perform a standing dive from the pool's edge, have strong swimming ability, and be comfortable in deep water. 

~ Offered at 9:00-9:45am only.~

      
Junior Lifeguarding (Ages 11-14)

Students are introduced to basic lifeguarding skills such as scanning, water entry, approach, and life saving techniques.  Upon completion, junior lifeguards will have a general understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard.

~ Offered at 10:00-10:45am only.~

  
Water Aerobics

A strength, toning and aerobic conditioning class set to music. 

~Cost is $35.00 per session~

~Offered at 10:00-10:45am only.~

 Complimentary babysitting services are offered for children 1-3 years old and will be provided at a ratio of one staff member per eight children.  

 
Registration Procedure
Registration will take place in the Concession area on the days and times indicated.  In case on inclement weather; registration will be held in the office.  The student must have his-her membership pass (Classes are for members only). Registration will only be taken one session at a time.
 
Cancelled Classes
Every effort will be made to hold lessons.  Lightning, hard rain or temperatures below 70 degrees at 8:45 a.m. will cause cancellation.  Cancelled classes will be held on the Friday immediately following the missed class.
  
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for children 6 years and older at $20.00 per half-hour lesson (minimum 4 lessons). Private lessons can be scheduled any time the facility is open. Instructors are all Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors.

Evergreen Aqua Park  l  8956 South Troy Avenue  l  Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Phone: 708-423-8355   l   Fax: 708-423-8359