Fletcher Hills Center & Pool 2345 Center Place El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 441-1672 Summer Center Hours June 19-September 1: Monday-Friday 2:30-7:30pm Registration accepted M-F 2:30-7:00pm Center Closures: July 4 CLOSED & NO CLASSES September 4 CLOSED & NO CLASSES
Fletcher Hills Center Information Meeting Room Need a place for a meeting or special event? Fletcher Hills Center can accommodate your needs for a small group of about thirty people comfortably. Rentals are on an approved basis only. For more information, please call (619) 441-1672. Game Room Fletcher Hills Center s Game Room is open Monday- Friday 2:30-7:30 PM. You will find a ping pong table, foosball table, 2 pool tables and a wide variety of board games and puzzles that are sure to meet your gaming needs. We also have a Kid s Zone area with tons of activities and books donated by families in our community. This area is completely FREE and you do not need to purchase a recreation card to enjoy the fun. Summer Instructional Classes July 3-September 9 During the Summer session, Fletcher Hills Center offers more than just swimming lessons. We offer dance & tumbling too! All of our classes are taught by professional instructors in a non-competitive setting. For more information on these classes, please see the Citywide Guide to Recreation at any El Cajon Recreation Center or online at www.elcajonrec.org Dance Combo Course #32271 Ages 4-6 Thursdays 3:10pm-3:55pm Preschool Dance 1 Course #2330 Ages 3-5 Thursdays 4:00pm-4:45pm Dance Ballet 1 Course #32276 Ages 5-7 Thursdays 4:50pm-5:35pm Tiny Tumblers Course #32341 Ages 3-5 Fridays 4:10pm-4:55pm Tumbling for Boys & Girls 1/2 Course #32357 Ages 5-12 Fridays 5:00pm-5:55pm Ceramics Course #32228 Ages 5-12 Wednesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Special Summer Activities Summer Cookouts at the Park Bring your blankets, chairs and sunscreen because it s time to take an afternoon off and let us cookout lunch for you and your family! The cost is $3.00 per meal and it includes a hotdog, chips and a drink. Our cookouts not only provide food and fun, but most importantly, all proceeds support the Fletcher Hills Recreation Center. So come, have fun and support our programs! We ll keep the grill hot from 11:15am - 1:15pm on the following dates: June 23 July 7 July 21 August 11 Pool Rentals The only way to party this Summer! Rent the whole pool for yourself or rent for a birthday party, school, church or scout group! The Fletcher Hills Recreation Center Game Room is also available for rental. Rentals are available on the weekends from April 15th through October 8th. A minimum 2 weeks notice is required. For more information, availability and a quote, please call Heather Carter, Recreation Services Supervisor, at (619) 441-1672.
Fletcher Hills Pool...The Ideal Learning Environment Fletcher Hills Pool is shallow the full length (25 yards) and is an ideal learning pool. Depths range from 3-4 6. Our major program emphasis is on swimming lessons for children, orientating children to the aquatic environment and teaching aquatic skills. Our instructors are American Red Cross certified and our swimming lessons are structured according to the American Red Cross program of swimming and water safety. Swimming Lessons Information Parent-Tot Swim Lessons: (6 months-3 years): An adult is required to participate in the water with the child. Swim diapers are required for children who are not potty trained. LEVEL 1: This class is designed to introduce parent & child to the basics of water safety. Water adjustment skills are emphasized & our goal is to make the child happy & comfortable in the water. LEVEL 2: This class is designed for the child already very familiar with & comfortable in the water. The instructor will focus on helping your child develop skills & emphasize water safety. Tiny Tots Swim Lessons: (3-5 years): Learn basic water adjustment, safety survival skills & beginning swim skills when they are ready. Our goal is to teach the tot to be happy & comfortable in the water, to be water safe as much as possible (floating & safety skills) & to learn a form of locomotion, usually a modified crawl stroke. Some tots only progress as far as water adjustment phases, others master a crawl stroke. We adjust our tot classes to meet the skill levels of the children & allow them to progress as far as they are capable. Swim diapers are required for children not potty trained. Learn to Swim: (6-12 years): The Learn to Swim program includes an expanded number of skill levels, which make for a smoother transition from level to level. Additionally,there are required & optional activities at every level, which keeps students interested in moving on to the next level. Your child will be tested for swimming skills on the first day of the session & placed in a class with children of similar skill levels. LEVEL 1: LEVEL 2: LEVEL 3: LEVEL 4: LEVEL 5: LEVEL 6: Children will learn to enjoy & feel comfortable in the water. At this level, students are taught the elementary aquatic skills & safe practices around the water. Children will learn water adjustment, floating, basic water safety & locomotion skills. They will work on crawl stroke, back float & treading water. Students will improve their crawl stroke & endurance, learn diving & treading water. They are introduced to rescue skills, safety & rescue techniques. Swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke, sidestroke & the basics of turning at the wall. They will work on improving their crawl stroke, diving, treading water, elementary backstroke, safety & rescue skills. Students are introduced to the butterfly, open turns & performance of front & back crawl for increased distances. They perform sidestroke & breaststroke. Students are introduced to stroke turns. They learn pike & surface diving as well as survival swimming. They work on many safety skills and swim a continuous 500 yards. Online registration begins May 30. In-person Registration begins June 5. See page 6 for swim lessons and specialty aquatic classes times, days and prices.
Private / Semiprivate Swim Lessons Private Lessons are in DEMAND! There are many time slots to fit your busy schedule. Private lessons are offered in weekly sessions of five, thirty-minute classes. Semi-private lesson participants must register in a group of two or three of similar age and swimming ability. Fees for the private lessons are as follows: 1 Student Fee $125 Resident Fee $110 2 Students - Fee $63 per student Resident Fee $55 per student 3 Students - Fee $42 Fee per student Resident Fee $37 per student Registration for private lessons are accepted only at Fletcher Hills Recreation Center & on a walk-in basis only. Registration begins May 30, 2017 at 1:00 PM & is done during Fletcher Hills Center registration hours. Private Swim Lessons are scheduled based on a first come, first serve basis. Sign up early! Space is limited and classes fill quickly! Private/Semi-Private Swimming Lessons Schedule Class Date & Times Week 1 6/19-6/23 Week 2 6/26-6/30 Week 3 7/3-7/7 (No class 7/4) Week 4 7/10-7/14 Week 5 7/17-7/21 Week 6 7/24-7/28 Week 7 8/7-8/11 Week 8 8/14-8/18 Week 9 8/21-8/25 Week 10 8/28-9/1 Saturday Session 1 6/17-7/15 Saturday Session 2 7/22-8/19 Saturday Session 3 8/26-9/23 10:05 AM 32156 32157 32158 11:00 AM 32159 32164 32169 32174 32179 32184 32189 32194 11:50 AM 32160 32165 32170 32175 32180 32185 32190 32195 12:30 PM 32161 32166 32171 32176 32181 32186 32191 32196 2:50 PM 32162 32167 32172 32177 32182 32187 32192 32197 3:30 PM 32199 32203 4:10 PM 4:50 PM 32200 32204 5:30 PM 32201 32205 6:10 PM 32163 32168 32173 32178 32183 32188 32193 32198 32202 32206
Specialty Aquatics Classes The Recreation Department offers online registration for most activities. You can sign up for your classes from your home or office by going to www.elcajonrec.org and clicking on the link titled Click Here for Online Registration". It s easy and a great way to save time and gas. So, go online and be first in line! If you have any questions, please call 619-441-1516. WATER AEROBICS: Fitness for ages 15 and up! Low impact, high resistance exercise in the water. This is a great time for you and your friends to get in a work out, listen to music and socialize all at the same time. Ages 15-17 must be accompanied by an adult. No swimming experience required. SWIM TEAM: For the swimmer who would like a structured work out, to improve stroke techniques, to get in shape and to have the experience of being coached in a non-competitive setting. Ages 7-14 are welcome to participate. All swim team participants must have passed Learn to Swim Level 2. Junior Lifeguard Program GUARD START: This program is designed to give students the knowledge, attitude, communication techniques & decision making skills needed to become a lifeguard. This class consists of two, 5-week sessions. Session I will cover Prevention, Fitness & Response. Participants will learn ways to prevent drowning accidents & how to supervise others around the water. Session II will address Leadership Skills & Professionalism. In this class, students will have the opportunity to shadow lifeguards & instructors in & around the pool area. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively & how to search & apply for an aquatics related job. Ages 11-15 are welcome to participate. All Jr. Lifeguard Program participants must have passed Learn to Swim Level 3. NOTE: This is NOT a lifeguard certification program.
Center Events & Activities Aquatics Camp Ocean Explorer Aquatics Camp is back! We have a wide range of activities planned including crafts, group games, swimming lessons and more! This is a great way for your child to end the Summer making new friends, learning new skills and having fun in a safe environment! Sign up early; spaces are limited and camp fills up fast. Camp Dates: Location: July 31-August 4 Fletcher Hills Pool 2345 Center Place El Cajon, CA 92020 Camp Hours: Ages: Fees: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm 7-12 (No exceptions) $120.00 Fee $105.00 Resident Fee Course Number: #32142 Kid s Night Out Pool Party When: Friday, September 8, 2017 Where: Fletcher Hills Center & Pool 2345 Center Place El Cajon, CA 92020 Time: 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Ages: 7 12 Cost: $10.00 per child Course Numbers: #32147 Fletcher Hills staff has a great evening planned for your children! We are going to be swimming, playing water polo, having dinner, playing inside games and having nothing but fun!!! All you have to do is register your child, drop him or her off at Fletcher Hills Center & Pool on the night of the event and let us do the rest! Sign up early as space is limited! Minimum number of participants is required. *These events/activities are sponsored by the City of El Cajon Recreation Department and are not District-sponsored*
Pool Activities Recreational Swim Do you need a place to cool down on those hot summer days? Bring the family to Fletcher Hills Pool! Recreational Swim is open to the public June 19 August 18. CLOSED July 4 & July 31-August 4. Days/Times: Monday - Friday 1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Fees: $2.00 - Adults (ages 18+) $1.00 - Children (ages 0-17) $22.00 Individual Season Pass NOTE: Children under the age of 7, regardless of swimming ability, must be attended by an adult (within arms reach) at all times in the water and on the pool deck. Each adult may accompany no more than 2 children under the age of 7. Lap Swim Lap swim is for the swimmer who is serious about continuous swim. Ages 13 and up are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Lap swim is during the same time as Swim Team practice. Dates: June 20 - August 24 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:55 p.m. - 7:55 p.m. FEES: $2.00 per visit or you may purchase a season pool pass for $22.00. Water Polo Wednesdays Beat the heat and come play water polo every Wednesday during our recreational swim time. Participants must pass the swim test in order to participate. This is a very popular event, so get here early!
Class Times Session 1 June 19-30 Session 2 July 3-14 (No Class 7/4) Discounted Rate $43/Resident $32 Session 3 July 17-28 Session 4 Session 5 August 7-18 August 21- September 1 Session 6 September 5-21 Session 7 September 26- October 12 (T, W, TH) Sat. Session 1 June 17- July 15 Sat. Session 2 July 22- August 19 Sat. Session 3 August 26- September 23 FEES / DAYS $47.00 Fee / $35.00 Resident Fee Sessions 1-5 are Mon-Fri $43 Fee / $32 RFee $43 Fee/$32 RFee $22.00 Fee / $16.00 Resident Fee Level 1 & 2 10:05-10:35 32214 32215 32216 Level 1 5:30-6:00 32207 32208 32209 32210 32211 Level 1 & 2 5:30-6:00 pm Level 2 6:10-6:40 32377 32378 32379 32380 32381 32212 Class Times Session 1 June 19-30 Session 2 July 3-14 (No Class July 4) Discounted Rate $51/Res $38 Parent-Tot Swim Lessons (6 months - 3 yrs) Learn to Swim (Ages 6-12) Level 1 & 2 5:30-6:00 pm 32213 Tiny Tiny Tot Tot Swim Swim (Ages Lessons 3- (Ages 3-5) Session 3 July 17-28 Session 4 August 7-18 Session 5 August 21- September 1 Session 6 September 5-21 Session 7 September 26- October 12 FEES / DAYS $57.00 Fee / $42.00 Resident Fee Sessions 1 5 days are Monday thru Friday $51 Fee / $38 RF $51 Fee / $38 RF 9:00 9:30 32085 32096 32107 32118 9:40 10:10 32086 32097 32108 32119 10:20 10:50 32087 32098 32109 32120 11:00 11:30 32088 32099 32110 32121 11:50 12:20 32089 32100 32111 32122 12:30 1:00 32090 32101 32112 32123 3:30 4:00 32091 32102 32113 32124 32129 32134 32138 4:10 4:40 32092 32103 32114 32125 32130 32135 32139 4:50 5:20 32093 32104 32115 32126 32131 32136 32140 5:30 6:00 32094 32105 32116 32127 32132 32137 32141 6:10 6:40 32095 32106 32117 32128 32133 Class Times Session 1 June 19-30 Specialty Aquatics Programs Session 1 Class Times / Days FEES Class Title June 17-July 21 6:55 pm - 7:55 pm M, W, F 6:55 pm - 7:55 pm TU, TH 9:00 am - 10:00 am SAT. Session 2 July 3-14 (No Class July 4) Discounted Rate $43/Res $32 Session 3 July 17-28 Session 2 July 22 Aug 25 $45 Fee / $33 Res. Fee / $28 Sr. Fee/ $15 Sr. Res. Fee Water Aerobics 32143 32144 $65 Fee / $50 Res. Fee Swim Team 32081 32082 10:05 am - 11:05 am SAT. $46 Fee / $34 Res. Fee Jr. Lifeguard Program Session 4 August 7-18 June 17-July 15 32028 Session 5 August 21- September 1 July 232August 19 32029 Session 6 September 5-21 Session 3 Sept 5 Sept 21 (7:10 8:00 pm) 32145 (6:10 7:00 pm) 32083 Session 7 September 26- October 12 FEES / DAYS $47.00 Fee / $35.00 Resident Fee Sessions 1 5 days are Monday thru Friday $43 Fee / $32 RF $43 Fee / $32 RF 9:00 9:30 32030 32040 32050 32061 9:40 10:10 32031 32041 32051 32062 10:20 10:50 32032 32042 32052 32063 11:00 11:30 32033 32043 32053 32064 11:50 12:20 32034 32044 32054 32065 12:30 1:00 32035 32045 32055 32066 3:30 4:00 32036 32046 32057 32067 32071 32075 32078 4:10 4:40 32037 32047 32058 32068 32072 32076 32079 4:50 5:20 32038 32048 32059 32069 32073 32077 32080 5:30 6:00 32039 32049 32060 32070 32074 Session 4 Sept 26 Oct 12 (7:10 8:00 pm) 32146 (6:10 7:00 pm) 32084 1:10pm-2:10pm M,T,W,Th,F $1/Child $2/Adult Open Swim: June 19 - Aug. 18* *NO OPEN SWIM JULY 4 & JULY 31 AUGUST 4 No classes held on July 4 or September 4. Times and dates are subject to change. Minimum number of participants required.