WELLS BRANCH MUD LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM 2018

WELLS BRANCH MUD LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM 2018 In-Person: Recreation Center 3000 Shoreline Dr. Austin, TX 78728 Phone: (512) 251-9814 Fax: (512) 310-4121 REGISTRATION: On-Line: FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WELLSBRANCHMUD.COM/SWIMLESSONS 12/28/16 Wells Branch MUD

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Welcome to the Wells Branch MUD Learn to Swim Program. The Wells Branch MUD strives to offer the very best in swimming instruction. We hope your children will progress in their water skills and self-confidence during their time with us. Our Learn to Swim Program is designed for participants to learn about themselves as well as learning to swim. Each class builds on the skills learned in the previous level. Classes emphasize personal safety, endurance, lifesaving, and development of swimming strokes. Recreation tags will be required only if you want to swim before or after the lesson. CLASS INFORMATION Each class maintains a low ratio of students per instructor to insure close, personal attention. We will offer both morning and afternoon sessions for toddlers, preschoolers and youth. The two-week session classes are 35 minutes, Monday through Thursday with Friday as a rain out day if needed. Saturdays in May classes are 35 minutes, also. Transferring from one session/time to another is permitted up to one week prior to session start. Transfers are subject to a $3 transfer fee and may be completed at the Recreation Center. In the event of bad weather, water safety activities may be held in lieu of in water instruction. On bad weather days you may call 512-251-9814 or the pool facility your lessons are being held at for information about cancellations. CLASS REGISTRATION To sign-up for a session it is necessary to pre-register prior to the start of the session. Registration may be done in person at the Wells Branch Recreation Center or on-line. Walk-ins on the first class day are not allowed. We cannot hold spaces in a class without payment. All fees are non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by the office. If a class has insufficient enrollment, the MUD reserves the right to cancel the class and a full refund will be given or classes may be combined. We do not offer make-up classes except when an entire class is canceled. FEES In-District Out-Of District Saturdays in May (4 days) Session $20 $30 2 Week Sessions (8 days) $40 $55

CLASS SCHEDULES SATURDAYS IN MAY (4 DAYS) SESSION 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 Beginner Intermediate 3pm 6pm 3pm 6pm 2 WEEK (8 DAYS) SESSIONS Session 1 June 4 June 14 Session 2 June 18 - June 28 Session 3 July 9 July 19 Session 4 July 23 August 2 Session 5 August 6- August 16 Beginner * * * * 4;00pm * * Intermediate Advanced Youth Beginner Youth Intermediate Youth Advanced *TWO CLASSES OF THIS LEVEL WILL BE OFFERED AT THE SAME TIME.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Our classes our divided by age group and skill level. When choosing which class level to enroll your child in please refer to the prerequisite skill list. Each level has specific learning goals and is based on all class participants having similar swimming abilities. You know your child best and can serve as the essential tool in properly placing your child in the best possible learning environment for their needs. Make sure your child can perform all the prerequisite skills before choosing that class to enroll in. PRESCHOOL (3 5 YEARS OLD) PRESCHOOL BEGINNER (PB) INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT- 1:3 Child should be comfortable entering the water. Water adjustment Breath control (bubble blowing, holding breath underwater) Water entry (jump in, assisted to unassisted) Water exit (assisted to unassisted) Retrieve underwater objects with support Front float and glide to recovery with support Front kick with flotation support Safety skills (changing direction, treading water) PRESCHOOL INTERMEDIATE (PI) INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT- 1:5 Able to adequately perform the objectives of the Beginner level Breath control (rhythmic breathing) Seated and kneeling dives Retrieve underwater objects without support Front float and glide to recovery without support Front kick without flotation support Back float, glide and kick with support Arm movement, prone position Roll over (front to back) PRESCHOOL ADVANCED (PA) INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT- 1:5 Able to adequately perform the objectives of the Intermediate level Water entry and exit (jump in, assisted to unassisted) Breath control (rhythmic breathing, holding breath underwater) Retrieve underwater objects with and without support Front float, glide and kick with and without support Front and back arm movement Seated and kneeling dives Swim without assistance for 10 feet

YOUTH (6 12 YEARS OLD) YOUTH BEGINNER (YB) INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT- 1:5 Retrieve underwater objects UNSUPPORTED front and back float and glide Level off from a vertical position without assistance Rhythmic breathing in water Swim at least 10 feet Water entry and exit (jump in, assisted to unassisted) Breath control (rhythmic breathing, holding breath underwater) Retrieve underwater objects with and without support Front float, glide and kick with and without support Front and back arm movement Seated and kneeling dives Swim without assistance for 10 feet YOUTH INTERMEDIATE (YI) INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT- 1:5 Able to adequately perform the objectives of the Youth Beginner level Breath control (rhythmic breathing) Seated and kneeling dives Retrieve underwater objects without support Front float and glide to recovery without support Front kick without flotation support Back float, glide and kick with support Arm movement, prone position Roll over (front to back) YOUTH ADVANCED (YA) INSTRUCTOR: STUDENT- 1:5 Able to adequately perform the objectives of the Youth Intermediate level Front crawl with breathing (50 feet) Backstroke with breathing (50 feet) Breaststroke with breathing (50 feet) Butterfly hands and kick coordination Side stroke Underwater swim Treading water without hands Surface dive

OTHER CLASSES PRIVATE LESSONS We offer private lessons at a cost of $20 per 30 minute lesson. Lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability. For more information please call the Recreation Center or visit our website. ADULT LESSONS We offer private lessons for adults. Upon request, an individual may schedule private lessons for a cost of $20/30 minutes. All fees must be paid before the lesson starts. PARENT/CHILD (9 18 MONTHS OLD) Instructor to Student ratio- 1:10 This class is for children aged 9 months to less than 18 months. In this class both parent and child will participate in the water. The course will introduce participates to the basics of adjusting to the water. The parent and child will learn bubble blowing, kicking, and floating with support. Additionally, the course will emphasize the importance of confidence and safety. Participates will be in a social environment where the parent and child interact with each other and with other participants in the class. Parents will acquire the knowledge of steps to follow for teaching their child how to be comfortable and safe in the water before being introduced to swimming strokes. PARENT/CHILD CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN 4-CLASS SESSIONS AND COST $20 FOR IN-DISTRICT RESIDENTS AND $30 FOR OUT OF DISTRICT. Class Meeting Dates Time Pool May 14-17 (Mon-Thurs) 2:45pm Willow Bend May 21-24 (Mon-Thurs) 2:45pm Willow Bend June 5, 7, 12, 14 (Tues/Thurs) KF Pool June 18, 20, 25, 27 (Mon/Wed) KF Pool July 9, 11, 16, 18 (Mon/Wed) KF Pool July 24, 26, 31, Aug 2 (Tues/Thurs) KF Pool August 7, 9, 14, 16 (Tues/Thurs) KF Pool

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can I enroll in swim lessons if we do not have a recreation tag? Yes, you do not need a recreation tag to enroll for swim lessons. However if your child or another family member wishes to use the pool outside of the lesson you will need to pay the applicable day use fee. Can I drop off my child at swim lessons and pick them up after the class is over? If your child is 10 or under, the child is required to be supervised by an adult at all times. Children over 11 are welcome without adult supervision. My child is in the summer camp at the Community Center. Will the camp counselors take my child to swim lessons if they are enrolled during the camp time? No, you must bring your child to the lessons each day and then take them back to camp. However, we do offer swim lessons during camp times. Please see the flyer regarding days/times and prices. What if my child is ill and cannot attend class? Please notify the MUD as soon as possible if your child is ill and we will move him/her to another session or refund your money. What is the policy on bad weather days? We will conduct the Whales Tales lessons on a rainy day and if we have more than two rainy days in a session we will add time to each remaining class and then use Fridays as a makeup day. What is WHALE Tales? The American Red Cross believes that one way to help reduce drowning in children ages 5 12 is to teach water safety education. The American Red Cross created Longfellow s WHALE Tales to help instructors in teaching children about safe behavior in, on and around the water. The materials in this education packet are designed to give children an awareness of being safe around the water and to help promote healthful aquatic recreation.

Should I sign my child up for the next level after this session? Example: My child is in Beginner for session 1, should I sign them up for Intermediate for session 2? We hand out midsession evaluations at the end of the first week of lessons. Once these are filled out by your child s instructor, please ask the instructor if you feel your child is ready for the next level. Each child is different and sometimes it takes a few sessions in each level to advance to the next level. Can I enroll my child in the lessons even if I don t live in Wells Branch MUD? Yes, we offer an out of district rate, which is $55.00 per session. If I am unable to take my child to a class due to sickness, lack of transportation ability or an emergency on a particular day, will my child be able to make up this lesson? Yes, if communicated with the staff, your child can be permitted to temporarily join another class of the same level at a different time if the availability of the class allows. If I sign more than one child up for lessons, can I get a family discount? No, sorry we do not offer family discounts. LOCATION INFORMATION RECREATION CENTER 512-251-9814 3000 Shoreline Dr. Austin, TX 78728 WILLOW BEND POOL 512-310-1833 2801 Sauls Dr. Austin, TX 78728 KATHERINE FLEISCHER POOL (KF) 512-251-9932 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. Austin, TX 78728