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Infant Water Orientation
10 lessons/30 minutes/maximum 10
Class is designed for children from six months to three years of age. Parent accompanies child in water; emphasis is placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills.

Level I
10 lessons/30minutes/minimum 6/maximum 12 for certain classes
For children 3 to 5 years of age. Basic skills include holding breath, kicking floating, and simple stroke techniques are emphasized.

Level II
10 lessons/30 minutes/minimum 6/maximum 12 for certain classes
For children 4 years and older. Beginner skills include holding breath, full submersion, and orientation to deep water, kicking on front and back, turning over, and basic safety skills.

Level III
10 lessons/30 minutes/minimum 6
Prerequisite: successful completion of Level II skills. Skills include object retrieval in chest deep water, diving from side of pool in kneeling position, elementary backstroke, reverse direction, and basic safety skills.

2008 SPRING SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday:
Session 1: May 12 - 22 9 Classes $63
Session 2: May 27-June 6 9 Classes $63

SPRING CLASS TIMES:
Infant Water Orientation:
9:00 - 9:30; 10:30 - 11:00
Level 1- Intro to Water Skills:
9:45 - 10:15; 11:15 - 11:45

2008 SUMMER SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday
Session 4: June 9 - 18 8 Classes $56
Session 5: June 23-July 3 9 Classes $63
Session 6: July 7 - 16 8 Classes $56
Session 7: July 21-Aug 1 10 Classes $70
Session 8: Aug 4 - 15 10 Classes $70

SUMMER CLASS TIMES:
Infant Water Orientation:
9:00 - 9:30
Level 1- Intro to Water Skills:
9:45 - 10:15; 12:00 - 12:30
Level 2- Fundamental Aquatic Skills:
9:00 - 9:30; 10:30 - 11:00
Level 3- Stroke Development:
9:45 - 10:15

2008 SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Session 3: June 1 - Aug 10 $70
*No Class 6/22 or 7/20 10 Classes

SUNDAY CLASS TIMES:
Infant Water Orientation:
9:00 - 9:30; 10:30 - 11:00
Level 1- Intro to Water Skills:
9:45 - 10:15; 11:15 - 11:45
Level 2- Fundamental Aquatic Skills:
9:00 - 9:30; 10:30 - 11:00
Level 3- Stroke Development:
9:45 - 10:15

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

In order to register for summer swim lessons:

  • You must register in person
  • Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis
  • No refunds
  • Call the Aquatic Complex at (954) 828-4580 for class times and availability
  • Make checks payable to City of Fort Lauderdale

Water Aerobics

Experience the amazing benefits of resistance training in our Olympic-size swimming pool. Join us for a workout that will tone your muscles and get your heart pumping. This class focuses on medium-paced aerobic exercises to minimize arthritic pain and increase aerobic activity.

Days: Sunday through Friday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m

Cost: $5 per class; $35 for 10 classes

Sunday Shark Club

Explore and refine your child’s swimming skills through station games set up to optimize fun and learning. Ages six months to six years. Classes take place in the covered instructional pool. Parent must accompany child in the water. Play at your own pace.

Dates: Classes are held on Sundays
Times: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 per class; $35 for 10 classes

Please call ahead for cancellations due to events.

100-Mile Swim Club

How long will it take you to swim from Fort Lauderdale to Islamorada? It is about 100 miles to swim from Fort Lauderdale to Islamorada. Record your daily swims and earn rewards when you reach your 100, 200 and 300 milestones.

100 Miles = Sammy Towel
200 Miles = Goggles
300 Miles = Plaque Honoree

1100-Mile Swim Club will begin January 1st. Miles will expire on December 31st of the same year. Record your miles every day at the booth in the log book.

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