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SUMMER LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

The Firelands Chapter of the American Red Cross offers Learn-to Swim lessons every summer from June to July at Jackson Jr. High Pool, in Sandusky and the Willard City Pool . We would like to thank the Sandusky City Schools and the City of Willard for the use of their pools!

SUMMER 2010 SCHEDULE

Learn-to-Swim Program teaches all levels of swimmers and pre-swimmers starting at ages 4 and up.    Includes water safety, strokes and funThe American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program was completely revised for 2009 with an increase emphasis on water safety!  All swim levels have been revised, so your child may not be assigned to the level above where they were last year.  New  Preschool levels 1 & 2 for ages 4 &5!

Fees: Levels 1 - 6: $35 (1 session), 2 sessions: $60, 3 sessions: $80, 4 sessions: $100, 5 sessions: $125

Family Rates: 2 kids: $60, 3 kids: $80, 4 kids: $100

Pre-school Levels 1-3: $20 1 session, $35 for 2 sessions, $50 for 3 sessions

Scholarships:  A limited number of scholarships are available through the generosity of donors and local foundations.  To qualify for a scholarship, the child must qualify for the reduced price lunch program at school.  Reduced fee with a scholarship is $10 per session.

Jackson School Pool, Sandusky

 (use Decatur St. entrance)

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

June 28 –July 2

July 5 – 9

July 12 – 16

July 19 – 23

July 26 – 30

Level 3: 9–9:55 am

Level 2: 9– 9:55am

Level 2: 9–9:55am

Level 3: 9– 9:55

Level 2: 9–9:55am

Level 2: 10–10:55am

Level 1:10:00– 10:55am

Level 1:10:00– 10:55am

Level 4,5,6: 10:00– 10:55am

Level 4,5,6: 10:00–10:55am

Level 1: 11–11:55am

Level 1:11–11:55

Level 2: 11– 11:55

Level 2: 11– 11:55

Level 3: 11– 11:55

Preschool Level 1: 12:00 – 12:30pm

Preschool Level 2: 12:00 – 12:30pm

Preschool Level 1:  12:00 – 12:30 pm

Preschool Level 2: 12:00– 12:30pm

Preschool L 1 & 2: 12:00 – 12:30pm

Call Firelands Chapter @ 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286

 for further information or to register

 

Willard City Pool, Willard 

New 1-hour classes give more time for learning and fun!

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

July 5 – 9

July 12- 16

July 19 – 23

July 26 – 30

Level 3: 9–9:55 am

Level 2: 9– 9:55a

Level 3: 9–9:55a

Level 1: 9– 9:55

Level 2: 10:00–10:55am

Level 1: 10:00–10:55am

Level 2: 10:00– 10:55am

Level 2: 10:00– 10:55am

Level 1: 11–11:55am

Level 1: 11– 11:55

Level 1: 11– 11:55

Level 3: 11– 11:55

Preschool Level 1: 12:00 – 12:30pm

Preschool Level 2: 12:00 – 12:30pm

Preschool Level 1: 12:00 – 12:30 pm

Preschool Level 2: 12:00– 12:30pm

                 

Call Firelands Chapter @ 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286

 for further information or to register

Also available at:

Sandusky Area YMCA -  Provides the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons on a periodic basis.  Call 419-621-9622 for dates & times

 Ernsthausen Aquatic Center - Provides the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lessons on a periodic basis, call 419-663-6775 for information and course dates.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Become a lifeguard:  a fun summer job or the beginning of a life-long career.  Great also for youth leaders!   

 

Please call Ernsthausen Aquatic Center or the Sandusky YMCA for Lifeguard class dates:

Ernsthausen Center in Norwalk (Call 419-663-6775)

                                 

 

Sandusky YMCA  (Call 419-621-9622)

 

 

 

Lifeguard's CPR for the Professional

 

Fees:  $50

 

Saturday, 4/24/2010  9:00 - 4:00

 

Call Firelands Chapter @ 419-626-1641 or 1-800-589-2286

 for further information or to register

 

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

 

Learn to teach American Red Cross swim lessons!  Great way to earn extra money or your first step toward a career as an Aquatics Director!  Must be 16 years old by last class date.  Proof of age may be required.

 

Ernsthausen Aquatic Center, Norwalk

Call 419-663-6775 for fee and to register.