Swim Lessons 2023 in Bucksport
Registration begins May 15th
Registration opens: Monday May 15th
Where: Tim Emery Pool
Cost:
- Members/Supporting Town Members / RSU 25 Students: $40 (To receive the discounted rate, please email Matt and ask for the discount code: [email protected].)
- Non-members / non-supporting town: $55
Session 1
Level 1 Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in level 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Time: 9:30 to 10:00 am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: June 26th to July 19th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: June 27th to July 20th
Level 2 Water Movement
In level 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Time: 10:00 to 10:30am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: June 26th to July 19th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: June 27th to July 20th
Level 3 Water Stamina
In level 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This level also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: June 26th to July 19th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: June 27th to July 20th
Level 4 Stroke Introduction
Students in level 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Time: 11:00 to 11:30 am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: June 26th to July 19th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: June 27th to July 20th
Session 2
Level 1 Water Acclimation
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
Time: 9:30 to 10:00 am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: July 24th to Aug 16th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: July 25th to Aug 17th
Level 2 Water Movement
In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water.
Time: 10:00 to 10:30am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: July 24th to Aug 16th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: July 25th to Aug 17th
Level 3 Water Stamina
In level 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This level also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.
Time: 10:30 to 11:00 am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: July 24th to Aug 16th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: July 25th to Aug 17th
Level 4 Stroke Introduction
Students in level 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.
Time: 11:00 to 11:30 am
Days:
- Monday & Wednesday classes: July 24th to Aug 16th
- Tuesday & Thursday classes: July 25th to Aug 17th
