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Swim Basics - Preschool
Stage 1-Water Acclimation November 26
Marion
11/2/26 - 12/17/26
VIEW
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves and be at least 3 1/2 years old . (Just kids and teachers in the water) Parents can watch on the deck. This is the entry level swimming class and Focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 10/23/26 @ 06:00 AM |
11/4/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 33.00 | $ 66.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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11/02/26 - 12/14/26
no class week of thanksgiving - Mo - 5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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11/02/26 - 12/14/26
no class week of thanksgiving - Mo - 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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11/03/26 - 12/15/26
no class week of thanksgiving - Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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11/03/26 - 12/15/26
no class week of thanksgiving - Tu - 5:50 pm - 6:20 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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11/04/26 - 12/16/26
no class week of thanksgiving - We - 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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11/05/26 - 12/17/26
no class week of thanksgiving - Th - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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11/05/26 - 12/17/26
no class week of thanksgiving - Th - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
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6 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
Stage 1-Water Acclimation September 26
Marion
9/17/26 - 10/22/26
VIEW
Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student’s future progress in swimming.
To be in level 1 kids must be comfortable in the water by themselves and be at least 3 1/2 years old . (Just kids and teachers in the water) Parents can watch on the deck. This is the entry level swimming class and Focuses on going under water, kicking, and floats with support.
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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09/17/26 - 10/22/26
Th - 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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3 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 10/23/26 @ 06:00 am |
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09/17/26 - 10/22/26
Th - 5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
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Registration Closed |
Stage 2 - Water Movement -September 2026
Marion
9/17/26 - 10/22/26
VIEW
To be in level 2 you must go underwater independently (bob) and float on your back and front with your face in the water while the instructor provides support.
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.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14/26 @ 06:00 AM |
9/23/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 33.00 | $ 66.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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09/17/26 - 10/22/26
Th - 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
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4 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |
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09/17/26 - 10/22/26
Th - 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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1 / 6 Available |
Registration Closed |