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Program Description: Swimming lessons are an essential part of a child's education. Being able to swim properly increases confidence which makes time in the water an enjoyable and safe experience. In addition, swimming is a healthy, total fitness activity that lasts a lifetime. Our Learn to Swim programs are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors with an enthusiasm and dedication to helping children and adults achieve their swimming goals.

To determine proper class placement please review the level descriptions below and/or contact the DMAC front desk (860) 584-3837 with any questions.

Goggles strongly recommended, though we do not allow those that have cover the nose.

Please try and arrive 15 minutes prior to start of class. For best progression it is recommended that children attend every class if possible.

Pre-School Class Descriptions
All pre-school aquatics classes are intended for children 3-6 years old.

- (PCA 1) Parent & Child Aquatics 1: This class is for parents with children ages 6 months to 3 years. This is a water introduction class where comfort in the water and submerging are taught in a low pressure and fun environment. This class teaches parents proper holding techniques for their children while teaching them water skills. Water experimentation, blowing bubbles, and basic skills are instructed through songs and activities.
- (PSA 1) Pre-school Aquatics Level 1: This class teaches children the most elementary aquatic skills. They continue to develop safe practices around the water.
- (PSA 2) Pre-school Aquatics Level 2: This class teaches independent aquatic locomotion skills. Children continue to explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to gain more proficiency for future strokes.
- (PSA 3) Pre-school Aquatics Level 3: This class teaches children to perform their skills independently. They are taught to improve coordination of combined arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions.

Learn-to-Swim (LTS) Class Descriptions
Students should graduate Kindergarten before moving up to a Learn to Swim class

- (LTS 1) Level 1 Beginner: Introduction to Water Skills- Children learn breath control, buoyancy on the front and back, alternating arm and leg action and general water safety rules.
- (LTS 2) Level 2 Beginner: Fundamental Aquatic Skills- Underwater swimming, treading water, swimming in different positions and general water safety are the main focus.
- (LTS 3) Level 3 Intermediate: Stroke Development- Head first entries, rotary breathing, changing directions, breaststroke kick, elementary backstroke and scissor kicks are introduced.
- (LTS 4) Level 4 Intermediate: Stroke Improvement- Diving, surface diving, turns, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly are taught.
- (LTS 5) Level 5 Advanced: Stroke Refinement- Head first surface dives, flip turns, sculling and, shallow-angle diving skills are taught. All other skills are refined.
- (LTS 6) Level 6 Advanced: There are three options: (All options complete numerous laps to continue to work on developing stroke technique and endurance.)
1. Personal Water Safety- Focuses on endurance and safety in and around the water in addition to the core skills.
2. Fundamentals of Diving- Focuses on deck and springboard diving in addition to the core skills.
3. Fitness Swimmer- Focuses on endurance as it pertains to using the water as a medium for exercise in addition to the core skills.

Goggles strongly recommended, though we do not allow those that have cover the nose.

Please try and arrive 15 minutes prior to start of class. For best progression it is recommended that children attend every class if possible.

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Parent Newsletters
Parent newsletters are now available for parents to read regarding their child's swim lessons. Please read corresponding parent newsletter prior to the first day of swim class to enhance your experience in swim lessons. Please also download the American Red Cross Swim App for ease and convenience during your swim lesson experience with us! We hope you enjoy your swimming lesson experience!

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PCA, Swim (9:00-9:30am) 
150582
6m - 4y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
 
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PSA 1, Swim (9:00-9:30am) 
150586
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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PSA 2, Swim (9:00-9:30am) 
150590
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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PSA 3, Swim (9:00-9:30am) 
150594
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
 
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LTS 2, Swim (9:00-9:30am) 
150774
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 3 Intermediate, Swim (9:00-9:45am) 
150603
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
• This Activity is full. No wait list available
 
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LTS 4 Intermediate, Swim (9:00-9:45am) 
150605
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
 
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PCA, Swim (9:45-10:15am) 
150583
6m - 4y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
 
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PSA 1, Swim (9:45-10:15am) 
150587
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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PSA 2, Swim (9:45-10:15am) 
150591
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 1, Swim (9:45-10:15am) 
150597
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 2, Swim (9:45-10:15am) 
150600
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 3 Intermediate, Swim (10:00-10:45am) 
150601
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
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LTS 5 Advanced, Swim (10:00-10:45am) 
150606
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
 
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PSA 1, Swim (10:30-11:00am) 
150584
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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PSA 2, Swim (10:30-11:00am) 
150588
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
 
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PSA 3, Swim (10:30-11:00am) 
150592
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 1, Swim (10:30-11:00am) 
150595
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 2, Swim (10:30-11:00am) 
150598
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 3 Intermediate, Swim (11:00-11:45am) 
150602
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
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LTS 4 Intermediate, Swim (11:00-11:45am) 
150604
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
 
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PSA 1, Swim (11:15-11:45am) 
150585
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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PSA 2, Swim (11:15-11:45am) 
150589
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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PSA 3, Swim (11:15-11:45am) 
150593
3y - 6y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 1, Swim (11:15-11:45am) 
150596
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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LTS 2, Swim (11:15-11:45am) 
150599
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res

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  Registration Unavailable
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LTS 6 Fines Swimmer (12:00-12:45pm) 
150604
6y - 15y N/A Su  09/15/2024 - 11/03/2024
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Dennis N Malone Aquatics Center
$45.00 Res, $55.00 Non-Res
We highly advise the use of goggles for this level but do not allow those that cover the nose.
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