Swim Lessons

Swimming Lesson Levels

Water Babies - Instructor will introduce the child to the water with the help of the parent. Parent Tot - 6 months and older.
*Aquaducks - Students learn to feel safe and comfortable in the water with instruction. Over 3 years of age.
Goldfish - Level 1 - Fundamentals of aquatic skills, and beginning to learn basic strokes. Over 5 years of age.
Sunfish - Level 2 - Assisted strokes, flotation, glides, front crawl, and back stroke.
Penguin - Level 3 - Improving basic strokes, rhythmic breathing, and personal water safety.
**Otter - Level 4 - Stroke development, guided practice, treading water, and diving.
Seal - Level 5 - Continued stroke development, sidestroke, breaststroke, and turns.
Polar Bear - Level 6 - Endurance, diving, introduction to butterfly stroke.
Sea Lion - Level 7 - Polish and refine strokes, endurance, open turns and surface diving.
Dolphin - Level 8 - Advancing skills, endurance, rescue skills and introduction to swim team and distance swimming.

*Parents do not need to get in the water, for any special circumstances please make prior arrangements. (Aquaducks)
**Diving will not be included with any lessons at the NRC Pool due to water depth. (Otter)
If you need further assistance in making a decision about which class to enroll your child, please call to set up an appointment for an evaluation.

Winter/Spring 2023 Swim Lessons Schedule

Level	Time	Days	Dates	Deadline	Fee	Place
Water Babies	6:15 - 6:45 PM	Tuesday & Thursdays	January 3 - January 12	December 27	$37	NRC
*Aquaducks	9:00 AM - 9:35 AM	Saturday	January 7 - January 28	January 2	$37	NRC
Goldfish	9:00 AM - 9:55 AM	Saturday	January 7 - January 28	January 2	$37	NRC
Sunfish	10:00 AM - 10:55 AM	Saturday	January 7 - January 28	January 2	$37	NRC
Penguin	10:00 AM - 10:55 AM	Saturday	January 7 - January 28	January 2	$37	NRC
**Otter	10:00 AM - 10:55 AM	Saturday	January 7 - January 28	January 2	$37	NRC
Penguin	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Monday - Thursday	February 6 - February 16	January 31	$37	NRC
**Otter	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Monday - Thursday	February 6 - February 16	January 31	$37	NRC
*Aquaducks	6:15 PM - 6:45 PM	Monday - Thursday	March 6 - March 16	February 28	$37	NRC
Golfish	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Monday - Thursday	March 6 - March 16	February 28	$37	NRC
Sunfish	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Monday - Thursday	April 3 - April 13	March 28	$37	NRC
Penguin	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Monday - Thursday	April 3 - April 13	March 28	$37	NRC
**Otter	6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Monday - Thursday	April 3 - April 13	March 28	$37	NRC
Water Babies	6:15 PM - 6:45 PM	Tuesday & Thursday	April 18 - April 27	April 11	$37	NRC

Private Swim Lessons

It's never too late or too early to learn this lifetime skill. Private lessons will be set up to fit individual needs and schedules. For more information on setting up your private lessons call (316) 283-7330 or contact:

Becky Butcher at rfriesen@newtonrec.org
Bart Peace at bpeace@newtonrec.org

Six 30 minute lessons: $90
Additional persons: $55

Summer Swim Round Up

Saturday, May 6th

Need to know what lesson your child is ready for? Come in for a free swim evaluation. Take a few minutes before signing up for summer lessons and let us advise you on which class would be most beneficial.

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fee: FREE
Note: The NRC office will be open following the roundup for summer swim lesson registrations. Pre-registration is not required for the roundup. Please drop in at any time during the event