Kenwood Cove Classes: Learn To Swim
Enrollment
Learn to Swim classes will be through the Parks & Recreation summer registration process. The prerequisite for each class level is successful demonstration of the skills taught in the previous level. Beginners start at Level I, which has no prerequisite. Water safety staff reserve the right to change class placement for students to assure that they are receiving the proper level of instruction. Students are limited to one class per session.
Schedule
Classes are scheduled to meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings in each 2-week session, with class times offered at 8:45-9:30 am, 9:45-10:30 am, or 10:45-11:30 am. Classes are scheduled for 45 minutes, although in-water time or class length may vary due to particular class, water temperature, or weather conditions. All class levels in the Learn to Swim program are offered for youth ages 5 years and above (except for the Infant/Toddler, Pre-School, and Guard Start classes).
Our classes follow the new Learn To Swim course levels adopted by the American Red Cross and are taught by certified water safety instructors and instructor aides. The number of class levels offered in each time slot is determined by the availability of instructors – not all levels will be offered at every class time scheduled.
Session 1: June 14 to June 24
All classes meet on Monday - Thursday. Make-up for classes is on Friday mornings. Class sizes are limited to 10 per class.
| 8:45-9:30 am | Level 1 A/B | 5902.101/5902.102 | |
| Level 2 A/B | 5902.111/5902.112 | ||
| Level 3 A/B | 5902.121/5902.122 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.131 | ||
| Level 5 | 5902.141 | ||
| Level 6 | 5902.142 | ||
| 9:45-10:15 am | Pre-school | 5902.161 | |
| Semi-Private 1/2 | 5902.105 | ||
| Semi-Private 3/4 | 5902.125 | ||
| 9:45-10:30 am | Level 1 A/B | 5902.103/5902.104 | |
| Level 2 A/B | 5902.113/5902.114 | ||
| Level 3 A/B | 5902.123/5902.124 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.110 | ||
| 10:45-11:15 am | Pre-school | 5902.162 | |
| Semi-Private 1/2 | 5902.151 | ||
| Semi-Private 3/4 | 5902.163 | ||
| Infant/Parent | 5902.171 | ||
| 10:45-11:30 am | Level 1 | 5902.152 | |
| Level 2 | 5902.115 | ||
| Level 3 | 5902.132 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.133 | ||
| 8:00-8:30 pm | Infant/Parent | 5902.172 | Tuesday/Thursday only |
Session 2: July 5 to July 15
All classes meet on Monday - Thursday. Make-up for classes is on Friday mornings. Class sizes are limited to 10 per class.
| 8:45-9:30 am | Level 1 A/B | 5902.201/5902.202 | |
| Level 2 A/B | 5902.211/5902.212 | ||
| Level 3 A/B | 5902.221/5902.222 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.231 | ||
| Level 5 | 5902.241 | ||
| Level 6 | 5902.242 | ||
| 9:45-10:15 am | Pre-school | 5902.261 | |
| Semi-Private 1/2 | 5902.205 | ||
| Semi-Private 3/4 | 5902.225 | ||
| 9:45-10:30 am | Level 1 A/B | 5902.203/5902.204 | |
| Level 2 A/B | 5902.213/5902.214 | ||
| Level 3 A/B | 5902.223/5902.224 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.232 | ||
| 10:45-11:15 am | Pre-school | 5902.262 | |
| Semi-Private 1/2 | 5902.216 | ||
| Semi-Private 3/4 | 5902.233 | ||
| Infant/Parent | 5905.271 | ||
| 10:45-11:30 am | Level 1 | 5902.206 | |
| Level 2 | 5902.215 | ||
| Level 3 | 5902.226 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.227 | ||
| 8:00-8:30 pm | Infant/Parent | 5902.272 | Tuesday/Thursday only |
Session 3: July 26 to August 5
All classes meet on Monday - Thursday. Make-up for classes is on Friday mornings. Class sizes are limited to 10 per class.
| 8:45-9:30 am | Level 1 A/B | 5902.301/5902.302 | |
| Level 2 A/B | 5902.311/5902.312 | ||
| Level 3 A/B | 5902.321/5902.322 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.331 | ||
| Level 5 | 5902.341 | ||
| Level 6 | 5902.352 | ||
| 9:45-10:15 am | Pre-school | 5902.361 | |
| Semi-Private 1/2 | 5902.306 | ||
| Semi-Private 3/4 | 5902.334 | ||
| 9:45-10:30 am | Level 1 A/B | 5902.303/5902.304 | |
| Level 2 A/B | 5902.313/5902.314 | ||
| Level 3 A/B | 5902.323/5902.324 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.332 | ||
| 10:45-11:15 am | Pre-school | 5902.362 | |
| Semi-Private 1/2 | 5902.307 | ||
| Semi-Private 3/4 | 5902.335 | ||
| Infant/Parent | 5902.371 | ||
| 10:45-11:30 am | Level 1 | 5902.305 | |
| Level 2 | 5902.315 | ||
| Level 3 | 5902.325 | ||
| Level 4 | 5902.333 |
Fees: $25.00 Per Session
Registration fees charged for participants enrolling in the Learn To Swim program include costs associated with course certification by the American Red Cross. Class size is limited to the first 10 enrollees.
Class Descriptions:
Semi-Private Lessons – Instructors provide the same instruction as levels 1-4 listed above. Each class has a maximum of three students. Levels 1 and 2 are combined as are levels 3 and 4. Fee: $50.00
Infant/Parent: Introduce your little ones to the water in our Infant/Toddler Aquatics Class! Class is open to youngsters ages 6 months to 36 months, and parent or adult accompaniment in the water is required. This course is designed to provide parents information and techniques to help orient their children to the water and to supervise water activities in a safe manner.
Pre-School: Open to ages 3, 4, & 5, this introductory class will provide an opportunity for water adjustment and swimming readiness skills while increasing knowledge of water safety and practices.
Level I – Introduction to Water Skills: Help students feel comfortable in the water by learning basic water skills; submerging mouth, nose and eyes; opening eyes underwater and picking up submerged object; swimming on front and back while using arm and leg actions; front and back glides; floating on front and back; treading water arm and leg actions; recognizing a swimmer in distress and getting help.
Level II – Fundamental Aquatic Skills: Give students success with fundamental skills in the water; submerging the entire head; front and back glide; treading water using arm and leg motions; how to use a lifejacket; bobbing in water; jellyfish float; tuck float; front and back floats; finning; swimming using combined stroke on front and back crawl.
Level III – Stroke Development: Build on the skills in Level II by providing additional guided practice in reaching assist; front and back crawl with rotary breathing; sitting or kneeling dive; survival float; back float; butterfly kick and body motion; introduction of elementary backstroke; use of scissors kick while swimming on side; treading water.
Level IV – Stroke Improvement: Develop confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills; elementary back stroke; breaststroke; butterfly; front and back crawl; throwing assist; front and back crawl open turns; streamline position; learn safe diving rules; dive from stride or compact position; survival swimming; and feet-first surface dive.
Level V – Stroke Refinement: Provide further coordination and refinement of strokes with survival swimming; elementary backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke; sidestroke; front and back crawl; open turns on front and back; front flip turn and backstroke flip turn; shallow-angle dive; tuck surface dive; pike surface dive; and performing rescue breathing.
Level VI – Swimming & Skill Proficiency: Refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances; emphasis on personal water safety with an optional focus on diving fundamentals.
Guard Start: Not quite old enough to be a lifeguard? Guard Start: is an exciting program where 11-14 year-olds build a foundation and knowledge of swimming and leadership skills for future completion of a lifeguarding course. For dates and fee please call Kenwood Cove at 785-826-7430 or the Parks and Recreation office at 785-309-5765.
Aquatic Exercise Programs
All Aquatic Exercise Programs are offered from June 7th thru August 13th. Program Passes (work like a punch card) are available through the Parks and Recreation office from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday, or can be purchased at Kenwood Cove.
- Lap Swim – 10 passes $20.00
- Aquasize – 10 passes $35.00
- Tone & Flow – 10 passes $35.00
- River Walking – 10 passes $20.00
- Aqua Zumba – 10 passes $35.00
- Rusty Joints – 10 passes $35.00
Aquasize
Join us for a fun and refreshing way to get in shape, combining the benefits of aerobic exercise and resistance training while in the water. This class is set at your own pace so it is great for any “body”.
Tone & Flow
This is an invigorating run/jog class geared toward all fitness levels. This class offers a great way to build endurance while doing resistance training.
River Walking
Take a walk around the beautiful water park via the lazy river. This walk provides resistance and is great for toning lean muscle.
Aqua Zumba
This is not your grandmother’s water workout, this is a party! Get all the fun and benefits of Zumba with no impact and all the resistance of the water. It’s perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
Rusty Joints
This arthritic water aerobic class offers strength training exercises for those “rusty joints”. This class is great for older adults and individuals rehabilitating injuries.
Aquatic Exercise Schedule: Monday - Friday
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lap Swim | 6-8 & 10:45-11:30 am | 6-8 & 10:45-11:30 am | 6-8 & 10:45-11:30 am | 6-8 & 10:45-11:30 am | 6-8 & 10:45-11:30 am |
| Aquasize | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am |
| Aquasize | 8-8:45 pm | 8-8:45 pm | |||
| Tone & Flow | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am | 8-8:45 am |
| River Walking | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am |
| Aqua Zumba | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am | ||
| Rusty Joints | 10:45-11:30 am | 10:45-11:30 am |
