Youth Summer Swim - 207011/2/3

Youth Swim Lessons Eight (8), 30 minute lessons.
Group Lessons run for three, two-week sessions.

Please read important General Information for all Swim Lessons

Eligibility: Lessons for youth ages 4 and up; must be toilet trained. See Goals and Guidelines for Group Swimming Lessons. (scroll down).

Schedule: Monday through Thursday (make-up dates on Fridays).
Session 1: July 8 - July 18
Session 2: July 22 - Aug. 1
Session 3: Aug. 5 - Aug. 15

Weather and activity updates will be available on our Recreation Sports website at Team Sideline. In addition, you may call the weather hotline number at 203-861-6100.

Lessons may be held during light rain, but cannot be held during thunder or lightning. In such an event, the pool must be closed for thirty minute intervals for each occurrence.

Location: Greenwich Pool in Byram Park, 4 Ritch Avenue, 06830

Fees: are per child per two week section.
There are no refunds and we do not prorate fees.
Requests for credit will only be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program.
There is a $20 administrative fee for cancellation credits.

Registration Prerequisite:
Open to Greenwich residents with a valid 2024 Park Pass.
Four year old participants must also obtain a 2024 Seasonal Park Pass, for no charge.
Children under 12 years. of age must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult, 18 years or older, with a valid 2024 Park Pass.

Registration
Online registration begins April 1
Have you signed in? You must Sign In in to your account to register.

Please note: If you have not done so this year, you must Verify Residency, prior to registration, once annually beginning January.

New residents may sign up for an account online. Register Here for a Parks and Recreation account.

Beginning April 15, non account holders, may mail in the Registration Form and required documents. Please only mail in a current year Registration Form. Previous year remains available for information only.

Youth Scholarships: The Parks and Recreation Department has established a Youth Scholarship Program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. Visit our webpage for more information or to register: Click Here to complete registration.

Goals and Guidelines for Swimming lesson class levels
Goldfish Ages 4 - 5 years (Preschool)
Water entrance/exit, buoyancy, bubble blowing, submerge head, bobbing, finning, kicking, floating-back/front, roll front to back and back to front, jump into the pool, open eyes underwater.

Level I Ages 6 years and up - Introduction
The same as Goldfish, plus: Treading, rhythmic bobbing, gliding, position changing, arm/leg action.

Level II Ages 6 years and up - Fundamentals
The same as Level I plus: Introduction to rhythmic breathing, rotary breathing, longer gliding/floating, alternating arm/leg actions, combined arm/leg actions.

Level III Ages 6 years and up - Stroke Development
The same as Level II plus: Deep water jump and recovery, seated head first entry, survival floating, position changing in deep water, introduction to all strokes EXCEPT butterfly.

Level IV Ages 6 years and up - Stroke Improvement
The same as Level II plus: Butterfly stroke.

Children must have accomplished the goals of a level before signing up for the next level.

Photos: The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (Website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.

Donate to the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund.

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