General Information

Classes will meet for 9 days, Monday through Friday the first week and Monday through Thursday the second week, weather permitting. A make-up lesson will only be scheduled if the Aquatics Division has cancelled a class due to weather or mechanical problems. The make-up lesson time will be designated by the pool supervisor.
 
The "Stingrays" and "Sharks" lessons are taught following a 10 station progression.  Children will be placed in classes appropriate to their skill and age level.  This 10 station program allows children to advance at their own pace with positive reinforcement. Classes are taught by trained swim instructors who may be assisted by trained volunteers.
 
Station 1:  Instruction begins with water adaptation, breathing-holding/bubble blowing and basic kicking skills

Stations 2 & 3:  Lessons introduce floating, gliding, and kicking

Station 4:  Instruction in the basics of the crawl stroke and other skills necessary to a good foundation for swimming are included in this station.

Stations 5-10:  Each successive station builds on the basic crawl stroke, teaches additional strokes and increases endurance and proficiency.

 
Class Descriptions 

Please register student by their age, they will be placed in the appropriate station according to their abilities.

Starfish- Classes are 20 minutes in-water time.  This is a special parent/child bonding through instruction in water adaptation, floating, and safety skills.  Only one parent or guardian will accompany child in the water.  Parents will be given 10 minutes to dry-off and dress your little one after class.  Please bring a dry towel and clothes.  No childcare is provided for siblings.  Siblings must be supervised outside the pool area.  

Clownfish- Ages 3-4.  Classes are 30 minutes.  Games and songs are used to teach swimming skills. All 3 and 4 year olds must start in this class and will advance to Stingrays as appropriate.
 
Stingrays - Ages 5-7.  Classes are 40 minutes.  Stations 1-6.   Students are placed according to skill level.
 
Sharks - (now includes Advanced) - Ages 8-15. Classes are 40 minutes. Stations 1-7.  Students are placed according to skill level.
 
Adaptive Aquatics - Splash into success!  Designed for kids with disabilities. Learn water safety and swimming techniques in a safe, self-paced environment.  One on one instruction provides each individual with the attention needed to gain valuable skills in the water while improving strength and coordination.

Water Fitness - Fun exercise while you stay cool!  Low impact instruction includes stretching and warm up, aerobic conditioning and muscle toning exercises, and a relaxing cool down.  Improve cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and endurance with little stress on the joints and body.

Classes will not meet during severe weather. Please call your local pool for class status. Classes cancelled by staff will be made up at a time determined by the pool Supervisor. 

Bradfield Pool - 972-205-2774
Holford Pool - 972-205-2776
Wynne Pool - 972-205-2777

Due to class schedules, additional make-up lessons are not offered.

Swim Class Registration

Registration begins May 1st at any Garland Recreation Center.
Registration for Garland Swim Classes ends Friday at noon prior to the start date for each session.  No late registration is permitted.
Fee: $43 for all sessions unless otherwise noted.
Pay with cash, credit card or check made payable to the City of Garland.

2010 Garland Swim Class Sessions 

Session 1       June 7 - June 17
Session 2       June 21 - July 1
Session 3       July 5 - July 15
Session 4       July 19 – July 29

Important Information
1.  Be aware of Garland Swim Program weather policies.
2.  Participants need to be dressed and ready before class begins. 
3.  Parents - stay at the pool on first day of class for more info. 
4.  No time or space is available for changing clothes after class. 
5.  Staff and participants only are allowed inside the pool fence.  
6.  Swimming is not allowed before or after classes. 
7.  Childcare is not provided for other family members during classes.  Siblings must be supervised outside pool area.
8.  Please be at the pool on time to pick up participants.