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LEARN TO SWIM...PLUS!

Swim lessons are available to the public at the St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! heated indoor pool. All classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors. Registration is on a first come first served basis. You must register before the date of the first class of the selectedsession. Payment is required at time of registration. SAFFP registers students based on day and time, not by instructor.
Click here for detailed class level descriptions.

Click below to e-mail the Learn to Swim Coordinator, Elizabeth Way:
Learn to Swim e-mail

2008 SPRING SESSION DATES
Youth Learn to Swim Classes

April 29-May 22, 2008

  • Each session is Four Weeks in duration.
  • Two 30-minute lessons per week
  • Lessons held on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week
  • Total of 8, 30-minute lessons per session

Lesson Times
for April 29-May 22 Session
Discovery -Tues and Thurs at 4 PM
Level 1 - Tues and Thurs at 4PM, 4:40 PM; 5:20 PM
Level 2 - Tues and Thurs at 4PM, 4:40 PM; 5:20PM
Level 3 - Tues and Thurs at 4:40PM
, 5:20 PM

(lesson times for other upcoming sessions beginning June 2 TBA)

Fees: Fitness Center Member or PSD Resident $60.00
Non member/NPSD Resident $75.00

Place: St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool: Indoor, 75 feet X 28 feet of instructional area.
Pool Temperature: 84 degrees maintained year round
Air Temperature: 86 degrees maintained year round

Registration: Classes may fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. Phone registration is accepted with a credit card or register in person at St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus!
Call 763-3850 for more information.

Fees are charged on basis of enrollment, not attendance. It is your responsibility to make sure that appointments, vacations, and other activities do not interfere with the class for which you have enrolled. All class schedules and prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice to ensure ongoing quality and service.

2008 WINTER-SPRING SESSION DATES
Adult Learn to Swim Classes

March 11-March 25, 2008
April 10-April 24, 2008

NOTE: This schedule is for ADULT Learn to Swim classes only. Scroll UP to see the YOUTH Learn to Swim session schedule

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM CLASS TIMES
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Five, 1 hour lessions per session

Fees: Fitness Center Member or PSD Resident $60.00
Non member/NPSD Resident $75.00

Place: St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool: Indoor, 75 feet X 28 feet of instructional area.
Pool Temperature: 84 degrees maintained year round
Air Temperature: 86 degrees maintained year round

Registration: Classes may fill up quickly, so early registration is recommended. Phone registration is accepted with a credit card or register in person at St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus!
Call 763-3850 for more information.

Fees are charged on basis of enrollment, not attendance. It is your responsibility to make sure that appointments, vacations, and other activities do not interfere with the class for which you have enrolled. All class schedules and prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice to ensure ongoing quality and service.


CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Discovery Class - Sea Squirts
(6 months - 3 years)
Requirements: parent/caregiver & swim diaper (if not toilet-trained)
Max: 12 students
The goal of this class is to help students have fun and become more comfortable in and around the water. Instructors guide children and caregivers in their discovery of the water together through singing, games, and encouragement. Instructors will teach parents and caregivers techniques to help orient their "sea squirt" in the water.

Level 1.a - Fiddler Crabs
Pre-req.: The student must be comfortable in and around water. (3 years +)
Max.: 5 students
This class is an introduction to primary water skills and is designed to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy water safely. Instructors help students develop good attitudes and safe practices around the water by guiding social adjustment, muscular development, and neurological coordination.

Level 1.b - Fiddler Crabs
(3 years +)
Pre-req.: The student must be able to float on front (with support) for 3 seconds, roll onto back (with assistance) and float on back (with support) for 3 seconds.
This class is a continuation of the introduction to primary water skills and is designed to help students to feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy water safety. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 2.a - Sea Turtles:
Pre-Req.: The student must be willing to get face (eyes, ears, and nose) wet and be able to enter the water unassisted, bob 5 times to chin level, move 15 feet along wall and float on back with support for 3 seconds.
Max.: 5 students
This class emphasizes successful development of fundamental aquatics skills including floating, kicking, and combined strokes. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 2.b - Sea Turtles:
Pre-req.: Student must be willing to get face (eyes, ears, and nose) wet and be able to step from side into chest-deep water, to move into a front float for 3 seconds, roll over into a back float and return to a standing position without assistance.
This class continues to cultivate fundamental aquatic skills. Students learn to float without support, and develop proper kicking and combined strokes. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 3a - Penguins
Pre-req.: Student must be able to swim using a combination of arm and leg actions for 10 feet on the front, and swim using combination of arm and leg actions for 10 feet on the back.
Max.: 8 students
This class is designed to help students develop endurance and stroke refinement. Students learn to coordinate front crawl, back crawl and bimodal breathing, and are introduced to the elements of butterfly, treading water, and diving. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 3b - Penguins
Pre-req.: Student must be able to swim one link (25 feet) using any combined stroke and tread water for 30 seconds.
This class is designed to help advancing students develop endurance and stroke refinement. Students practice coordinating breast stroke, butterfly, front and back crawl, along with treading water and diving techniques. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 4a - Sharks:
Pre-req.: Student must be able to jump into deep water from the side, swim one lap (50 feet) using any combined stroke with face in the water and rhythmic breathing pattern (to front or side), and maintain position in water by treading or floating for one minute.
Max.: 8 students
This class is designed to help pre-competitive students develop endurance, stroke refinement and skill proficiency. Students practice coordinating freestyle, breast stroke, butterfly and back crawl, and learn basics of flip turns and dives. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 4b - Sharks:
Pre-req.: Student must be able to jump into deep water from the side, swim one lap (50 feet) using any combined stroke with face in the water and rhythmic breathing pattern (to front or side), and maintain position in water by treading for one minute.
This class is designed to help pre-competitive students develop endurance, stroke refinement and skill proficiency. Students practice coordinating butterfly and freestyle strokes, and incorporate flip turns and diving techniques. Students develop muscular and neurological coordination, good attitudes and safe practices around the water.

Level 5 - Stroke Clinic
Pre-req.: Student must be able to swim breast stroke, freestyle, back stroke and butterfly for one lap (50 yards) and tread water for one minute.
Max.: 12 students
This class is designed to help competitive and pre-competitive students improve freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly stroke form and efficiency.

If you are unsure which class level you or your child should attend, we recommend a visit to the club so a staff person can help you determine placement or call (843) 763-3850 for more information.

 

SWIM LESSON PROCEDURES:
Illness: If your child has a cold, but is eating well and acting as normal, bring him or her to class. The pool chemicals meet the highest standards, and the moist air will be beneficial. Please do not bring a child who has a fever, is not eating and listless, or shows signs of bacterial infections.

Cancellations: In instances of shutdowns caused by health and safety considerations such as fecal and vomiting incidents, swim classes will be made up on Fridays. There will be no make-ups for missed classes unless cancelled by St. Andrew's for reasons within its control.

Diapers: Children who are not yet potty-trained must wear a disposable swim diaper. These are available for purchase at the front desk. Plastic training pants or regular diapers are NOT allowed. Please, no regular diapers under the swim diaper, as these become saturated with water and weigh down the child.

Class Completion: Certificates cards are presented to our students at the endof each completed session. They signify the successful completion of very specific skills. Please be sure to check with the instructor before signing your child up for the next level.|

QUESTIONS: Call 763-3850 or email swim@standrewsparks.com

Private Swim Lessons
Knowledgeable swim instructors are available to help you meet your personal aquatic goals. All swim lesson programs will be individualized and held one-on-one at a convenient time for you. Please call 763-3850 for more information

Cost:
$40-PSD
$50-NonPSD

Note: Sessions are 30 minutes in length.

To sign up for a Private Swim Instructor, please stop by St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! and complete our Request Form and submit it to the Aquatics Supervisor.

2008 Stroke Clinics
The St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! stroke clinic is designed to improve stroke form and efficiency. We provide the tools for your child to continue to improve whether it is for competitive purposes or not. We will cover a different stroke every week to include freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each child must be able to swim down and back in the pool without stopping. Each child will be tested on day 1. Any child unable to do so will not be permitted to participate and a full refund will be issued.

Participants will be separated based on age and ability. The two instructors will each take a group. This will ensure that each child gets the optimal instruction.

Minimum age: 8 years
Maximum age: 18 years
Location: St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus! Pool
Fees: $60 PSD $75 Non-PSD
Maximum number of participants: 10
Instructors: Lindsay Simpson and TBA
*3 participants is the minimum for 1 instructor. 6 participants is the minimum for 2 instructors.

Session #4: Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
February 19, 26, March 4, 11

Session #5: Thursdays 5pm-6pm
February 21, 28, March 6, 13

Session #6: Tuesdays 5pm-6pm
April 1, 8, 15, 29

Session #7: Thursdays 5pm-6pm
April 3, 10, 17, 24

Session #8: Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am
April 5, 12, 19, 26

 

 

Contact

St. Andrew's
Family Fitness Plus!
1642 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
Charleston, SC  29407
(843) 763-3850

 

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