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You are here:   Government > Parks, Rec & Community Srvs > Aquatics > Learn to Swim/Dive

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

YOUTH CLASSES:

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR CURRENT AND UPCOMING CLASSES

2012 SUMMER PRE- REGISTRATION
El Monte Aquatic Center

Saturday, May 19, 2012
El Monte Resident Registration 8:00-10:30 A.M.
(Must have a Drivers License & Utility Bill in registering party's name showing an address in El Monte to register at this time)
Open Registration 12:00 - 4:00 P.M.
(Open to everyone)

Open Pre-Registration Hours 
May 21 - 24, 2012
Monday - Thursday 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.


For All Registration: Each Registrant may register only the members of their household. Registration forms must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

REGISTRATION DURING SUMMER PROGRAM
(Mon. - Thurs. *June 18- July 31, 2012)
10:00-12:30 P.M. AND 4:00- 7:00 P. M.
*Must register BEFORE third class of every session.
No refunds or class exchanges.

Must register before session begins.

2012 SUMMER CLASS SESSION SCHEDULE
Classes are held Monday thru Thursday for 2 weeks. Each class is 25 minutes in length. Saturday session meet  for 6 classes and each class is 35 minutes in length. Class space is limited. Pre registration is advised for all classes. Students are admitted 7 minutes prior to class start time and must shower before entering pool. Classes will stop admitting 15 minutes after class begins.
 
WEEKDAY SESSIONS
I. 6/18/12-6/28/12
*II. 7/2/12-7/12/12 *
III. 7/16/12-7/26/12
IV. 7/30/12-8/9/12

* Please not no class on July 4th, make up class will be July 6th* 
 
SATURDAY SESSION
I. 6/9/12-7/14/12
II. 7/21/12-8/25/12
***Please note classes are subject to change, notice will be given.

 
YOUTH CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & FEES
PARENT & ME : (FEE $50) Instructors will direct the parents in methods of working with their 6 months to 6-year-old children on water safety skills, water adjustment and swimming readiness skills, water adjustment and swimming readiness skills.
 
Starfish (Beginners) (6 months & above)
Instructors will direct the parents in methods of working with their children on the fundamental elements of swimming, water safety skills, and water adjustment.

Guppies (Advanced)
(Ages 2-6; must have been in the program for at least 2 sessions or be approved by pool management) Instructors will combine skills that were learned in the beginner's course into new sequences and skills.
 
Times for all above classes:
Monday-Thursday Class Program:  12:00 P.M., 12:30 P.M., 4:45 P.M., 5:15 P.M., 5:45 P.M.  
Saturday Classes (6 Sat.) Mornings:  11:00 A.M., 11:40 A.M. (Note: Sat. classes may rotate instructors)
 
 
PRE-SCHOOL : (FEE: $50) Open to children 4-6 years of age. Child friendly instructors will teach water adjustment, water safety and swimming readiness skills. No parent participation is required in this class.
 
Jelly fish (Pre-School Beginners) : Learn to swim program for children 4 - 6 years old.
Monday-Thursday  Class Program:   12:00 P.M., 12:30 P.M., 4:45 P.M., 5:15 P.M.,
Saturday Classes (6 Sat.) Mornings:  11:00 A.M., 11:40 A.M. (Note: Sat. classes may rotate instructors)
 
Sea Horse (Pre-School Intermediate/Advanced) : Learn to swim program for children who have completed Pre-School Beginners.
Monday-Thursday Class Program:   12:00 P.M., 12:30 P.M., 4:45 P.M., 5:15 P.M.
Saturday Classes (6 Sat.) Mornings:  11:00 & 11:40 A.M. (Note: Sat. classes may rotate instructors)
 
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BEGINNING SWIMMING (FEE: $45) : Instruction in the basic swimming technique. (There are 4 levels of proficiency in this section
A: Angel Fish B: Barracuda, C: Lion, D: Dolphin)
Monday-Thursday Class Program:   10:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M., 5:15 P.M., 5:45 P.M., 6:15 P.M. & 6:45 P.M.
Saturday Classes (6 Sat.) Mornings : 9:00 A.M., 9:40 A.M., 10:20 A.M. (Note: Sat. classes may rotate instructors)
 
INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING (FEE: $45): Instruction in intermediate strokes, diving and competitive swimming skills.
Monday-Thursday Class Program:   11:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M., 6:15 P.M., 6:45 P.M.
Saturday Classes (6 Sat.) Mornings : 9:00 A.M., 9:40 A.M. (Note: Sat. classes may rotate instructors)
 
ADVANCED SWIMMING (FEE: $45): Instruction in advanced strokes, diving and competitive swimming skills.
Monday-Thursday Class Program:    11:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M., 6:15 P.M. 
Saturday Classes (6 Sat.) Mornings : 9:00 A.M., 9:40 A.M. (Note: Sat. classes may rotate instructors)
 
 

ADULT CLASSES:  

ADULTS - BASIC SWIMMING INSTRUCTION (FEE: $50): For persons 18 years of age and older who require instruction in swimming with understanding, patient instructors - It is never too late! Don't be left out of water activities this year, come and join us! 

Monday-Thursday Class Program: 11:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M., 6:15 P.M., 6:45 P.M.
Saturday Program (6 Sat.):11:00 A.M., 11:40 A.M. (Note: Saturday classes may have rotating instructors)
 
 

DIVING LESSONS:  

This new and exciting program will provide students the opportunity to learn from Instructor Deliang Li, Bronze Medalist of the 1988 Olympic Games, 12 times Chinese National Champion and 13 times International Champion.
In addition to his competitive experience, Coach Li has been coaching young divers since 1994 in China and since 1999 in the U.S. He has trained Chinese National Champions and World Junior Olympic Champions. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive top-notch training.
Beginning Diving Class: Our goal for the Beginning Diving Lesson Program is for the community to enjoy the sport of diving as well as an opportunity for new divers to improve their conditioning, confidence, and self-esteem. This class offers successful basic skill progressions of body balance, spatial awareness, and water entry for diving as well as learning the fundamental requirements of diving safety.
Contact Coach Li at Diving Team practice to set up lessons.
 
Schedule & Fees:
Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Fee: $90.00/session 8 classes  
Requirements: Ages 5 - 14 years old. Must be able to swim in deep water area.
For more information, please contact the Arrow Dive Club at www.arrowdive.com or email Coach Li at 1880li@gmail.com.
 PRIVATE LESSONS:
 Private and Semi-Private Lessons are a great way to get one on one instruction with a qualified Instructor. With this program, participants are able to work on an array of water activities from learning how to swim, to refining competitive strokes! Each lesson is 30 minutes in length. This program is offered September through May each year.

Private Lessons:

1 student/instructor $45 per class session Minimum of 2 classes
Private Lessons:
2-4 students/instructor $35 per class session Minimum of 4 classes
For more information about this program please contact the El Monte Aquatic Center at (626) 580-2213, or e-mail us at info@elmonteaquatics.com

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