Swim Programs

Allen Park Community Services - Swim Programs

 

The Allen Park Community Services provides a number of water opportunities for community members of all ages! Below are the current programs being offered.

                               

 

 

SWIM LESSONS and AQUA TOTS

Swim classes will be held each Saturday for 8 weeks beginning Saturday, October 20^th and ending Saturday, December 15^th (with the exception of Saturday, November 24^th). Classes are 45 minutes (30 minutes for Aqua Tots). All classes are taught by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Please note: All students must pre-register. Class availability cannot be guaranteed unless student is pre-registered.

 

Swim lessons may be canceled due to emergency situations i.e. mechanical failure, or weather event. There is no refund for an emergency cancellation; however, a make-up lesson may be scheduled for the canceled class. Parents are asked to stay and watch lessons from the bench area. Swimmers are encouraged to wear goggles and proper swim attire during lessons.

 

All classes will be held at the Allen Park Middle School pool. Please read each level description to determine which class your child should take.  PLEASE note it on the registration form for proper placement. 

 

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

 

Level 1 – Beginner (limit 12)

For students with little or no previous experience in the water, this class will focus on breath control and submerging, buoyancy on front and back as well as the basics of alternating arms and leg movement on the front and back. Ages 4 and up.

Day: Saturday

Time:  10:00 – 10:45 am

Cost:   $80 per session

Level 2 - Advanced Beginner (limit 12)

This class is for students that are comfortable in the water.  We will focus on improving breath control, submerging, and buoyancy, the basics of treading water and combined arm and leg actions. Ages 4 and up.

Day: Saturday

Time:  11:00 – 11:45 am

Cost:   $80 per session

 

Aqua Tots – Parent/Toddler Swim Lesson (Limit 8)

Aqua Tots helps the parent and the child get used to the water and see the pool as fun! Parents work with their children on basic, introductory water skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking and floating. Ages 1-3.

*Babies must wear a swim diaper. Parents must accompany the child in the water.

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:15 – 9:45 am

Cost:   $65 per session

 

REGISTRATION

**Space is limited and registration will end when classes are full** 

Registration forms (with payment) will be processed in the order in which they are received. You will be notified ONLY if the class is full or canceled. Your fee must be enclosed to complete registration.

Return your Payment and completed registration form to:

Allen Park Community Services Office

14700 Moore,

Allen Park, MI 48101 

*All money is due at time of registration* 

Payments: Please pay by cash, check or money order made payable to Allen Park Public Schools.  We will not be responsible for lost cash sent in.

Returned Checks: There will be a $25 charge for any check returned by the bank as non-payable.

Refunds:  Any refund request for dropping a class must be made BEFORE THE SECOND CLASS.  A five dollar ($5) handling charge will be deducted from any refund.