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Monday July 29, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Baseball Clinics - Session 2: July 29-August 1 Baseball Clinic
Whether you are a young beginner, just learning the game, or a middle school player ready to take your game up a notch, this baseball clinic is for you! This clinic is designed for ages 7-12 to help improve on the fundamentals of baseball and help fine-tune yourskills. You will learn hitting, fielding, mechanics and sportsmanship. These clinics are run by LHS Head Coach, Richard Barnaby. Participants must bring their own glove and a helmet if they have one.2 Sessions to choose from!SESSION I: Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25 (Rain date Friday, July 26, 2024)SESSION II: Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1 (Rain date Friday, August 2, 2024)DAYS: Monday–Thursday, Rain day on FridaysTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.AGES: 7-12COST: $105 Res./$125 Non. Res.SITE: American Little League Field on Twelfth St.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Tuesday July 30, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Baseball Clinics - Session 2: July 29-August 1 Baseball Clinic
Whether you are a young beginner, just learning the game, or a middle school player ready to take your game up a notch, this baseball clinic is for you! This clinic is designed for ages 7-12 to help improve on the fundamentals of baseball and help fine-tune yourskills. You will learn hitting, fielding, mechanics and sportsmanship. These clinics are run by LHS Head Coach, Richard Barnaby. Participants must bring their own glove and a helmet if they have one.2 Sessions to choose from!SESSION I: Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25 (Rain date Friday, July 26, 2024)SESSION II: Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1 (Rain date Friday, August 2, 2024)DAYS: Monday–Thursday, Rain day on FridaysTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.AGES: 7-12COST: $105 Res./$125 Non. Res.SITE: American Little League Field on Twelfth St.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Wednesday July 31, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Baseball Clinics - Session 2: July 29-August 1 Baseball Clinic
Whether you are a young beginner, just learning the game, or a middle school player ready to take your game up a notch, this baseball clinic is for you! This clinic is designed for ages 7-12 to help improve on the fundamentals of baseball and help fine-tune yourskills. You will learn hitting, fielding, mechanics and sportsmanship. These clinics are run by LHS Head Coach, Richard Barnaby. Participants must bring their own glove and a helmet if they have one.2 Sessions to choose from!SESSION I: Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25 (Rain date Friday, July 26, 2024)SESSION II: Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1 (Rain date Friday, August 2, 2024)DAYS: Monday–Thursday, Rain day on FridaysTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.AGES: 7-12COST: $105 Res./$125 Non. Res.SITE: American Little League Field on Twelfth St.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 6-7 (Red Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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Thursday August 1, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Baseball Clinics - Session 2: July 29-August 1 Baseball Clinic
Whether you are a young beginner, just learning the game, or a middle school player ready to take your game up a notch, this baseball clinic is for you! This clinic is designed for ages 7-12 to help improve on the fundamentals of baseball and help fine-tune yourskills. You will learn hitting, fielding, mechanics and sportsmanship. These clinics are run by LHS Head Coach, Richard Barnaby. Participants must bring their own glove and a helmet if they have one.2 Sessions to choose from!SESSION I: Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25 (Rain date Friday, July 26, 2024)SESSION II: Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1 (Rain date Friday, August 2, 2024)DAYS: Monday–Thursday, Rain day on FridaysTIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.AGES: 7-12COST: $105 Res./$125 Non. Res.SITE: American Little League Field on Twelfth St.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 11-13 (Green Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis in the Parks-Adult Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Parks-Adult Tennis Lessons
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. Thisprogram uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysAGE: 18+COST: $85 Res./$105 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: 6:00-7:30pm
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Friday August 2, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 6 - Session 3 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 1 - Session 3 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 2 - Session 3 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 3 - Session 3 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 4 - Session 3 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 3-Level 5 - Session 3 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Monday August 5, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Multi-Sports with Skyhawks - Multi-Sports with Skyhawks
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sportsin one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. We will also explore the science and technology of various sports through a number of hands on activities throughout the course of the week. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.*Please note that the Skyhawks Programs are outdoor programs and in the event that it is forecasted to have severe weather, the program will be cancelled for that day.DATES: August 5 - 9, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Barrett Park Field
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Tuesday August 6, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Multi-Sports with Skyhawks - Multi-Sports with Skyhawks
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sportsin one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. We will also explore the science and technology of various sports through a number of hands on activities throughout the course of the week. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.*Please note that the Skyhawks Programs are outdoor programs and in the event that it is forecasted to have severe weather, the program will be cancelled for that day.DATES: August 5 - 9, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Barrett Park Field
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Wednesday August 7, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Multi-Sports with Skyhawks - Multi-Sports with Skyhawks
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sportsin one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. We will also explore the science and technology of various sports through a number of hands on activities throughout the course of the week. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.*Please note that the Skyhawks Programs are outdoor programs and in the event that it is forecasted to have severe weather, the program will be cancelled for that day.DATES: August 5 - 9, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Barrett Park Field
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 6-7 (Red Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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Thursday August 8, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Multi-Sports with Skyhawks - Multi-Sports with Skyhawks
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sportsin one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. We will also explore the science and technology of various sports through a number of hands on activities throughout the course of the week. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.*Please note that the Skyhawks Programs are outdoor programs and in the event that it is forecasted to have severe weather, the program will be cancelled for that day.DATES: August 5 - 9, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Barrett Park Field
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 11-13 (Green Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Family Bingo - August 8, 2024 - Family Bingo - August 8, 2024
Join us for a family night filled with fun and excitement! Our Family Bingo is a great way to have a night out and spend quality time with family. Play is not only for amusement but also for a chance to win great prizes!Pre-Registration is required!DATE: Thursday, August 8, 2024AGES: AllTIME: 5:30pm - 7:00pmCOST: $5 Res./ $10 Non-Res.SITE: Veteran’s Memorial Center
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis in the Parks-Adult Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Parks-Adult Tennis Lessons
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. Thisprogram uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysAGE: 18+COST: $85 Res./$105 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: 6:00-7:30pm
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Friday August 9, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Multi-Sports with Skyhawks - Multi-Sports with Skyhawks
Multi-Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sportsin one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork. We will also explore the science and technology of various sports through a number of hands on activities throughout the course of the week. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.*Please note that the Skyhawks Programs are outdoor programs and in the event that it is forecasted to have severe weather, the program will be cancelled for that day.DATES: August 5 - 9, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Barrett Park Field
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Monday August 12, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Color Outside the Lines - Color Outside the Lines
Bring out your inner artist with our fun summer youth art program! Each day will be filled with fun and exciting art activities like air dry foam clay, painting and more.Participants should bring a water bottle and a peanut/tree nut free snack.INSTRUCTOR: ChristinaDATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday-FridayTIME: 9:00a.m.—12:00p.m.AGES: 6 - 9COST: $70 Res./$90 Non. Res.SITE: Barrett Park Program Building
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth Tennis with Skyhawks - Youth Tennis with Skyhawks
Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship. Participants with their own racquets may bring them but we will also have some on hand to borrow during the program. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.DATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Doyle Field Tennis Courts
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Tuesday August 13, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Color Outside the Lines - Color Outside the Lines
Bring out your inner artist with our fun summer youth art program! Each day will be filled with fun and exciting art activities like air dry foam clay, painting and more.Participants should bring a water bottle and a peanut/tree nut free snack.INSTRUCTOR: ChristinaDATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday-FridayTIME: 9:00a.m.—12:00p.m.AGES: 6 - 9COST: $70 Res./$90 Non. Res.SITE: Barrett Park Program Building
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth Tennis with Skyhawks - Youth Tennis with Skyhawks
Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship. Participants with their own racquets may bring them but we will also have some on hand to borrow during the program. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.DATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Doyle Field Tennis Courts
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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Wednesday August 14, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Color Outside the Lines - Color Outside the Lines
Bring out your inner artist with our fun summer youth art program! Each day will be filled with fun and exciting art activities like air dry foam clay, painting and more.Participants should bring a water bottle and a peanut/tree nut free snack.INSTRUCTOR: ChristinaDATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday-FridayTIME: 9:00a.m.—12:00p.m.AGES: 6 - 9COST: $70 Res./$90 Non. Res.SITE: Barrett Park Program Building
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth Tennis with Skyhawks - Youth Tennis with Skyhawks
Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship. Participants with their own racquets may bring them but we will also have some on hand to borrow during the program. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.DATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Doyle Field Tennis Courts
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 6-7 (Red Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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Thursday August 15, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Color Outside the Lines - Color Outside the Lines
Bring out your inner artist with our fun summer youth art program! Each day will be filled with fun and exciting art activities like air dry foam clay, painting and more.Participants should bring a water bottle and a peanut/tree nut free snack.INSTRUCTOR: ChristinaDATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday-FridayTIME: 9:00a.m.—12:00p.m.AGES: 6 - 9COST: $70 Res./$90 Non. Res.SITE: Barrett Park Program Building
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth Tennis with Skyhawks - Youth Tennis with Skyhawks
Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship. Participants with their own racquets may bring them but we will also have some on hand to borrow during the program. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.DATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Doyle Field Tennis Courts
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tennis In The Parks for Youth - Summer 2024 - Tennis in the Parks-Summer AGES 11-13 (Green Ball)
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. This program uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 10 - August 14, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: WednesdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 6-7 (Red Ball): TIME: 5pm-6pm AGES 8-10 (Orange Ball): TIME: 6pm-7pmDATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysCOST: $75 Res./$95 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: AGES 11-13 (Green Ball): 5pm-6pm
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Tennis in the Parks-Adult Tennis Lessons - Tennis in the Parks-Adult Tennis Lessons
Led by an approved USTA Net Generation tennis coach, the program will focus on developing the skills to serve, rally and play - so it’s perfect for beginners and first-time players. Once the skills are there, participants will play fun matches with other players in the program. Thisprogram uses modified tennis balls, age-appropriate rackets, court sizes, and the latest fun and engaging activities that help players successfully learn and play the game quicker!All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racket!DATES: July 11 - August 15, 2024 (6 weeks)DAYS: ThursdaysAGE: 18+COST: $85 Res./$105 Non. Res.SITE: Doyle Tennis CourtsTIMES: 6:00-7:30pm
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Friday August 16, 2024
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 8:00-8:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 8:45-9:15am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Color Outside the Lines - Color Outside the Lines
Bring out your inner artist with our fun summer youth art program! Each day will be filled with fun and exciting art activities like air dry foam clay, painting and more.Participants should bring a water bottle and a peanut/tree nut free snack.INSTRUCTOR: ChristinaDATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday-FridayTIME: 9:00a.m.—12:00p.m.AGES: 6 - 9COST: $70 Res./$90 Non. Res.SITE: Barrett Park Program Building
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth Tennis with Skyhawks - Youth Tennis with Skyhawks
Whether your child is a beginning or intermediate player, this program will improve their game and help them get more enjoyment from tennis. Our tennis programs focus on skill refinement as well as practice and match play to develop consistent, well-rounded tennis players. Skyhawks staff also instill positive life skills such as respect and sportsmanship. Participants with their own racquets may bring them but we will also have some on hand to borrow during the program. Participants should bring multiple water bottles, two snacks, sunscreen and wear appropriate athletic attire. Every child receives an award certificate and Skyhawks t-shirt.DATES: August 12 - 16, 2024DAYS: Monday - FridayAGES: 7 - 12TIMES: 9:00am - 12:00pmCOST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.SITE: Doyle Field Tennis Courts
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 9:30-10:00am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 6 - Session 4 - Level 6: 10:15-10:45am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 1 - Session 4 - Level 1: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 2 - Session 4 - Level 2: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 3 - Session 4 - Level 3: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 4 - Session 4 - Level 4: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Swim Lessons 2024: Session 4 -Level 5 - Session 4 - Level 5: 11:00-11:30am
Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes. Lessons are thirty minutes in length. Learn to Swim Class descriptions are given below. Classes will be held Monday – Friday for two weeks and there will be three different sessions to choose from. See dates and times below. “Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (www.redcross.org)Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills Objective: to help students feel in the water and to enjoy the water safely.Requirements: None. This is the class for those who are brand new or intimidated by the water. Skills Covered: Swimmers learn basics of swimming bobbing, going under water, supported front and back floating, supported rolling over from front to back and back to front, supported gliding , supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms and jumping in.Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills Objective: To give students success with fundamental skills. Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back (with assistance) and put their head under water.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on independent front and back floating , independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front and back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.Level 3 – Stroke DevelopmentObjective: To build on skills in Level 2 through additional guided practiceRequirements: Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives. Level 4 – Stroke Improvement Objective: To develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills by increasing endurance through swimming greater distancesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and sidestroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to turning at wall, treading water with modified scissors, and diving in kneeling position.Level 5 – Stroke Refinement Objective: Coordination and refinement of strokesRequirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke 25 yards, scissors kick, treading water, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on alternate breathing, stride jump, refinement of freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, dolphin kick and butterfly, open turn on front and back, feet-first surface dive, and treading water.Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency Objective: Refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.Requirements: Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.Skills Covered: Swimmers will work on all six strokes, front and back crawl flip turn, breaststroke turn, breaststroke speed turn and pullout, butterfly turn, sidestroke turn, tread water for five minutes, and basic water rescueAnyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at 978-537-8268 or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email: recdept@leominster-ma.gov.Private lessons may be offered pending staff availability. Please note: Not all pools are deep enough to teach all of the diving segments of all levels – program modifications may be required to meet safety guidelines.
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