The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation will make all lesson cancellations due to inclement weather with the safety of our participants in mind.  Cancellations will be made 30 minutes prior to class. Age restrictions for all Learn to Swim classes will be enforced.

Lesson Fees:  Resident:  $35        Nonresident: $45

Parent & Child Beginner        Ages 6 months to 3 years
The foundation of the ARC Parent and Child Beginner class is to familiarize young children to the water and prepare them to learn to swim. These basic skills include water adjustment, enter and exit the water in a safe manner, explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes completely, explore buoyancy. A responsible adult is required to participate with the child. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days            Time        March 22 – April 14        April 19 – May 12
Mon/Wed    9:45 am    Course #29999                     Course #30003

Days             Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs    4:30 pm    Course #30003                 Course #30005

Parent & Child Advanced        Ages 18 months to 3 years
The foundation of the ARC Parent and Child Advanced class is to build upon the basic fundamentals of the Parent and Child Beginner course.  This class will focus on preparing the child for preschool Learn to Swim Classes and stress safety in and around the water. A responsible adult is required to participate with the child. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days            Time        March 22 – April 14        April 19 – May 12
Mon/Wed    10:30 am    Course #30006                 Course #30008

Days             Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs    5:15 pm    Course #30007                Course #30009

Preschool        Ages 3-5  years
The foundation of the ARC Preschool Learn to Swim program class is to focus on submerging the mouth and nose, front and back glides, recovering to a vertical position, back float, simultaneous and alternating arm action on front and back, simultaneous and alternating leg action on front and back, roll over from front to back, treading water and safety.  The preschool program will be divided in up to 3 groups based on ability (beginner, intermediate and advanced) on the first day of class. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days             Time        March 22 – April 14        April 19 – May 12
Mon/Wed    9:00 am     Course #30092                    Course #30096
Mon/Wed    9:45 am      Course #30093                   Course #30097
Mon/Wed    10:30 am   Course #30094                   Course #30098
Mon/Wed    11:15 am     Course #30095                  Course #30099

Days               Time         March 23 – April 15      April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs    4:30 pm    Course #30100                 Course #30103
Tues/Thurs    5:15 pm    Course #30101                  Course #30104
Tues/Thurs    6:00 pm    Course #30102                Course #30105

Level 1/2        Ages 6-12  years
The foundation of the ARC Level 1/2 Learn to Swim program class is to give participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This class will focus on front and back glides and floats, rolling from front to back and back to front, treading water using arm and leg actions, combined arm and leg actions on front and back, finning arm action, learning how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency, knowing how to call for help, and performing simple non-swimming assists, learning how to stay safe in, on and around the water, learning what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days                Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs    6:00 pm    Course #30106                     Course #30108
Tues/Thurs    6:45 pm    Course #30107                     Course #30109

Level 3        Ages 6-12  years
The foundation of the ARC Level 3 Learn to Swim program class is to increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Level 1/2 by providing additional guided practice with increased distances and times. This class will focus on front, jellyfish and tuck floats, recovering from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position, back float and glide, change direction of travel while swimming on front and back, combined arm and leg actions on front and back, treading water using arm and leg actions, learning how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help, and learning how to stay safe in, on and around the water. All classes are held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days              Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs    6:45 pm    Course #30110                    Course #30111

Level 4        Ages 6-12  years
The foundation of the ARC Level 4 Learn to Swim program class is to develop participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills. This class will focus on headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions, swimming under water, feet first surface dives, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, treading water using two different kicks, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly, flutter and dolphin kicks on back, learning to look carefully before entering the water, learning to perform simple non-swimming assists, and learning about recreational water illnesses and how to avoid them. All classes are held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days             Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs   7:30 pm    Course #30112                    Course #30113

Adult Beginner    Ages 12 & up
Have you always wanted to learn how to swim? Now is your chance! This adult beginning swimming class will be taught by an American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor.  Learn basics and enjoy the water.  All classes are held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days            Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Mon/Wed    9:00 am    Course# 30114                     Course #30115

Days            Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Tues/Thurs    7:30 pm    Course #30116                 Course #30117

Senior Beginner    Ages 55 & up
Have you always wanted to learn how to swim, but never had a chance? Comfortable in water but not sure of your strokes? Now is your chance to learn basics, brush up and enjoy the water. All classes are held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.
Days        Time        March 23 – April 15        April 20 – May 13
Mon/Wed    11:15 am    Course #30118        Course #30119

Lesson Fees:Resident:  $35
Non-Resident: $45

GRC = Georgetown Recreation Center
VIL = Village Pool
WLM = Williams Drive Pool
RRP = River Ridge Pool
TCP = Tennis Center Pool

PARENT AND CHILD BEGINNER -
Ages 6 months – 3 years. The foundation of the ARC Parent and Child Beginner class is to familiarize young children to the water and prepare them to learn to swim. These basic skills include water adjustment, enter and exit the water in a safe manner, explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes completely, explore buoyancy. A responsible adult is required to participate with the child.

PARENT AND CHILD ADVANCED -
Ages 18 months – 3 years. The foundation of the ARC Parent and Child Advanced class is to build upon the basic fundamentals of the Parent and Child Beginner course.  This class will focus on preparing the child for preschool Learn to Swim Classes and stress safety in and around the water. A responsible adult is required to participate with the child.

Preschool -
Ages 3 – 5 years. The foundation of the ARC Preschool Learn to Swim program class is to focus on submerging the mouth and nose, front and back glides, recovering to a vertical position, back float, simultaneous and alternating arm action on front and back, simultaneous and alternating leg action on front and back, roll over from front to back, treading water and safety.  The preschool program will be divided in up to 3 groups based on ability (beginner, intermediate and advanced) on the first day of class.

Level 1/2 –
Ages 6 – 12 years. The foundation of the ARC Level 1/2 Learn to Swim program class is to give participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This class will focus on front and back glides and floats, rolling from front to back and back to front, treading water using arm and leg actions, combined arm and leg actions on front and back, finning arm action, learning how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency, knowing how to call for help, and performing simple nonswimming assists, learning how to stay safe in, on and around the water, learning what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation.

Level 3 –
Ages 6 – 12 years. The foundation of the ARC Level 3 Learn to Swim program class is to increase proficiency and build on the basic aquatic skills learned in Level 1/2 by providing additional guided practice with increased distances and times. This class will focus on front, jellyfish and tuck floats, recovering from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position, back float and glide, change direction of travel while swimming on front and back, combined arm and leg actions on front and back, treading water using arm and leg actions, learning how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help, and learning how to stay safe in, on and around the water.

Level 4 –
Ages 6 – 12 years. The foundation of the ARC Level 4 Learn to Swim program class is to develop participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in Level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills. This class will focus on headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions, swimming under water, feet first surface dives, survival swimming, front crawl and backstroke open turns, treading water using two different kicks, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly, flutter and dolphin kicks on back, learning to look carefully before entering the water, learning to perform simple nonswimming assists, and learning about recreational water illnesses and how to avoid them.

Level 5 –
Ages 6 – 12 years. The foundation of the ARC Level 5 Learn to Swim program class is to further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes. This class will focus on shallow-angle dives from the side then gliding and beginning a front stroke, tuck and pike surface dives and submerging completely, front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming, front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly, sculling, learning how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR, learning basic safety guidelines for participating in aquatic activities at water parks.

Level 6: Fitness Swimmer –
Ages 6 – 12 years. The foundation of the ARC Level 6: Fitness Swimmer Learn to Swim program class is to refine strokes so participants swim with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness and over greater distances. This class will focus on increasing endurance while performing strokes, demonstrating front crawl open turn, backstroke open turn, sidestroke turn, front flip turn, backstroke flip, butterfly turn and breaststroke while swimming, demonstrating etiquette in fitness swimming, discussing and demonstrating how to use pull buoys, fins, pace clocks, and paddles while swimming, describing the principles of setting up a fitness program, demonstrating various training techniques, and applying the principles of water exercise.

Deep Water Aerobics – Spring/Summer 2010
Deep water aerobics provides a great workout in deep water. This class will
focus on strength, endurance and provide a good cardio workout! All classes
will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.

Fees: Member – $21 |  Non-Member Resident – $25 |     Non-Member Nonresident – $30

Days             Dates               Times                                Course Code
Mon/Wed    3/01 – 3/31    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30613
Mon/Wed    4/05 – 4/28    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30614
Mon/Wed    5/03 – 5/06    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30615
Mon/Wed    6/07 – 6/30    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30616
Mon/Wed    7/05 – 7/28    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30617
Mon/Wed    8/02 – 8/25    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30618
Mon/Wed    8/30 – 9/22    7:00pm – 8:00pm        30619

Shallow Water Aerobics – Spring/Summer 2010
Shallow water aerobics provides a great workout in shallow water.  This class will focus on strength, endurance and give a good cardio workout. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center. ***No Classes during Spring Break 3/15 – 3/19

Fees: Member – $21 |  Non-Member Resident – $25 |     Non-Member Nonresident – $30
Days                Dates               Times                              Course Code
Tues/Thurs    3/02 – 4/01    10:15am – 11:05am    30606
Tues/Thurs    4/06 –4/29    10:15am – 11:05am    30607
Tues/Thurs    5/04 – 5/27   10:15am – 11:05am    30608
Tues/Thurs    6/08 – 7/01    10:15am – 11:05am    30609
Tues/Thurs    7/06 – 7/29    10:15am – 11:05am    30610
Tues/Thurs    8/03 – 8/06    10:15am – 11:05am    30611
Tues/Thurs    8/31 – 9/23    10:15am – 11:05am    30612

Midday Motion Workout – Spring/Summer 2010
Have fun and get fit with friends. Challenge every muscle group with a mixed medley of resistance and toning exercises and get motivated with a cardio routine that will leave you energized for the rest of your day. You won’t be bored! All water enthusiasts welcome. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center.  ***No Classes during Spring Break 3/15 – 3/19

Fees: Member – $30 |  Non-Member Resident – $35 | Non-Member Nonresident – $40
Days             Dates              Times              Course Code
M/W/F        3/01 – 4/02    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30467
M/W/F        3/01 – 4/02    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30468
M/W/F        4/05 – 4/30    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30469
M/W/F        4/05 – 4/30    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30470
M/W/F        5/03 – 5/28    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30471
M/W/F        5/03 – 5/28    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30472
M/W/F        6/07 – 7/01    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30473
M/W/F        6/07 – 7/01    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30474
M/W/F        7/05 – 7/30    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30475
M/W/F        7/05 – 7/30    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30476
M/W/F        8/02 – 8/27    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30477
M/W/F        8/02 – 8/27    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30478
M/W/F        8/30 – 9/24    1:30pm – 2:30pm    30479
M/W/F        8/30 – 9/24    2:30pm – 3:30pm    30480

Aqua Fit – Spring/Summer 2010
Shallow water low impact water aerobics designed to improve cardio, core strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. Come exercise in the water and enjoy a total body workout. The classes are open to both men and women. You will be pleased with the level of fitness and strength you achieve by working out in Aqua Fit. Come Join Us! All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center. ***No Classes during Spring Break 3/15 – 3/19

Fees: Member – $30 |  Non-Member Resident – $35 | Non-Member Nonresident – $40

Days            Dates               Times                     Course Code
M/W/F        3/01 – 4/02    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30481
M/W/F        4/05 – 4/30    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30482
M/W/F        5/03 – 5/28    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30483
M/W/F        6/07 – 7/01    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30484
M/W/F        7/05 – 7/30    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30485
M/W/F        8/02 – 8/27    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30486
M/W/F        8/30 – 9/24    12:00pm – 12:50pm    30487

Digg’in in the Deep – Spring/Summer 2010
Cardio Intervals mixed with strength endurance for every muscle group and your feet never touch the ground! Come join us for this invigorating non-impact, jump start your metabolism, deep water aerobics class. This class is for anyone and you are encouraged to work at your own level. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center. ***No Classes during Spring Break 3/15 – 3/19

Fees: Member – $21 |  Non-Member Resident – $25 | Non-Member Nonresident – $30
Days                Dates                Times                  Course Code
Tues/Thurs    3/02 – 4/o1    6:00am – 7:00am    30532
Tues/Thurs    4/06 – 4/29    6:00am – 7:00am    30533
Tues/Thurs    5/04 – 5/27    6:00am – 7:00am    30534
Tues/Thurs    6/08 – 7/01    6:00am – 7:00am    30535
Tues/Thurs    7/06 – 7/29    6:00am – 7:00am    30536
Tues/Thurs    8/03 – 8/06    6:00am – 7:00am    30537
Tues/Thurs    8/31 – 9/23    6:00am – 7:00am    30598

Six Feet Under – Spring/Summer 2010
This class is a little slower paced than the 6:00 am Diggin the Deep class. We still focus on getting heart rate up while having fun with a variety of moves, both cardio and strengthening. This is a great class if you are looking for some cross training or just something a little different. All classes will be held at the Georgetown Recreation Center. ***No Classes during Spring Break 3/15 – 3/19

Fees: Member – $21 |  Non-Member Resident – $25 | Non-Member Nonresident – $30
Days                Dates                Times            Course Code
Tues/Thurs    3/02 – 4/01    8:00am – 9:00am    30538
Tues/Thurs    4/06 – 4/29    8:00am – 9:00am    30539
Tues/Thurs    5/04 – 5/27    8:00am – 9:00am    30540
Tues/Thurs    6/08 – 7/01    8:00am – 9:00am    30541
Tues/Thurs    7/06 – 7/29    8:00am – 9:00am    30542
Tues/Thurs    8/03 – 8/06    8:00am – 9:00am    30543
Tues/Thurs    8/31 – 9/23    8:00am – 9:00am    30599

All summer swim programs will follow the same session schedule:
Session I        June 9-19

Notice to parents: All age requirements must be enforced – NO EXCEPTIONS.

To view a complete list of lessons and/or register online visit http://online.activecommunities.com/georgetown/.

Detailed information is also available by visiting our on-line Spring/Summer brochure. On-line Brochure.

Swim Lessons at the Rec Center’s new indoor pool!

Limited lessons will be offered at the new indoor pool at the Recreation Center on Tuesday and Thursday nights for Frogs I & II starting in March. 

Registration for summer swim lessons begins on April 30 for residents and May 1 for non-residents. On-line registration begins May 1.

Please contact 930-3541 for questions or see our on-line Spring/Summer brochure for more information. On-line Brochure

On-line Registration: http://online.activecommunities.com/georgetown