The Kearney Park & Recreation Department is coordinating the summer swim lesson program at Harmon and Centennial Swimming Pools. The lessons will follow the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim format. Class registration will be done through KPR by phone, mail, online, or in person at the KPR Office.
Guidelines to know before registering for classes:
- You may only register your child for one class at a time. Once the class has concluded, you may register for an additional class.
- Please register at least 3 working days before the start of the class.
- Class registration cannot be done at the swimming pools.
- Closely review the “prerequisites” of each class before registering to determine the level your child should be in.
To enter LEVEL 3, students must have passed Level 2 or be able to:
- Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position.
- Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position.
- Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to the front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths. (You can assist the participant when taking a breath.)
The American Red Cross Level 3 lessons are the equivalent of Minnows in YMCA lessons.