Summer Swim Programs 2009

Gym-Ken Gymnastics

Summer Swim Programs 2009

Gym-Ken offers summer swim lessons for either a one day or two day per week program. There are two separate sessions offered; the first in July and the second in August. Below is the schedule for Summer 2009.

One Day ( Monday) Program

9:00 - 9:30 (Parent/Tot)

9:35 - 10:05 (3-5yrs Level 1 & 2)

10:15 - 10:45 (3-5yrs Level 3 & 4)

12:15 - 12:45 (Any Age Level 4)

One Day (Wednesday) Program

9:00 - 9:30 (3-5yrs Level 3 & 4)

9:35 - 10:05 (3-5yrs Level 1 & 2)

10:15 - 10:45 (6-8yrs Level 1 & 2)

12:15 - 12:45 (Any Age Level 5+)

2 Day (Tues./Thurs.) Program

9:00 - 9:30 (3-5yrs Level 1 & 2)

9:35 - 10:05 (6-8yrs Level 3 & 4)

10:15 - 10:45 (3-5yrs Level 3 & 4)

12:15 - 12:45 (Any Age Level 4)

Registration Guidelines

1. New students are required to pay a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee for July & August. (Current members do not need to pay the registration fee.)

2. The cost for the one day per week 4 week session is $48.00 and the cost for the two day per week 4 week session is $90.00.

3. If you sign up for both 4 week sessions by May 15th you will receive a 10% discount off of your total for 8 weeks!!

4. The one-day per week program is held on Monday or Wednesday.

5. The 2-day per week program is held on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

6. The balance for swim lessons is due when you register your child. Note: Tuition will only be refundable if you cancel your child's lessons at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the program.

7. Due to the limited class size there will be no make-up classes available and there are no refunds for missed classes. In the event that Gym-Ken cancels a lesson, a make-up class will be offered.

8. The classes will be limited to six students. First come, first serve!

Please call or stop by the office for a registration form or if you need any further information.

Swim Level Descriptions

Parent & Me

This class is for the child to explore the water with mom or dad. You will learn basic swim skills i.e., floating, bubble blowing, scooping & kicking. Child must be at least 12 months old to participate.

Level 1 - Skills needed: Has had no previous swim lessons, tentative near water, or nervous about putting face in. Student will wear four bubbles.

Will Learn: Bubble blowing, scooping (doggie paddle), kicking, floating on back, jumping in with assistance.

Level 2 - Skills needed: Child will be wearing 3-4 bubble pieces, must be comfortable in water with bubble on , blows bubbles, floats on back with support, doggie paddles with bubble on.

Will Learn: Scooping with arm extension, flutter kick on front and back, submerging face, jumping in with or without assistance.

Level 3 - Skills needed: Child will be wearing 1-3 bubble pieces, scooping with arm extension, flutter kick on front and back, submerging face, jumping in with or without assistance, floating. This class is also for the 6-8 year old that can touch the bottom of the pool, but not swim strokes.

Will Learn: Advancing kick and arm stroke on their front and back, swim with face in water, submerge their head, jumping in without assistance.

Level 4 - Skills needed: Child must be swimming length of pool without bubble. Kicking and arm stroke on their front and back, swim with face in water, submerge their head, jumping in without assistance.

Will Learn: Front and back crawl stroke, elementary back stroke, swim underwater, bobbing, front and back glides.

Level 5 - Skills needed: Front and back crawl stroke, elementary back stroke, swim underwater, bobbing, front and back glides.

Will Learn: Rotary breathing, breast stroke, refining all strokes, introduce butterfly, and flip turn.