12 Results
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Bobber (ages 5-6)AquaticsIntroduction to basic swimming skills for children who are not comfortable in the water or have no previous lesson experience. Participants will develop general comfort in the water, correct body position, front and back floats, and one pool width each puppy paddle and monkey airplane soldier with help. Flotation belts are used to help children gain confidence and independence. Advance to Poly Beginner I. Limit 4.Fall 2026 -
Poly Beginner 1 (ages 5-7)AquaticsIntroduction to basic swimming skills for children who are comfortable in water and have some lesson experience (Poly Wog, Tiny Tot, or equivalent skills). Skills taught: floating on front and back, and one pool width each of puppy paddle and monkey airplane soldier. Children will wear flotation belts for several classes to gain confidence and independence while stressing correct body position. Advance to Poly Beginner 2. Limit 6.Fall 2026 -
Poly Beginner 2 (ages 5-7)AquaticsPrerequisite: passed Poly Beginner 1 or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: review of Poly Beginner 1 skills, plus front and back glides in the streamline position, and one pool width of front crawl arms while blowing bubbles with face submerged. Introduced to rhythmic breathing. Children will wear flotation belts for maximum of two classes to review correct body position. Advance to Poly Beginner 3. Limit 6.Fall 2026 -
Poly Beginner 3 (ages 5-7)AquaticsPrerequisite: passed Poly Beginner 2 or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: review of Poly Beginner 2 skills, plus diving using the sitting and kneeling position, retrieval of a submerged object, treading water, and one pool width each of back crawl and front crawl with rhythmic breathing. Introduced to whip kick. Advance to Red Cross Level 3. Limit 6.Fall 2026 -
Beginner (ages 8 and up)AquaticsIntroduction to basic swimming skills for children 8 years and older. Skills taught: general comfort in the water, correct body position, and one pool width each of puppy paddle and monkey airplane soldier. Introduced to front crawl with rhythmic breathing. Advance to Advanced Beginner. Limit 6.Fall 2026 -
Advanced Beginner (ages 8 and up)AquaticsPrerequisite: passed Beginner or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: review of Beginner skills, plus diving using the sitting and kneeling position, retrieval of a submerged object, treading water, and one pool width each of back crawl and front crawl with rhythmic breathing. Introduced to whip kick. Advance to Red Cross Level 3. Limit 6.Fall 2026 -
Red Cross Level 3AquaticsPrerequisite: passed Advanced Beginner, Poly Beginner 3, or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: 25 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, diving using the sitting, kneeling, and standing position, and treading water. Introduced to dolphin kick and breaststroke. Advance to Red Cross Level 4. Limit 10.Fall 2026 -
Red Cross Level 4AquaticsPrerequisite: passed Red Cross Level 3 or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: review of Red Cross Level 3 skills, plus 50 yards each of front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke, 25 yards of breaststroke, 15 yards of butterfly, scissors kick, treading water, and rescue breathing. Advance to Red Cross Level 5. Limit 10.Fall 2026
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Red Cross Level 5AquaticsLevel 5: Prerequisite: passed Red Cross Level 4 or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: review of Red Cross Level 4 skills, plus 100 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, 50 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of butterfly, turns, standing dives from the board, and surface dives. Advance to Red Cross Level 6. Limit 10Fall 2026
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Red Cross Level 6AquaticsPrerequisite: passed Red Cross Level 5 or have equivalent skills. Skills taught: review Red Cross Level 5 skills, plus 200 yards each of front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke, 100 yards each of breaststroke and sidestroke, 50 yards of butterfly, approach and hurdle from the board, pike and tuck dive from the board, general swimming etiquette, and CPR. Limit 10.Fall 2026
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Intro to Diving (ages 9-13)AquaticsPrerequisite: Passed Red Cross Level 3 or equivalent skills, able to swim one length front crawl and demonstrate basic diving principles. Designed for children between the ages of 9-13 wanting to try diving or to work on diving techniques. Learn basic techniques such as approach, hurdle, height and entry on dives, as well as dry-land training for refining each technique.Fall 2026 -
Cougar Adaptive Swim - Group Lessons (children all ages and skill levels with parent/guardian)AquaticsCentennial Pool is exploring new ways to meet the needs of the many families and individuals we serve. Due to the growing need for private lessons along with staffing and pool space availability, we are adding group lesson options. Under this model, a parent or guardian will participate in the water alongside their child. Classes have a ratio of up to six participants per instructor. The instructor would lead the group in practicing water safety and swimming skills both in and around the water, while providing guidance and support to each family.Fall 2026