Summer Swim Lesson Schedules: North Pool | South Pool | DCRC Pool
Preschool (ages 3-5) and Learn to Swim (ages 6+) Classes
| Dates | # of Classes | Meeting Days | Resident Registration | Non Resident Registration | Resident/Non Fees | |
| Summer I | June 10 – 20 | 8 | M -Th | June 3-9 | June 6-9 | $64/$74 |
| Summer Saturday | June 8 – Aug 17 | 10 | Sat | June 3-7 | June 6-9 | $80/$90 |
| Summer II | June 24 – July 18 | 8 | M/W or T/Th | June 20-23 | June 22-23 | $64/$74 |
| Summer III | July 22 – Aug 15 | 8 | M/W or T/Th | July 17-21 | July 19-21 | $64/$74 |
Adult (14+) and Parent and Child (under 3 years) Classes
| Dates | # of Classes | Meeting Days | Resident Registration | Non Resident Registration | Resident/Non Fees | |
| Adult | June 8 – Aug 17 | 10 | Once a week | June 3-9 | June 6-9 | $106/$116 |
| Parent and Child | June 8 – Aug 17 | 10 | Once a week | June 3-9 | June 6-9 | $80/$90 |
Notes for Online Swim Registration
Registration for all aquatic lessons is first come, first served using direct online registration, or in person registration at the DCRC on the dates listed. Payment is required at time of registration. We strongly suggest that you print a receipt when you register online. Direct online registration offers participants’ fast and convenient registration results. Registering for an alternative class if you can’t get into your first choice is encouraged, as space and numbers of instructors are limited. Every effort is made to accommodate all wait-listed registration requests, but to be placed on await list you must call 614.410.4550 or come in. Payment is required to be placed on a wait list. If you cannot be placed in a class, your money is refunded approximately 3 weeks after the term begins.
- Keep your brochure close by when enrolling on-line. You will need a class schedule as found online or the brochure, so you have the correct program number.
- Incorrect household information may cause registration difficulties. Should you experience errors due to incorrect ages of your child or other household information, call 614-410-4550 to update your household information, then try again.
- To check the status of your enrollment, follow the instructions on the online registration information page.
New Swim Lesson Waitlist Policy
Due to very high demand, patrons who are currently placed on swim lesson waitlists are rarely able to be enrolled in a class.
Therefore, those wishing to be placed on a waitlist must come to the Dublin Community Recreation Center to process their request. Front desk staff must verify that the family member is not enrolled in the current session of swim lessons before placing them on the waitlist. This minimizes participants being moved from class-to- class and increases the chances that those not currently in a class are able to enroll if a spot opens up.
Note: If you do not get a call prior to the start of the class then you did not get into the class. We call only those who can be placed.
Prepayment Policy
Payment is due upon registration. You must use a Visa, MasterCard or Discover when registering online. If you prefer to use cash or check you must come to the DCRC to register. Please confirm the amount at the front desk. If you cannot attend your class you will receive a refund, minus a $10 administration fee, if requested before the deadline for that term. All other refund requests require a physician’s note and approval from the Aquatics Supervisor. To be placed on the wait list you must call 614-410-4550 or come to the DCRC and pay to be placed on the list. All efforts are made to get you into a class. Refunds are processed three weeks after the term begins to those who can not be accommodated.
Refund Policy
Please check the dates on the swim lesson schedule to determine if you are eligible for a refund. After the refund deadline you will only receive a refund with a doctor’s note that states your child cannot attend classes due to physical reasons. All refunds are charged a $10 administrative fee. Those who are on the waitlist will not be charged the $10 administrative fee.
Placement
Due to the progressive nature of swim lessons appropriate placement is essential. It is important to pay attention to not only ability but also age when registering your child. Ask your current instructor or call Courtenay Chaffin, Aquatics Program Coordinator, at 614.410.4597
Observing Lessons
In order to provide the best learning environment we suggest that family members observe swim lessons from the observation deck located off the upper level track. This allows for less distraction for students and provides a more comfortable environment for spectators. If you find your child continually trying to interact with you during their class, we encourage you to move out of the immediate area so that their attention remains focused on their instructor.
Make-up Policies
No make-up classes are offered for lessons missed by participants If for some reason we must cancel a class, every effort is made to offer a makeup.
Inclement Weather Policy
DCRC facilities will maintain normal operating hours unless directed otherwise by the City Manager. All DCRC class/activity schedules will coincide with Dublin City Schools. Whenever schools are released early, all evening classes at the DCRC are cancelled. When school is cancelled, all daytime DCRC classes are cancelled, and a decision regarding evening classes (those after 5 p.m.) will be made by 3 p.m. Please call the Information Hotline at 614-410-4946, to find out about evening classes. All attempts will be made to make up missed classes, but there may not be enough time to do so.
Swim Lesson Information and Placement Guid
We have redesigned our swim lesson program to be consistent with the new 2009 guidelines set by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. In making this change, we will continue to offer quality swim lessons and to help participants be safe when they are in or around the water. With the new structure of the levels, we hope to have simplified the registration process, progression of levels, and the overall experience of taking swim lessons with the City of Dublin.
If you having a difficult time figuring out which level is right for your child you may bring your child in for a free swim assessment to see which level they should be registered for. The free swim assessments will take place on Tuesdays between 4-7pm. Stop at the Front Desk and ask to see Courtenay. If you have any additional questions about swim lessons please contact Courtenay at 614.410.4597 or cchaffin@dublin.oh.us
Parent and Child Swim Classes
(Children under 3 years old) Parents are in the water with the children. All children not toilet trained must wear a waterproof diaper (available at the Front Desk).
Parent and Child Level 1
Ages 3 months to 6 months
This class allows parents and little ones to have a peaceful and relaxing first experience with the pool. Singing, games, and some basic skills are taught, designed to help you and your child learn to love the pool.
Parent and Child Level 2
Ages 6 months to 1.5 years
This class helps the child trust the parent in the water. The instructor teaches the child to respect the water and enjoy the experience with the parent through drills, games, and songs. The child will be going under the water within the first few weeks.
Parent and Child Level 3
Ages 1.5 to 2.5 years
This class helps the child trust the parent in the water. The instructor teaches the child to respect the water and enjoy the experience with the parent through drills, games, and songs. The child will be going under the water within the first few weeks, and learn to be comfortable in the water. They also learn to swim a short distance after jumping into the water, and be comfortable lying on their back with little support.
Parent and Child Level 4
Ages 2.5 to 3 years
Parents start the session with their child in the water and then move out of the water slowly, away from their child until the instructor is teaching the children without the parents being present.
Preschool Level 1 (Ages 3-5)
Learning Objectives
- Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
- Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose, 3 seconds
- Submerging mouth, nose and eyes
- Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in shallow water)
- Front and back glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a front glide to a vertical position
- Back float, 3 seconds
- Recover from a back float to a vertical position
- Roll from front to back and back to front
- Treading with arm and hand actions (chest-deep)
- Alternating leg action on front, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous leg action on front, 2 body lengths
- Alternating arm action on front, 2 body lengths
- Combo arm and leg actions on front, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous leg action on back, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous arm action on back, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous arm action on front, 2 body lengths
- Alternating leg action on back, 2 body lengths
- Alternating arm action on back, 2 body lengths
- Combined arm and leg actions on back, 2 body lengths
Exit Skills Assessment
- Enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds then safely exit the water. Children can walk, move along the gutter or swim.
- While in shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position
Preschool Level 2 (Ages 3-5)
Learning Objectives
- Bobbing, 3 times
- Enter water by stepping in (in shoulder deep water)
- Exit water using ladder, steps or side (in chest-deep water)
- Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in chest-deep water)
- Front float, 3 seconds
- Front glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a front float or glide to a vertical position
- Back float, 5 seconds
- Back glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical position
- Roll from front to back and back to front
- Treading using arm and leg actions, 5 seconds (in shoulder-deep water)
- Combined arm and leg actions on front and back, 3 body lengths
- Finning arm action on back, 3 body lengths
Exit Skills Assessment
- Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.
- Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, float for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.
- Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths
Preschool Level 3 (Ages 3-5)
Learning Objectives
- Enter water by jumping in shoulder-deep water
- Fully submerging and holding breath, 5 seconds
- Bobbing, 5 times (in chest-deep water)
- Front float, 5 seconds
- Jellyfish float, 5 seconds
- Tuck float, 5 seconds
- Recover from a front float to a vertical position
- Back float, 15 seconds
- Back glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical pos.
- Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back
- Treading using arm and leg actions,
- 15 seconds (in shoulder-deep water)
- Combined arm and leg actions on front and back, 5 body lengths
- Finning arm action on back, 5 body lengths
Exit Skills Assessment
- 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 front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths. (Child can be assisted when taking a breath.)
Learn to Swim Level 1
Learning Objectives
- Enter water using ladder, steps or side
- Exit water using ladder, steps or side
- Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose, 3 seconds
- Bobbing, 3 times
- Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in shallow water)
- Front glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a front glide to a vertical position
- Back glide, 2 body lengths
- Back float, 3 seconds
- Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical position
- Roll from front to back
- Roll from back to front
- Treading using arm and hand actions (in chest-deep water)
- Alternating leg action on front, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous leg action on front, 2 body lengths
- Alternating arm action on front, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous arm action on front, 2 body lengths
- Combined arm and leg actions on front, 2 body lengths
- Alternating leg action on back, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous leg action on back, 2 body lengths
- Alternating arm action on back, 2 body lengths
- Simultaneous arm action on back, 2 body lengths
- Combined arm and leg actions on back, 2 body lengths
Exit Skills Assessment
- Enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. (Participants can walk, move along the gutter or “swim.”)
- Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position. (This part of the assessment can be performed with support.)
Learn to Swim Level 2
Learning Objectives
- Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side (in shoulder-deep water)
- Exit water using ladder, steps or side (in chest-deep water)
- Fully submerging and holding breath, 5 seconds
- Bobbing, 5 times (in chest-deep water)
- Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in chest-deep water)
- Front float, 5 seconds
- Jellyfish float, 5 seconds
- Tuck float, 5 seconds
- Front glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a front float or glide to a vertical position
- Back float, 15 seconds
- Back glide, 2 body lengths
- Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical position
- Roll from front to back
- Roll from back to front
- Change direction while swimming on front or back
- Treading using arm and leg actions, 15 seconds (in shoulder-deep water)
- Combined arm and leg actions on front, 5 body lengths
- Finning arm action on back, 5 body lengths
- Combined arm and leg actions on back, 5 body lengths
Exit Skills Assessment
- 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. The participant can be assisted when taking a breath.
Learn to Swim Level 3
Learning Objectives
- Enter water by jumping from the side (into deep water)
- Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting position (in water at least 9 feet deep)
- Headfirst entry from the side in a kneeling position (in water at least 9 feet deep)
- Bobbing while moving toward safety, 5 times (in chest-deep water)
- Rotary breathing, 10 times
- Survival float on front, 30 seconds (in deep water)
- Back float, 30 seconds (in deep water)
- Change from vertical to horizontal position on front (in deep water)
- Change from vertical to horizontal position on back (in deep water)
- Tread water, 30 seconds (in deep water)
- Push off in a streamlined position on front then begin flutter kicking, 3–5 body lengths
- Push off in a streamlined position on front then begin dolphin kicking, 3–5 body lengths
- Front crawl, 15 yards
- Elementary backstroke, 15 yards
- Scissors kick, 10 yards
Exit Skills Assessment
- Jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Learn to Swim Level 4
Learning Objectives
- Headfirst entry from the side in a compact position (in water at least 9 feet deep)
- Headfirst entry from the side in a stride position (in water at least 9 feet deep)
- Swim under water, 3–5 body lengths
- Feet first surface dive, submerging completely
- Survival swimming, 30 seconds (in deep water)
- Front crawl open turn
- Tread water using 2 different kicks (modified scissors, modified breaststroke or rotary), 2 minutes
- Front crawl, 25 yards
- Breaststroke, 15 yards
- Butterfly, 15 yards
- Push off in a streamlined position on back and begin flutter kicking, 3–5 body lengths
- Push off in a streamlined position on back and begin dolphin kicking, 3–5 body lengths
- Elementary backstroke, 25 yards
- Back crawl, 15 yards
- Sidestroke, 15 yards
Exit Skills Assessment
- Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
- Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
Learn to Swim Level 5
Learning Objectives
- Shallow-angle dive from the side (in water at least 9 feet deep)
- Shallow-angle dive, glide 2 body lengths and begin any front stroke (in water at least 9 feet deep)
- Tuck surface dive, submerging completely
- Pike surface dive, submerging completely
- Front flip turn while swimming
- Backstroke flip turn while swimming
- Tread water, 5 minutes
- Front crawl, 50 yards
- Breaststroke, 25 yards
- Butterfly, 25 yards
- Elementary backstroke, 50 yards
- Back crawl, 25 yards
- Standard scull, 30 seconds
- Sidestroke, 25 yards
Exit Skills Assessment
- Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 50 yards.
- Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim back crawl for 25 yards.
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Dates |
# of Classes |
Meeting Days |
Resident Registration |
Non Resident Registration |
Resident/Non Fees |
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Summer I |
June 10 – June 20 |
8 |
M -Th |
June 3-9 |
June 6-9 |
$64/$74 |
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Summer Saturday |
June 8 – Aug 17 |
10 |
Sat |
June 3-7 |
June 6-9 |
$80/$90 |
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Summer II |
June 24 – July 18 |
8 |
M/W or T/Th |
June 20-23 |
June 22-23 |
$64/$74 |
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Summer III |
July 22 – Aug 15 |
8 |
M/W or T/Th |
July 17-21 |
July 19-21 |
$64/$74 |
