SWIM LESSONS OPEN SWIM CERTIFICATION CLASSES POOL RESERVATIONS

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1 SWIM LESSONS OPEN SWIM CERTIFICATION CLASSES POOL RESERVATIONS

2 REC SWIM AT NOR BEAT THE HEAT AT OUR POOL FOR ONLY $2 PER PERSON! June 8 Aug 7 Season Passes $35 30 day passes $20 Available upon request by calling NEW: If 105 or higher at time of Rec Swim, admission is FREE! NEW Rec Swim Hours: NOR Pool: M-Th 2:00pm to 4:00pm Family Swim Night (Mondays): 8:00pm to 9:30pm GA Pool: T-F 2:00pm-4:00pm Children 5 years old and under require one-on-one supervision by an adult. All lifejackets must be U.S. Coastguard approved! POOL LOCATIONS NOR POOL 401 Galaxy Ave Lessons: M-F 9:00am to 12:30pm & 4:30pm to 7:15pm Rec Swim: M-Th 2:00pm to 4:00pm Family Swim Night (Mondays): 8:00pm to 9:30pm Pool Available for Parties GREENACRES POOL 2014 Calloway Dr Lessons: M-F 9:00am to 12:30pm & 4:30pm to 7:15pm Rec Swim: Tu-F 2:00pm to 4:00pm Pool Available for Parties POOL RENTAL PRIVATE POOL RENTAL $100 per hour, minimum of 2 hours. Fee includes pool supervised by Certified Lifeguards and Pool Manager. The pool rental must be paid in advance and arrangements can be made by calling Non Profits are eligible for a discount which requires a 501(c)3 Tax ID number. Contact Lauren Cronk at for more information. Picnic Shelters are also available for rental at Greenacres for an additional fee. SWIM CLASSES Red Class swim classes are designed to help swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival, and swim skills. Courses are age-appropriate and fun, helping participants stay motivated and achieve success on a regular basis. As children progress through the various levels, they increase their comfort level in and around the water. North of the River also provides Private Lessons that focus on one student. Classes are 30 minutes in length, Monday through Friday for 2 weeks. REGISTRATION You may register Monday through Friday at the following locations: Greenacres Center (2014 Calloway Dr., 8am-8pm) NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave., 8am-5pm) RiverLakes Ranch Center (3825 Riverlakes Dr., 8am-5pm) Riverview Center (401 Willow Dr., 8am-5pm) Online at: Registration begins April 15th. Contact the facility you wish to attend swim lessons for scholarship information. Must live in-district in order to be qualified for a scholarship. Sponsored by Greenacres: NOR: RiverLakes: Riverview: SWIM LESSON DATES: Session 1: June 15-June 26 Session 2: June 29-July 10 Session 3: July 13-July 24 Session 4: July 27-August 7 CLASS COSTS: Parent/Child & Diving: $45/$50 non-resident & Level 1: $50/$55 non-resident Level 2-Adult: $45/$50 non-resident Private Lessons: $95/$105 non-resident Junior Lifeguarding: $55/$60 non-resident INFORMATION SUMMER POOL PARTY RENTALS Available June 6 - August 2, 2015 NOR POOL 405 Galaxy Ave. Available for rental: Saturdays & Sundays Only GREENACRES POOL 2014 Calloway Dr. Available for rental: Saturdays & Sundays Only

3 AMERICAN RED CROSS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS PARENT/CHILD (6 mos to 3yrs.) Parents and children learn together to increase children s comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic aquatic and water safety skills. Introduced are basic skills appropriate for this age group as well as safety topics for parents and children: enter and exit the pool, blowing bubbles, getting wet with toys, arm and leg action, front and back float, and underwater exploration. All skills taught are with physical support from the parent. The philosophy of this class is to help your child feel comfortable in the water. As the parent, you will be teaching your child to relax and have fun in the water, as well as learn safety skills. Please note: This class will not teach your child how to swim. This class is the first step to getting your child started in the water. As your child progresses to the next levels he or she will begin to swim comfortably on their own. BEGINNING TODDLER (3 to 5yrs.) Introduction to Water Skills Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills. New Skills: Enter and exit water safely, blowing bubbles, open eyes underwater, float on front and back, roll from front to back and back to front, leg actions, arm actions, and combining leg and arm actions together. ADVANCED TODDLER (3 to 5yrs.) Fundamental Aquatic Skills Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around the water. New Skills: Jumping into water, bobbing, submerge entire head, open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects, front and back glide, combined arm and leg action on front and back, and safety skills. LEVEL 1 (6yrs. and up) Introduction to Water Skills Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. New Skills: Safely entering and exiting the water, blow bubbles, bobbing, open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects, leg actions, arm actions, and combine arm and leg actions together. LEVEL 2 (6yrs. and up) Fundamental Aquatic Skills Gives participants success with fundamental skills. New Skills: Safely entering and exiting water, fully submerge and hold breath, bobbing, open eyes and retrieve submerged objects, front and back floats, front and back glides, changing direction while swimming, combined arm and legs on front and back, and treading water using arms and legs. LEVEL 3 Stroke Development Builds on skills with practice in deeper water. New Skills: Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions, rotary breathing, survival float, tread water, push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter or dolphin kicks on both front and back, elementary backstroke. LEVEL 4 Stroke Improvement Develops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills. New Skills: Headfirst entry from side in compact and stride positions, swimming under water, feet first surface dive, freestyle and backstroke flip turns while swimming, treading water, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. New Skills: Shallow-angle dive, flip turns, sculling, treading water, and improvement of the 6 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke). LEVEL 6 Swimming and Skill Proficiency The goal is to enhance swimming skills for greater power, efficiency, smoothness and endurance. New Skills: Increase swimmer s endurance, knowledge and comfort with strokes, while maintaining proper form. LEARN TO SWIM FOR ADULTS This beginner class is specifically designed for adults who want to learn water safety and skills. Our instructors will teach the basic water skills consisting of entering and exiting the water safely, front and back crawl, comfort going underwater, floating, front and back glides and treading water. PRIVATE LESSONS NOR Pool offers one-on-one Private Swim Lessons for all levels, from Beginning through Adult. DIVING LESSONS Learn to dive with individualized lessons. Lessons may consist of basic dives from the pool side or more skillful dives using the one meter board. JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard! Build lifesaving and leadership skills, along with fitness and professional development, while having a blast! The experience you gain through the Junior Lifeguarding program will help you prepare for Red Cross Lifeguard Training, which can be taken at age 15 ½. This program is intended for those aspiring to become lifeguards, and are between the ages of 11 and 15. Participants should bring a swim suit, towel, and sunscreen. Please Note: This class is only offered during Session 2 from June 29 -July 10, for 1 hour per day M-F at the NOR Pool. GETTING YOUR CHILD INTO THE RIGHT CLASS Parent/Child classes introduce children 3 years of age or younger to the water. classes are for children 3 to 5 years of age who are comfortable in the water and do not need a parent present. Children who are 6 years of age or older and just learning to swim should enroll in Level 1.

4 NOR POOL Session 1: June 15 June 26 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 9:00 11:15 5:15 9:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 5:15 6:45 9:45 10:30 5:15 6:45 Level 1 9:45 10:30 11:15 5:15 Level 2 9:45 12:00 6:45 Level 3 10:30 11:15 12:00 5:15 Level 4 9:00 11:15 12:00 Diving 9:45 10:30 Private 4:30 6:00 Adult 6:45 SWIM LESSONS Session 3: JuLY 13 JuLY 24 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 9:00 11:15 9:45 11:15 5:15 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 5:15 6:45 Level 1 9:00 9:45 12:00 5:15 Level 2 9:45 11:15 12:00 6:45 Level 3 9:00 10:30 12:00 6:45 Level 4 11:15 12:00 Level 5 11:15 Diving 10:30 5:15 Private 4:30 6:00 SESSION 2: JUNE 29 July 10 (MTWTHF) Parent/Child 11:15 5:15 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 5:15 6:45 9:00 9:45 12:00 5:15 6:45 Level 1 10:30 5:15 Level 2 9:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 6:45 Level 3 9:00 10:30 12:00 6:45 Level 4 11:15 12:00 Level 5 9:45 11:15 Diving 12:00 Private 4:30 6:00 Jr. Lifeguarding 8:30 Session 4: JuLY 27 AUGUST 7 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 5:15 10:30 5:15 6:45 10:30 12:00 5:15 Level 1 12:00 5:15 Level 2 11:15 6:45 Level 3 12:00 5:15 Level 4 11:15 Level 5 11:15 Level 6 4:30 Diving 10:30 6:45 Private 9:45 6:00

5 GREENACRES POOL Session 1: June 15 June 26 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 10:30 6:00 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 1 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 2 9:00 9:45 10:30 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 Level 3 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 Level 4 9:45 11:15 6:45 Level 5 11:15 6:45 SWIM LESSONS Session 3: JuLY 13 JuLY 24 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 10:30 6:00 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 4:30 6:00 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 1 9:00 9:45 11:15 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 2 9:00 9:45 10:30 5:15 6:00 Level 3 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 4:30 5:15 6:00 Level 4 9:45 11:15 4:30 6:45 Level 5 10:30 6:45 Private 12:00 Session 2: JUNE 29 JULY 10 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 10:30 6:00 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 1 9:00 9:45 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 2 9:00 9:45 10:30 12:00 5:15 6:00 Level 3 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 Level 4 9:45 11:15 4:30 6:45 Level 5 10:30 6:45 Session 4: JuLY 27 AUGUST 7 (MTWThF) Parent/Child 10:30 9:45 10:30 6:00 6:45 9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 1 9:00 9:45 11:15 12:00 5:15 6:00 6:45 Level 2 9:00 10:30 12:00 5:15 6:00 Level 3 9:00 9:45 11:15 5:15 6:00 Level 4 9:45 11:15 4:30 6:45 Level 5 10:30 12:00 6:45 Level 6 4:30 Adult 12:00

6 LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSES This class will train you for an exciting job as a certified Lifeguard. The course includes: Lifeguard skills, First Aid, CPR for adults, youth and infants, CPR for the Professional Rescuer which includes AED administration, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Title 22 and Oxygen Administration. The class includes a series of physical tests prior to certification. Students must continuously swim 300 yards using 100 yards of Front Crawl or Breaststroke. Students will also be required to swim the length of the pool, surface dive down 10 feet, pick up a 10 pound brick from the bottom, and swim back to the starting point while holding the brick with two hands above the water. The students will need to be able to tread water for at least 2 minutes with no hands. There will also be a timed scenario to be completed at the end of the course to pass and receive the lifeguard certification. Some homework is included in this course and will be assigned as needed. LOCATION: NOR Pool (405 Galaxy Ave.) FEE: $170 Total ($35 online, $135 at registration) SESSION 1 MARCH 7, 8, 14 & 15 Registration- Feb. 1- Feb. 27 Class Dates/Times: Sat, Mar. 7th 8:00am - 5:00pm Sun, Mar. 8th 8:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Mar. 14th 8:00am - 5:00pm Sun, Mar. 15th 8:00am - 5:00pm SESSION 2 SPRING BREAK Registration: Feb. 1- Mar. 23 Class Dates/Times: Monday, March 30th Friday, April 3rd 8:00am - 2:00pm REGISTRATION You may register Monday through Friday at the following locations: Greenacres Center (2014 Calloway Dr., 8am-8pm) NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave., 8am-5pm) Online at: Must be 15.5 years of age by the first day of class. Lifeguard Certification does not guarantee employment with North of the River. To apply for a position at North of the River you can either pick up an application at either the NOR District office (405 Galaxy Ave.) or the Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) or download an application from NORfun.org. For further information contact Lauren Cronk at WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSES American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course will train instructor candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants progress. Students must be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course, complete the Fundamental of Instructor Training course, and demonstrate and perform the following swimming skills: Swim 25 yards of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and 15 yards of Butterfly Maintain position on back for one minute in deep water while floating or sculling. Tread water for one minute LOCATION: NOR Pool (405 Galaxy Ave.) FEE: $170 Total ($35 online, $135 at registration) SESSION 1- APRIL 18, 19, 25 &26 Registration: Feb. 1- Apr. 10 Class Dates/Times: Sat, Apr. 18th 8am-5pm Sun, Apr. 19th 8am-5pm Sat, Apr. 25th 8am-5pm Sun, Apr. 26th 8am-5pm MUST ATTEND ALL DATES AND TIMES REGISTRATION You may register Monday through Friday at the following locations: Greenacres Center (2014 Calloway Dr., 8am-8pm) NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave., 8am-5pm) Online at: Must be 16 years of age by the first day of class. Water Safety Instructor Certification does not guarantee employment with North of the River. To apply for a position at North of the River you can either pick up an application at the NOR District office (405 Galaxy Ave.) or the Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) or download an application from NORfun.org. For further information contact Lauren Cronk at

7 STAY COOL IN THE POOL WORD SEARCH F N Z P T J T H M S W I M M E R C G P O O L F F O M U J H F Q T Y A W E F G I D I V E Q U A U S M U N R S Q J F H S J J Z N P N W F S N G W A T E R F I P O X F F L H W O C V D C J H F L N A V B I S G I N U E B N A F A H S L R F S T D M B M Z A P C Y S Z E B E N U R V S A S I R G K S H S O G D A N O E U L C W I T E A U J U L A I S K F I L U R N B T C U A Z P E R C E N T A L K L R J M R Q S X S F R I E N D S Z H H P D I G O G G L E S U S T P I W T M S O A X D W P E O Q F D C A R H N P R C E L U W N Z I M B K CANNONBALL DIVE FLIPFLOPS FRIENDS FUN GOOGLES JUMP LIFEJACKET LIFEGUARD PLAY POOL STROKE SUNSCREEN SWIMMER SWIMSUIT WATER WATER SAFETY TIPS 1. Be cool, follow the rules 2. Too much sun is no fun Always wear sunscreen to protect skin from harmful UV rays 3. Swim with a buddy In a supervised area Parental permission 4. Look before you leap Choose safe places to swim and dive Make sure your area is clear of others Always go feet first in less than 5 feet of water depth 5. Think so you don t sink Use only U.S. Coastguard approved lifejackets Make sure all buckles and straps are secure Red Cross recommends securing pools with a barrier of at least 4 feet and lock 6. Reach or throw, don t go Rescue a swimmer in distress safely 7. Beat heat and hold the cold Know the hazards of hypothermia and heat related injuries 8. Learn about boating before you go floating Learn about how to be safe in big areas of water HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL POOL SAFETY TIPS! Do not run near pools or on wet concrete to minimize risk Parents should learn CPR/AED and First Aid to respond to emergencies quickly and properly Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapments Have a wireless telephone nearby at all times when anyone is using a pool or spa Always check the pool or spa first if a child is missing REMEMBER: Drowning can happen fast and usually silently! Teaching your kids how to swim only makes them safer in the water. Even if your child knows how to swim, never leave him or her unattended! These tips are provided to you by American Red Cross, Poolsafety.gov, and North of the River Recreation & Park District.

8 PARENT PLANNER NOTES: OPERATION JUST KEEP SWIMMING SATURDAY, JUNE 13 11:00am - 1:00pm NOR Pool 401 Galaxy Avenue This event is free for families and limited to the first 200 people. Refreshments and games will be provided at no cost to you, along with swimming for all. No outside food or drinks. All children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult 18 & older. NO water wings/floaties allowed. Small children may wear Coast Guard approved life jackets. USE THE CHARTS BELOW TO PLAN YOUR SUMMER LESSONS! Session 1: June 15 June 26 (MTWThF) CHILD NAME CLASS NAME TIME POOL Session 2: JUNE 29 JULY 10 (MTWThF) CHILD NAME CLASS NAME TIME POOL Session 3: JuLY 13 JuLY 24 (MTWThF) CHILD NAME CLASS NAME TIME POOL Session 4: JuLY 27 AUGUST 7 (MTWThF) CHILD NAME CLASS NAME TIME POOL For more information please call

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