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Huskies Group Swim Lessons – Preschool Aquatics Summer 2021

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Huskies Group Swim Lessons - Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years)

Come make a splash this summer in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 4 to 5 years old. Social distancing will be maintained during classes. A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.

Preschool Aquatics is designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and to help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning about how to be safe around water.

Two-week session meets Monday-Friday, 9:00-9:40am

3 sessions. Registration opens May 1.

  • June 14-25 (registration closes June 12)
  • July 5-16 (registration closes July 3)
  • July 19-30 (registration closes July 17)

Session cost $100/participant (discount available for SDC members)

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    Huskies Group Swim Lessons – Learn to Swim Levels 1-4 Summer 2021

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    Huskies Group Swim Lessons - Learn to Swim Levels 1-4

    Come make a splash this summer in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-4 are being offered at the SDC Pool. Social distancing will be maintained during classes.

    Huskies Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-4 (ages 6-17 years) are based on skill, from beginners to those refining strokes learned in previous levels. A parent is required to be in the water with participants in levels 1 and 2.

    Meets Monday-Friday, 10-10:40am.

    (3) 2-week sessions to choose from. Registration opens May 1.

    • June 14-25 (registration closes June 12)
    • July 5-16 (registration closes July 3)
    • July 19-30 (registration closes July 17)

    Session cost $100 per participant (discount available for SDC members!)

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants and guardians before every class session. Masks are required throughout the building except while swimming or showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based on social distancing.

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    Huskies Group Swim Lessons – Parent & Child Aquatics Summer 2021

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    Huskies Group Swim Lessons - Parent & Child Aquatics (Ages 6 months - 3 years)

    Come make a splash this summer in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 6 months to 3 years old. Social distancing will be maintained during classes. A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.

    The purpose of the course is to familiarize children with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics provides safety information for parents and teaches parents techniques they can use to help orient their children to the water.

    Two week sessions meet Monday-Friday, 9:00-9:40am.

    3 sessions. Registration opens May 1.

    • June 14-25 (registration closes June 12)
    • July 5-16 (registration closes July 3)
    • July 19-30 (registration closes July 17)

    Session Cost $100/participant (discount available for SDC members)

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    Junior Huskies Summer Swim

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    Junior Huskies Summer Swim - Swimming training for ages 6-17 years old

    Come make a splash this summer in Junior Huskies Summer Swim! This program provides additional attention and competitive guidance to proficient swimmers ages 6-17 who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels. Participants must be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 yards, tread water for at least 1 minute and have swimming knowledge and ability equivalent to Level 5 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or higher.

    3 sessions

    • June 14-25 (registration closes June 12)
    • July 5-16 (registration closes July 3)
    • July 19-30 (registration closes July 17

    Registration opens May 1.

    Cost $75 per session (discount available for SDC members)

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    Adult Huskies Summer Swim

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    Adult Huskies Summer Swim - Swimming Training for Ages 18+

    Adult Huskies Summer Swim provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and older who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels in a group setting. Each session is programmed with warm-up, and variations of a workout for the beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmer. Participants will be provided coaching and guidance to meet their individual swimming goals!

    2-week session meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 5-5:50pm

    Summer Session Dates:

    • June 14-25 (registration closes June 12)
    • July 5-16 (registration closes July 3)
    • July 19-30 (registration closes July 17)

    Cost $75 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)

    Registration opens May 1.

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants before every class session. Masks are required throughout the building except while swimming or showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based on social distancing.

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    OAP Kayak Safety Clinics

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    OAP Kayak Safety Clinics

    Are you dreaming of summer and those wonderful paddling months? We can’t get you out on the open water, but we can help you work on your skills in the pool! Sign up now for the OAP Kayak Safety Clinics and refine those skills to keep you safe on the water. We try to meet each participant at their level and encourage them to challenge themselves. We will cover topics including kayak re-entry, de-watering your kayak, and wet exits. Focus will be on practice and improving technique; the more you do it the better you will get! All equipment will be provided including PFD’s, kayaks, paddle, and paddle floats. Appropriate swimwear required. We will be in the water between 4-9 feet deep, with lifeguards on duty during the event.

    • February 17
    • March 24
    • April 21

    8:00-10:00pm
    SDC Lap Pool

    No kayaking experience necessary. Participants must be at least 8 years old and able to swim at least 15 yards unassisted. Secure fitting, appropriate swimwear required (no 2 pieces or speedos). A parent must be present for participants under age 14.

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed before every class session. Masks are required throughout the building except while swimming or showering. There are no provisions for medical intolerance reasons or medical waivers. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based on social distancing.

    Michigan Tech Students Free
    SDC Members $5/clinic
    General Public $10/clinic

    Registration and payment can be completed online, by phone at 906-487-2073, or at the SDC Ticket Office. Participants must have a current signed SDC waiver of liability, OAP release and concussion awareness form on file at the SDC Ticket Office prior to participation.

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