| Program |
Description |
| PRIVATE PACKAGE |
Quality one on one instruction
based on individual needs. A package of four, five or
six private lessons. Please note that private package
classes cannot be rescheduled but a substitute participant
is welcome. |
| SEMI PRIVATE PACKAGE |
Quality instruction based on individual
needs. Participants must be of similar swim ability. A
package of four, five or six private lessons. Please note
that the private package classes cannot be rescheduled
but a substitute participant is welcome. |
| INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS |
An Individual private lessons are available
for purchase following the first week of lessons. |
DAYTIME
LESSONS |
We have a number of home schooled participants
who find it more convenient to schedule their lessons
during the weekday afternoons. If afternoons work for
you or your group contact the Director of Aquatics, Kathleen
Finn at 798-8950 x228 or kfinn@dovercourt.org. |
| GYM AND SWIM ADVENTURE |
Discover the world of play both in and
out of the water. Your preschooler will explore the worlds
of art, science, music and story time before heading off
to the pool. Prerequisite: 3-5 years old. |
| AFTER SCHOOL GROUP SWIM LESSONS |
Group Swim Lessons designed especially
for Dovercourt's After School Program Participants but
everyone is welcome. Our instructors will group participants
by experience/ ability and instruct the Lifesaving Swim
program. Prerequisite: 5 years and older. |
INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SWIMMING |
An introduction to competitive swimming.
Participants are taught racing starts, turns and strokes,
as well as endurance training. Prerequisite: Completed
Swimmer 4 or swim front & back crawl comfortably. |
| INTRO TO SYNCHRO |
An introductory program where the participants
will be introduced to basic skills, techniques and positions.
Prerequisite: 5-14 years old, completed Swimmer 3, deep
water comfort required. |
ADULT LEARN TO SWIM |
A gentle learn to swim program for the
TRUE non-swimmer. Don't be left on shore or hesitate to
participate in water activities again. Prerequisite: 16
years and older. |
| ADULT DROP IN LESSONS |
This flexible program will meet the
needs, interests & goals based on individual ability.
For the “beginner” to the “Master”.
Fall - Spring: Mon, Wed: 8:45 - 9:35. Summer: Tuesday
or Thursday 8 - 8:50pm. Prerequisite 16 years and older. |
| ADULT STROKE TECHNIQUE |
An opportunity to maximize your stroke
potential in a warm water environment before kicking off
distance training. Ideal for those working towards a triathlon,
adventure racers or water sports enthusiasts. |
| SURF & TURF CAMP |
A specialty camp for those who love
to swim. Spend at least half the day in, on, or around
the water; sprinkled with a variety of “land locked’
camp activities.
Prerequisite: 6-8 year olds, swim 5-10m unassisted.
7-9 year olds, swim 25m (1 length of the pool) |
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CAMP –
previously Surf & Turf (9-11 year olds) |
The same “fun filled”
water & land locked camp activities with the added
excitement of Lifeguarding skills, including rescues
& basic first aid. Build endurance & fitness
through games & drills. Make new friends and have
Fun! Work towards the Lifesaving Rookie, Ranger &
Star Patrol awards.
Prerequisite: 9 - 12 years, swim 100 m (4 lengths of
the pool) |
| "HEAVY MEDAL" CAMP |
An action packed camp where you could
earn your Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion & Emergency
First Aid certifications.
Prerequisite: Recommended 11 years old and Star Patrol
or comfortably swim 350m non-stop. |