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Parks and Recreation offers a variety of swim classes to accommodate a wide range of age groups, abilities, and family schedules. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
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RegistrationWays to Register:
Registration will be taken at the ARC or at the Parks and Recreation main office. Payment at the time of registration is required. Participants may register in person, by mail, or over the phone with a Master Card or Visa. Registration ends at noon on the Thursday prior to the session. After that day, participants may only register by calling the manager at the facility to determine space availability.
CLASS # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
PLACE |
PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216901-02 | Sat | Jan 19-Mar 9 | 10:10-10:55am | ARC | $45 |
| 216901-03 | Sat | Jan 19-Mar 9 | 11:10-11:55am | ARC | $45 |
| 216901-04 | Tu/Thu | Feb 26-Mar 21 | 6:30-7:15pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 216901-05 | Tu/Thu | Apr 9-May 2 | 6:30-7:15pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 216901-06 | Sat | Apr 6-Apr 27 | 10:10-10:55am | ARC | $22.50 |
| 216901-07 | Sat | Apr 6-Apr 27 | 11:10-11:55am | ARC | $22.50 |
| 316900-01 | Sat | Jun 1-Jul 20 | 10:10-10:55am | ARC | $45 |
| 316900-02 | Sat | Jun 1-Jul 20 | 11:10-11:55am | ARC | $45 |
| 316900-03 | M-Th | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 10:10-10:55am | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-04 | M-Th | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 11:00-11:45am | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-05 | M-Th | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 5:30-6:15pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-06 | M-Th | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 6:25-7:10pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-07 | M-Fr/M | Jul 1-Jul 11* | 10:10-10:55am | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-08 | M-Fr/M | Jul 1-Jul 11* | 5:30-6:15pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-09 | M-Fr/M | Jul 1-Jul 11* | 6:25-7:10pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-10 | Tu/Thu | Jul 2-Jul 25 | 6:45-7:30pm | ARC | $40 |
| 316900-11 | Tu/Thu | Jul 2-Jul 25 | 7:45-8:30pm | ARC | $40 |
| 316900-12 | M-Th | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 11:00-11:45am | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-13 | M-Th | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 5:30-6:15pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-14 | M-Th | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 6:25-7:10pm | Hickman | $45 |
| 316900-15 | M-Th | Jul 29-Aug 8 | 11:00-11:45am | AOFAC | $45 |
| *No class 7/4 | |||||
| LEVELS | REQUIREMENTS | SKILLS TAUGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Learn to Swim Level One Starfish |
NONE. The objective of Level 1 is to help students feel comfortable in the water. | Introduction to supported floating, immersion of face into water, blowing bubbles, introduction to kicking. |
| Learn to Swim Level Two A Clownfish |
Passed Level One or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Ability to show some independence in water. Introduction to basic strokes |
Learn to Swim |
Passed Level Two A or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Independently float, demonstrate ability to move through water. Coordinate with support kicks and arms. |
| Learn to Swim Level Three Sea Turtles |
Passed Level Two B or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Coordinate the front crawl and back crawl. Introduction to elements of butterfly and breast stroke. |
| Learn to Swim Level Four Stingrays |
Passed Level Three or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Develop confidence in the strokes learned in previous levels. Build on butterfly and breast stroke. |
Learn to Swim |
Passed Level Four or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Coordination and refinement of strokes. Increase distances. Flip turns. |
| Learn to Swim Level Six Sharks |
Passed Level Five or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Refine strokes - ease, efficiency, power, smoothness and greater distances |
Private Swim Lessons Fee $88 |
Swimmers of all levels may sign up for this class. If you're a beginner or an avid swimmer, our instructors will help you improve your skills with one-on-one supervision. Registration for these classes is on a first-come, first-serviced basis. The lessons are six half-hour sessions. Limited times available. |
Semi-Private Swim Lessons Fee $110 (for 2) |
Semi-private lessons are available for two participants. (It is up to the student to locate another participant for semi-private lessons.) |
Group Private Lessons Fee $140 (for 3) |
Group of three or four children. |
Parent and Child Swim LessonsAge: 6 months - 3 yrs.
Price: $40
Infant/toddler swim lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years. A parent must accompany the child in the water. Program is intended to help the child develop a comfort level in and around the water, as well as to provide the parent with the necessary knowledge and skills to orient the child. Pre-registration is required.
CLASS # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216701-02 | Sat | Jan 19-Mar 9 | 11:10-11:40am | ARC |
| 216701-03 | Tu/Thu | Apr 9-May 2 | 6:30-7:00pm | Hickman |
| 316700-01 | M-Th | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 6:30-7:00pm | Hickman |
| 316700-02 | M-Fr | Jul 1-Jul 12* | 6:25-6:55pm | Hickman |
| 316700-03 | M-Th | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 6:25-6:55pm | Hickman |
| 316700-04 | Sa | Jun 1-Jul 20 | 10:10-10:40am | ARC |
Age: 3 yrs. and older
Price: $45
Location: Hickman Indoor Pool, Hickman High School, 1104 N. Providence Road
Designed to provide a safe, enjoyable recreation experience for individuals who have physical disabilities, impairments or are developmentally disabled. The participation of a family member is encouraged and may be required. This course is taught in a small group format. Eight lessons lasting 45 minutes each. Pre-registration is required.
CLASS # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216601-02 | Tu/Thu | Feb 26-Mar 21 | 7:30-8:15pm |
| 216601-03 | Tu/Thu | Apr 9-May 2 | 7:30-8:15pm |
| 316600-01 | M-Thu | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 9:00-9:45am |
| 316600-02 | M-Thu | Jun 10-Jun 20 | 7:15-8:00pm |
| 316600-03 | M-Fr | Jul 1-Jul 12* | 9:00-9:45am |
| 316600-04 | M-Fr | Jul 1-Jul 12* | 7:15-8:00pm |
| 316600-05 | M-Thu | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 9:00-9:45am |
| 316600-06 | M-Thu | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 7:15-8:00pm |
| *No class on 7/4 | |||
This low-impact session workout is designed to strengthen and tone all muscle groups with maximum aerobic effort. Instructors will use resistance equipment during this class to challenge participants. Pre-registration is required. Must have a minimum of 10 participants.
CLASS # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
Location |
Age |
PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201205-03 | Tu/Thu | Feb 12-Mar 7 | 5:30-6:20pm | Hickman Pool | 16+ | $32 |
| 301205-01 | Tu/Thu | Apr 2-Apr 25 | 5:30-6:20pm | Hickman Pool | 16+ | $32 |
| 301205-02 | Tu/Thu | May 7-May 23 | 5:30-6:20pm | Hickman Pool | 16+ | $24 |
| 301205-03 | Tu/Thu | Jun 4-20 | 6:00-6:50pm | AOFAC | 16+ | $24 |
| 301205-04 | Tu/Thu | Jul 2-23* | 6:00-6:50pm | AOFAC | 16+ | $24 |
| 301205-05 | Tu/Thu | Jul 30-Aug 15 | 6:00-6:50pm | AOFAC | 16+ | $24 |
| *No class on 7/4 | ||||||
For adult swimmers looking for structured swimming workouts with an experienced coach. Practices will comprise freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly. Pre-requisites include swimming background, minimum knowledge of backstroke and freestyle and ability to swim multiple lengths without stopping.
CLASS # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
Location |
Age |
PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216101-03 | M, W, F | Mar 4-22 | 5:45-6:45am | ARC | 19+ | $50 |
Designed to provide a safe, enjoyable recreation experience for the day care groups that wish to come all at once. This course it taught in a small group format.
CLASS # |
DAY |
DATE |
TIME |
Location |
Age |
PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316901-01 | M-F | Jul 1-Jul 12* | 11:00-11:45am | Hickman Pool | 3+ | $45 |
| 316901-02 | M-Th | Jul 15-Jul 25 | 10:00-10:45am | Hickman Pool | 3+ | $45 |
| *No class on 7/4 | ||||||
Come join the summer fun! The Columbia Swim Club is the oldest and longest running swim team in Columbia. The club is a non-profit organization co-sponsored by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department designed to promote competitive swimming in the community. The goal of the club is to introduce athletes to the fun and excitement of a life sport, improve their stroke technique and self-confidence. CSC swims year round and you can join any time. Contact a coach at Columbia Swim Club at sarah@csctigersharks.org or visit Columbia Swim Club's website for more information.
You're never too old to learn to swim! These private lessons are for adults who would like to get acquainted or reacquainted with the water, brush-up on skills, and learn some new ones. This personal setting allows you to learn at your own pace toward your personal goals. Your six half-hour sessions are set according to your schedule with your instructor at any of our six guarded facilities. Please call the ARC at 874-7700 to register.
Make-up days are scheduled for the same day and time the week following the end of the session, only if a cancellation is made by the Parks and Recreation Department staff. There are no make-up days for the ARC or lessons missed for personal reasons.
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