HARBOR, Inc. Organization Information Townships and County Information Community Organizations Community Facilities Michigan Land Use Planning Information Community Maps
Home
Log In
Community Calendar
Community Forum
Favorites on MyCC
Subscribe to E-News
Search
Contact Us
About This Site
Contribute to HARBOR, Inc.
 

Harbor Springs Community Pool>Learn to Swim Program

Level 1 through 6

Spring 2008

*Please be advised*
The American Red Cross has revamped their Learn to Swim program. Certain criteria for Levels 1-6 have changed. Please take time to review the new criteria before you register your child. If you have any questions please contact the pool office.

During the Fall 2007 session all classes meet once a week for 8 weeks.  The Parent-tot and Pre-School classes are 30 mintues long and the Level 1 through 6 classes are 50 minutes long. Our Pre-School classes are limited to 8 students per class and the Level 1 through 6 classes are limited to 10 students per class. If your child is 7 years or older and has no swimming skills, register for Level 1 & 2.

Cost:

Spring Session (8 classes)

Harbor Springs School District Residents $40

Non-District Residents $70


A 10% discount is available when you register on Tuesday, March 18th.


Beginner Skills
Intermediate Skills
Advanced Skills

Beginner Skills

Top
Click here to view full size picture

Level 1 & 2 are taught together and are the introductory level for children 7 and older.

Level 1 & 2 is offered:
Tuesday afternoon
4:30-5:20 pm

or

Saturday morning

11:00-11:50 am


To be in Level 3, you must have passed Level 1 & 2 or be able to swim on your front and back for 5 yards, jump into chest deep water, and go completely underwater.


Level 3 is offered on:
Wednesday evening

6:35-7:20 pm

or

Thursday afternoon

4:30-5:20 pm

or

Saturday morning

9:00-9:50 am

 

 

Documents/Forms:
Level 1 criteria
Level 2 criteria
Level 3 criteria

Intermediate Skills

Top
Click here to view full size picture

Level 4 and 5 are intermediate levels geared towards stroke development and endurance.

To be placed in Level 4 you must have passed Level 3 or be able to swim on your front and back for 15 yards, jump into deep water, elementary backstroke kick for 15 yards, and perform a kneeling dive.

Level 4 is offered on:
Thursday afternoon

4:30-5:20 pm

or

6:35-7:25 pm

or

Saturday morning

10:00-10:50 am



To be placed into Level 5 you must have passed Level 4 or be able to swim front and back crawl for 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 15 yards, breaststroke and sidestroke kick for 15 yards, and perform a standing dive.

Level 5 is offered on :
Tuesday afternoon
4:30-5:20 pm

 

Documents/Forms:
Level 4 criteria
Level 5 criteria

Advanced Skills

Top
Click here to view full size picture

Level 6 has experienced the biggest change. The American Red Cross eliminated Level 7 and placed those skills along with Level 6 into 4 seperate groups.

These groups are:
Level 6: Fitness Swimmer
Level 6: Personal Water Safety
Level 6: Lifeguard Readiness
Level 6: Fundamentals of Diving.

All four groups focus on the 4 competitive strokes and turns along with skills specific to each title. For a breakdown of each section criteria please click on the link below.


Level 6 is only offered on:
Saturday morning
11:00 - 11:50 am


The class topics are subject to change based on participants request.

Documents/Forms:
Level 6 criteria - Fitness Swimmer
Level 6 criteria - Fundamentals of Diving
Level 6 criteria - Lifeguard Readiness
Level 6 criteria - Personal Water Safety

Airport
Athletic Facilities
Beaches & Boat Launches
Churches & Cemeteries
Community Pool
Golf & Ski
Historic Sites
Recreation Trails & Open Space
Public Buildings
Schools
Search Area Attractions
About HARBOR Inc.
Agendas & Minutes
Board of Directors
By Laws
Weekly Events
Educational Sessions
Long-Term Goals Statement
Area-Wide Vision
Press Coverage
Strategic Plan
Contribute
EC Forum
Activities & Events
Booster Organizations
Environmental Organizations
Faith Communities
Historical/Cultural Resources
Land Owner Associations
Service Organizations
Social Service Providers
Youth Organizations
City of Harbor Springs
Cross Village Township
Friendship Township
Little Traverse Township
Pleasantview Township
Readmond Township
West Traverse Township
Emmet County
LTBB of Odawa Indians
Add To MyCC
Use Favorites on MyCC
About Favorites on MyCC
Log In to use Favorites on MyCC
Census Data
Educational Programs
General Planning Information
Planning & Zoning in Michigan
Local Planning & Zoning
Tools & Techniques
Laws & References
Local Organizations
Map Instructions
Aerial Photo
Basic Area Map
Parcel Ownership/Assessed Value
Property Search
Area Attractions
Census Maps
Environmental Maps
Soils/Slopes Maps
Property Class Map with Zoning
All Maps