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ALL SWIM LESSONS AND SWIM PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK CENTENNIAL PARK AQUATIC CENTER 15600 WEST AVENUE • ORLAND PARK IL • 60462

LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL GUIDE REGISTRATION Registration will be conducted by skill level rather than age. Please view the chart below to determine the appropriate level for your child. Children will be pre-tested on the first day of class in the event a level adjustment is needed.

LESSON LEVEL & OBJECTIVE Comfort in the Water Front Crawl/ Freestyle Back Crawl/ Backstroke

ASSESSMENT QUESTION

YES

NO

Can your child comfortably put their face in the water and blow bubbles? Can your child perform an unsupported front float for 5 seconds? Can they perform front crawl (freestyle) independently for 15 feet?

1

Level 2a Level 1

2a

Level 2b Level 2a

Can your child perform an unsupported back float for 5 seconds? Can they perform backstroke independently for 15 feet? Can your child swim freestyle and backstroke the entire length of the pool? Can they perform elementary backstroke, the breaststroke kick, and tread water for 30 seconds? Can your child swim freestyle and backstroke for 50 yards (2 pool lengths)? Can they swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards? Can they swim breaststroke for half the pool length? Can they tread for 1 minute? Can your child swim freestyle and backstroke for 50 yards (2 pool lengths)? Can they swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards? Can they swim breaststroke for half the pool length? Can they tread for 1 minute? Can your child swim freestyle and backstroke for 100 yards including flip turns? Can they swim breaststroke and side stroke for 25 yards? Can they perform the butterfly stroke for half of the pool length? Can they dive? Can they tread water for 2 minutes? Can your child swim freestyle for 200 yards including flip turns? Backstroke for 100 yards including flip turns? 50 yards of breaststroke? 25 yards of butterfly? 500 yards (20 laps)? Retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool? Tread for 2 minutes without using their hands?

2b

Level 3 Level 2b

Body Positioning & Streamline

3

Level 4 Level 3

Intro to Breaststroke

4

Level 5 Level 4

Intro to Butterfly

5

Level 6 Level 5

Endurance & Flip Turns

6

Level 7 Level 6

Endurance & Technique

7

Level 7 Level 7

Parents with a CPAC or Red Cross Swim Card should use the last level achieved by the student as a part of the registration process. Student to instructor ratio is maximum of 4:1 for 3 & 4 year olds and 7:1 for 5-15 year olds. Consistent attendance is necessary for a child to make progress in his/her swim ability. A parent/guard is required to be present with any participant age 11 and under unless pre-arranged with the instructor.

SWIM LESSON INFORMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINES: For weekday classes — t he Wednesday before the start of each session. For Saturday classes — June 14 Classes will only be canceled when the air temperature is below 65 degrees (water is heated to 81 degrees) or in the event of inclement weather. The decision to cancel classes will be made as early as possible. Canceled classes will be made up as needed on the Thursday and/or Friday of that same session, or as arranged by staff. Private lesson cancellations will be made-up as arranged by the Private Lesson Instructor. For swim lesson questions: swimlessons@orlandpark.org

MAKE-UP CLASS INFO: • Make-ups are only provided for dates canceled by CPAC staff. • No make-ups will be offered for classes or private lessons not attended by the participant. • One week notice is required to be eligible for a refund. • An account credit, or a one day guest pass to Centennial Park Aquatic Center will be issued if a make-up date(s) is canceled due to the weather. No refunds will be issued. For an updated schedule of make-up classes: visit tinyurl.com/ CPAC-SwimLessonUpdates. To receive live text or email updates on weather and cancellations, go to Rainoutline.com and download the free app now!

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