General Information
Classes will meet for 9 days, Monday through Friday the first week and Monday through Thursday the second week, weather permitting. A make-up lesson will only be scheduled if the Aquatics Department has cancelled a class due to weather or mechanical problems. There will only be 1 make-up class per session held on the second Friday.
The "Stingrays", "Sharks" and Advanced lessons are taught following a 10 station progression. Children will be placed in classes appropriate to their skill and age level. This 10 station program allows children to advance at their own pace with positive reinforcement. Classes are taught by trained swim instructors who may be assisted by trained volunteers.
Station 1: Instruction begins with water adaptation, breathing-holding/bubble blowing and basic kicking skills
Stations 2 & 3: Lessons introduce floating, gliding, and kicking
Station 4: Instruction in the basics of the crawl stroke and other skills necessary to a good foundation for swimming are included in this station.
Stations 5-10: Each successive station builds on the basic crawl stroke, teaches additional strokes and increases endurance and proficiency.
Class Descriptions
Starfish- Classes are 20 minutes in-water time. This is a special parent/child bonding through instruction in water adaptation, floating, and safety skills. Only one parent or guardian will accompany child in the water. Parents will be given 10 minutes to dry-off and dress your little one after class. Please bring a dry towel and clothes. No childcare is provided for siblings.
Clownfish- Ages 3-4. Classes are 30 minutes. Games and songs are used to teach swimming skills. All 3 and 4 year olds must start in this class and will advance to Primary as appropriate.
Stingrays - Ages 5-7. Classes are 35 minutes. Stations 1-6. Students are placed according to skill level.
Sharks - Ages 8-15. Classes are 40 minutes. Stations 1-7. Students are placed according to skill level.
Advanced - Ages 8-15. Classes are 45 minutes. Stations 8-10. Students must have passed station 7 or have equivalent skills.
Classes will not meet during severe weather. Please call your local pool for class status. Classes will only meet the second Friday to make up for classes cancelled by staff. Bradfield Pool 972-205-2774, Holford Pool 972-205-2776, Wynne Pool 972-205-2777.
Due to class schedules, NO other make-up lessons are offered.
Swim Class Registration
Registration begins May 1st at any Garland Recreation Center.
Registration for Garland Swim Classes ends the Thursday prior to the start date for each session.
Requests for late registration must be done by calling the Aquatics Office at 972-205-2708. Late registration could result in reduced class time.
Fee: $41 for all sessions unless otherwise noted.
Pay with cash, credit card or check made payable to the City of Garland.
Garland Swim Class Sessions
Session 1 June 9 - June 19
Session 2 June 23 - July 3
Session 3 July 7 - July 17
Session 4 July 21 – July 31
Due to renovations, swim lessons will not be offered at Bradfield Pool in 2008. Please check our website for updates.
Important Information
1. Be aware of Garland Swim Program weather policies.
2. Participants need to be dressed and ready before class begins.
3. Parents - stay at the pool on first day of class for more info.
4. No time or space is available for changing clothes after class.
5. Staff and participants only are allowed inside the pool fence.
6. Swimming is not allowed before or after classes.
7. Childcare is not provided for other family members during classes.
8. Please be at the pool on time to pick up participants.
Withdrawal Policy
Up to one week prior to first day of class, withdrawal may be made without penalty. If withdrawal is requested within one business day of first day of class, a refund (minus $5 administration fee) will be made only if the class space can be filled. Medical refunds will be considered when accompanied by a doctor's verification.