PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE COMPLETING REGISTRATION!!!
* BY REGISTERING YOUR CHILD(REN) FOR SWIM LESSONS, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE TOWN OF RHINEBECK RECREATION CODE OF CONDUCT*
*PLEASE BE ADVISED:
ONCE REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A $5 FLAT FEE FOR TRANSFERS/CHANGES
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLOSURES: Persistent or heavy rainfall and/or thunderstorms may warrant swim lesson cancellation to ensure the safety of the children. In the event lessons must be cancelled, staff will contact parents by the preferred method of contact indicated on the authorization form. We will also email camp families and post the information on our Facebook page and on MyRec. We will do our very best to give parents as much notice as possible.
*You must register online for the upcoming swim session no later than 11:59pm the Wednesday before. NO EXCEPTIONS.
**REGISTRATION OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS**
The Town of Rhinebeck Swim Lessons Program is taught by American Red Cross certified Lifeguards. The Swim Lessons Program is a tiered program designed to provide students with a positive learning experience and teach children to swim and be safe in and around the water. Swim levels follow the guidelines of standard American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lessons. Students will be evaluated on their first lesson to make sure they are in the appropriate level. Once all skills within a level are accomplished, children will be advanced. Maximum of 8 students per class; must be at least five years of age and comfortable working in the pool with coaches. Parents are not in the pool with the children at any level.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills. This helps the students feel comfortable in the water.
Level 2 - Fundamental Water Skills. This gives students success with fundamental skills.
Level 3 - Stroke Development. This builds on skills from Level 2 by providing guided practice.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement. This develops confidence in the strokes learned and improves other aquatic skills.