AQUATIC PROGRAMS

SWIM LESSON IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Winding Trails’ swim program runs according to the American Red Cross standards for swim lessons. All swim instructors are certified by Red Cross.
• Winding Trails offers six comprehensive course levels that teach you, your child or other family members how to swim skillfully and safely.
• Winding Trails and the Red Cross want to see your children progress in these lessons and feel comfortable in the water while they learn valuable swim and safety skills.
• Before placing your children in lessons, take each child’s ability into consideration. It is imperative that you sign your child up for the correct level at the time of sign up so that he/she is not bumped from a class.
• Swimming skills are acquired at different rates by individual children and presented differently by each instructor.
• Your child will progress at his/her own pace. Some will move quickly at first while others progress more slowly. We keep the entire learning process as much fun as possible.
• Your child’s safety, health and self-esteem are important to us. Please let him/her advance at his/her own pace when it comes to water safety. Both you and your child will be happier.
• Applications must be complete, including payment, before registration can be accepted.
• ONLY MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO REGISTER.
• Classes will be cancelled if there are heavy rains or thunder storms. Please call 677-8458 if weather threatens class. (no refunds for canceled days due to weather)
• Please make note of your class and time. No confirmation will be mailed to you. You will be contacted only if your first choice is not available.
• Minimum: 3-4 per class depending on swim level. Maximum: 6-10 depending on swim level.

Swim Levels

The prerequisite for each level is successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level, except for Level I, which has no prerequisite. Each level of Learn-to-Swim also includes training in basic water safety. The following is a list of skills for levels:
Preschool Level-Developed for children 3-4 years of age, builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Requirement-child must stay with class and be able to follow swim instructors instructions.
Level 1-Introduction to Water Skills-Helps students feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Requirement-child must stay with class and be able to follow swim instructors instructions.
Level 2-Fundamental Aquatic Skills-Gives students success with fundamental skills.
Level 3-Stroke Development-Builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.
Level 4-Stroke Improvement-Develops confidence in the strokes learned and improves other aquatic skills.
Level 5-Stroke Refinement-Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.
Level 6-Swimming and Skill Proficiency-Refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distance.

Swim Lesson agenda

Week One: Lessons Monday—Friday
Week Two: Lessons Monday—Thursday; which would leave Friday for passing out pass/fail cards. Children will have a small party with instructors; parents may ask questions of instructors and you will also have the opportunity to register for additional sessions of swim lessons or to make any changes necessary.

Swim Lesson Schedule

Session 1: June 23rd - July 4th (no class on July 4th) Fee: $40.00
Session 2: July 7th - July 18th Fee: $45.00
Session 3: July 21st - August 1st Fee: $45.00
Session 4: August 4th – August 15th Fee: $45.00
(see newsletter for exact times)

Advanced Aquatics

Has your child passed out of level 6 swim lessons, but you would still like them to take swim lessons? Then advanced aquatics is the place for your child. This program will cover endurance while refining strokes, deep water exploration with and without snorkel, and will touch on basic water safety and rescue training.
Prerequisites
• Completion of red cross level 6
• 1st day Test: Swim 500 yards continuously using front crawl, 100 yards; back crawl 100 yards; breaststroke, 50 yards, elementary backstroke, 50 yards; sidestroke, 50 yards; butterfly, 50 yards; and choice of stroke, 100 yards. ( If student does not pass this test they may not continue in class and you will be given a full refund.)

Session I
Dates: July 7th - July 18th
Session II
Dates: August 4th – August 15th
Time: 3:15pm – 4:00pm

Ages: Passed out of level 6
Fee: $50.00
Where: Dunning Lake

Infant Parent Swim Lessons

Developed for children 6 months to 3 years of age, American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more. Registration is required two days prior to the start of each session.

Session I
Dates: June 23rd - 27th
Session II
Dates: July 7th - 11th
Time: 11:00-11:30

Ages: 6 months to 3 years
Fee: $25.00
Where: Dunning Lake

Private/Semiprivate Swim Lessons for All Ages

Private/Semiprivate lessons offer one-on-one instruction for swimmers of all ages. Following registration, an instructor will contact you to schedule your 30 minute lesson. Lessons are scheduled based on your schedule and Instructor availability.

Dates Available: Mondays – Fridays beginning June 23rd.
Call to schedule days and times
Where: Dunning Lake Swim Lesson Area
Private Lesson Fee: $25.00 per half hour
Semi Private Lesson Fee: $20.00 per half hour per person
Minimum 2 participants

Winding Trails Swim Team

Utilize your kicks, turns and speed to become a lean, mean swimming machine. Compete against other clubs within the Farmington Valley Summer Swim League. Registration is required by June 16th. Members only. MUST HAVE PASSED LEVEL 4 SWIM LESSONS.

Dates: June 23rd – July 25th (5 Weeks)
Days: Practices are held Monday - Thursday
All swim meets are held in July.
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ages: 6 – 17 years old
Where: Dunning Lake
Fees:
# of Children Total
One $50.00
Two $75.00
Three $95.00
Four or More $25.00 per each additional child
Minimum: 30 Maximum: 100

Introduction to Boats

This class will provide instruction in the basics of our watercrafts including; canoes, kayaks, rowboats, funyaks, paddleboats and will touch on sailing. Students will also learn some basic water safety skills. Skills and exercises will be presented with the emphasis on FUN! Registration is required two days prior to the start of each session.

Session I
Date: June 23rd – June 27th
Session II
Date: July 21st – July 25th
Session III
Date: August 4th – August 8th

Ages: 7-10 years old and (must be a level 3 swimmer)
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Dunning Lake Boat House
Fee: $45.00
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 12

Winding Trails Basic Sailing

Sailing Classes will be offered on beautiful Dunning Lake. Learn the parts of a sunfish along with set up procedures, basic maneuvering, tacks, jibes, capsizing and safe boating practices. All sailing is two or three people per sunfish. Will come with a pass/fail card given by Winding Trails sailing instructor. Registration is required two days prior to the start of each session.

Session I
Date: June 23rd - July 4th (no class on July 4th)
Fee: $53.00
Session II
Date: July 7th - July 18th
Fee: $60.00

Ages: 8 and up (must have passed level 4 swim lessons)
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 12

Winding Trails Advanced Sailing

Improve your sailing skills and learn single-handed sailing while you gain more experience through supervised and instructed practice sails and games. Learn more advanced sailing, including how to best trim sails and read telltales. Learn setting up and handling of Laser. Registration is required two days prior to the start of each session.

Session I
Date: July 21st - August 1st
Session II
Date: August 4th – August 15th

Member Fee: $60.00

Ages: 8 and up (must have passed level 4 swim lessons)
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Minimum: 4 Maximum: 8
*Before taking Advanced Sailing you must pass Basic Sailing or get permission from Program Director.

(L.I.T.) Lifeguard–In-Training

The Lifeguard in Training program is a two-week program designed for the future lifeguards of Winding Trails. Youths entering ninth or tenth grade will be able to develop their water skills, assist in the teaching of swim lessons, and learn what it is like to be a true lifeguard. Please call the main office for an application. Space is limited to 6 LIT’s per session. The deadline for LIT applications is June 1st.

Session I
Date: June 23rd - July 4th
Session II
Date: July 7th - July 18th
Session III
Date: July 21st - August 1st
Session IV
Date: August 4th – August 15th

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Ages: 13 - 15 years old
Where: Dunning Lake

Water Safety Instructor Class

Would you like to be ready to teach swim lessons this summer? To take this class you need to be at least 16 years of age and a level VI swimmer. Prerequisite: swim 25 yards of every stroke. Learn to be a great teacher by signing up for the WSI program at Dunning Lake.

Date: Saturdays, June 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ages: 16 years old by end of class
Where: Dunning Lake
Fee: $300.00
Discount Member Fee: $250.00

Lifeguard Training

Would you like to become a certified lifeguard?
We will hold one lifeguard session this summer. Participants who successfully complete the course will be certified in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Training and Waterfront Training. All candidates must be 15 years or older by the end of the last class. Prerequisite: 1st day is able to swim 550 yards continuously using only front crawl with rhythmic breathing and breaststroke; swim 20 yards pick up brick k and swim back with brick; and swim 5 yards submerged and retrieve three rings (5 yards apart). Registration is required one week before.

Date: Saturdays, July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Time: 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Ages: 15 years old by end of class
Where: Dunning Lake
Fee: $225.00
Member Discount Fee: $175.00