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AQUATICS - SWIM LESSONS
Nancy Doak, Aquatics Lead - Swim Lessons
513.624.1053 or nbdoak@health-partners.org
Swim Lesson Hotline - 513.624.1886

Mercy HealthPlex swim instructors are American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified and have an average of 19+ years of experience. The majority of our instructors have been competitive swimmers and/or coaches in the past.  For more information about swim lessons, please contact Nancy Doak at 624-1053 or nbdoak@health-partners.org.  
 
 


Private and Semiprivate swim lessons offer personal intruction that you schedule at your convenience.  Let our certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI) help you learn to swim and be comfortable in the water. Call the Aquatics Information Line at 624-1886 to set up a time and instructor.  Ages: Child to Adult
 
PRIVATE LESSONS
Cost to Members:  $20 per half-hour session; $170 for 10 half-hour sessions
Cost to Non-Members:  $34 for half-hour session; $284 for 10 half-hour sessions
 
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON - 2-3 participants
Cost to Members:  $27 for half-hour sessions; $210 for 10 half-hour sessions
Cost to Non-Members:  $45 for half-hour sessions; $350 for 10 half-hour sessions 



Learning to swim is a skill that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Mercy HealthPlex offers the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program with a focus on how to be safe in and around the water. Swim lessons are offered for infants (6 months) up to adults.
 
HealthPlex swim lesson program includes:
   - Small class sizes with low instructor-to-student ratio
   - Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) who average 19 years experience
   - Warm-water pool and lap pool
 
** The Mercy HealthPlex has updated the Swim Lesson Levels to follow the new Red Cross swim lesson program.  See the new levels below. **

2010 SESSION DATES
   January 5 - February 15
   February 16 - March 29
   April 13 - May 24
   June 8 - July 19
   July 20 - August 23 
   September 14 - October 25 (Preschool Intensives Available)
   October 26 - December 13 (no class November 23 - 29)
  
* 2 week intensive sessions include three classes per week for two weeks.  Contact Nancy Doak at 624-1053 or nbdoak@health-partners.org for more information.

COST PER SESSION
   Members:  $53
   Non-Members:  $88
 
GROUP CLASSES AVAILABLE
 
Infant/Parent
Approximate age:  6-24 months
We teach parents how to teach their child how to swim.  Introduces the basics of water comfort, fun, water submersion and safety and is taught in the warm water pool.  Requires an adult caregiver in the water with each child.

   Tuesdays 10-10:30am, 6-6:30pm
   Wednesdays 9:30-10am
   Thursdays 10:30-11am, 4:30-5pm
   
Saturdays 11-11:30am
   
Sundays 11-11:30am

Parent/Child
Approximate age:  2-5 years
For children ready to learn swimming skills but not ready to leave their caregiver.  Teaches the same skills as Level 1-Preschool but with the fun and safety of being with a parent.  Prepares your child for a smooth transition into group lessons.  Taught in the warm water pool.  Requires an adult caregiver in the water with each child.
 
   Tuesdays 10-10:30am, 6-6:30pm
   Wednesdays 9:30-10am
   Thursdays 10:30-11am, 4:30-5pm
   
Saturdays 11:30am – 12pm
   
Sundays 10:30am – 11:00am

Level 1 - Preschool:  Let's Explore the Pool!
Approximate age:  3-5 years  (must be 3 before last class)

For children who are ready to learn swimming skills in a group setting.  Designed to help preschoolers feel comfortable in the water with a focus on safety and basic swim skills.  Taught in the warm water pool.

   Tuesdays 9-9:30am, 4:30-5pm, 5:30-6pm
   Wednesdays 10:30-11am

   
Thursdays 9:30-10am, 5:30-6pm, 6:30-7pm
   
Saturdays 9:30-10am
   
Sundays 11-11:30am

   2 Week Intensive:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30-11am

Level 2 - Preschool:  Look at Me!
Approximate age:  3-5 years  (must be 3 before last class)
This class continues to let children get comfortable in the water in a group setting.  Children work on floating, locomotion, submerging and self help safety skills.  Taught in the warm water pool.

   Tuesdays 9:30-10am, 5-5:30pm
   Wednesdays 10-10:30am
   Thursdays 10-10:30am, 5-5:30pm
   
Saturdays 10-10:30am
   
Sundays 11:30-12pm
 
   2 Week Intensive:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10-10:30am

Level 3 - Preschool:  I Can Do It!
Approximate age:  3-5 years  (must be 3 before last class)

For children who are ready to learn independent swimming skills in a group setting.  Designed to help preschoolers be independent swimmers and feel comfortable in the water with a focus on safety and the basic swim skills.  Taught in the warm water pool.

   Tuesdays 10:30-11am, 5:30-6pm
   
Thursdays 4:30-5pm
   
Saturdays 10:30-11pm
   
Sundays 12-12:30pm

   
2 Week Intensive:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30-10am

Level 1 - Learn to Swim:  Water Exploration
Approximate age:  5-6 years 
This class helps children get comfortable in the water learning floating, locomotion, submerging, and self help safety skills.  Taught in the warm water pool.

   Tuesdays 6-6:30pm
   
Thursdays 5-5:30pm
   
Saturdays 10:45-11:15pm
   
Sundays 11:30-12pm

Level 2 - Learn to Swim:  Primary Skills
Approximate age:  5-7 years

Students learn to float without assistance, locomotion, self help safety skills and are introduced to front and back crawl.  Taught in the warm water pool.

   Tuesdays 4:30-5pm
   
Thursdays 5:30-6pm
   
Saturdays 10:15-10:45pm
   
Sundays 12-12:30pm

Level 3 - Learn to Swim:  Stroke Readiness
Approximate age:  5-8 years
Students learn front/back crawl, elementary backstroke and treading water.  Taught in the warm water pool.
 
   Tuesdays 5-5:30pm
   
Thursdays 6-6:30pm
   
Saturdays 9:45-10:15pm
   
Sundays 12:30-1pm

Level 4-Learn to Swim:  Stroke Development
Approximate age:  5-12 years

Stroke technique is improved as well as endurance.  The breaststroke, sidestroke and turns will be taught.  Taught in the lap pool.

   Tuesdays 6:30-7:15pm
   
Thursdays 6-6:45pm
   
Saturdays 9-9:45am
   
Sundays 12:30-1:15pm

Level 5-Learn to Swim:  Sea Cubs
Approximate age:  5-12 years
Introduce your child to competitive swimming the right way. The Sea Cubs provide the transition from swim lessons to swim team. Each child will learn competitive strokes, safe diving and turns and compete in two swim meets. With a small swimmer to coach ration, it is the perfect way to prepare for the Sea Wolves Swim Team.  Participants must be able to swim one lap of the pool on their stomach and one lap on their back.  Call the Aquatics Info Line at 513-624-1886 for more information.

   Tuesdays 6-6:45pm
   
Thursdays 6-6:45pm
   
Saturdays 11-11:45am

Learn to Swim - Adults
Approximate age:  13 years +
This 45-minute lesson is limited to 6 participants per class.  Focus will be on all 4 strokes plus elementary backstroke, sidestrok and floating.

   Wednesdays 7-7:45am
   Fridays 7-7:45pm




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