Learn to Swim
Learn to Swim Updates
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Registration is now open for lessons at both the Recreation Center and MAC. Please direct questions regarding registration to the Learn to Swim Coordinator at 720-733-4486.
Online registration is available at CRgov.com/registration.
Learning to swim is an important life skill. The Town’s Learn to Swim program strives to open the door to a lifetime of opportunities in water through progressive instruction in a group or private setting. Our year-round program specializes in teaching all ages and ability levels, from toddlers to adults, following a continuous curriculum developed to ensure swimmers learn the skills and endurance to be safe and confident in the water.
With a maximum depth of 4 feet 6 inches, and temperature around 87 degrees, the Miller Activity Complex (MAC) Pool is an ideal location for swimmers to learn to be
comfortable in the water.
Swim lesson details
Each Learn to Swim session runs 8-weeks in length to build upon the skills learned from previous sessions.
- Group lessons are offered Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays.
- Weekday participants meet twice a week - either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
- Saturday group-lesson participants meet once a week.
- Private lessons are available once a week and are 30 minutes in length.
Are you an experienced swimmer? We also offer competitive swim teams, competitive diving, SCUBA classes, and American Red Cross Lifeguarding and safety classes.
2020 Registration dates
| Session | Dates | Priority Registration | General Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Jan. 5 - Feb. 29 | Dec. 14 | Dec. 21 |
| Session 2 | March 1 - May 2 | Feb. 15 | Feb. 22 |
| Session 3 | June 1 - 27 | TBD | TBD |
| Session 4 | July 5 - Aug. 29 | June 13 | June 20 |
| Session 5 | Aug. 30 - Oct. 24 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 22 |
| Session 6 | Oct. 25 - Dec. 19 | Oct. 10 | Oct. 17 |
Parent-Tot
| Level | Ages | Primary Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Seahorses | 6-24 months | Parents help introduce children to the water using circle-time songs, while learning basic body positioning and holding techniques to promote water comfort. One adult per child is required to be in the water. Swim diapers or plastic pants are required. |
| Sea Otters | 2-3.5 years | Designed for toddlers who have advanced beyond Seahorses, but are not ready to be in the water without a parent. Skills are similar to Seahorses and include both parents and instructors practicing skills with toddlers to help them adjust to swimming independently. One adult per child is required to be in the water. Swim diapers or plastic pants are required for children not yet potty-trained. |
Preschool
| Level | Primary Objectives | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Guppies 3-5 years | Introduction for children ready to be in the water without the direct support of their parents. Swimmers will learn and master the skills of blowing bubbles, submersions, both front and back floats, and kicking skills. | None |
| Goldfish 4-6 years | Fundamental swimming skills for children who have mastered the foundational skills taught in Guppies. Swimming skills that will be introduced are front and back glides, 15-yard freestyle kick with breathing, introduction to freestyle arms, and introduction to whip and dolphin kicks. | Mastery of skills from Guppies, which include:
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| Piranhas 5-6 years | Advanced level of swimming skills for children who are ready to swim the full 25-yard lane. Skills that will be addresses include freestyle kick with kick boards, backstroke kick, unassisted freestyle and backstroke, and treading water for 1 minute unassisted. | Mastery of skills from Goldfish, which include:
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Youth
| Level | Primary Objectives | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphins 6-9 years | Introductory swimming skills for older children with little to no experience. Fundamental swimming skills will be introduced, focusing on blowing bubbles, submersions, front and back floats and glides, freestyle kick, introductory freestyle arms, and introduction to whip and dolphin kicks. | None |
| Stingrays 6-10 years | Secondary level skills for older children who have mastered the foundational skills taught in Dolphins. Swimmers will further their knowledge of freestyle kick, focusing on rotary breathing, while additionally learning both elementary backstroke and dolphin kicks. | Mastery of the skills from Piranhas and Dolphins, which include:
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| Manatees 11-14 years | Multi-level class appropriate for older youth and teens looking for opportunities to learn more swimming skills. This class focuses on stroke development. Swimmers will further their knowledge of freestyle kick, focusing on rotary breathing, while additionally learning both elementary backstroke and dolphin kicks. | None |
Pre-Team
Advanced classes for stroke development suitable for swimmers who have mastered and completed Stingrays. Ideal preparation for youth aimed toward future swim team enrollment.
Prerequisites: interest in pursuing a more competitive swim setting and mastery of the skills from Stingrays and Manatees, which include:
- 50-yard freestyle with rotary breathing, without stopping
- 50-yard backstroke without stopping
- Understanding of water safety and lane protocol
| Level | Primary Objective |
|---|---|
| Pre-Team Freestyle and Backstroke 8-13 years | Swimmers will further their skills of both freestyle and backstroke by completing workouts built on technique and distance swimming. Successful completion of this class will produce swimmer who can correctly swim non-stop 200 yards of both freestyle and backstroke with flip turns. |
| Pre-Team Breaststroke 8-13 years | Swimmers will further their skills of breaststroke by completing workouts built on technique and sprint swimming. Successful completion of this class will produce swimmers who can correctly swim non-stop 50 yards of breaststroke. |
| Pre-Team Butterfly 8-13 years | Swimmers will further their skills of butterfly by completing workouts built on technique and sprint swimming. Successful completion of this class will produce swimmers who can correctly swim non-stop 50 yards of butterfly. |
Registration
Online registration is available.
Priority registration is available for those who are currently enrolled in the Learn to Swim program. General registration is open to new comers.
Please do not double-register your child in order to get the class you desire. A 10% cancellation fee will be assessed on cancellations that are requested at least three days before the start of class. After that, refunds will not be available. Lessons can also not be prorated.
Questions regarding your swimmer’s current level and to register by phone, please call our Aquatics Specialist at 720-733-2283 or Learn to Swim Coordinator at 720-733-4485.
- What are the group class sizes?
- What should we bring for swim lessons?
- When can I register for a class?
- Is it possible to make up a lesson if a class is missed?
- How do I cancel my lessons?
- Can my child swim before or after their lesson?
- My swimmer is on the wait-list. How do I know if they are placed in a lesson?
- Are their changes in class times on a holiday?