Learn to Swim! The Houston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the American Red Cross, the nationwide leading provider of Aquatics programs, will be conducting Learn to Swim classes at select HPARD pools throughout the city during the summer. Swim lessons are available for both children and adults. Registration applications are available at all HPARD Community Centers or here, online. On-site registration is also available the first day of each class session.
Ages:
6 and older
Pre-Registration:
Applications for 2008 are available at all Community Centers and online (.pdf).
Session 1 Dates:
June 17 - June 27, 9:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Adult Lessons, 6:05 p.m. or 6:55 p.m.;
Parent / Child Lessons, 5:15 p.m to 5:45 p.m.
(an adult must be in the pool with the child)
Fee:
$25.00 Make checks payable to "The American Red Cross".
Applications for 2008 are available at all Community Centers and online (.pdf).
Session 2 Dates:
July 01 - July 11, 9:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Adult Lessons, 6:05 p.m. or 6:55 p.m.;
Parent / Child Lessons, 5:15 p.m to 5:45 p.m.
(an adult must be in the pool with the child)
Fee:
$25.00 Make checks payable to "The American Red Cross".
Applications for 2008 are available at all Community Centers and online (.pdf).
Session 3 Dates:
July 15 - July 25, 9:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Adult Lessons, 6:05 p.m. or 6:55 p.m.;
Parent / Child Lessons, 5:15 p.m to 5:45 p.m.
(an adult must be in the pool with the child)
Fee:
$25.00 Make checks payable to "The American Red Cross".
Applications for 2008 are available at all Community Centers and online (.pdf).
Session 4 Dates:
July 29 - August 08, 9:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
Adult Lessons, 6:05 p.m. or 6:55 p.m.;
Parent / Child Lessons, 5:15 p.m to 5:45 p.m.
(an adult must be in the pool with the child)
Fee:
$25.00 Make checks payable to "The American Red Cross".
Parent / Child Swim classes are available for children, ages 6 months - 5 years. This class is specifically designed for this age group and 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin Learn to Swim.
Ages:
6 months - 5 years
Pre-Registration:
Applications for 2008 are available at all Community Centers and online (.pdf).
Fee:
$25.00 Make checks payable to "The American Red Cross".
This class is designed for adults with minimal or no swimming experience, or those who need assistance adjusting to a water environment. This group setting class will provide an appropriate level of instruction for adults wanting to discover the benefits of learning how to swim and be safe in and around water and those wishing to improve their stroke mechanics.
Ages:
18 - older
Fee:
$25.00 Make checks payable to "The American Red Cross".
