WELCOME TO THE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM!

Winter 2011/2012 Aquatic brochure click here

The Howell Area Aquatic Center invites you to join our "School of Fish" swim program for children 6 months to 7 years old. For those who have completed the “School of Fish” you can continue on to the American Red Cross Levels. Students are placed in classes based on their swimming skills, so ages listed are to be used as a guideline. This program is designed to teach skills that are age appropriate, emphasizing safety facts, parent-student-teacher interaction, and assessment of student skills. This will be taught in conjunction with the Red Cross Levels III-V. It has been our experience that students  normally need to enroll in each class level twice, before successfully completing all the required skills to pass on to the next level. Therefore, our recommendation when enrolling your child for more than one session during the registration process is that they sign up for the same class twice before moving up a class level. If they are ready to pass upon completion of their first session, it's easier to move them up rather than down a level. A minimum enrollment is necessary, with the understanding that if not met, classes may be canceled. Hot tub will be closed during swim lessons.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For anyone interested in on-line registration, go to www.howellrecreation.org. A convenience fee is applied for online registration.      

Registration for winter classesis open now until classes fill or begin! Register either in person or over the phone at the Howell Area Aquatic Center (517/540-8355) or at the Bennett Recreation Center (517/546-0693). Classes fill quickly!

Parrot Fish (ages 6 months-3 years)
Parents will learn how to assist their child with bubble blowing, reach and pull arms, floating on front and back, entering and exiting pool at the wall, straight leg kicks, and becoming comfortable in the water. Parents must accompany child in the water. Swim suit diapers required.

8 classes $69
5 classes $43

Winter: (No class: M 1/16 & M 2/20)
1801.001           8 classes          M            1/9-3/12          6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.002           8 classes          T           1/10-2/28        10:25am-10:55am
1801.003           8 classes          W          1/11-2/29         6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.004           8 classes         SAT          1/7-2/25       12:15pm-12:45pm
1801.005           5 classes           T            3/6-4/3         10:25am-10:55am
1801.006           5 classes          W            3/7-4/4          6:30pm-7:05pm
1801.007           5 classes         SAT          3/3-3/31       12:15pm-12:45pm

Queen Angel Fish (ages 3-5)
This class is designed to build confidence in the water by introducing basic swimming skills with assistance from an instructor. The skills are: water exploration through bubble blowing and getting face wet, jumping in from side of pool, front and back floats and glides, and combining reach and pull arms with straight leg kicks.

8 classes $69
5 classes $43

Winter: (No class: M 1/16 & M 2/20)
1801.008          8 classes        M            1/9-3/12          6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.009          8 classes        M            1/9-3/12          7:05pm-7:35pm
1801.010          8 classes        T           1/10-2/28        10:25am-10:55am
1801.011          8 classes        T           1/10-2/28        11:00am-11:30am
1801.012          8 classes        W          1/11-2/29          6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.013          8 classes        W          1/11-2/29          7:05pm-7:35pm
1801.014          8 classes       SAT          1/7-2/25         10:00am-10:30am
1801.015          8 classes       SAT          1/7-2/25         11:10am-11:40am
1801.016          8 classes       SAT          1/7-2/25         11:45am-12:15pm
1801.017          5 classes         T            3/6-4/3           10:25am-10:55am
1801.018          5 classes         T            3/6-4/3           11:00am-11:30am
1801.019          5 classes        W            3/7-4/4             6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.020          5 classes        W            3/7-4/4             7:05pm-7:35pm
1801.021          5 classes       SAT          3/3-3/31          10:00am-10:30am
1801.022          5 classes       SAT          3/3-3/31          11:10am-11:40am
1801.023          5 classes       SAT          3/3-3/31          11:45am-12:15pm

Lion Fish (ages 4-6)
The focus for this class is on skills requiring minimal assistance from the instructor. They include:submerging head while bubble blowing, retrieving objects below the surface, jumping into water,submerging head, front and back floats and glides, combined stroke on front using arm and leg action
with face in water for 5 yards.

8 classes $69
5 classes $43

Winter: (No class: M 1/16 & M 2/20)
1801.024         8 classes          M                1/9-3/12            6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.025         8 classes          M                1/9-3/12            7:05pm-7:35pm
1801.026         8 classes          T              1/10-2/28           10:55am-11:25am
1801.027         8 classes          W             1/11-2/29             6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.028         8 classes          W             1/11-2/29             7:05pm-7:35pm
1801.029         8 classes         SAT             1/7-2/25            10:35am-11:05am
1801.030         8 classes         SAT             1/7-2/25            11:40am-12:10pm
1801.031         8 classes         SAT             1/7-2/25            12:15pm-12:45pm
1801.032         5 classes           T               3/6-4/3              10:55am-11:25am
1801.033         5 classes           W              3/7-4/4                6:30pm-7:00pm
1801.034         5 classes           W              3/7-4/4                7:05pm-7:35pm
1801.035         5 classes          SAT            3/3-3/31             10:35am-11:05am
1801.036         5 classes          SAT            3/3-3/31             11:40am-12:10pm
1801.037         5 classes          SAT            3/3-3/31            12:15pm-12:45pm

Starfish (ages 5-7)
Introduce rhythmic bobs, rotary breathing while swimming
front crawl for 10 yards unassisted, combined stroke on back, diving board rules and safety followed by jumps from the board, and deep water exploration.

8 classes $78
5 classes $49

Winter: (No class: M 1/16 & M 2/20)
1801.038           8 classes             M             1/9-3/12             7:05pm-7:50pm
1801.039           8 classes             W           1/11-2/2              7:05pm-7:50pm
1801.040           8 classes            SAT           1/7-2/25           10:00am-10:45am
1801.041           8 classes            SAT           1/7-2/25           11:40am-12:25pm
1801.042           5 classes             W             3/7-4/4              7:05pm-7:50pm
1801.043           5 classes            SAT           3/3-3/31           10:00am-10:45am
1801.044           5 classes            SAT           3/3-3/31           11:40am-12:25pm

Blowfish (ages 6-8)
Review and refine back crawl and front crawl with rotary breathing for 15 yards, perform surface dives,treading water, and survival floats in deep water, discuss boating safety, and perform an underwater torpedo glide while holding breath for at least 10 yards.

8 classes $78
5 classes $49

Winter: (No class: M 1/16 & M 2/20)
1801.045            8 classes              M               1/9-3/12        7:40pm-8:25pm
1801.046            8 classes              W              1/1-2/29        7:40pm-8:25pm
1801.047            8 classes             SAT            1/7-2/25       10:50am-11:35am
1801.048            5 classes              W              3/7-4/4          7:40pm-8:25pm
1801.049            5 classes             SAT            3/3-3/31       10:50am-11:35am

Level III: Stroke Development
Course includes: Fundamentals of elementary backstroke, rotary
breathing with front crawl, jumping into deep water with a life
jacket, diving from side of pool, treading water, self-rescue skills,
and rescue breathing.

8 classes $78
5 classes $49

Winter: (No class: M 1/16 & M 2/20)
1801.050            8 classes             M              1/9-3/12           7:40pm-8:25pm
1801.051            8 classes           SAT             1/7-2/25         10:00am-10:45am
1801.052            5 classes           SAT             3/3-3/31         10:00am-10:45am

Level IV: Stroke Improvement
Course includes: Deep-water bobbing, dives from the side of the pool from the stride and standing positions, breast stroke and sidestroke, turns at the wall, familiarity with CPR, and endurance swimming.

8 classes $78
5 classes $49

Winter:
1801.053            8 classes              W           1/11-2/29         7:40pm-8:25pm
1801.054            5 classes              W             3/7-4/4           7:40pm-8:25pm

Level IV/V Split Stroke Improvement/Stroke Refinement
Course includes: Deep water bobbing, progressive diving from pool side to diving board, open turns on front and back at the wall, and a CPR review. Strokes include: butterfly, sidestroke, and alternate breathing front crawl.

8 classes $78
5 classes $49

Winter:
1801.055            8 classes           SAT          1/7-2/25        10:50am-11:35am
1801.056            5 classes           SAT          3/3-3/31        10:50am-11:35am

Private Swim Lessons (all ages)

Can’t find the right level for your child? Do you want more time to focus on specific skills to get to the next level? Are you training for a swimming event? Looking to improve your strokes for efficiency, endurance or speed? Private lesson instruction is for you! Private lessons are available for all ages and all abilities, providing instruction which allows students to learn at their own pace.

Instructors will provide training tailored to their student’s individual needs, meeting their specific goals. All private lessons are scheduled by our Swim Lesson Coordinator, setting up agreed upon dates and times.

Openings are limited and are based on pool space and instructor availability which can change seasonally. You will only receive a phone call once we have openings, so we thank you for your patience as sometimes this can be a long wait. Call us now at 517/540-8355 to secure your place in line.

PRIVATE—Five 30 minute lessons
Cost: $86
SEMI-PRIVATE—Five 30 minute lessons per 2 students
Cost: $151
PRIVATE—One 30 minute lesson
Cost: $22
SEMI-PRIVATE—One 30 minute lesson per 2 students
Cost: $36

Adult & Competition Private Lessons
You will only receive a phone call once we have openings, so  we thank you for your patience as sometimes this can be a long  wait. Call us now at 517/540-8355 to secure your place in line.

PRIVATE—Five 30 minute lessons
Cost: $120
SEMI-PRIVATE—Five 30 min. lessons per 2 students
Cost: $210
PRIVATE—One 30 min. lesson
Cost: $30
SEMI-PRIVATE—One 30 min. lesson per 2 students
Cost: $45

Competitive Springboard Diving (ages 10 & up)
This class is being taught by Charlie Bates, former national champion who has coached at Harvard University, University of Minnesota, Brighton High School, and Howell High School. Must be 10 years of age and up. Learn with not only a great coach, but with the aid of the new training belt! Instead of that painful smack on
the water, the belt allows the coach to stop you before an incorrect landing, allowing you to perfect your dive before entering the water. Limit of 8 divers. Pre-registration is required with a minimum enrollment required or class will be cancelled.

Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center
Cost: $86

1806.001           8 classes           M/W           1/12-3/30          7:30pm-8:30 pm 

Competitive Springboard Diving (ages 6 & up)
This class is taught by Terri Burton, former HS diver and current HS Girls and Boys Varsity Diving coach at Howell. Learn and perfect your diving skills with the great coach along with the aid of our training belt

Cost: $86
1806.002          8 classes             SAT            1/7-2/25           9:00am-10:30am

Cost: $54
1806.003          5 classes              SAT            3/3-3/31           9:00am-10:30am

Discover Scuba (ages 10 & up)
The Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a Scuba Professional in a pool. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills and explore the underwater
world. When you participate in a Discover Scuba Diving program, you discover excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the
feeling! Must be at least 10 years of age to participate. Participants will need swimsuit and towel - all other gear will be provided by the professional staff of Scuba and Snorkel Center, Novi, MI. You can only register for Discover Scuba by phone. Please call 517/540-8355 to register.
Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center

Cost: $60

1 day            SUN               1/8             11:00am-1:00pm
1 day            SUN               2/12           11:00am-1:00pm
1 day            SUN               3/11           11:00am-1:00pm

SUP Beginner Clinic
Stand Up Paddleboarding, “SUP” isn’t just for the outdoors! Enjoy time on a SUP all year around by joining us for a clinic. You will learn safety, basic techniques and about the equipment. The Howell Area Aquatic Center is the first to offer SUP classes in Livingston County. Wear swim suit & comfortable white or gray clothing if desired. Equipment is provided unless otherwise approved ahead of time by the instructor. Please call for any questions and sign up through the Aquatic Center today by calling us at 517/540-8355.
Location: Howell Area Aquatic Center

Cost: $20/student

1803.001           1 day           T            1/10        7:30pm-9:00pm
1803.002           1 day          TH           1/26        7:30pm-9:00pm
1803.003           1 day           T            2/14        7:30pm-9:00pm
1803.004           1 day          TH           2/16        7:30pm-9:00pm

SUP Yoga and Pilates
Come enjoy the ancient practice of yoga combined with fitness and a Stand Up Paddleboard. These classes will add an element of fitness to your workout, along with favorite yoga poses on the water. This class will bring balance and restore bodily systems by creating physical, mental, and spiritual harmony. Wear swim suit, and if desired gray/ white clothing over suit (no colors). Equipment is provided
unless otherwise approved ahead of time by the instructor. Please call for any questions and sign up through the Aquatic Center today by calling us at 517/540-8355.

PREREQUISITE: SUP Beginner Clinic
Location: Howell Area Aquatic Center

Cost: $80
1803.007            4 classes        TH          1/19-2/9          7:30pm-8:45pm 1803.006            4 classes        TH          2/23-3/15        7:30pm-8:45pm