TAMA NEWS-HERALD –

Learn to Swim lessons will be offered at the Tama-Toledo Family Aquatic Center.

Lessons will run for eight days and will be 45 minutes in length. Lessons will run even during cool temperatures and light rain.

The participants may sign up for more than one session if desired. Pool malfunctions may require a cancellation. Any cancellations will be announced on KZAT and KFJB radio between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Contact information is included on the registration blank.

Registration forms are available at the Tama Library, Toledo Library and at the Aquatic Center. Registrations forms must be returned before June 21.

Classes offered are: LEARN TO SWIM-Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills, Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills, Level 3- Stroke Development, Level 4- Stroke Improvement, Level 5- Stroke Refinement, Level 6- Personal Water Safety Diving, Fitness Swimmer and Guard Start 11-14 yrs old

Mail registration form to STC Rec department office by June 14.

Mail registration and payment early to get the class time you want.

There will be two sessions. Session 1 runs from June 21-June 30 at either 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. Session two runs from July 6-July 15 at either 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.

The STC Recreation is committed to offering a swim program that provides opportunities for youth to learn basic swimming skills in a group environment. Every effort is made to ensure the safety of all participants during the lessons. Therefore, instructors and students must follow rules pertaining to safety and instruction. Normally, students in levels 1-3 will not be allowed to dive off the board during free time due to safety concerns. Instructors may be in the water with students most of the time (lower levels especially) but must also be out of the water to evaluate strokes from the deck (upper levels). STC Recreation employs certified Water Safety Instructors as much as possible; younger instructors are certified Water Safety Aides who can often motivate and work closely with the younger students. Games may be used to encourage practice of skills and new techniques. Free time at the end of each class is given to allow children a recreational swim; instructors are responsible for their classes until the end of the period. Testing, grading and evaluations are always approved by the Site Director. If you have any questions about the skills involved or about the administration of the program, please contact the Site Director.