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Youth/Adult Programs Swimming Lesson Sessions
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Swimming Lessons - Indoors and Outdoors

Listed ages are recommended for classes.

Parent and Child Classes

Parent/child classes are only available at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. 
Ages 3 - 36 months (P/C):
American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics familiarizes young children (6 months to about 3 years) to water and prepares them to learn to swim in the following levels. It gives parents safety information and teaches techniques to help orient their children to the water. It also provides direction regarding how to supervise water activities in a responsible manner.

Preschool Aquatics Classes
Ages 3-6, Level A:
Enter the pool independently using the ladder, steps or slide; travel at least 5 yards; submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds; then safely exit the water. While in shallow water glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float for 3 seconds then recover to vertical position. Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then roll to front and continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths.

Ages 3-6, Level B: Step from side into chest deep water, move to a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back and float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Private Lessons
Private Lessons are only available at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. 
Individuals who wish to have private lessons will be able to make arrangements with a certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and will consist of four one-on-one sessions of 30 minutes for $60. Private lessons are dependent upon an available instructor. Arrangements can be made by calling 751-4266.

Learn to Swim Aquatics Classes
Ages 6+,
Level 1:
Enter independently using either ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times the safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.

Ages 6+, Level 2: Step from side into chest deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front and continue swimming.

Ages 6+, Level 3: Jump into deep water from side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading water or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

Ages 6+, Level 4: Perform a feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke 25 yards. Swim breaststroke 15 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 15 yards.

Ages 6+, Level 5: Perform a shallow angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl 50 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 50 yards. Swim breaststroke 25 yards change direction and swim back crawl 25 yards.

Ages 6+: Level 6-Fitness Swimmer: Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards of each. Perform Cooper-12 minute swim test and compare with pre-assessment test.

Ages 6+, Level 6-Personal Water Safety: Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards of each. Jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and float for 5 minutes. Perform a feet first surface dive, retrieve an object from 7-10 feet below surface, return to the surface and starting point.

   
BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Swimming Lesson Sessions
• Lessons are $30/session.  Private lessons are $60/session.
 
Session I:  August 30 - September 30
Session II: 
October 4 - November 4
Session III: 
M & W only, November 8 - December 13 (No class November 24.)
DAYS TIMES LEVEL I II III
M & W 5:20-5:50 p.m. 1 622 680 672
M & W 5:20-5:50 p.m. 2 697 705 713
M & W 5:20-5:50 p.m. A 747 758 769
M & W 5:20-5:50 p.m. B 782 788 798
T & Th. 5:20-5:50 p.m. P/C 812 816 N/A
T & Th. 5:20-5:50 p.m. 2 698 706 N/A
T & Th. 5:20-5:50 p.m. 3 722 724 N/A
T & Th. 5:20-5:50 p.m. A 752 764 N/A
M & W 5:55-6:25 p.m. P/C 814 818 822
M & W 5:55-6:25 p.m. A 749 759 770
M & W 5:55-6:25 p.m. B 783 789 800
M & W 5:55-6:25 p.m. 1 665 682 676
T & Th. 5:55-6:25 p.m. 2 699 707 N/A
T & Th. 5:55-6:25 p.m. A 754 766 N/A
T & Th. 5:55-6:25 p.m. B 785 791 N/A
T & Th. 5:55-6:25 p.m. 1 668 683 N/A
M & W 6:30-7 p.m. A 750 761 771
M & W 6:30-7 p.m. B 784 790 801
M & W 6:30-7 p.m. P/C 815 820 823
M & W 6:30-7 p.m. 1 670 684 677
T & Th. 6:30-7 p.m. P/C 813 817 N/A
T & Th. 6:30-7 p.m. A 755 767 N/A
T & Th. 6:30-7 p.m. B 786 794 N/A
T & Th. 6:30-7 p.m. 2 700 708 N/A
M & W 7:05-7:35 p.m. 2 702 710 714
M & W 7:05-7:35 p.m. 3 723 726 727
M & W 7:05-7:35 p.m. 4 733 734 735
M & W 7:05-7:35 p.m. A 751 762 773
T & Th. 7:05-7:35 p.m. A 756 768 N/A
T & Th. 7:05-7:35 p.m. B 787 795 N/A
T & Th. 7:05-7:35 p.m. 1 671 685 N/A
T & Th. 7:05-7:35 p.m. 2 703 711 N/A
           
           


BSC AWC is the first facility in the state to offer the Make a Splash program. Make a Splash is a national water safety initiative created by the USA Swimming Foundation. Make a Splash educates parents about the importance of a child’s water safety. Watch for more information on Make A Splash at the BSC AWC.

The Aquastorm competitive swim team is a fun way to develop lifelong skills and make great friends. Aquastorm members range in age from five to 18. Everyone participates individually and as a team. Practice and coaching is ability based. Aquastorm’s head coach is Loic Joseph.

The Central Dakota Diving Club, under the leadership of Claudia Schoellkopf, welcomes divers of any age and ability. Divers will learn discipline and sportsmanship that will be valuable to them throughout their lives.

The Masters Swim Team is a fun, competitive swimming program for adults of all ages and abilities. The team participates in local competitions throughout the year. Don’t want to compete? The Masters Swim Team is a great way to enhance your swimming technique and meet new friends.

For more information on Aquastorm Swim Team and the Master’s Swim Team, please contact: Loic Joseph at 751-4272 or 400-0593. You can also mail inquiries to Aquastorm and Masters Swimming, BSC Aquatics and Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503.

For more information on the Central Dakota Diving Club, please contact: Claudia Schoellkopf at 202-1769, or by mail at BSC Aquatics and Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503.

For more information on Aquastorm, the diving club and master’s swimming, go to www.bismarckaquatics.com

     

 



 

   
 
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