The first of three weeks of swimming lessons begin Monday at the Houston pool.
Morning sessions are July 1-5 followed by evening sessions July 8-12 and 15-19. Four levels are offered by the city:
- Level 1 –– Kiddie pool. Uncomfortable in water, does not put face in. Will learn to be comfortable in water, hold breath and go under water.
- Level 2 –– Kiddie pool, deep end and big pool, shallow end. Comfortable in water, can put face in. Will learn to float on front and back and back stroke.
- Level 3 –– Big pool, shallow end. Can already float on front and back and comfortably put their face in water. Will work on improving basic front stroke and back stroke.
- Swim team prep –– Big pool, deep end. Interested in competitive stroke and being prepared for swim team.
The morning schedule is: Swim team prep, 8-9 a.m.; Level 3, 9-10 a.m.; Level 2, 10-11 a.m; Level 1, 11 a.m. until noon. The evening schedule is: Level 1 and swim team prep, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Level 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Level 3, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost is $23 and $20 per additional week or family member. Swimmers may sign up 30 minutes prior to lessons beginning.