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Swim Camp 2018

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Swim Camp

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Description: Summer Swim Camp will build on the basic swimming skills developed during swim lessons by further refining stroke techniques and introducing the competitive aspects of swimming. Sixteen days of group instruction will build toward participation in a swim meet where both Swim Camp groups will merge for a series of aquatics activities, including individual and medley events and relays.


Swim Camp Mission: To introduce the basics of competitive swimming in order to enhance the overall aquatic learning experience.

PROGRAM INFORMATION
  • Dates: June 4th - August 9th, 2018
  • Session: 2 days a week for 8 weeks
  • Time: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30A-9:30A
  • PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO SWIM LESSONS OR SWIM CAMP DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 22-28, 2018.
  • Swim Levels: LTS (Learn To Swim) Level 3 & Up
  • Class Size: 15, Wait List Available
  • Participant: One piece swim suit (preferred - to prevent chafing), goggles (provided if needed),
  • Swim Meet: Swim campers will participate in an end of the season event with campers from the other session.
  • Friday, August 10th, 2018

GOALS
  • Refine stroke technique in at least one competitive stroke
  • Extend the distance of swims beyond what is normally done during summer swim lessons to build endurance and confidence
  • Focus on the forward dive start in order to build an awareness of body alignment as it affects overall swimming efficiency
  • Focus on competitive turns to improve overall motor coordination and improve swimming efficiency
  • Provide a Saturday morning meet as a venue for family and friends to view their swimmer's progress over the summer
  • Participate in at least one individual competitive event
  • Participate in at least one competitive medley (team) event
  • Participate in at least one "fun" relay

PROGRAM RULES AND POLICIES
  • By registering your child in Swim Camp, you agree to adhere to the following rules and policies of the program.
  • Anyone arriving more than 15 minutes late to class will not be admitted to class.
  • Only students who are registered and paid will be admitted to class.
  • For the safety of your participant, only those actively participating in the program are permitted inside the enclosed pool area. Visiting children are welcome to observe from the lobby area.
  • Supervision of swimmers is not provided outside of class times. Parents and Guardians are asked to supervise their children when the class is finished.
  • Parents and guardians are asked to communicate any physical or mental conditions that may impact the swimmers overall experience in the class.
  • NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. A $10.00 processing fee will be deducted from your re- fund if cancellation is made prior to the first day of class.
  • All pool and facility rules must be followed, including the Disciplinary Action Policy.

SWIM COACHES
  • Jamie Roberts
  • Asia Prus
  • Kate Thomas
  • Lucy Robinson
  • Jing O'Brien
  • Skylar Larrabee
  • Adrianna Larrabee

REFUND POLICY
  • WPR Refund Policy Description:
  • A full refund or credit will be issued if the department cancels a program due to lack of enrollment or any other unforeseen reason.
  • If the program is a limited enrollment program and the spot can be resold, a full refund/credit will be issued less a $10.00 processing fee.
  • For any program in which a minimum enrollment is required and the refund would cause cancellation of that program, NO refund/credit will be issued.
  • For any other program, the refund or credit given will be pro-rated from the time the participant informs the department of their desire for a refund. A $10.00 processing fee will be deducted from their pro-rated refund.
  • NO refund or credit shall be issued after the program is more than 50% completed.

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