(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisite: Child must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, follow directions and function well in a group. When possible, children are grouped by ability. Class emphasizes helping children gain basic aquatic skills including entering and exiting the water safely, blowing bubbles with mouth and nose submerged, submerging under water. With assistance students learn to float and glide on front and back, rolling from front to back and back to front, swimming using arms and legs on front and back at least two body lengths. For safety reasons, flotation devices may be used. Flotation devices are used for all Pee Wee 1 classes at Audrey Moore and Franconia Rec Centers.

(3-5 yrs.) Prerequisites: Pee Wee Paddler 1 or equivalent skill proficiency. Class emphasizes helping children increase independence in their skill performance while continuing to increase comfort in the water. Skills include bobbing, floating and gliding on front and back with and without assistance, swimming on front and back at least three body lengths with and without assistance. Flotation devices may be used.

Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim 25 yards continuously. An excellent full-body workout that is more intense than the Deep Water Exercise class. This class is for the experienced deep water exerciser looking for a more challenging workout.

(13-Adult) Get ready to make a splash and take your workout to the next level with Aqua Bootcamp. This invigorating and dynamic class is packed with fun, challenging and energizing activities designed to help you crush your fitness goals. Combining the perfect mix of strength training and cardio, this low-impact workout leverages the natural resistance of water to help sculpt lean muscle, improve endurance, and boost overall fitness. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned fitness enthusiast, Aqua Bootcamp lets you tailor the intensity to match your personal needs. Jump in, push your limits, and discover how fun and effective a water-based workout can be; your journey to a stronger, healthier you starts here!

(13-Adult) This class focuses on building strength, balance, and endurance using the water's buoyancy and support. Designed for those new to water exercise or those looking for a new fitness opportunity, this fun-filled class focuses on using aqua fitness to progress individual health goals.

Shallow-water exercises using water's buoyancy and resistance helps improve your overall range of motion, joint mobility and muscle strength. While this class is designed for students with arthritis, it is open to those who have other physical limitations.~

(6 mos.-18 mos.) Register your baby for this class designed for babies and their parent(s), or other favorite adult who want to learn water adjustment and aquatic skills together. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner, feel comfortable in the water and explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes. Explore buoyancy on front and back, change body position and learn safety information. Two adults may participate with each child. Babies must wear tight-fitting swim diaper and plastic pants under bathing suit.

Prerequisite: Ability to demonstrate arm and leg actions for both breaststroke and butterfly for six yards. Class emphasizes developing arm and leg actions for these strokes while coordinating timing and breathing. Starts and turns for these strokes are introduced.

Prerequisite: Ability to swim 25 yds. freestyle with side breathing and backstroke. Clinic emphasizes refining freestyle and backstrokes using drills to increase stroke proficiency. Starts and turns for these strokes are also reviewed.

(7-17 yrs) This course combines the learn-to-swim levels I & II and targets children who are homeschooled but is open to any child. Children work on basic swimming skills such as breathing, floating on front and back, and swimming on front and back.

(7-17 yrs.) This course combines the learn-to-swim levels I & II and targets children who are homeschooled but is open to any child. Children work on basic swimming skills such as breathing, floating on front and back, and swimming on front and back.

Prerequisite: Swimming 4 or skill proficiency to enter deep water safely, tread water 30 seconds; swim front crawl, elementary backstroke and back crawl at least 25 yards, and breaststroke at least 15 yards. Class emphasizes helping students increase endurance and skill proficiency for Swimming 5 and Swimming 6 level skills.

(6-12 yrs.) Discover water polo through Splashball, a fun, beginner-friendly program for young swimmers. This non-contact, kid-focused version of the sport teaches basic skills like swimming with the ball, passing, shooting, and teamwork in a safe, supportive setting. Games and drills build confidence, coordination, and sportsmanship—perfect for energetic kids who love swimming and team play. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of front and back continuously in water up to 14 feet deep.

This class focuses on increasing your physical endurance and swim distance. Workouts are designed to meet class abilities and to improve overall physical fitness through lap swimming. Students are also taught to design a personal workout and to use the pace clock. ~