(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) Unleash your inner warrior in this energetic and high-intensity water-based fitness class designed to challenge your strength, agility and endurance in the low-impact environment of the pool. Combining elements of kickboxing, martial arts and athletic conditioning, this class includes powerful punches, dynamic kicks and fluid underwater movements to deliver a full-body workout set to motivating music. Aqua Combat is perfect for anyone looking to build cardiovascular strength, tone muscles, and improve coordination while minimizing joint strain, whether you're a fitness enthusiast or new to water-based workouts.

(13-Adult) Dive into wellness at the Aqua Fitness Showcase at the new Mount Vernon Rec Center! Sample a variety of fun, energizing water-based workouts—from low-impact cardio to strength and flexibility—designed for all fitness levels. Meet our expert instructors, experience the benefits of water exercise, and connect with a welcoming fitness community. No experience needed—just bring a towel, your energy, and get ready to splash, sweat, and smile your way to better health!

(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.

(2.5-3.5 yrs.) Intro to Pee Wee Paddler introduces 2-year 6 month to 3 year 6-month-old children to floating, kicking, paddling, submerging, and water safety skills in a unique setting designed to prepare the child for the next session of Pee Wee Paddler I once they turn 3 years 6 months. This class has a smaller instructor-student ratio with no more than 4 students allowed per instructor. Children must function well in a group setting without a parent. Non-potty-trained participants must wear swim diapers under swimsuit- no disposable or cloth diapers are allowed.

(3-Adult) Children must leave parent willingly, be comfortable in the water, and be able to follow simple directions. Private swim lessons are a great way to improve swimming skills and water safety techniques of any level. With one-on-one swim lessons, an instructor can spend more time helping overcome obstacles which may require more time or dedication than a standard swim lesson. Lessons are also available for adult swimmers. Senior discount does not apply to these lessons. See website for details and times.