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HARVARD PARKS AND RECREATION
Swim Lessons
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2010 Summer Swimming/Boating Lessons
>>Registration for swim lessons opens on Saturday, March 27th. <<
The Harvard Town Beach follows the American Red Cross Learn To Swim program. The program includes six swimming levels, Level 6- Personal Water Safety and Level 6- Lifeguard Readiness/Guard Start, Water Safety Aides class (instructor preparation) and Lifeguarding instruction. Instructors are available at the beach each day from 11am to 5pm to test swimmers for the appropriate level. A swimmer′s level will be adjusted by the instructor during the first week of lessons, if necessary.
This year there will be three 2-week sessions. The cost for a 2-week session is $30.
(Please note that all programs are limited to Harvard residents only)
Session 1 July 5 - July 16
Session 2 July 19 - July 30
Session 3 August 2 - August 15
Sailing and Canoe/Kayak lessons are also being offered during all sessions. Participants must be at least 8 years old and must pass a 10 minute swim test fully dressed (shoes, socks, long pants, long shirt) which will be administered prior to the start of the lessons. The cost for sailing lessons is $100 and the cost for canoeing/kayaking lessons is $50.
Note: Beach Parking Stickers are required to park at the beach at any time. The sticker costs $40 and is available to Harvard residents only. Click here for more details on obtaining a beach sticker. Stickers can be purchased online by clicking on the 'Register Online' link on the left hand menu.
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See below on this page for the lesson schedule
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TO ENTER
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SWIMMERS MUST
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Level 1
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§ Be at least 4 years old
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Level 2
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§ Be able to fully submerge face for 3 seconds
§ Be comfortable in chest deep water
§ Be able to float on front and back (partially supported)
§ Be able to blow bubbles and kick on front and back
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Level 3
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§ Be able to hold breath and fully submerge head
§ Be able to submerge and retrieve objects in chest deep water
§ Be able to explore deep water
§ Float on front and back unsupported
§ Kick on front and back
§ Be able to turn over from front to back and back to front
§ Back and Front crawl arm action with rhythmic breathing
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Level 4
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§ Be able to swim at least 15 yards of the following: Front Crawl (w. rhythmic breathing), Back Crawl, Butterfly (kick) and Elementary Backstroke
§ Be able to perform a front dive
§ Be able to front float, back float, and survival float for at least 2 minutes
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Level 5
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§ Be able to swim at least 25 yards of the following: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, and Elementary Backstroke and 15 yards of Butterfly.
§ Be able to perform the sidestroke and breaststroke kicks for at least 25 yards
§ Be able to perform a standing front dive
§ Be able to survival float and tread water for at least 2 minutes
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Level 6- Fitness Swimmer
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§ Be able to swim at least 50 yards of the following: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke
§ Be able to swim at least 25 yards of the Butterfly
§ Be able to perform a standing front dive
§ Be able to tread water and survival float for at least 3 minutes
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Level 6-Personal Water Safety
Level 6- Lifeguard Readiness/Guard Start
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§ Be able to swim at least 50 yards of the following: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke(both sides) and Butterfly
§ Be able to perform a front dive
§ Be able to tread water and survival float for at least 3 minutes
§ Be able to swim continuously for at least ½ hour
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Water Safety Aides
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§ Have completed all Level 6s (includes classes formally Guard Start and Level 6)
§ Have a willingness to volunteer at the Town Beach
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2010 Swim Lesson Schedule
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Same for all sessions
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Level 1
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9:00 - 9:30
9:30 - 10:00
10:30 - 11;00
11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
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Level 2
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8:30 - 9:00
9:30 – 10:00
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
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Level 3
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8:30 – 9:15
9:30 – 10:15
10:30 – 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
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Level 4
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8:30 - 9:15
9:30 – 10:15
10:30 - 11:15
11:15 – 12:00
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Level 5
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8:30 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:15
10:30 – 11:15
11:15 - 12:00
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Level 6 – Fitness Swimmer
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8:30 – 9:30
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Level 6 – Personal Water Safety
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8:30 – 9:30
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Level 6 – Lifeguard Readiness/Guard Start
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8:30 - 9:30
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2010 Boating Lesson Schedule
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Same for all Sessions
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Beginning Sailing
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10:30 – 12:00
12:30 - 2:00
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Beginning Canoeing/Kayaking
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10:30 – 12:00
12:30 - 2:00
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Advanced Sailing
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2:00 – 3:30
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Advanced Canoeing/Kayaking
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2:00 – 3:30
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