Park District of Oak Park

35 www.pdop.org About Swim Academy We offer swim lessons for ages two through adult in a group class format. Lessons aim to provide increased swimming ability, water awareness, and social growth through individual skill progressions and instructor interaction. Classes are available outdoors in both the mornings and aernoons. New to Swim Academy? If this is the first time in swimming lessons, participants should register for "Preschool" or "Beginner" depending on their age. If you have taken lessons before but are new to the Park District, use the class descriptions and level conversion sheet to find the best fit. The Jeff Ellis Swimming (JES) Program is an objective driven program that focuses on individualized skill successes rather than progressive skill development. is program is designed around flexibility and taught at a pace that allows each child to progress at their own pace rather than conforming to the peer group. Each instructor is licensed through JES and trained via the JES partner Praesidium Inc, a specialized company that focuses on prevention of sexual abuse, demonstrating the commitment the Park District of Oak Park has to providing high quality swim lesson services, with each class having no more than a 6:1 student to instructor ratio, and ensuring a safe environment. In order for participants to be safe and learn properly, it is critical to enroll in the level matching current skills. JES levels have particular skill sets and differ from the previous PDOP program. JES is intended to reinforce skills and may not always lead to "passing" a level right away. Each level builds on the previous and it may take more than one session and outside practice to move on. "At Home" drill cards will be distributed during each session for practice beyond the lesson. Please see the conversion guide on our website, at one of our Customer Service Desks, or contact Kayla Fauria at kayla.fauria@pdop.org for questions regarding registration and level placement. SWIM ACADEMY Summer 2017 Class Offerings • Parent Tot Aquatics • Pre School and Parent (Formal Version of Parent Tot) • Preschool (Ages 3-5) • Beginner (Ages 5.5+) • Advanced Beginner (Ages 6+) • Intermediate (Ages 6+) • Advanced (Ages 6+) • Adult Swim (Ages 14+) • Jr. Lifeguarding Silver • Jr. Lifeguarding Gold • Mermaid Class (Ages 8+) • Aqua Man (Ages 10+) Session Day Options • MWF (3 sessions) Rehm Pool • T/ (2 sessions) Rehm Pool • MW (2 sessions) RCRC Pool • (2 sessions) RCRC Pool • Sa (4 sessions) Rehm Pool Registration Information: If you are placed on a waitlist, Swim Academy staff will be enrolling from the waitlist where class num- bers will reflect the amount of space and instructor- student ratio. If you do not immediately get enrolled in a class, SIGN UP for a waitlisted class. If a class is denoted as FULL, both the class and waitlist have reached their maximum. If there are questions regarding registration for Swim Lessons or where you stand on the waitlist, please contact Program Supervisor Kayla Fauria at kayla.fauria@pdop.org. Questions? If you have any additional questions regarding Swim Academy, please contact: Kayla Fauria Aquatic/Rink Program Supervisor kayla.fauria@pdop.org Alex Rentner Learn to Swim Coordinator swimacademy@pdop.org Aquatics Find our summer pool schedule on the insert, and pool pass sales on page 34. Birthday Parties at Ridgeland Common Pool Returning for Summer 2017, Ridgeland Common will be offering Birthday Parties at the pool in addition to Rehm Pool! e parties will feature reserved outdoor seating on the raised deck for you and your party members and a birthday party attendant to assist in your party needs! Celebrate your birthday when Ridgeland opens through August 12. Parties are not available June 17 or 18. Birthday Parties Visit www.pdop.org/birthdayparties for more details. Private Area at Rehm Pool Rehm Pool will be offering a private area to rent for your special occasions including birthday parties, family celebrations and more! In a revamped portion of the facility, this private cabana will feature seating for up to 20 guests under a new shade structure and allows for you to host your family parties, work get together's, and celebrate your summer birthday's! Outside food is welcome; however, there is not grill space and alcohol is not permitted. is enhanced feature will be available Memorial Day through Labor Day and may be reserved at the Customer Service Desks at RCRC and GRC. NEW!

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