Park District of Oak Park

56 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. 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 Andy Gerow at andrew.gerow@pdop.org for questions regarding registration and level placement. Aquatics Registration Information: If you are placed on a waitlist, Swim Academy staff will be enrolling from the waitlist where class numbers 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 Aquatic/Rink Program Supervisor, Andy Gerow at andrew.gerow@pdop.org. HAVE FUN POOLSIDE! PRIVATE CABANA RENTALS AT REHM POOL Have a birthday party, celebrate a special occasion or just gather friends and family under the Rehm Pool Cabana. The Cabana is available for rental Monday-Friday from 12:30-7:00P or Saturday-Sunday from 4:30-7:30P. There is a two-hour rental minimum. Rental applications are available online or at customer service locations and must be received at least one week prior to the date requested. Rentals include: • Exclusive use of the cabana area • 15' x 15' shade structure • Tables and chairs to accommodate 20 guests No alcohol or glass containers permitted. Rental Fee: $60 per hour for residents $90 per hour for non-residents

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