Park District of Oak Park

55 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 Andy Gerow at andrew.gerow@pdop.org for questions regarding registration and level placement. SWIM ACADEMY Summer 2018 Class Offerings • Parent Tot Aquatics • Pre School and Parent • Preschool (Ages 3-5.5) • 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+) Session Day Options • M/W/F (3 sessions) Rehm Pool • T/ (2 sessions) Rehm Pool • M/W (2 sessions) RCRC Pool • T/ (2 sessions) RCRC Pool • Sa (2 sessions) Rehm Pool • Su (2 sessions) Rehm Pool 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 im- mediately 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, contact Program Supervisor Andy Gerow at andrew.gerow@pdop.org. Questions? If you have any additional questions regarding Swim Academy, please contact: Andy Gerow Aquatic/Rink Program Supervisor andrew.gerow@pdop.org Alex Rentner Learn to Swim Coordinator swimacademy@pdop.org Aquatics For our summer pool schedule and pool pass sales, see the insert. Returning for Summer 2018, Ridgeland Common will be offering Birthday Parties at the pool! The 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 Common opens through August 12. Parties are not available June 17 or 18. Visit www.pdop.org/birthdayparties for more details. Birthday Parties at Ridgeland Common Pool

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