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To familiarize infants (ages 6-18 months) and toddlers (19-36 months) to the water via guided play and water exploration with the help of a parent to prepare them to learn to swim in Pre-School Aquatic and Learn-to-Swim courses.

This program is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own.

Parent Child Aquatics this summer will be held outdoors at Gurney Lane pool.

Prerequisites
  • No prerequisite skill needed, child must be at least 6 months old to enroll.
  • Parent or other caregiver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class.

Objectives:
  • Learn to ask for permission before entering the water. Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner. Feel comfortable in the water.
  • Explore submerging to the mouth, nose and eyes completely.
  • Explore buoyancy on the front and back position.
  • Change body position in the water with support.
  • Learn to expect adult supervision when near water.
  • Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern completely.
  • Glide on the front and back with assistance.
  • Learn basic water safety rules and how to avoid water hazards around the home.
  • Learn about the importance of wearing a life jacket and experience wearing one.
  • Pre-Registration is required for lessons; sign-up on-line or at the department office (742 Bay Road).

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Parent Child Aquatics - Infants ages 6-18 months 
6m - 1y 6m N/A M  06/30/2025 - 08/04/2025
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Gurney Lane Recreation Area - Swimming Pool 		$66.00 Res, $81.00 Non-Res
14 seat(s) available
 
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Parent Child Aquatics - Toddlers ages 19-36 months 
1y 7m - 2y 11m N/A M  06/30/2025 - 08/04/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Gurney Lane Recreation Area - Swimming Pool 		$66.00 Res, $81.00 Non-Res
12 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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