Aquatics
Swim Lessons
June & July Session
Monday – Thursday | 3 Week Sessions | 40 Minute Sessions
Location: Pittsburg Aquatic Center, 708 W. 9th St.
Fee: $25.00 Per Child/Per Session (No Refunds)
| Level | Times | Descriptions |
| Parent/Tot (6 months – 3 yrs.) Max Enrollment: 10 per session | 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:15 pm
| ***Adult must be in water with child*** Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more. |
| First Time (3 – 5 yrs.) Max Enrollment: 6 per session | 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:15 pm | Children will learn basic water skills and adapting to the water. These skills include water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more. |
| Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills Max Enrollment: 6 per session | 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:15 pm | Basic water safety rules, using a life jacket, submerging mouth, nose and eyes, picking up submerged objects, swimming, floating on front and back, using arm and leg action, recognizing a distressed swimmer, exhaling underwater. |
| Level 2: Fundamental Water Skills Max Enrollment: 6 per session | 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:15 pm | Moving in water while wearing life jacket, submerging entire head, front and back glide, treading water using arm and leg motions, bobbing, jellyfish float, swimming using combination stroke on front and back |
| Level 3: Stroke Development Max Enrollment: 6 per session | 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:15 pm | Reaching assist, submerging and retrieving an object, front and back glide and crawl, kneeling/standing dive, rotary breathing in horizontal position, survival and back float, butterfly-kick and body motion |
| Level 4: Stroke Improvement Max Enrollment: 10 per session | 10:00 am 11:00 am 7:15 pm | Safe diving rules, dive from stride position, survival float, back float, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, throwing assist, feet-first surface dive, front crawl. |
| Level 5: Stroke Refinement & Skill Proficiency Max Enrollment: 10 per session | 11:00 am | Survival swimming, standing dive, front and back crawl, all strokes, tuck and pick surface dives, flip turns, water safety and basic rescue techniques. |
| Level 6 (Pre-approval required) | 11:00 am | This level is for those that have passed Level 5; emphasis on swim team stroke and skill development. |
Registration begins May 1, 2022.
Lazy River Challenge
Lazy Rivers aren’t just for floating and Pina coladas…
This class is anything but lazy!
Participants will enjoy strength exercises as you walk or jog through the resistance of the current in the lazy river! A great lower body and cardio workout! Water shoes recommended.
| Session (Mon. – Thurs.) | Fee |
| June 6-23 | $25 |
| July 11-28 | $25 |
Times:
10:00 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. OR 11:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. OR 7:15 p.m. – 7:55 p.m.
Location:
Pittsburg Aquatic Center
708 W. 9th St.
Registration begins May 1, 2022.
Aqua Salsa
Get moving early with the Salsa infused aquatic class ! Salsa your way into the pool
| Session | Fee |
| June 6-29, 2022 | $25 |
| July 6-27, 2022 | $25 |
Days:
Mondays, Wednesdays
Times:
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location:
Pittsburg Aquatic Center
708 W. 9th St.
Registration begins May 1, 2022.
Sunset Yoga
Take the hour to decompress from your week and learn new poses that will enhance your mind, body and soul !
| Session | Fee |
| June 6-29, 2022 | $25 |
| July 6-27, 2022 | $25 |
Days:
Mondays, Wednesdays
Times:
7:15pm – 8:15pm
Location:
Pittsburg Aquatic Center
708 W. 9th St.
Registration begins May 1, 2022.
The City of Pittsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its programs or activities.
Contact Information
Parks and Recreation
710 W. 9th St.
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone:
(620) 231-8310
Fax: (620) 230-5636
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Inclement Weather Hotline
(620) 232-PARK
(620) 232-7275