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Group Swim Lessons
Learning to swim is an important life skill at any age. Develop swimming competency, confidence and endurance in a safe and fun environment. Liberty Parks & Rec offers a variety of group swim lessons available on either Monday and Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday or Saturday.
Registration Opens:
- Winter/Spring Sessions (Jan.-May)
- Member: Monday, November 25
- Non-Member: Monday, December 2
- Summer Sessions (June-Aug.)
- Member: Monday, April 29
- Non-Member: Monday, May 6
- Fall Sessions (Sept.-Dec.)
- Member: Monday, July 29
- Non-Member: Monday, August 5
*Liberty Community Center Membership required for member registration date
To learn more and register, please select the program "SESSION" you are interested in and you will be directed to the registration page for more details.
Aqua Tot
ages 6 mo. - 2.5 yrs
- This program is a water orientation program for both tots and their parents. Participants are led through various class exercises which focus on water adjustment, blowing bubbles, getting their face wet, basic fundamentals required for proper body alignment, kicking and eventual submersion.
- Sessions:
- Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall
Parent Tot
ages 2.5 - 5 yrs
- This program is designed for the child who is ready to swim, yet still requires parental assistance. Participants are led through various class exercises which focus on water adjustment, blowing bubbles, getting their face wet, kicking with flotation devices as well as independently, prone glide (superman), back float and introduction of crawl stroke.
- Sessions:
- Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall
Novice
ages 5 and older
- This program is a participant’s first swim class without parental assistance Participants are led through various class exercises which focus on holding their breath underwater, prone glide (superman), back float, crawl stroke, elementary backstroke and deep water exercises, which include jumping off the diving board and swimming to side with and without assistance.
- Sessions:
- Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall
Advanced Novice
Skill-based program, not age specific. Typically ages 6 - 12 yrs
- This program is designed for participants who know the basics of swimming, but would like to learn more advanced swimming skills. Skills refined during this program include crawl stroke with rhythmic breathing, elementary backstroke, regular backstroke, introduction of breast stroke, treading water, diving and endurance training.
- Sessions:
- Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall
Intermediate
Skill-based program, not age specific. Typically ages 8 and older
- This program is designed for participants who have a solid understanding of the basic fundamentals of swimming and want to increase their swim stroke refinement and obtain endurance training. Skills refined during this program include free style, backstroke, breast stroke, competitive diving from starting blocks, introduction of flip turns and endurance training.
- Sessions:
- Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall
Developmental Stroke
Skill-based program, not age specific. Typically ages 8 and older
- This program is designed for participants considering a swim team or needing further refinement during their first season. Skills refined during this program include free style, backstroke, breast stroke, introduction of butterfly, flip turns, diving from starting blocks and endurance training. Class format designed around “coaching” versus a swim lesson format.
- Sessions:
- Winter/Spring | Summer | Fall
Looking for some one-on-one instruction? Liberty Parks & Rec also offers Private Swim Lessons.
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Charles Anderson
Aquatics SupervisorPhone: 816-439-4374
WINTER/SPRING SESSIONS
Indoor Lessons
Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday
Session 1:
January 6-22
Session 2:
January 29-February 18
Session 3:
February 24-March 12
Session 4:
March 18-April 7
Session 5:
April 13-30
Session 6:
May 4-21
Saturday Classes
Session 1:
January 4-February 8
Session 2:
February 22-March 28
Session 3:
April 11-May 16
FEES:
$45 LCC Members
$50 Non-Members
(all group lessons except Aqua Tot)
Aqua Tot
$43 LCC Members
$48 Non-Members
(30 minute class)
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