Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are available for infants to children 12 years old at various times during the year.
About the Lessons
The following information is about swim lessons:
- Five (5) children maximum per class
- Daily lessons last a minimum of 30 minutes
- Staff uses the American Red Cross curriculum
- Swimmers must register in person at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
- Lessons are offered to the following age groups:
- Toddler, ages 19 months to 3 years
- Preschool Level 1 & 2 - 4 to 5 year olds
- Learn to Swim Level 1& 2 - 6 to 12 year olds
- Parents must sign up in person at the Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center.
- Cost
- $20.00 for members
- $30.00 for City residents
- $50.00 for non-City residents
Schedule
The current swimming lesson schedule is below.
Course | Age Group |
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Preschool Level 1 & 2 | 4 and 5 year olds |
Learn-to-Swim Level 1 & 2 | 6 to 12 year olds |
Date | Times | Times |
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June 12 - 16, 2023 Monday - Friday | 9:30 - 10:00 am
| 10:00 - 10:30 am
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June 19 - 23, 2023 Monday - Friday | 9:30 - 10:00 am
| 10:00 - 10:30 am
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June 26 - 30, 2023 Monday - Friday FREE this week for Preschool thanks to Caldwell County Smart Start. | 9:30 - 10:00 am
| 10:00 - 10:30 am
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Curriculum
LAFC staff use the American Red Cross curriculum when teaching swimming lessons. The chart below explains the goals of each class level.
Course | Purpose | Prerequisite |
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Preschool Level 1 Ages 4 - 5 | Familiarize children to being in water and help them learn basic swimming skills. Help children develop positive attitudes and safe habits in and around water. | None |
Preschool Level 2 Ages 4 - 5 | Build on and improve skills learned in Preschool Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety. | Pass Preschool Level 1 exit skills assessment |
Learn-to-Swim Level 1 Ages 6 - 12 | Familiarize children to being in water and help them learn basic swimming skills. Help children develop positive attitudes and safe habits in and around water. | None |
Learn-to-Swim Level 2 Ages 6 - 12 | Build on and improve skills developed in Learn-to-Swim Level 1. Increase knowledge of water safety. | Pass Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills test |
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Zack Carter
Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center ManagerPhone: 828-757-2216
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Autumn Moffett
Office ManagerPhone: 828-757-2196
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Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center
Physical Address
1031 Jim Barger Drive NE
Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone: 828-757-2196