Wells Branch MUD - Wells Branch Municipal Utility District

Information

Swim lesson registration for the summer of 2008 begin March 15th. To sign up come to the Mud Office at 3000 Shoreline Dr. Our swim lesson sessions are two weeks long with four 35 minute classes each week. Classes are held Monday - Thursday, and Friday is used as a make up day for rain outs. The cost of swim lessons for in-district residents is $40 / session per child. The out of district fee is $55 / session per child. For more information you can download the brochure or pick one up at either pool or the Mud Office.

Printable Swim Lesson Brochure (pdf)

Session Dates

Session 1	June 9 - June 20
Session 2	June 23 - July 3
Session 3	July 7 - July 18
Session 4	July 21 - August 1
Session 5	August 4 - August 15

Class Descriptions

Toddler

This class is for children aged 12 months to under 3 years. The class introduces safety around the pool and beginning water skills in a social environment where the parent and child interact with
each other and with other participants in the class. Children can learn skills such as breath holding, natural propulsion and safety.

Preschool (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

This class is for children aged 3 to 5 years and is broken down into beginners and intermediate. Parents are encouraged to remain in the pool area while class is in session.

Beginners are those who have little or no water skills and need a lot of assistance. This level focuses on
floating and beginning arm movements. Safety skills are introduced.

Intermediate is for children who have overcome many of their fears and can kick with a paddle board, and can float and kick on their backs. Instruction progresses into unsupported floating with kicks and rhythmic breathing. Progressive safety skills are taught.

Advanced is for children who have mastered the skills of the beginner and intermediate level, but are not old enough to move into a youth class.

Youth (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

Youth is for children aged 6 years and up and is broken down into beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Beginners are those who have little or no water skills and need a lot of assistance.

Beginners learn to use a kickboard, swim the front crawl, and floating on their backs in deep water. Intermediate swimmers can swim without any assistance.

Intermediate level focuses on increasing endurance and improving form on the front crawl stroke with concentration on rotary breathing and improving swimming on their back.

Advanced swimmers will learn and enhanced competitive starts and all other strokes.

Adults

This class is designed to teach water adjustment and basic swimming strokes even if the participants are at different levels. Each individual may work at his/her own pace and goals.

Private Lessons

Upon request, an individual may schedule private lessons for a cost of $20/30 minutes. All fees must be paid before class starts. Please call 251-9814 for more information on private lessons.