The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will offer swim lessons at the Sedona Community Pool for children aged three to 16 during the holiday break. This is the first time the department is offering the program during the winter.
“I’m excited to be able to offer this first-time program that will keep children connected to the water in the summer and the winter, so that they can develop their swimming abilities and gain water confidence in a safe and encouraging environment,” aquatics and athletics supervisor Carmen Brashier said.
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Brashier explained that the lessons will be offered in a condensed format.
“We normally would offer eight lessons in a session and this one will be six, so we discounted it $10; it’s only going to be $25 instead of $35,” Brashier said. “We’re going to run it in the middle of the holiday break. It’ll be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between Dec. 26 and 28 and Jan. 2 and 4. People can choose from four different times, two morning times and two afternoon times. We already have kids that are registered in the morning [and] in the afternoon. So they can register for both [times] if they want to and we’re doing all ages and all skill levels.”
Participants will be divided into age groups once they get in the pool. “It’s just a way to keep their kids connected with swim lessons throughout the year and keep those skills up to date and ready for the summer,” Brashier said.
The available 30-minute class times are 11 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each time slot offers spots for 20 students and the StarFish Aquatics curriculum will be used.
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The pool will be heated to 84 degrees and there will be heaters on the pool deck during lessons. Signups for lifeguard classes will open in February and the classes will take place during spring break.
“A kid doesn’t have to know anything really besides knowing how to swim,” Brashier said of the lifeguard course. “We teach them everything else.”
To register, visit SedonaAZ.gov/Pool.
Questions can be directed to Brashier at cbrashier@sedonaaz.gov or (928) 282-7098.
