Author: Maney Gale

Great Garrett Adventure Camp Get the kids out of the house for a day of fun and games at the CARC. Tuesday, Dec 27, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM $25/CARC Members, $30/Non-Members Open to all Kindergarten – 6th graders! Register by calling 301.387.3786 or email [email protected]

Winter Break American Red Cross Swim Lessons Announced! Tuesday, December 27 – Friday, December 30, 2016 Instructor: Phil Warnick, American Red Cross Certified Instructor $35/CARC Members $40/Non-Members 10:00 – 10:30 AM Parent/Toddler (ages 6 mos – 4 years) Builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, helping infants and young children up to 4 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water. 10:30 – 11:15 AM LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. • Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side • Blow bubbles through mouth and nose • Bobbing • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects • Front and back glides and back float • Recover to vertical position from a front glide and back float or glide • Roll from front to back and back to front • Tread water using arm and hand actions • Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back • Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back • Staying safe around aquatic environments • Recognizing the lifeguards • Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket • Recognizing an emergency • How to call for help • Too much sun is no fun 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM LEVEL 2/3: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS & BEGINNING STROKE DEVELOPMENT **combo class – progression will depend on student skill level** Gives participants success with fundamental skills. • Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side • Exit water using ladder, steps or side • Fully submerge and hold breath • Bobbing • Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects • Front, jellyfish and tuck floats • Front and back glides and back float • Recover from a front and back float or glide to a vertical position • Roll from front to back and back to front • Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back • Tread water using arm and leg actions • Combined arm and leg actions on front and back • Finning arm action on back • Staying safe around aquatic environments • Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket • Recognizing an emergency • How to call for help • Too much sun is no fun • Look before you leap • Think so you don’t sink • Reach or throw, don’t go • Enter water by jumping from the side • Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions • Bobbing while moving toward safety • Rotary breathing • Survival float • Back float • Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back • Tread water • Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front • Front crawl and elementary backstroke • Scissors kick • Reach or throw, don’t go • Think twice before going near cold water or ice • Look before you leap Private Lesson Times Available at 12:45 PM, 1:15 PM, and 1:45 PM. Private lessons are 30-mins long and are customized to the individual/pair’s skill level. Minimum of 4-lessons recommended. Private one-on-one Lessons (per lesson): $25/CARC Members, $30/Non-Members Semi-Private (2 students, split cost per lesson): $40/CARC Members, $50/Non-Members Call (301) 387-3786 or email [email protected] to register today!