Swim Lessons
Aquatics/Programs Registration Form
Swimming Lesson Levels
Water Babies - Instructor will introduce the child to the water with the help of the parent. Parent Tot - 6 months and older.
*Aquaducks - Students learn to feel safe and comfortable in the water with instruction. Over 3 years of age.
Goldfish - Level 1 - Fundamentals of aquatic skills, and beginning to learn basic strokes. Over 5 years of age.
Sunfish - Level 2 - Assisted strokes, flotation, glides, front crawl, and back stroke.
Penguin - Level 3 - Improving basic strokes, rhythmic breathing, and personal water safety.
**Otter - Level 4 - Stroke development, guided practice, treading water, and diving.
Seal - Level 5 - Continued stroke development, sidestroke, breaststroke, and turns.
Polar Bear - Level 6 - Endurance, diving, introduction to butterfly stroke.
Sea Lion - Level 7 - Polish and refine strokes, endurance, open turns and surface diving.
Dolphin - Level 8 - Advancing skills, endurance, rescue skills and introduction to swim team and distance swimming.
*Parents do not need to get in the water, for any special circumstances please make prior arrangements. (Aquaducks)
**Diving will not be included with any lessons at the NRC Pool due to water depth. (Otter)
If you need further assistance in making a decision about which class to enroll your child, please call to set up an appointment for an evaluation.
Winter/Spring 2025-2026 Swim Lessons Schedule
| Level | Time | Days | Dates | Deadline | Fee | Place |
| Evening Lessons | ||||||
| *Aquaducks | 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM | Monday - Thursday | December 1 - December 11 | November 24 | $38 | NRC |
| Goldfish | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Monday - Thursday | December 1 - December 11 | November 24 | $38 | NRC |
| Water Babies | 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays | January 13 - January 22 | January 6 | $38 | NRC |
| *Aquaducks | 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM | Monday - Thursday | February 9 - February 19 | February 2 | $38 | NRC |
| Goldfish | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Monday - Thursday | February 9 - February 19 | February 2 | $38 | NRC |
| Water Babies | 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM | Tuesdays & Thursdays | March 3 - March 12 | February 24 | $38 | NRC |
| Sunfish | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Monday - Thursday | April 6 - April 16 | March 30 | $38 | NRC |
| Penguin | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Monday - Thursday | April 6 - April 16 | March 30 | $38 | NRC |
| Saturdays Lessons | ||||||
| *Aquaducks | 9:00 AM - 9:35 AM | Saturdays | January 10 - January 31 | January 3 | $38 | NRC |
| Goldfish | 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM | Saturdays | January 10 - January 31 | January 3 | $38 | NRC |
| Sunfish | 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM | Saturdays | January 10 - January 31 | January 3 | $38 | NRC |
| Penguin | 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM | Saturdays | January 10 - January 31 | January 3 | $38 | NRC |
| **Otter | 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM | Saturdays | January 10 - January 31 | January 3 | $38 | NRC |
| *Aquaducks | 9:00 AM - 9:35 AM | Saturdays | April 4 - April 25 | March 28 | $38 | NRC |
| Goldfish | 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM | Saturdays | April 4 - April 25 | March 28 | $38 | NRC |
| Sunfish | 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM | Saturdays | April 4 - April 25 | March 28 | $38 | NRC |
| Penguin | 10:00 AM - 10:55 AM | Saturdays | April 4 - April 25 | March 28 | $38 | NRC |
| Spring Break Swim Clinic | ||||||
| *Aquaducks | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Monday - Thursday | March 16 - March 19 | March 6 | $38 | NRC |
| Goldfish | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Monday - Thursday | March 16 - March 19 | March 6 | $38 | NRC |
| Sunfish | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Monday - Thursday | March 16 - March 19 | March 6 | $38 | NRC |
| Penguin | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Monday - Thursday | March 16 - March 19 | March 6 | $38 | NRC |
Summer Swim Roundup
Saturday, May 9th
Need to know what lesson your child is ready for? Come in for a free swim evaluation. Take a few minutes before signing up for summer swim lessons and let us advise you on which class would be most beneficial.
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fee: FREE
Note: The NRC office will be open following the roundup for summer swim lesson registrations.
Pre-registration is not required for the roundup. Please drop in at any time during the event.
Private Swim Lessons
It is never too late or too early to learn this lifetime skill. Private lessons will be set up to fit individual needs and schedules. For more information on setting up your private lessons, call (316) 283-7330 or contact:
Becky Butcher at rfriesen@newtonrec.org
Bart Peace at bpeace@newtonrec.org
Six 30 Minute Lessons: $99
Additional Persons: $55