SWIM LESSONS
The Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks and Recreation Commission has joined forces with the American Red Cross to offer the following swim lessons:
Right Start Swim Classes
Designed for 3-5 year-olds, with a 1-2 instructor/student ratio. Each child will receive 25 minutes of instruction in water exploration, floating, kicking and arm strokes along with advanced skills for those swimmers who are ready, and 25 minutes of parent/child swim time. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks.
Beginner Learn to Swim Classes
Designed for beginner swimmers Age 5 & over, with a 1-3 instructor/student ratio. Basic water skills such as floating, kicking, freestyle and diving are introduced. Participants are grouped according to ability. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks for 30 minutes.
Advanced Swim Classes
Class Criteria: Participants must be able to dive into deep water, swim 10 yards, float on their back, then swim 10 more yards. Participants should also be proficient in 2 strokes. Instruction in 3 levels of swimming skills is offered for students Ages 6 & up. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks for 1 hour.