Entries for the 'Swimming' Category

American Red Cross Aquatics
at Creekmore Park Pool
Sponsored by the Western Arkansas Service Center
1709 S. Greenwood Ave., Fort Smith
Preregistration is required; office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Western Arkansas Service Center, 1709 S. Greenwood, Fort Smith, AR.  479-782-1056

Parent and Child Aquatics
Age: 6 months to 4 years, with parent
$40 per child/parent
Monday-Thursday; 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Session 1: June 1-11
Session 2: June 15-25
Session 3: July 6-16
Session 4: July 20-30
Session 5: Aug. 3-13

Learn-to-Swim
Age: 5 and older
$45 per child
Level 1: Introduction to Water
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatics Skills
Level 3: Stroke Development
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency

Swimmers are evaluated at the first class to determine their ability or swimming level. Choose session and time that is convenient; assignments are made on first-come, first-served basis.

Monday-Thursday:
Session 1: June 1-11.
Session 2: June 15-25.
Session 3: July 6-16.
Session 4: July 20-30.
Session 5: Aug. 3-13.

All classes last 45 minutes:
Morning 1: 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Morning 2: 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Evening 1: 6:15 to 7 p.m.

Mercy WaterHogs swim team is a non-competative opportunity for kids and young adults to learn and practice the skills needed to become a proficient or advanced swimmer.

Requirements:
- Able to swim a minimum of one length front crawl/freestyle
- At least 5 years of age
- Female swimmers must have a one piece swim suit
- Have a love of the water!

Swim caps and goggles are highly recommended - both are available in the Mercy Fitness Center Pro Shop.

One day and two day a week options are available. Practices are lead by Coach Jenna Leach.

Cost is $40 per month for Mercy Fitness Center Members, $55 for non-members. No obligation for multiple months. Those choosing to swim only once per week pay half price.

Individual and group swim lessons available year round! Call for availability.

For additional information or to sign up, contact the Mercy Fitness Center front desk at 314-7400.

Summer Kid's Camp 2009 at the Mercy Fitness Center!

Dates:                                          Time:
June 15-19                                 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
July 13-17                                   Lunch and Snacks Provided!
August 3-7                                  Child care available before & after camp at $6.00 per hour.

Ages 5-13

$125 for Mercy Fitness Center members; $150 for non-members (Discounts available for families sending multiple children or for children attending more than one week).

Registration forms available at Mercy Fitness Center or www.kwhitaker.net.

Quick Start Tennis                   Basketball
Soccer                                     Baseball
Softball                                    Rock climbing
Volleyball                                 Football
Cheerleading                           Swimming
Spa day for girls