AQUATICS
Learning to swim saves lives, which is what makes the American Red Cross swim programs so vital. The City of Pearland Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children as young as 18 months, adults, and every age and ability in between.
INFANTS & WATER Aquatic programs for infants are available at the Recreation Center & Natatorium by two independent contractors. This is not a learn-to-swim program, but the class focuses on survival skills. The objective of these programs is to provide infants with skills to remain safe in aquatic environments. The minimum age for this class is 6 months. For those interested in registering with Infant Aquatics email ashleygoolsby@gmail.com . For those interested in registering with Infant Swimming Resource with its Self-Rescue™ program contact m.kerlegan@infantswim.com. tests are a great way to find out! Participants will be evaluated by certified swim instructors and receive a swim card for the highest level achieved. The Pearland Parks and Recreation Department proudly offers Lifeguard certification through the American Red Cross with a certified Lifeguard Instructor. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide treatment for a variety of injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies. Lifeguards do not have to be on stand in an official capacity to be of benefit to their community, family, or friends; being knowledgeable and vigilant around home pools and spas and other bodies of water is an essential aspect of water safety. After all, most drowning incidents occur in places unsupervised by lifeguards, such as lakes or backyard pools. This certification can also lead to a role in public service and safety as a lifeguard – perhaps even as a member of the team at the Pearland Natatorium! New programming is available this fall, geared towards helping local Boy Scouts achieve their merit badges. First Aid and Swimming merit badge classes are being offered, taught by a certified Merit Badge Counselor and Water Safety Instructor.
SWIM TEST Need to know what swim lesson level to enroll your child? Need a specific swim card to go to camp? Each participant will be evaluated based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim exit skills assessments for the level being tested. The highest- level certificate will be awarded upon successful completion. After this test participants will be grouped and tested for specific swim skills required by various camps. $10 4+ years RCN noticeable and logical progression and are taught by American Red Cross certified swim instructors. In addition to swim instruction, daily curriculum includes a water safety component designed to further help participants be safe in, on, and around the water. Lessons are available in individual and group formats. If you are unsure of what level to register for, swim Within the City of Pearland’s Aquatics division, it is no surprise that the paramount concern is water safety, something the City of Pearland’s aquatics staff is passionate about. It stands to reason that sharing that passion with friends and neighbors in the community is a vital aspect of the role the Aquatics division plays within the City of Pearland. It is a passion borne out of necessity: drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death while also being one of the most preventable. It is also the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of five, and for every child who dies from drowning, another five will receive emergency care for nonfatal submersion injuries. These injuries can result in long-term effects. A survey conducted by the Red Cross indicated that nearly half of the survey respondents had experienced a situation in which they feared they might drown. The City of Pearland Parks & Recreation Department classes are constructed in a way that allows for
8121, Aug. 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 8122, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 8123, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 8124, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
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