Session I:
Mon/Wed: September 8 - October 1;
Tues/Thurs: September 9 - October 2

Session II:CLASS TIMES COMING SOON!
Mon/Wed: October 20 - November 12;
Tues/Thurs: October 21 - November 18 [NO CLASS 10/30]

Last day to Register:
Session I: September 5
There will be a $5.00 charge for all late registrations. Please do not wait until the last day to register because some classes may be canceled due to lack of interest. A minimum of 4 students per class must be met.

Session II: Coming soon.

Registration begins:
Now accepting registration.

To register for classes:
Stop by at the Aquatic & Fitness Center or fax your registration form to 703-993-9623.

Click HERE for a printer-friendtly version of Session I Class Times and Descriptions.

INFANT & PRESCHOOL

30-Min. Classes

Patriot and Me (age 6 mos - 36 mos) 4 min-10 max

Parent/guardian MUST ACCOMPANY child in water.  They will experience water adjustment, kicking, back float, water entries and exits.  Parents will learn holding positions and basic safety skills.  Songs, games and other fun activities are used to help children become more comfortable in water.

PeeWee Patriots I (age 3 yrs – 5 yrs) 4 min-6 max

Child MUST leave parent willingly, be comfortable in water, follow directions and function well in a group.  This class orients children to an aquatic environment through kicking on front, back, supported floating, arm paddling & water safety.

PeeWee Patriots II (age 3 yrs – 5 yrs) 4 min-6 max

Child is able to leave parent willingly, be comfortable in water, follow directions and function well in a group.  PREREQUISET:  ability to float on back and stomach without help from instructor and to hold breath with  the face under water at least five seconds.

Swimming PeeWee Patriots (age 3 yrs – 5 yrs) 4 min-6 max

PREREQUISET:  ability to swim 3 to 5 yards of freestyle and backstroke on their own.  Child will work on front crawl, backstroke, and basic diving skills.  Must be comfortable in water over their heads.

SCHOOL AGE

45-Min. Classes

Freshman Patriots (age 6 yrs – 12 yrs)4 min-10 max

The objective for this class is to help children, feel comfortable in water.  Students will learn safety rules, blowing  bubbles, supported floating and kicking on the front and back.

Sophomore Patriots(age 6 yrs – 12 yrs) 4 min-10 max

For students who have successfully completed Freshman Patriots or who can demonstrate skills from that class.  Students will learn to float on their own, recover to a standing position safely and alternate arm action for forward and backward movement. 

Junior Patriots (age 6 yrs – 12 yrs) 4 min-10 max

For students who have successfully completed Sophomore Patriots or who can demonstrate all skills learned from that class.  Students will learn to tread water, rotary breathing, diving from the side, and continue to master their  previous skills.  They will also have an introduction to breaststroke and elementary back.

Senior Patriots (age 6 yrs – 12 yrs) 4 min-10 max

For students who have successfully completed Junior Patriots or who can demonstrate all skills learned from that class.   Students will develop confidence as they increase their swimming endurance.  Mastery of previous skills is emphasized and sidestroke, butterfly and feet first surface dives are introduced.

ADULT CLASSES

45-Min. Classes
 

Beginner Adult (age 13 yrs – adult)

Basic skills for adults with little or no experience in the water.  Students will learn floating and basic propulsion, freestyle with rotary breathing, backstroke, submersion and treading water.

Advanced Beginner Adult (age 13 yrs – adult)

PREREQUISET: must be able to swim 10 yards of freestyle and backstroke.  Students will learn breaststroke, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke.  Introduction to butterfly, flip turns, and overall stroke improvement.