Spend six weeks learning to use and shoot the yumi (Japanese longbow) and receive an introduction to this ancient martial art. Equipment is provided. For questions or comments please contact Zach Gibson at z.gibson@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5768.

After successful completion of the class for beginners, continue your training in this course and become more proficient in the individual and group aspects of Kyudo Renmei. For questions or comments please contact Zach Gibson at z.gibson@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5768.

Get down and dirty in this 6-on-6 tournament with pool play. Only the top team from each pool will move into single elimination play. Teams consist of 6 members: 3 male and 3 female on the court at all times.
For questions or comments please contact Grant Weber at g.weber@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5698.

Develop a new hobby! Absolutely no experience is needed for this class. Basic watercolor techniques will be taught in a relaxed and fun manner. You'll receive a small supply list the first day of class.
For questions or comments please contact Zach Gibson at z.gibson@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5768.

Explore mixing multiple media. Painting, drawing, chalk, charcoal, gooey substances and found objects will be used to create fun and imaginative forms, constructions and paintings.
For questions or comments please contact Zach Gibson at z.gibson@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5768.

Get your school supplies at the Back 2 School Bash. Only children with a ticket can collect school supplies. Free admission for adults and non-school age children. Space is limited. For questions or comments please contact Tony Ireland at t.ireland@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5734.

Introduction to Water Skills. 3-6 yrs. Must be age 3 by the first day of class. Skills include: Putting face/head under water, floating, blowing bubbles, gliding on front/back. To Pass: enter independently, bob unassisted; glide on front, roll to back and return to vertical. NOTE: in most cases, it will take a child more than one session of lessons to pass the level.
For questions or comments please contact the Aquatics Department at pools@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5737.

Fundamental Water Skills. 5 -10 yrs. 4 year-olds may participate if they have passed Level 1. Skills include: bobbing, floating unsupported, front/back glides, combined stroke unsupported. To Pass: enter chest deep water, front float, roll to back float, return to vertical; swim using combined front stroke, roll to back and float, return to front and continue swimming. NOTE: in most cases, it will take a child more than one session of lessons to pass the level.
For questions or comments please contact the Aquatics Department at pools@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5737.

Stroke Development. 5-10 yrs. Must pass Level 2. Skills include: front crawl stroke, rotary breathing, elementary backstroke, scissors/dolphin kicks, treading, sitting/kneeling dives. To Pass: enter chest deep water, swim front crawl, maintain position by treading or floating, swim elementary backstroke. NOTE: in most cases, it will take a child more than one session of lessons to pass the level.
For questions or comments please contact the Aquatics Department at pools@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5737.

Stroke Improvement. 6-11 yrs. Must pass Level 3. Skills include: breast stroke, side stroke, back crawl, butterfly, dives from side, open turns. To Pass: perform feet-first entry into deep water, swim front crawl, change direction and swim elementary backstroke; swim breast stroke, change direction and swim back crawl. NOTE: in most cases, it will take a child more than one session of lessons to pass the level.
For questions or comments please contact the Aquatics Department at pools@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5737.