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.

Adult & Child 6 mo-3 yrs. The purpose of this class is to expose the child to water adjustment skills. Front kicking, underwater exploration, and entering and exiting the water will be covered. One adult per child.
For questions or comments please contact the Aquatics Department at pools@cedar-rapids.org or at 319-286-5737.

Are you looking to socialize, have fun, and play some volleyball while staying cool in the water? Our Co-Ed 4's Volleyball Rec League is what you are looking for. Games starting at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm with one hour game time.