1200 Gerault Road Flower Mound, TX 75028

972.874.PARK(7275)www.flower-mound.com/cac

Aquatic Programs

Lesson AssessmentsLesson Assessments give parents a chance to bring their child in to be skill tested by one of our qualified Water Safety Instructors. Staff will evaluate the proper level placement and give parents a recommendation for level placement. If a child is registered in the incorrect class every effort will be made to place them into a class of an appropriate level, but can not be guaranteed. Individuals who hold a certification card from the American Red Cross do not need to attend a Lesson Assessment. Below is a guideline for parents on level placement:

How to decide what level to enroll a child

Can your child put their face in the water comfortably?

Yes - Continue

Can they do a front and back float without assistance? Do they pay attention in class?

Yes - Continue

Can they glide with arms above their head in a streamline position?

Yes - Continue

Do they know how to do Freestyle arm strokes?

Yes - Continue

Can they do Freestyle 10 yards, take a breath, and continue swimming without stopping?

Yes - Continue

Do they know elementary backstroke and breaststroke?

Yes - Continue

Can they swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke without stopping?

Yes - Level 5

No - Level 1

No - Level 1

No - Level 2

No - Level 2

No - Level 3

No - Level 3

No - Level 4

Swim LessonsThe Flower Mound Community Activity Center (CAC) hosts the American Red Cross (ARC) ‘Learn to Swim’ program. The CAC offers scheduled classes from infant to adult and for all skill levels. All instructors are ARC certified with a passion for teaching and a love for aquatics. Participants need to hold an ARC certification in the previous level they are enrolling in (with exception of Water Babies, Water Tots, and Level 1) or attend a Lesson Assessment with the CAC.

Private Swim Lessons | Ages 3 years old and upPrivate Swim Lessons are 30 minutes in length and are available for all skill levels ages 3 and up. Classes are held outside of normal group lesson times. Classes are set up between the student and aquatic staff. For more information, please contact aquatics@flower-mound.com.

Water Babies (Parent and Child) | Ages 6 months-3 years old Parent or Guardian in water with child.Learn to ask for permission before entering the water / Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner / Feel comfortable in the water / Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, and eyes completely / Explore buoyancy on the front and back position / Change body position in the water with support / Aquatic Safety.

Water Tots (Preschool) | Ages 3-5 years old All Toddlers enrolled in Water Tots will be divided into groups based on skill level during first class.Enter and exit water / Blow bubbles / Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes / Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects / Front and back glides / Back float / Roll from front to back and back to front / Tread with arm and hand actions / Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back / Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back / Aquatic Safety.

Lesson AssessmentsLesson Assessments give parents a chance to bring their child in to be skill tested by one of our qualified Water Safety Instructors. Staff will evaluate the proper level placement and give parents a recommendation for level placement. If a child is registered in the incorrect class every effort will be made to place them into a class of an appropriate level, but can not be guaranteed. Individuals who hold a certification card from the American Red Cross do not need to attend a Lesson Assessment. Below is a guideline for parents on level placement:

See back cover for

registration information

THE CAC ENFORCES AGE REQUIREMENTS BASED ON AMERICAN RED CROSS STANDARDS AND FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD. CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ADVANCE

IF THEY DO NOT MEET MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS.

Starfish (Level 1) | Ages 5 years and upEnter and exit water using ladder, steps, or side / Blow bubbles through mouth and nose / Bobbing / Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects / Front and back glides and floats / Recover to a vertical position / Roll from front to back and back to front / Tread water using arm and hand actions / Alternating simultaneous leg actions on front and back / Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back / Combined arm and leg actions on front and back / Aquatic Safety

Sea Turtle (Level 2) | Ages 5 years and upEnter water by stepping or jumping from the side / Fully submerge and hold breath / Bobbing / Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects / Front, jellyfish, and tuck floats / Front and back glides and floats / Recover to a vertical position / Roll from front to back and back to front / Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back / Tread water using arm and leg actions / Combined arm and leg actions on front and back / Finning arm action on back / Aquatic Safety

Seahorse (Level 3) | Ages 6 years and upEnter water by jumping from the side / Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions / Bobbing while moving toward safety / Rotary breathing / Survival float / Back float / Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back / Tread water / Flutter, scissor, dolphin, and breaststroke kicks on front / Front crawl and elementary backstroke / Aquatic Safety

Stringray (Level 4) | Ages 6 years and upHeadfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions / Swim under water / Feet first surface dive / Survival swimming / Front crawl and backstroke open turns / Tread water using two different kicks / Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly / Flutter and dolphin kicks on back / Aquatic Safety

Dolphin (Level 5) | Ages 6 years and upShallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke / Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely / Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming / Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly / Sculling / Aquatic Safety

Blue Fin Swim Team | Ages 6-14 yearsThe Flower Mound Blue Fin Swim Team is part of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF). The team emphasizes fun, fitness, and sportsmanship. Participants compete in events based on gender and age. The registration fee covers a team t-shirt, swim cap, all practices, circuit meets, coaching fees, and all TAAF regional fees. Additional fees required for team swim suit and optional State Meet. For more information, please contact aquatic staff at aquatics@flower-mound.com.

GuardStart | Ages 11-14 yearsGuardStart introduces lifeguarding skills to kids ages 11-14 years. Students will work on swim strokes, basic water entries, rescues, CPR, and first aid. THIS CLASS DOES NOT CERTIFY PARTCIPANTS IN CPR, FIRST AID, OR LIFEGUARDING. Students will spend time both in the pool and classroom.

Water Safety Instructor Course | Ages 16 years and upWater Safety Instructor Course certifies participants to teach American Red Cross swimming courses to infants through adults. Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) will be included in this course. ELIGIBILITY: Be at least 16 years old and at least a Level 4 swimming ability. For upcoming class days, times, and fees, visit www.flower-mound.com/cac.

Waterpark Lifeguard Training | Ages 15 years and upThis American Red Cross course certifies you in Lifeguard Training, Waterpark Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The purpose of this course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and Waterpark environment. To participate you must successfully complete a pre-course consisting of a 300 yard continuous swim and picking up a 10 lb brick off the bottom of pool, swim 20 yards with the brick which will be timed. The Waterpark Lifeguard certification must be renewed every three years and the CPR for the Professional Rescuer every year. For upcoming class days, times, and fees, visit www.flower-mound.com/cac.

Adult Lessons | Ages 13 years and upAdult (Beginner)It is never too late to learn how to swim. This class for students ages 13 years and up is tailored to meet your specific needs, whether you want to conquer a fear of water or focus on stroke development. Students will learn the following skills: rhythmic breathing, front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke.

Adult (Advanced)This class is for individuals who are comfortable in the water and have prior swim experience. Students will swim laps, learn sidestroke, breaststroke, sculling, front dive, as well as perfecting the front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke.

Water Aerobics | Ages 14 years and upThe Community Activity Center has a variety of Water Aerobic classes available. These fun classes are designed to improve strength, range of motion, and muscle conditioning.

An unlimited use pass can be purchased for $10/month for CAC members or $30/month for non-members. Passes are valid for any member of your family ages 14 and up (family members must have current membership to take advantage of member rate). The pass is good for all group exercise classes (land and water), for one calendar month, is non-refundable, and cannot be prorated. Individuals may also purchase a Group Exercise Day Pass for $4/members or $6/non-members.

Individuals must sign-in at the Front Desk 5-60 minutes prior to class. Space is limited and open on a first come, first served basis.

A schedule of classes can be obtained from the Front Desk or at www.flower-mound.com/cac.

Things for Parents to Remember: • Each day please have your child take a cleansing shower and have a seat on the

concrete bleachers until their class begins.• For those with small children who are not yet toilet trained, please wear a tight

fitting non-disposable swim diaper or rubber pants to prevent accidents in the pool. Swim diapers are available to purchase at the Front Desk.

• On the first day we will evaluate each student’s skills in order to ensure they are in the correct class level. Depending on class availability, we may move your child up or down a level. If there is not space, we may ask you to enroll your child for a different class session so as not to hold back the learning of other students.

• Class Times: Parent/Child and Preschool classes last 35 minutes; Levels and Adult classes last 45 minutes.

• We ask that parents monitor all student swimming lessons from a distance that permits clear observation without distracting your child or interfering with the lesson. Parents are encouraged to practice with their student outside of class to enhance individual learning.

• We ask that you help us to reinforce the primary safety rule that requires your child to always seek permission from an adult prior to entering the water to swim. Likewise, please remain accessible to your child during the lesson in case they require your assistance.

• Please pick up your child promptly at the end of each lesson.• We spend the first few minutes of each class covering a safety topic and the

last 5 minutes of each class playing as a reward for their hard work. The exception to this is the Adult and Parent/Child classes.

• At the end of your swim lesson if you would like to stay for open swim please purchase a day pass at the Front Desk if you are not a member of the CAC.

• MAKE UPS/ REFUNDS: We do not do make up lessons if you must miss a lesson. Our facility is grounded so we are able to hold lessons even if it is lighting outside. If for some reason we must cancel lessons we will try to schedule a make-up or refund that lesson. We will try to notify participants of cancellations ahead of time. If at least 25 minutes of the lesson is complete we will not make up the lesson. If less then 25 minutes of the lesson is complete it will be made up on the following Friday.

• NO CHANGING ON DECK: this is for child/patron privacy and health codes.• Please pull long hair back and out of the face.• GOOGLES and SWIM CAPS are optional; make sure if your child wears goggles

that they do not cover the nose.• Depending on enrollment classes may be divided or combined.• The water in the Indoor Pool is kept at 83°F.

1200 Gerault Road Flower Mound, TX 75028

972.874.PARK(7275)www.flower-mound.com/cac

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Registration1. Online:

www.flower-mound.com/adventures.

2. In Person: Town of Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028.

3. By Mail: Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028.

Visa and Mastercard accepted. Please make checks payable to The Town of Flower Mound.

Cancellation Policy In order to receive a refund, a refund request form must be submitted a minimum of 5 business days prior to the program start date. Any requests for withdrawal after that period will not include a refund of any kind.

For more information regarding aquatic programs, please contact aquatics@flower-mound.com