CERALAND

Aquatic Center

Hours of Operation

Daily Admissions

*Guests must be accompanied by a paying Ceraland Member in order to receive the Guest rate.

No fee applies if you are a Gold or Gold+ Member, but each participant must have their Ceraland membership cards present to be eligible for the discount.

Swimming Lessons

Ceraland offers a variety of American Red Cross Aquatic Instruction for all ages.

Class Level Descriptions

In order to determine the proper skill level / class, please review the skills requirements for each level below. Each child must be able to complete the skills from the previous level prior to moving to the next level.

Level Infant and Preschool

These classes develop swimming readiness by teaching children how to have fun in the water. These programs include parent and child participation and have several guided practice sessions that are taught by a Red Cross Instructor. Children learn such elementary skills as water entry, bubble blowing, underwater exploration, and much more. Level I Water Exploration Orientation to aquatic environment Create a sound foundation for aquatic safety and skills Supported floating and kicking on front and back Alternating arm action How to get help in an emergency Reaching assists without the help of equipment Fundamentals of using a life jacket Level II Primary Skills Expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion and safety skills Floating and kicking on front and back Rhythmic breathing Combined stroke on front and back Turning over; front to back, back to front Reaching and extension assists Familiarity with rescue breathing Level III Stroke Readiness Increase swimming skill competency Practice safety and rescue skills Fundamentals of elementary backstroke Jumping into deep water with a life jacket Diving from side of pool Treading water Self-rescue skills Rescue breathing Level IV Stroke Development Develop confidence and competency in strokes and safety skills beyond preceding levels Introduction of the breaststroke and sidestroke Deep-water bobbing Dives from side of pool, from strides and standing positions Turns at the pool wall Familiarity with CPR Level V Stroke Refinement Continued refinement of backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, front crawl, back crawl Introduce butterfly stroke and surface dives Alternate breathing Swimming underwater Open turns on the front and back Diving safety Beginning diving progression from diving board (optional) Level VI Skill Proficiency Develop maximum efficiency and endurance for strokes Continued refinement of surface dives Introduce flip turns at the pool wall Approach and hurdle on the diving board (optional) Alternative kicks for treading water Throwing rescues Turning spinal injury victim face up Approach stroke Tuck and pike surface dives Level VII Advanced Skills Encourage lifetime fitness Refinement of all strokes Develop springboard diving skills Incorporating learn-to-swim skills and activities into lifetime fitness Springboard dive in tuck and pike positions (optional) In-water rescue techniques utilizing equipment Conditioning techniques Review basic water safety skills

Sessions

Morning Lessons

2 Week lessons, 4 days a week

Session 1	June 3 - 13, 2008
Session 2	June 17 - 27, 2008
Session 3	July 8 - 18, 2008
Days & Times	Tuesday - Friday 11:00am - 11:45am
Fee	$20 Member / $40 Guest per session
Registration	Online registration form or call (812) 377-5849.

Evening Lessons

4 week lessons, 2 days a week

Session 4	June 2 - June 25, 2008
Session 5	July 7 - July 30, 2008
Days & Times	Monday & Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Fee	$20 Member / $40 Guest per session.
Registration	Online registration form or call (812) 377-5849.

Private Swim Lessons

Lessons are taught one-on-one at a level comfortable to the participant. Whether beginner or novice, private lessons enhance the learning process and encourages participants to swim at their best.
Call (812) 377-6415 to schedule dates and times.

Dates	June - August during regular pool summer season
Fees	$30 per lesson
Eligibility	Members only

Scuba

This class will cover the essentials needed for safe diving in open waters. The combination of classroom and in-water instruction will prepare you for the final test and open water dive needed for certification. Classes are P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and the certification does not expire. You must provide your own mask, fins, and snorkel. All other equipment will be provided. If you do not have these items, please wait until after the first class to purchase them. You must provide all of the equipment needed for the check out dive or you may rent it. Please only capable swimmers.

Pool Rentals

Bring your summer party to the Ceraland Aquatic Center. While enjoying your special occasion, you can treat your friends and family to the beauty of Ceraland and the fun and excitement of our Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center has a 7,630 square foot swimming pool with two diving boards and a 99 foot water slide! There is also a zero-depth pool with a children's playground in the water. And for the smallest swimmers in your group, the fenced off baby pool is a real treat!