Recreation Services Aquatics

Swim Lessons

Broomfield Community Center (BCC)

280 Lamar Street 303-464-5500

Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC)

13201 Lowell Blvd 303-460-6900

Broomfield Recreation Services American Red Cross Rainbow Learn-To-Swim program provides a safe, fun environment for your child to learn the fundamentals of swimming as well as learn self-confidence. We promote personal development, water safety, and the learning of a lifetime skill that can enhance your child’s life.
 

Lesson times are listed in the brochure. Register on-line with econnect!

When registering for consecutive sessions of the American Red Cross Rainbow Learn-To-Swim program, we recommend that you sign up for the same class level at least two times. Due to the high demand for swim lessons, we are sorry but we can not guarantee that space will be available for your child to move up or down after your initial registration. We encourage you to utilize the wait list process whenever possible.

Health and Safety Policies The health and safety of our patrons is our number one priority. In order to ensure your health and safety we ask you to observe the following policies for yourself and all family members:

•  Do not use the pool if you show any signs of illness.

•  If you have or have had diarrhea in the past two weeks, do not use the pool.

•  All swimmers must take a full head and body shower before entering the pool and after using the rest room.

•  Swimmers who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper or tight fitting plastic pants.

•  Change diapers on the baby changer in the rest rooms only.                 

•  Dispose of dirty diapers appropriately.

•  Immediately report any unidentified objects in the pool. We will clear and may close the pool anytime a fecal accident is discovered.

Please help us respect the privacy and comfort level of our patrons, all ages must use gender appropriate locker rooms or the family cabanas. Children 5 years and under may accompany their parents through either locker room. If you wish to bring your child ready for lessons at the Broomfield Community Center, a building supervisor will let you in through the hall door to the pool. Stop at the front desk and ask for assistance.

We have a NEW format for Swim lessons! Confused? Download our lesson guide here!

Parent-Tot Classes
( Schedule)
Parent-Tot One Day Classes	4 months to 3 years old	This class is designed to go over the basics with parents in a short, one time, 30 minute class. Parent participation in the water is required. Learn how to help your child be comfortable in the water, basic floats and strokes, safety in and around the water, floatation devices information, and ask questions that you may have! Perfect for Parent groups! Please contact Dawn Rachjaibun at 303-460-6918 to set up a time for your group or to join a group!
Parent-Tot Little Squirts	6 months to 3 years old	Parent participation required in the water. Only one child per adult; however, both parents may attend class with one or two children. This class is designed to familiarize the child and parent with water adjustment skills, bubble blowing, safety with going under water, kicking, front and back floats, arm-strokes, jumping in, getting out of the water without help, rolling over front to back. Water safety is stressed throughout the class. Dress: swim diapers are REQUIRED. Onesies or t-shirts are recommended.
Puddle Jumpers	2 - 3 years old	Designed with small ratios - maximum of 3 children per class. Parents do not get in the water for this class - but may sit close by for encouragement and support if needed. Recommended for children with little to no experience in the water. Class includes games and activities to facilitate class objectives. Skills learned, but not limited to; enter and exit the water independently, comfort in the water, bubble blowing, basic breath control, safety skills, and introduction to front and back floats, arm-strokes and backstrokes with assistance.

Classes for 3-4 year olds
Designed with lower class ratios! All classes are 20 minutes in length and have a maximum of 4 students per class.
Schedule
Guppies	3 - 4 years old	Pre-requisites: None. Recommended for children with little to no experience in the water. Skills learned: games and activities to facilitate class objectives, comfort in the water, bubble blowing, breath control, introduction to front and back floats, arm-strokes and backstroke with assistance. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Tadpoles or Preschool I
Tadpoles	3 - 4 years old	Pre-requisites: pass guppies or turtles class or perform the following skills: blow bubbles, go under water, front and back float with help, jump in with help, and be comfortable in water. Skills learned: front and back float without help, beginning arm stroke and backstroke, chicken-airplane-soldier, jumping in water, safety skills. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Clownfish or Preschool II
Clown Fish	3 - 4 years old	Pre-requisites: pass tadpoles or preschool I class or perform the following skills: front and back float without help, arm stroke and backstroke five feet, jumping in shallow water without help. Skills learned: rhythmic breathing, arm strokes with breathing, backstroke, chicken-airplane-soldier without help, and deep-water adjustment. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Preschool III

Classes for 4 - 6 year olds
All classes are 25 minutes in length and have a maximum of 6 students per class
Schedule
Turtles	4 - 6 years old	Pre-requisites: None. Recommended for children with little to no experience in the water. Skills learned: games and activities to facilitate class objectives, comfort in the water, bubble blowing, breath control, introduction to front and back floats, arm-strokes and backstroke with assistance. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Tadpoles or Preschool I
Preschool I - Starfish	4 - 6 years old	Pre-requisites: pass guppies or turtles class or perform the following skills: blow bubbles, go under water, front and back float with help, jump in with help, and be comfortable in water. Skills learned: front and back float without help, beginning arm stroke and backstroke, chicken-airplane-soldier, jumping in water, safety skills. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Clownfish or Preschool II
Preschool II - Jellyfish	4 - 6 years old	Pre-requisites: pass tadpoles or preschool I class or perform the following skills: front and back float without help, arm stroke and backstroke five feet, jumping in shallow water without help. Skills learned: rhythmic breathing, arm strokes with breathing, backstroke, chicken-airplane-soldier without help, and deep-water adjustment. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Preschool III
Preschool III - Pufferfish	4 - 6 years old	Pre-requisites: pass clownfish or preschool II class or perform the following skills: arm strokes with breathing five feet, backstroke ten feet, and comfortable in the deep end. Skills learned: introduction to elementary backstroke, coordination of front and back stroke skills, endurance, and confidence. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Level III (Crab)
Tumble & Splash	4 - 6 years old	This is a combination class including 25 minutes of gymnastics and 25 minutes of swimming. There will be 10 minutes in between classes for the parent to walk the child down to the pool and get them ready for swim class.

Classes for 6 - 10 year olds
All classes are 30-50 minutes in length and have a maximum of 6-8 students per class
Schedule
Level I - A is for Alligator (Red Level)	6 - 10 years old	Pre-requisites: None. Recommended for children with little to no experience in the water. Skills learned: water adjustment, front and back floats, flutter kick, bubble blowing, and beginning front and back strokes. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Level II (Blue Whale)
Level II - B is for Blue Whale	6 - 10 years old	Pre-requisites: Pass Alligator or Preschool II class or perform the following skills: going under water comfortably, front and back floats, bubble blowing, beginning arm-strokes and backstroke. Skills learned: Front and back glides, Front and back stroke, breathing to the side, jumping into shallow water, survival skills. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Crab Level
Level III - C is for Crab (Orange)	6 - 10 years old	Pre-requisites: Pass Blue Whale or Preschool III class or perform the following skills: front and back float without help, semi coordinated front and back crawl five yards, comfortable in deep water. Skills learned: rhythmic-breathing, front crawl stroke with breathing, backstroke, treading water, introduction to elementary backstroke, and jumping in deep water. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Level IV (Dolphin)
Level IV - D is for Dolphin (Yellow)	6 - 10 years old	Pre-requisites: Pass Crab class or perform the following skills: coordinated front and back stroke 15 yards, jump in and swim to side. Skills learned: continued development of front and backstrokes, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, introduction to breaststroke, sidestroke, and open turns. Successful completion of all skills: Pass to Level V (Electric Eel)
Level V - E is for Electric Eel (Green/Blue)	6 - 10 years old	Pre-requisites: Pass Dolphin class or perform the following skills: elementary back stroke 25 yards, arm strokes and backstroke 25 yards. Skills learned: continued development of front and backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, alternate breathing, under-water swimming, introduction flip turns, diving, basic safety and lifeguard skills.
Diving classes	6 - 18 years old	We have a variety of Diving classes, teams and clinics.

Testing Don’t know which level to sign your child up for? A swim instructor can test your child to determine his/ her skill level. Lesson testing is done during open swim or limited open swim times only. Please see our pool schedule. You do not need to schedule an appointment  -  just ask for the pool manager on duty! No cost to you  -  just come on in. For more information contact Steph at 303-464-5540 or Dawn at 303-460-6918.

We have also developed several testing days where you may bring your child in to be tested, and then stay for open swim! We will have instructors available to assist you and your child to find the proper placement! Cost includes the lessons test and the price of admission, and everyone who completes the lesson test and signs up for a class will receive a free pass to come again!

Swim Lessons – Kids Can Swim!
These classes are designed specifically for this age group to either learn to swim, work on making your strokes more efficient, helping you improve endurance, and improve your overall health and physical fitness! Swimming is one of the best exercises out there!
Beginning Lessons

Intermediate/Advanced Lessons

*please check Pool Closures for more information.

Homeschool/Afternoon Lesson Program
A great opportunity to come during the non-busy time of the day for swimming lessons! A perfect opportunity for you to enroll your children in lessons and then stay and play afterwards! Open swim is included for registered participants. Anyone not registered for the class but still wants to swim, may pay the daily drop-in fee. Non-swimmers and children under five must be accompanied in the water by a paying adult.
Age: 3–6 years.

Age: 7–17 years.

Private Swim Lesson Program
Private lessons give individuals an opportunity to work in a one-on-one setting with an instructor that fits their needs. Participants get a chance to practice their skills, work on technique and receive individual feedback and attention at their pace. Semi private lessons are available to families, friends, groups, or individuals who want more attention than a group setting, but still want the benefits that a group environment can provide. Semi-private lessons can be for groups of 2 to 4 participants and should be close in age and ability.
All lessons will be 30 minutes in length. All sessions include a total of 6 classes. Register for one or more of the time periods listed. We encourage you to utilize the waitlist process whenever possible.  Private Request Form

Price structure:
1 person - $20 per class or $120 per session ($20 per person)
2 people - $30 per class or $180 per session ($15 per person)
3 people - $40 per class or $240 per session ($13 per person)
4 people - $50 per class or $300 per session ($12.50 per person)

Swim Lesson Special Requests You still cannot find a class that fits into your schedule? Are we not offering a particular class that session? Please contact Andy at 303-460-6948 and have your name added to a request list. If we receive enough requests, we will create an additional class. Please place your name on the wait list if the classes are full. We will do our best to increase classes when we have additional instructors.