LTC 417-2017 Parks and Recreation Offers Free Learn to Swim ClasOFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 417-2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: August 10, 2017
SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERS FREE LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES
The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer free learn to swim classes at the Scott
Rakow, Normandy Isle and Flamingo Park pools. Classes are offered weekdays and weekends
for infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 5 years. Additionally, participants enrolled in the City's
After-school and Playtime programs also receive free swimming classes as part of the program
offerings. The participants learn stroke development, water safety and drowning prevention.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning ranks fifth among the
leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. Studies have proven that
taking part in formal swimming lessons reduces the risk of drowning among children. We are
committed to help reduce this risk.
For more information on locations, dates and times, please refer to the flyer attached. Should
you have additional questions, please contact Cindy Casanova at (305) 673-7730.
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AQUA BABIES I
Saturday & Sunday (5 free classes)
9:45AM — 10:15AM
Ages: 6 months to 2 years
Flamingo Park Pool, 999 11 Street
Normandy Isle Pool, 7030 Trouville Esplanade
SERIES 5 Begin Aug. 26 (register 08/21)
SERIES 6 Begin Sept. 30 (register 09/25)
Chip is encouraged to coordinate skills such as blowing bubbles with
k&ng and face in the water. Instructors will explain the skill in group
form and then individually. Parent/adult required to be in the water with
the child. Children who are under 4 years of age or under 36" in height
must wear swim diaper in the pool. No classes 9/2 & 9/3.
INFANT & TODDLER
WATER SAFETY PROGRAM
Tuesday & Thursdays
1 OAM — 10:45AM
Ages: 6 months to 5 years
Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Ave.
FALL QUARTER
Sept. 5 — Nov. 30, 2017 (registration 08/28)
SPRING QUARTER
March 6 — May 31, 2018 (registration 02/26)
(lass is only offered to Itiiami Beach residents and is free. Swire diapers
for all non -potty trained children is mandatory. Adult is required in the
pool with child. Call 305.673.7000 ext. 2531.
The Parks & Recreation Department offers free swimming classes to enrolled members in the
after-school and playtime programs. Participants will learn stroke development, water safety
and drowning prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United
States. Studies have proven that taking part in formal swimming lessons reduces the risk of
drowning among children. We are committed to help reduce this risk.
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