Swim Lessons Pre-Level 1/Ages 3-5/FCC

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Ages 3-5. Starting point for children. Students will adjust to the water and become comfortable with putting their faces in the water. Pass to Pre-Level 2. Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers and elastic pants Swim diapers and plastic pants will be sold at the front desk.In order to maintain high quality instruction, we do not offer age exceptions.If it has been over a year since your child has had swim lessons, we recommend that they repeat the last level they took, even if they passed it at the time.There are no late registrations. Once class starts, registrations are closed.Parents and guardians must sit in the viewing area and not on the pool deck.We do not offer make-up lessons or give credits/refunds for missed classes.Please limit time in family locker rooms as there are always others waiting for these spaces. Do not hold a locker room for someone who isn't there.Have a question about how your child is doing? Speak with their instructor. We do enter your child's grade (pass or incomplete) at the end of the session but until then only the instructor will know how they are doing.Wait listed for a class? We will call you before the class begins if a spot has opened up. We do not give away spots if a child misses a class, only if they have dropped the class.Class ratios are 1:4.Parent/guardian may accompany participant in the pool for those who need one-on-one assistance. A completed background check is required prior to class start date. Contact taylor.cochran@cityofvancouver.usReservation Notes:Private and group lessons are at Firstenburg Pool.Advanced registration is required; drop-ins are not allowed.Locker rooms will be available for dressing.Parents will remain in the lobby during the lesson. Please come back out on deck 5 minutes before lessons end to receive your child from their instructor.Lessons will start and end on time. There will be no make up lessons or credits for missed lessons.Facility Use Notes:Arrive no more than 15 minutes before your swim lesson begins.Check in for lessons on the pool deck with your instructor after dressing down.All swim lessons will be held in a designated area of the pool.Bring your own non-breakable, pre-filled water bottle if needed.You must provide your own towel.You may bring your personal swim bag out to the pool deck.When your swim lesson ends, leave any Firstenburg Pool swim equipment used during your session on the rack provided to be sanitized.Click here to view the complete list of COVID-19 Protocols at Firstenburg Center.Inclusion Notes:Programs can/may be adapted by applying reasonable accommodations/modifications and/or using auxiliary aids and/or services, however the basic structure of the program remains the same.Accommodations/modifications are made as determined needed and without altering the basic program structure. Accommodations/modifications may be flexible as well as innovative and may vary depending on program size, type and duration.Accommodations/modifications may include:Informing the course or program instructor, lead and/or staff of the participants needs.A lower staff to participant ratio than would be standard for the program.Personal caregivers are welcome to attend with participants.Personal Care/Behavior Support:Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services program staff does not provide personal care or dedicated individual behavioral support. If a participant requires personal care such as but not limited to toileting assistance, feeding, or changing of clothes or with other modifications that require one-on-one support you may send a family member/caregiver to attend with the participant at no charge. They must be cleared with a background check through VPRCS or a partnering agency, contact program coordinator for information.