• AQUATICS PROGRAM

    Questions? Contact Peggy Kile at 717-225-4731 ext. 7406 or kilep@sgasd.org. 

    Please Note: Due to COVID-19, all swimming lessons and activities are canceled until further notice.

     

    Refunds and Cancellations

    Pool Rules

    Skill Levels

      

    CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

    • Makeup lessons are not available for missed classes.

    • Refunds are given only if a medical condition limits the ability to participate in the classes in which you are registered.

    • If a lesson is canceled due to pool maintenance or repair, the cancellation will be posted on the District website and on the District Facebook and Twitter pages. 

     

    POOL RULES

    • Wear proper swimming suits. No street clothing.
    • Shower before entering the pool.
    • Obey the lifeguard at all times.
    • Children 10 years and younger must be supervised by an adult.
    • Non-swimmers and swimmers using flotation devices must be with an adult and remain in the shallow end of the pool at all times.
    • Diving and jumping in designated areas only.
    • No flips or back diving.
    • No running, pushing, or any type of horseplay on the pool deck.
    • Pool toys are allowed in the shallow end of the pool only.
    • No food or drink is allowed in the locker rooms or in the pool area.

     

    SKILL LEVELS

    The SGASD aquatics program follows the American Red Cross guidelines for swimming instructions.

     

    Preschool Aquatics

    Gives young children about ages 3 - 5 a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety, survival, and foundational swimming concepts. Skills are age-appropriate.

     

    Learn-to-Swim

    Based on a logical, six-level progression that helps swimmers about 6+ years old and adults develop their water safety, survival, and swimming skills. It is designed to give participants a positive learning experience.

     

    • Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
    • Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
    • Level 3: Stroke Development
    • Level 4: Stroke Improvement
    • Level 5: Stroke Refinement
    • Level 6: Swimming and Skills Proficiency