Familiarize children between the ages of 6 months and approximately 1.99 years with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. Provide safety information for parents and teach techniques parents can use to orient their children to the water.

No skill prerequisites
Child must be at least 6 months old
Parent must accompany child to each class

Skills Taught

• Learning water safety behavior and getting comfortable with different depths.
• Underwater exploration—in shallow water or deep with the parents assistance
• Explore opening eyes and retrieve submerged or floating objects
• Learning to float, fall into the water kick and front craw with parents or independent
• Learning many survival skills like resurfacings and finding edge of pool and climbing out of the water.

Improve skills learned in Parent and Child Aquatics Level A and with more advanced skills. Continue to build on water safety knowledge.

Children are 2 years of age to 3.99.

• Practicing learned skills in Level A
• Underwater exploration—in shallow water
• Open eyes and retrieve objects below the surface
• Open eyes and retrieve submerged objects
• Bobbing—explore, independently
Improve skills learned in Parent and Child Aquatics Level A and teaches more advanced skills. Continue to build on water safety knowledge.
• Underwater exploration—in shallow water
• Open eyes and retrieve objects below the surface
• Open eyes and retrieve submerged objects
• Bobbing—explore, independently

Preschool Aquatics orientates preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to help them acquire rudimentary levels of basic aquatic skills. These foundation skills, which can be performed with support at Level 1, are built upon on as they progress through the Preschool Aquatics and Learn-to-Swim levels. At this first level, children start developing positive attitudes and safe practices around the water.

(1) adult is allowed entry into the facility per (1) participant. To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced and (1) Adult is required to be in the water with child participant. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

Learning Objectives:

• Enter water by stepping in
• Exit water using ladder, steps or side
• Bobbing
• Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
• Front and back floats and glides
• Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position
• Roll from front to back and back to front
• Tread water using arm and leg actions
• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back or back
• Finning arm action on back
• Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE THEIR SKILL LEVEL ASSESSED AT A DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY BEFORE ENROLLING IN A CLASS. ANY PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN THE INCORRECT SKILL LEVEL WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE.

Learn to Swim for Children III: Stroke Development builds on the skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper waters.
Prerequisite: Successful demonstration of Level 2 skills. SWIM ASSESSMENT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO MEET LEVEL READINESS.

(1) adult is allowed entry into the facility per (1) participant. To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced and (1) Adult should be prepared to enter the water with child participant when the necessary. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

Learning Objectives:
• Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
• Bobbing while moving toward safety
• Rotary breathing
• Several types of floating positions
• Tread water
• Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front
• Front crawl and elementary backstroke
• Scissors kick
• Water safety topics.

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT PARTICIPANTS HAVE THEIR SKILL LEVEL ASSESSED AT A DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY BEFORE ENROLLING IN A CLASS. ANY PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED IN THE INCORRECT SKILL LEVEL WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE.

Junior Waves - Swim Team Prep

This program is an introduction to all the different strokes and kicking in Swimming.

The swimmers will have 2 weeks of Freestyle, 2 weeks of Backstroke, 2 weeks of Breaststroke, 2 weeks of Butterfly, and 1 week of progression diving with a review session. Each week will have a set of drills and kick sets along with being introduced to progression diving which is needed prior to moving onto the DC Wave Swim Team where diving off the block will be introduced in our developmental program.

This is a 45-minute session for 9 weeks, where the first 15 minutes will be a drill set, the second 15 minutes is a kick set, and the last 15 minutes is focused on having fun in the water with games and team relays.

The focus of this program is for the swimmers to learn new skills in swimming and have fun with their new friends along with being able to successfully complete a tryout in September for DC Wave and make it on the competitive team.

Registrants are suggested to get accessed prior to enrollment. An assessment can be done at Takoma, Wilson or Barry Farm, please call the sites to set it up with a Certified Water Safety Instructor.

Deep and Shallow Water Aerobics

In this class guests will participate in vigorous aerobic exercise while in shallow or deep water. This class promotes muscle strength, endurance and muscle tone. This is a high energy water aerobics class for active adults. Participants can choose the dept. of water per comfortability.


To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

Shallow Water Aerobics

In this class guests will participate in vigorous aerobic exercise while in shallow water. This class promotes muscle strength, endurance and muscle tone. This is a high energy water aerobics class for active adults.


To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*
Shallow Water Aerobics

In this class guests will participate in vigorous aerobic exercise while in shallow water. This class promotes muscle strength, endurance and muscle tone. This is a high energy water aerobics class for active adults.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

In partnership with YMCA, DPR brings you a senior water aerobics exercise program geared to help improve overall health and quality of life by improving strength, endurance, range of motion, balance and coordination in a low impact and shallow water aquatic setting. Can be low impact and include bicep curls with water weights, wall pushes, leg lifts and marching in place.

To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

Items suggested to bring:
Water Shoes

Aqua Zumba
Known as the Zumba "pool party," Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, and even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

In partnership with YMCA, DPR brings you a senior water aerobics exercise program geared to help improve overall health and quality of life by improving strength, endurance, range of motion, balance and coordination in a low impact and shallow water aquatic setting. Can be low impact and include bicep curls with water weights, wall pushes, leg lifts and marching in place.

To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

Items suggested to bring:
Water Shoes

UDC Senior Bodywise Water Aerobic

This class is a full body cardiovascular strengthening work out for Seniors. It is designed to challenge participants and improve fitness all while having fun in the water. The program can be modified for different levels, body types or specific needs and accommodations.

PLEASE NOTE: This course, offered in partnership with University of D.C., Requires a current Body Wise membership with the UDC Office of Gerontology.

Please contact Mireille Mbakop, [email protected] for more information about this process.

Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

In this class guests can expect a vigorous aerobic workout that serves BLTs, (Buns, Legs and Tummy!). Participants will work to tighten, tone and strengthen their core and lower body with plenty of music to accompany the class.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

Do you have a child enthusiastic about swimming and learning what it takes to be a DPR Lifeguard?

The Junior Lifeguard Academy is perfect for them! Children ages 12 - 19 will be able to learn Life-Saving skills such as CPR/First Aid and Water Safety; Personal Development skills like Resume Building, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving in a fast-paced environment, Working in a Team Environment, Social skills, Effective Communication, and much more.

Prerequisite
In order to effectively participate they must have skills equivalent to our Learn to Swim Level III course. Skills include:
• Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
• Bobbing while moving toward safety
• Rotary breathing
• Several types of floating positions
• Tread water
• Push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter and dolphin kicks on front
• Front crawl and elementary backstroke
• Scissors kick

Responsibilities:
Water Watching (Not official lifeguard duties)
Junior Lifeguard Game Participation
Understanding Lifeguard duties during facility operation


What To Bring:
Bathing Suit/Trunks
Googles
Cap
Towel
Water Bottle
Deck shoes


All participants will first complete an assessment to test their skills at a designated pool. Recommendations for the Academy and possibly Learn-to-Swim classes will be given!

DPR brings you a senior water aerobics exercise program geared to help improve overall health and quality of life by improving strength, endurance, range of motion, balance and coordination in a low impact and shallow water aquatic setting. Can be low impact to include speed walking in shallow water.

Items suggested to bring:
Water Shoes

The International Lifeguard Training Program™ (ILTP®) is a comprehensive training program with an objective-driven and performance-based curriculum. It is designed to provide foundational aquatic safety concepts, techniques, best practices, and the latest standards utilized in modern aquatic facilities, located anywhere in the world. The integrated curriculum includes professionalism, proactive management of guests, incident prevention strategies, guest surveillance, water rescue techniques, standard first aid, healthcare provider CPR, emergency oxygen support, and automated external defibrillation.

Mandatory course prerequisites include: (100) yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke, 10lb. diving brick retrieval from maximum depth, and (1) minute tread without the use of hands.

Per ILTP guidelines, this certification is inclusive of the following training components:

1. Conscious, unconscious and suspected neck and back rescue skills for water depths not exceeding 16 feet
2. Healthcare Provider/ Professional Rescuer CPR
3. Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
4. Oxygen Administration
5. Standard First Aid
6. 80% or better on the written exam (50 multiple choice questions)
7. Demonstrated skill competency as described in the ILTP textbook

All lifeguards employed at DPR must maintain a valid ILTP certification. Lifeguards are expected to maintain their skills at a “test-ready” level at all times and are subject to unannounced aquatic safety audits. Passing the ILTP course DOES NOT guarantee employment with DPR. This credential is non-transferable.

HydroPole is an aquatic based class that utilizes a vertical pole and water resistance in the shallow end of the pool to provide a low-impact, muscle building, cardio workout that will take your fitness to another level!

To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

In partnership with the DC Panthers, the Introduction to Water Polo program will teach beginners the rules and
fundamentals of water polo, as well as increase water confidence that will serve children well beyond the game.

New registrants will require a pre-season assessment of swimming ability by DC Panthers staff – water polo
does require at least basic swimming ability! After the assessment, coaches will direct families to sign up for the
appropriate pool. Please contact the DC Panthers for details (email below).

Age range is 9 to 16. Open to girls & boys.

Weekly practice schedule:

Levels 1 & 2 (intro & intermediate) will practice at Deanwood on Wednesdays: 5:45 to 7:15pm, and Saturdays:
10:30 to 11:30am

Level 3 (advanced) will practice at Takoma on Tuesdays: 5:15 to 6:15pm, and Sundays: 1:30 to 3:00pm

First practices are week of March 24th. Last practices are week of May 19th.

For more information about the Intro to Water Polo program please visit dcpanthers.org!

You can contact the DC Panthers team with any questions at: [email protected]

Bingo is an intergenerational board game that has created joy in households everywhere. Let's play Bingo with new and old faces! Bingo is a game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first person to mark off five numbers in a row or another required pattern.

This program will serve to inspire under resourced girls and boys through modeling , dancing and fashion. Strongly encouraging personal and developmental growth , while striving to influence the participants to be smart, respectful and self -confident.

Below is the DC DPR Open Gym schedule. No registration needed; drop ins welcomed!

Open Gym is for all ages unless otherwise indicated.