Special Needs Swimming at Plantation
We're delighted to have this opportunity to partner with the City of Plantation to offer aquatics programs to their residents with special needs. Having co-authored the guidelines for Swim Lessons for Special Needs for the State of Florida, we are happy to bring our expertise to the babies, children and adults needing adapted aquatics programs.
For these Plantation programs registration is a two step process. First, determine which course is the right fit for your needs. Each program is detailed below or you may call 954-509-0089 with any questions. Once you get the course number for the program you want, then call the City of Plantation at 954-452-2525 to register and pay.
Babies & Young Children - Ages 1 up to 5 years
Adapted You and Me - Level 1
With the guidance of professional instructors, your child will be taught by his or her favorite teacher—you! We find children learn quickly when paired this way. It is fun to learn to swim with a consistent routine of songs, games and colorful equipment design to teach. Class skills Include: submersion, front float, back float, assisted kicking, and safety skills. Make no mistake, your child will learn to swim in this fun class!
Enrollment is 8 students per class.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 5-20 on Saturdays and Sundays; 6 lessons per session.
#514201-20 3:00 – 3:25 p.m.
#514201-21 3:30 – 3:55 p.m.
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $78.00
Adapted You and Me - Level 2
Parent participation continues to enable the learning process in this class, and you will be there as his or her confidence and self-esteem grow. New songs, games and colorful equipment teach your child independent swimming skills. Class skills: swim to the wall, back float, learn to jump in and return to the wall, how to roll over and back float in an emergency, and retrieving dive toys. This class is for graduates of Level 1.
Enrollment is 8 students per class.
#514202 Each session runs 3 weeks. Schedule will be set as demand for class dictates.
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
To register for either of these baby/young children classes, call the City of Plantation at 954-452-2525.
Children - Ages 5 up to 14 years
Adapted - Level 1
With fun, games, and professional instruction, submersion and front float are taught, as well as learning how to safely enter and exit the pool. Students have fun learning to jump in safely using unique equipment, songs and games. By Age Group: 5-8 yrs or 9-13 yrs. (For ages 14 and up, see Adult classes).
Enrollment is 3 students per class.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 5-20 on Saturdays and Sundays; 6 lessons per session.
#514211-21 1:30 – 1:55 pm – For ages 5 -8 years
#514211-22 3:30 – 3:55 pm – For ages 5 -8 years
#514212-20 1:30 – 1:55 pm – For ages 9-12 years
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
Adapted - Level 2
Floating, safety skills and sustaining a back float can save a child’s life in a water emergency. State of the art technique teaches your child proper body position and relaxation to maintain floating over longer periods of time. The skill of rolling over to float on the back is the goal in this class. By Age Group: 5-8 yrs or 9-13 yrs. (For ages 14 and up, see Adult classes).
Enrollment is 3 students per class.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 5-20 on Saturdays and Sundays; 6 lessons per session.
#514221-20 2:00 – 2:25 pm – For ages 5 -8 years
#514222-20 2:00 – 2:25 pm – For ages 9-12 years
#514221-21 3:00 – 3:25 pm – For ages 5 -8 years
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
Adapted - Level 3
We reinforce safety skills and add great kicking skills to create the ability to move through the water with ease. Kicking prone and on the back, and streamlines are mastered in this class. By Age Group: 5-8 yrs or 9-13 yrs. (For ages 14 and up, see Adult classes).
Enrollment is 3 students per class.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 5-20 on Saturdays and Sundays; 6 lessons per session.
#514231-20 2:30 – 2:55 pm - Ages 5-8 years
#514232-20 2:30 - 2:55 pm - Ages 9-13 years
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
Private Swim Lessons
Private one-on-one lessons for special needs children/adults, includes those with physical and or developmental disabilities. One class per week on Fridays.
Enrollment is 1 student per class, no age restriction.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 4-18 on Fridays; 3 lessons per session.
#514240-20 3:00 – 3:25 pm
#514240-21 3:30 – 3:55 pm
#514240-22 4:00 – 4:25 pm
#514240-23 4:30 – 4:55 pm
#514240-24 5:00 – 5:25 pm
#514240-25 5:30 – 5:55 pm
#514240-26 6:00 – 6:25 pm
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
To register for any of these childrens' classes or private lessons, call the City of Plantation at 954-452-2525.
Teenagers, Adults & Seniors - Ages 14 and up
Beginner or advanced, we know you want to enjoy the water for recreation and exercise. This class takes the swimmer from current skill level to freestyle and backstroke swimmer. Focused learning develops relaxed breathing techniques and a smooth confident swimming style. Our patient instructors work with you to enhance your enjoyment of the water. Breath control, floating, kicking, freestyle and backstroke are covered.
Adapted Adult Beginner
Class skills included submersion, breath control, front and back float, kicking skills, roll over, and change direction.
Enrollment is 4 students per class.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 5-20 on Saturdays and Sundays; 6 lessons per session.
#514251-20 4:00 – 4:25 pm
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
Adapted Adult Advanced
Class skills include freestyle, backstroke, turns and endurance work.
Enrollment is 4 students per class.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 5-20 on Saturdays and Sundays; 6 lessons per session.
#514252-20 4:00 – 4:25 pm
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
Adult Arthritis Exercise Program
Seniors Welcome – Ongoing Class
This class focuses on exercises to increase joint mobility and over all body flexibility. Range of motion exercises in the water help to relieve stiffness and pain. No swim skills are needed. This is not a physical therapy program.
Days M, W, F 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Year Round
Enrollment is 15 students per class.
#514261 - Purchase a photo pass for 12 classes to be used within 60 days of purchase date
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
Below is the holidays for Plantation that the pool will be closed so our classes will work around these.
Sept 7 Labor Day
Sept 28 Yom Kippur
Nov 11 Veteran’s Day
Nov 26 Thanksgiving
Nov 27 Day after Thanksgiving
Dec 25 Christmas
Jan 1 New Year’s Day
Jan 18 Martin Luther King Birthday
Feb 15 President’s Day
May 31 Memorial Day
July 5 City Holiday
Private Swim Lessons
Private one-on-one lessons for special needs children/adults, includes those with physical and or developmental disabilities. One class per week on Fridays.
Enrollment is 1 student per class, no age restriction.
Each session runs 3 weeks, from Sept. 4-18 on Fridays; 3 lessons per session.
#514240-20 3:00 – 3:25 pm
#514240-21 3:30 – 3:55 pm
#514240-22 4:00 – 4:25 pm
#514240-23 4:30 – 4:55 pm
#514240-24 5:00 – 5:25 pm
#514240-25 5:30 – 5:55 pm
#514240-26 6:00 – 6:25 pm
Resident $ 68.00 Non Resident $ 78.00
To register for any of these adults' classes or private lessons, call the City of Plantation at 954-452-2525.