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3 Keaney Road, Suite #1
Kingston, RI 02881
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Tootell Aquatic Programs

Let your children learn a skill that lasts a lifetime! Our Learn-to-Swim program offers a group instructional setting for participants of all swimming levels. Ages range from infants to teens. All swim classes are taught by American Red Cross-certified instructors. Swimming lessons teach your children to feel comfortable in the water, important water safety behavior and introduces them to a great form of exercise.

2009 / 2010 Session Dates

Session 1: September 14th - October 16th

Session 2: October 20th - November 23rd

Session 3: January 25th - March 5th

Session 4: March 12th - May 7th

Session 5: May 24th - June 28th

Session 6: July 6th - July 15th

Session 7: July 19th - July 29th

Parent & Child

This class is designed for children to develop a comfort level in and around the water. Instructors will teach the parent/guardian how to assist the child in the water and reinforce the role of an adult in the learning process of swimming. This class is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own. An adult must be present in the water with each child.
Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 6 months - 3 years

Preschool: Level 1

This class is designed for children who do not have previous experience in a structured class setting or being away from their parents/guardians in the water. Children will work on basic swimming sills to become comfortable in the water. Skills will be learned through play and incidental learning to encourage a fun and enjoyable experience in the water.
Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 3 - 6 years old

Preschool: Level 2

This class is designed as a continuation of Preschool Level 1 for children who are comfortable in a structured class setting away from their parents/guardians.

Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 3 - 6 years old

Preschool: Level 3

This class is designed as a continuation of Preschool Level 2. Children will increase proficiency in basic aquatic skills while additional guided practice is provided to increase distances and times.

Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 3 - 6 years old

Child & Youth Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills

This class teaches children introductory swimming skills with support from an instructor. Children will begin to develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water.
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90
Age Requirement: 5 years old

Child & Youth Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Children will learn to perform fundamental skills for swimming readiness independently (without support from an instructor.)
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90