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Morning Classes
June 17 through July 3 (No class 6/19)
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
10:00-10:45am—Levels 4-6 & Tiny Tots
11:00-11:45am—Levels 1-3

Evening Classes
July 8 through July 24
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
7:00-7:45pm—Levels 1-4

Tiny Tots: Parent/child program for ages 2 - 4 (must be potty trained). The program is designed to be a fun parent/child experience to build confidence in the water and prepare children for future swim lessons.

Level 1: Swimmers ages 5+. Beginner swimmers work on gaining confidence in the water by using floatation devices to assist in movement, submerging their face in the water and basic floating. Safety emphasis is on wearing a life jacket when appropriate.

Level 2: Swimmers ages 5+. Beginner swimmers expand their confidence level in the water by swimming without floatation for 15 yards, submerging and retrieving an object from underwater and basic movement while on their back. Safety emphasis is on entering the pool appropriately.

Level 3: Swimmers ages 5+. Swimmers are introduced to freestyle stroke using rotary breathing and elementary backstroke with a flutter kick. This is the last level taught in the shallow sections of the pool. Safety emphasis is on swimming with a friend in a supervised area.

Level 4: Swimmers ages 5+. This is the first level taught in water where the swimmers cannot stand. Swimmers begin to build endurance while swimming the freestyle, and backstroke and side stroke are introduced. Swimmers learn how to dive into the deep water from the side. Safety emphasis is on when to call 911.

Level 5: Swimmers ages 5+. Swimmers continue to perfect freestyle and backstroke, while being introduced to the breaststroke. More endurance in both swimming and treading is built. Diving skills are refined. Safety emphasis is on what to do in an emergency.

Level 6: Swimmers ages 5+. Swimmers learn butterfly stroke, while perfecting breaststroke. Swimmers are also trained to pass the prerequisites for the lifeguarding course. In addition to building endurance, the safety emphasis is on knowing where to swim and dive.

$40 *Verified Bedford Resident
$60 Non-Resident

*Verified Resident registration begins May 1 at 10:00am/Non-Resident registration begins June 2 at 10:00am

Verified Residency provides exclusive access to our high-demand programs and discounts for verified residents. This program ensures that local households enjoy the benefits our community has to offer while supporting fair and equitable enrollment and use of resources. This verification is currently required for Learn-To-Swim and Summer Day Camp early enrollment and resident pricing and Summer Pool passes. Proof of residency is required every 2 years per household member. Verify residency by emailing documents to recreation@bedfordoh.gov or visit the Ellenwood office/pool during business hours.

Residency Requirements for Adults (only one required):
Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, passport)
Utility bill (water, electricity, gas) dated within the last 30 days
Current lease or mortgage agreement/property tax bill

Residency Requirements for Children (only one required):
Official correspondence with child’s name and address (report card, insurance, bank)
Birth certificate or guardianship documents (accompanied by the adult's residency proof)