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Camp and Swimming Registration News 2008!
Camp Weewancha Registration:
Begins May 1 with general programs
Swimming Lesson Registration
Residents Only - Monday, June 2, 9:00 AM
Non-Residents - Tuesday, June 3, 9:00 AM
Playground & Teen Camp extends hours!
Jun. 23-Aug. 8 Mon-Fri – 8:30-3:30 each day!
With hours until 5:30 PM at the WREC only!
All dates & times subject to change without notice.
Family WREC Membership = $30
Discount for having 4 kids in camps = $40
Kids out of the house for the summer – priceless!
Playground & Teen Camp Registration
Warminster Resident In-Person Registration Only - Sat, May 17th from 10 AM-NOON!
Resident & Non-Resident In-Person Registration - Mon, May 19th from 9 AM-12 PM and 5-8 PM
All PG/TC registration must be done in person at the WREC.
After May 19, registration will continue during regular office hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, until program is filled. If trips are not a priority, skip the chaos on Saturday morning and come during the week!Parents will only be allowed to register children in their household! Parents will be required to sign medical and disciplinary waivers. Payment plan is available – post-dated checks must be left w/ Parks & Recreation at time of registration.
Youth Swimming
Operating hours and dates on ALL swimming programs are subject to change without notice. Pool availability may change due to School District & Murphy’s Swim Club schedule
Fees: Same price as last year!
$82/R $87/R IPAP (parent & tot)
$97/NR $102/NR IPAP (parent & tot)
Date: Mon-Fri, Jun. 23-Jul. 11 (NO CLASS 7/4)
Session # Time Skill Level
Session 1 9:00-9:45 Levels IV-VIII*
Session 2 9:50-10:35 Levels IPAP-III
Session 3 10:40-11:25 Levels IPAP-VI
Session 4 11:30-12:15 Levels I-VI
Session 5 12:20-1:05 Levels I-IV
Date: Mon-Fri, Jul. 14–Aug. 1
Session # Time Skill Level
Session 6 9:00-9:45 Levels IPAP -IV
Session 7 9:50-10:35 Levels IPAP-III
Session 8 10:40-11:25 Levels I-VI
Session 9 11:30-12:15 Levels I-VI
Session 10 12:20-1:05 Levels II-VIII*
Classes are held at Log College Middle School, Norristown Road. Instructors are certified.
** PLEASE NOTE - One class in each session will be devoted to water safety and students must attend "SAFETY DAY" to pass current level. Please limit each child to one session/summer. Parks & Recreation reserves the right to cancel any session or change skill levels offered due to insufficient registration. Bring a copy of the child's last completed certification to registration.
We’ve added more IPAP classes! Tots, ages 18 mos-4 years (IPAP-Level I), must be accompanied in the water by an adult. Please alert us to physical and mental challenges so your child can be taught accordingly. *Level VIII - Pre-lifeguard class for advanced swimmers.
REGISTRATION for Adaptive Swim & Lifeguard Certification
BEGINS May 1, 2008 for Residents
ADAPTIVE SWIM
Date: Wed, Jun. 25-Jul. 30
Time: 1:10–1:40 PM
Fees:$85/R $90/NR
This is a class for individuals with a physical disability or developmental delay. Instructors are trained to modify our swim program to meet the needs of each participant. Each session will include, one-on-one, 30-minute instructional classes. Log College Pool does not have access to a chair lift. All individuals must be able to enter and exit the pool independently.
AFTERNOON SWIM
Date: Wed, Jun. 25-Jul. 30
Time: 1:15-2:45 PM
Fees: $3/person/day
All children 15 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult who will go in the water. Two lap lanes will be open for swimmers 16 & older. Number of participants limited each day. Professional staff is not there to babysit children. Groups must contact the Rec. office prior to participating. Township reserves right to close program if number of swimmers does not reach minimum.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
Date: Thu, Fri, Mon, Jun. 19, 20, 23
Time: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Location: Murphy’s Swim Club
Fees: $275/person
Looking for an exciting summer job? Become a lifeguard! Join Zak from the American Red Cross as he teaches the certification course to prepare you for all aspects of the lifeguard experience. Attendance at all 3 classes is required to receive your certification card. Prerequisites: Must swim 250 yards front crawl, 250 yards breaststroke & retrieve brick from deep end of the pool.
