Aquatics Division Richardson Ocean Park 2349 Kalanianaole Street Hilo, HI  96720 Telephone:  (808) 961-8694 Fax:  (808) 961-8696 email: aquatics@co.hawaii.hi.us	Hawai`i County | Parks and Recreation | Site Map | Directory | Contact Us | Search Administration - Patricia Engelhard, Director - (808) 961-8311 Pamela Mizuno, Deputy Director - (808) 961-8311 Aquatics Division - Larry Davis, Program Administrator - (808) 961-8694

RICHARDSON OCEAN PARK

Terry Miura, Aquatic Program Assistant

(808) 961-8695

SWIMMING POOLS                         Addresses’ are found under each pool’s respective information

HONOKA`A	Brent Shawl (T/A), Senior Lifeguard	(808) 775-0650
KOHALA	Jeff Coakley, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 889-6933
KONA AQUATIC CNTR	Derek Kalau Lee, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 327-3500
KONAWAENA	No Senior Lifeguard	(808) 323-3252
LAUPAHOEHOE	Mark Van Heukelem, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 962-6993
NAS	Rina Martineau, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 961-8697
PAHALA	Cassandra Beccia, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 928-8177
PAHOA AQUATIC CNTR	Craig Hindle, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 965-2700
SPARKY KAWAMOTO	Janie Wadahara, Senior Lifeguard	(808) 961-8698

The County of Hawai`i is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Complaints of Discrimination should be sent to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, DC 20250-9410

SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

The Summer Fun Learn to Swim Program is offered at various County pools around the island. Registration and class times are different for each pool. A small fee of $10.00 is charged for each class. Please check the pool in your community for registration dates, times and method of payment.

NOVICE SWIM TEAM

The Novice Swim Team program is an introduction to competitive swimming open to youth ages 17 and under. The program encourages youth to develop their individual swimming and diving abilities and to promote a healthy team and community spirit. There are Novice Swim Teams at most County pools. Please check the pool in your community for registration, practice days, times and method of payment. Fees for Novice Swim Team are $25.00 per child. Swim meets are held at different County pools around the island. See schedule below.

NOVICE SWIM MEET SCHEDULE

August 30, 2008	KCAC Pool
September 13, 2008	Laupahoehoe Pool
September 27, 2008	Konawaena Pool
October 18, 2008	Kohala Pool
November 1, 2008	Pahoa Pool - Championships

HONOKA`A SWIMMING POOL - (808) 775-0650 Honoka`a High School 45-505 Pakalana Street Honoka`a, HI 96727

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Brent Shawl, Senior Lifeguard/TA, Jermaine Estabilio, Lifeguard

WEEKDAYS

June - August 2008

Early Bird Swim	8:00 – 10:00 am	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	10:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Honoka`a Summer Fun	12:00 – 1:00 pm	Wed
Adult Lap Swim	1:00 – 2:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	2:30 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri

WEEKENDS 

Adult Lap Swim	9:00 – 10:45 am	Sat/Sun
Public Recreational Swim	10:45 – 11:45 am	Sat/Sun
Public Recreational & Adult Lap Swim	1:00 – 3:45 pm	Sat/Sun

The pool is closed on Holidays.  Schedule subject to change.

Note:  Swimmers must leave the water 15 minutes before closing time.

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KAWAMOTO SWIM STADIUM - (808) 961-8698   260 Kalanikoa Street Hilo, HI 96720

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Janie Wadahara, Senior Lifeguard, Froilan Rivera, Bryce Kubo, Jesse Liwai, Ethan Siemens & Kyle Kuruhara, Lifeguards, Don Kuntz, Pool Custodian

WEEKDAYS

June 2 – August 8, 2008

Public Recreational Swim	9:00 – 10:45 am	Mon-Fri
Adult Lap Swim (Short Course)	11:00 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Adult Lap Swim (Long Course)	12:15 – 1:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	1:30 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Age Group Swim Team Practice	4:00 – 6:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	6:00 – 7:10 pm	Mon-Fri

SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

REGISTRATION

$10.00 fee. Accepting cash only!

Registration is on the first day of the class, at the time of the class

CLASSES

Session A June 16-27, 2008

Level VI	11:00 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Basic Skin Diving (must have passed Level 4)	2:00 – 3:00 pm	M/T/W/F

Session B June 30 – July 11, 2008

Guard Start (must be able to swim 200 yds. front crawl)

11:00 – 3:00 pm

M/T/W/F

Session C July 14-25, 2008

Level III	11:00 – 11:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Junior Frogman (must be able to swim 200 yds. front crawl)	2:00 – 4:00 pm	Mon-Fri

August 11-29, 2008

Public Recreational Swim	9:00 – 10:45 am	Mon-Fri
Adult Lap Swim (Short Course)	11:00 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Adult Lap Swim (Long Course)	12:15 – 1:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	1:30 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Novice Swim Team Practice	3:00 – 4:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Fitness Training	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Age Group Swim Team Practice	4:00 – 6:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	6:00 – 7:10 pm	Mon-Fri

NOVICE SWIM TEAM & FITNESS TRAINING REGISTRATION

$25.00 fee for Novice. $10.00 fee for Fitness Training. Accepting cash or checks. Make out to County Director of Finance.

August 11, 2007 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Mon

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

Public Recreational Swim	9:00 – 10:45 am	Sat/Sun/Hol
Adult Lap Swim (Long Course)	11:00 – 1:00 pm	Sat/Sun/Hol
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 3:45 pm	Sat/Sun/Hol

In the event there is only one lifeguard on duty, the pool will close from 10:45 – 12:00 for lunch.

SPECIAL EVENTS

D.O.E. Splash June 5, 2008	9:00 – 10:45 am	Wed
Summer Fun July 3,10,15, 2008	9:00 – 10:45 am	Th/Tues
State Age Group Swim Meet July 18, 2008 July 19 & 20, 2008	Pool Closed to general public 3:45 – 7:10 pm All Day	Fri Sat/Sun

PLATFORM HOURS

1:30 – 2:00 pm	Mon-Fri
6:00 – 6:30 pm	Tues-Thurs
1:00 – 1:30 pm	Sat/Sun/Hol

**Platforms (5.7-1/2, 10 meter): Minimum age of 14 with consent of parent and completion of Liability Release of Claim form.

***Use of 1-meter board: Prerequisite is a 50-yard swim test on your stomach using rotary breathing. Non-stop swim. (Conducted by Lifeguard on duty at the time.)

Note: Swimmers must leave the water 20 minutes before closing time.

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KOHALA SWIMMING POOL - (808) 889-6933 Kamehameha Park 54-3853 Akoni Pule Hwy Kapa`au, HI 96755

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Jeff Coakley, Senior Lifeguard, Kelli Pollack, Lifeguard

WEEKDAYS

June - August

Public Recreational & Adult Lap Swim	8:00 – 11:45 am	Mon/Tues
Aquanastics	10:00 – 11:00 am	Mon/Wed
Public Recreational & Adult Lap Swim	10:00 – 11:45 am	W/Th/F
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 4:45 pm	M/W/Th/F
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 6:00 pm	Tues
Novice Swim Team Practice (Starts 8/11)	3:30 - 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Water Polo	5:00 – 6:00 pm	Mon/Wed

WEEKENDS 

June- August

Public Recreational Swim	10:00 – 11:45 pm	Sat/Sun
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 4:45 pm	Sat/Sun

SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

REGISTRATION

$10.00 fee. Accepting checks or money order. Make out to County Director of Finance.

June 12 & 13, 2008 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Th/Fri

CLASSES

Session A June 16-27, 2008

Level 1	10:15 – 10:50 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 3	1:00 – 1:50 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	2:00 – 2:50 pm	Mon-Fri

Session B June 30 – July 11, 2008

Level 2	10:15 – 10:50 am	Mon-Fri
Level 3	11:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 4	1:00 – 1:50 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	2:00 – 2:50 pm	Mon-Fri

Session C July 14-25, 2008

Level 3	10:15 – 10:50 am	Mon-Fri
Level 4	11:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 5	1:00 – 1:50 pm	Mon-Fri
Junior Frogman* (must be able to swim 200 yds. front crawl)	2:00 – 2:50 pm	Mon-Fri

*Need own equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)

NOVICE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

$25.00 fee for Novice. Accepting cash or money order. Make out to County Director of Finance.

August 4-8, 2008 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Mon-Fri

Pool is closed on Holidays. Schedule subject to change.

Note: Swimmers must leave the water 15 minutes before closing time.

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KONA COMMUNITY AQUATIC CENTER - (808) 327-3500, Fax 327-3502 75-5530 Kuakini Hwy Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Derek Kalau Lee, Senior Lifeguard, Dorothy Browne, Jill Enuton, Cathleen Gabriel, Rhonda Hilton, Hoka Kimitete & Melissa Swinson, Lifeguards, Justin Nye, Swim Instructor, Jimmy Guerreiro, Aric Matsubara & Richard Villalobos, Pool Custodians

June - August 2008

WEEKDAYS

Lap & Recreational Swim	6:15 am – 7:45 pm	Mon -Fri
USA Masters Swim Team	6:15 – 7:15 am	M/W/F
Novice Swim Team (starts 8/11)	2:00 – 3:00 pm	Wed
Novice Swim Team (starts 8/11)	3:00 – 4:00 pm	M/T/Th/F
USA Age-Group Swim Teams	3:00 – 6:30 pm	Mon-Fri
USA Masters Swim Team	6:00 – 7:00 pm	Wed

WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

Lap & Recreational Swim

8:15 am - 5:45 pm

Sat/Sun/Hol

KEIKI SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

$10.00 fee. Accepting checks or money order. Make out to County Director of Finance. Class size is limited.

June 9, 2008 12:00 – 4:00 pm.

Mon

CLASSES

Session A June 16-27, 2008

Level 1 (5 yrs old & up)	11:00 – 11:30 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:45 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	12:30 – 1:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	1:15 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:00 – 2:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	3:45 – 4:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	4:30 – 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri

Session B June 30 – July 11, 2008

Level 1 (5 yrs old & up)	11:00 – 11:30 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:45 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	12:30 – 1:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	1:15 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:00 – 2:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	3:45 – 4:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	4:30 – 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri

Session C July 14-25, 2008

Level 1 (5 yrs old & up)	11:00 – 11:30 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:45 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	12:30 – 1:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	1:15 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:00 – 2:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	3:45 – 4:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	4:30 – 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri

SUMMER ADULT PROGRAMS

$15.00 fee per student, per month. Accepting checks or money order. Make out to County Director of Finance. Class size is limited.

Registration for each session is on the first day of each session.

Session A June 2-30, 2008

Team Fun Workout 1	9:30 – 11:00 am	Tues
Water Aerobics*	6:00 – 6:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Team Fun Workout 2	6:00 – 7:30 pm	Thurs
Lap Swim Fitness	6:00 – 7:30 pm	Fri

Session B July 1-31, 2008

Team Fun Workout 1	9:30 – 11:00 am	Tues
Water Aerobics*	6:00 – 6:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Team Fun Workout 2	6:00 – 7:30 pm	Thurs
Lap Swim Fitness	6:00 – 7:30 pm	Fri

Session C August 1-29, 2008

Team Fun Workout 1	9:30 – 11:00 am	Tues
Water Aerobics*	6:00 – 6:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Team Fun Workout 2	6:00 – 7:30 pm	Thurs
Lap Swim Fitness	6:00 – 7:30 pm	Fri

*Shallow water aerobics requires individuals to enter & exit the shallow end of the pool, maintain balance in the water, take steps, jump, jog, move arms, stretch & exert moderate to heavy physical effort.

NOVICE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

$25.00 fee. Accepting checks or money order. Make out to County Director of Finance.

August 11, 2008 3:00 pm

Mon

Novice swim team is a perfect introduction to competitive swimming for children. Volunteers welcome! Please contact Sr. Lifeguard D. Kalau Lee.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CLOSURES

June 26, 2008 July 24, 2008 August 21, 2008

All Day

Thurs

Schedule subject to change.

Note:  Swimmers must leave the water 15 minutes before closing time.

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KONAWAENA SWIMMING POOL - (808) 323-3252 81-1080 Konawaena School Road Kealakekua, HI 96750

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June - August 2008

Closed for repairs until further notice. We apologize for any inconveniences caused by the closure.

 

 

 

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LAUPAHOEHOE SWIMMING POOL - (808) 962-6993 Laupahoehoe School 35-2065 Government Road Laupahoehoe, HI 96764

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Mark Van Heukelem, Senior Lifeguard, Leo Beltran, Lifeguard

WEEKDAYS

June - August 2008

Adult Lap Swim	10:45 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Adult Lap Swim	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri
Novice Swim Team (starts 8/11)	4:00 – 5:00 pm	Mon-Fri

WEEKENDS 

Public Recreational & Lap Swim	9:45 – 11:45 am	Sat/Sun
Public Recreational & Lap Swim	1:00 – 5:00 pm	Sat/Sun

SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

REGISTRATION

$10.00 fee. Accepting cash or checks. Make out to County Director of Finance.

June 12 & 13, 2008 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Th/Fri

CLASSES

Session A June 16-27, 2008

Level 3	1:00 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	2:00 – 2:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 1	4:00 – 4:45 pm	Mon-Fri

Session B June 30 – July 11, 2008

Level 4	1:00 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:00 – 2:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	4:00 – 4:45 pm	Mon-Fri

Session C July 14-25, 2008

Level 6 Lifeguard Readiness	1:00 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 5	2:00 – 2:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 4	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	4:00 – 4:45 pm	Mon-Fri

NOVICE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

$25.00 fee. Accepting cash or checks. Make out to County Director of Finance.

August 11, 2008 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Mon

SPECIAL EVENTS

ARC Lifeguard Training Class July 28 – August 8, 2008

1:30 – 5:00 pm

Mon-Fri

The pool is closed on Holidays.   Schedule subject to change.

Note:  Swimmers must leave the water 15 minutes before closing time.

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NAS SWIMMING POOL - (808) 961-8697 Old Airport 110 Operations Road Hilo, HI 96720

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Rina Martineau, Senior Lifeguard, Patti Reppun, Swim Instructor, Kenneth Hamada, Pool Custodian

June - August 2008

SUMMER ADULT CLASSES

Water Exercise	10:00 – 10:45 am	M/W/F
Adult Begin/Inter Swimming	10:00 – 10:45 am	T/Th
Fitness Swimming	4:30 – 5:30 pm	T/Th
Water Exercise	4:45 – 5:30 pm	M/W/F

Water Exercise requires persons to enter and exit the pool, maintain balance within the water, listen to, understand and follow instructions, take steps in the water, jump, jog, move arms, stretch, exert moderate to heavy physical effort.

 Fees for the adult classes are $15.00 a month or $45.00 a quarter.

PREREQUISITES FOR KEIKI LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS – PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW !!

Level 1-4 is for keiki ages 5 (born before July 31, 2003) and up.

Level 1 is for keiki who are 5 years old and up and are terrified of the water.  They will not get their head wet.

Level 2 is for keiki 5 years old and up. They are comfortable in the water but do not know how to swim yet or cannot swim the minimal distance to go to Level 3.

Level 3 requires your keiki to be able to swim at least 10 yards on their front with their face down, blowing bubbles and using their arms and legs. The keiki must also be able to swim on their back for at least 10 yards using their arms and legs.

Level 4 requires your keiki to be able to swim the width of the pool on their front doing side breathing, swim the width of the pool on their back, tread water, butterfly kick and dive in the deep end of the pool.

KEIKI SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

REGISTRATION

Sessions A, B & C $10.00 fee.  Accepting cash or checks. Make out to County Director of Finance.	June 12, 2008 11:00 – 4:00 pm	Thurs
Late Registration for Sessions B & C  IF classes are NOT FULL $10.00 fee.  Accepting cash or checks. Make out to County Director of Finance.	June 26, 2008 1:00 – 4:00 pm	Thurs

Registration is on a first come, first served basis.  To ensure each keiki a chance to participate in classes, you may register each keiki for ONE class only on June 12.  If there are openings left on June 26 in Sessions B & C, you may sign up then.  Class sizes are limited to insure proper student to teacher ratio.

CLASSES

Session A  June 16-27, 2008

Level 4	9:10 – 9:55 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:30 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 1	1:00 – 1:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	1:30 – 2:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:30 – 3:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	3:30 – 4:15 pm	Mon-Fri

Session B    June 30 – July 11, 2008

Level 1	9:00 – 9:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 4	9:10 – 9:55 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:30 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	1:30 – 2:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	2:30 – 3:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	3:30 – 4:15 pm	Mon-Fri

Session C    July 14-25, 2008

Level 4	9:10 – 9:55 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:00 – 11:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 2	11:30 – 12:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	1:30 – 2:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:30 – 3:15 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 1	3:00 – 3:45 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	3:30 – 4:15 pm	Mon-Fri

KEIKI AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Registration for Session D & E will be held on July 23, 2008 from 10:00 – 2:00 pm.

Fees are $10.00 per class, per child.

Session D    July 28 – August 8, 2008

Level 2	2:45 – 3:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:45 – 3:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 2	3:45 – 4:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	3:45 – 4:30 pm	Mon-Fri

Session E    August 13-27, 2008

Level 2	2:45 – 3:30 pm	Mon-Fri
Level 3	2:45 – 3:30 pm	Mon-Fri

NOVICE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION

$25.00 fee.  Accepting cash or checks. Make out to County Director of Finance.

August 11, 2008 3:40 – 4:30 pm

Mon

August 11-29, 2008

Novice Swim Team

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Mon-Fri

The pool is closed on Weekends & Holidays.  Schedule subject to change. 

Note: Swimmers must leave the water 15 minutes before closing time.
 

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PAHALA SWIMMING POOL - (808) 928-8177 Ka`u High & Pahala Elementary School 96-3150 Pikake Street Pahala, HI 96777

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Cassandra Beccia, Senior Lifeguard

WEEKENDS

June 1, 2008

Public Recreational Swim	10:00 – 11:30 am	Sun
Adult Lap Swim	11:30 – 1:00 pm	Sun
Public Recreational Swim	2:00 – 5:00 pm	Sun

WEEKDAYS

June 2-4, 2008

Na`alehu El (Reading reward)	9:00 – 12:00 pm	M/T/W
Adult Lap Swim	12:00 – 1:00 pm	M/T/W
Public Recreational Swim	2:00 –4:00 pm	Mon/Tues
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 5:30 pm	Wed

June 5 & 6, 2008

Public Recreational Swim	9:30 – 11:00 am	Th/Fri
Adult Lap Swim	11:00 – 1:00 pm	Th/Fri
Public Recreational Swim	1:00 – 5:30 pm	Th/Fri

KEIKI SUMMER FUN LEARN TO SWIM

REGISTRATION

$10.00 fee. Accepting cash, checks or money order. Make out to County Director of Finance.

June 5 & 6, 2008 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Th/Fri

CLASSES

Session A June 9-20, 2008

Parent & Child Aquatics	9:00 – 9:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 1	10:00 – 10:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 6 Lifeguard Readiness*	11:00 – 12:00 pm	Mon-Fri

*Must be able to swim 100 yds front crawl, 25 yds breaststroke, 25 yds of elementary backstroke and tread water for 2 minutes. Must perform on 1st day to enter class.

* No swim class on Wed, July 16, 2008 (Pahala Summer Fun)

Session B July 14-25, 2008

Level 2	9:00 – 9:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 3	10:00 – 10:45 am	Mon-Fri
Level 4 & 5 (combined)	11:00 – 12:00 pm	Mon-Fri

SUMMER ADULT