Children's swim classes begin Jan. 3; Water Safety Instructor class begins January

 

(Leavenworth, Kan.)—The University of Saint Mary offers Red Cross swim lessons for children ages 4 and up, as well as swim lessons for adults with evening classes held every Monday and Wednesday for four weeks in Berchmans Hall indoor heated pool (USM main campus at 4100 South 4th Street in Leavenworth). The cost is $50 for a four-week session (each lesson lasts 30-45 minutes). Enrollment is ongoing. Go to stmary.edu/aquatics for more info.
 
The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is also being offered by USM during the spring semester. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by May 2018, and must pass a Level 4 swim test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified to teach the Parent/Child Aquatics Program and all the levels of the Learn-to-Swim Program. Enrollees will meet the week of Jan.15 to determine future dates and times for classes.

 

This is one of many courses in USM's College for High School Program. Students can earn both high school and 2 college credits for the same course at a fee of $200. The class is also available to the general public at a non-credit fee of $250. The deadline for registration in the WSI course is Friday, Jan.12. Class size is limited, and early enrollment is encouraged. Contact Aquatics Director Janet Loewenstein at 913-682-5151 ext. 6622 or by email at LoewensteinJ@stmary.edu for specifics on the Jan. 15 meeting.
 
The university also offers ongoing morning and evening aqua-fitness classes for adults. Classes are designed to benefit all fitness levels, with exercises that can be modified to meet specific needs. A hydraulic chair lift is available for those who have difficulty with ladders. These non-impact workouts can improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. No swimming skills are required. New sessions begin January 8 and 9.

 

The cost is $45 for a six-week session, or you can come as your schedule allows for a $5 per class fee.
  • Session 1— 9:15 - 10 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday
  • Session 2— 4:45 - 5:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
  • Session 3— 5:30 - 6:15 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday

 

Visit stmary.edu/aquatics to view the schedule or to print registration forms. Call Aquatics Director Janet Loewenstein at 913-682-5151 ext. 6622 for details.

  

The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of Saint Mary main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM's Overland Park Campus at 4500 College Boulevard offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.