An unstructured swim for all ages. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult or guardian 18 years or older.

A recreational swim time for parents and their preschool age children. ONLY children age 6 and under are allowed. Children must have an adult in the water with them at all times. Older children are not permitted in the water or on the deck during this time. Toddler Time will be cancelled on rainy days.

Exercise that’s fun and feels good! A fast paced, high intensity, low impact aerobic workout. This class used both shallow and deep water. Improve both strength and muscle tone by using the resistive properties of eater. Register for a session or drop-in

A slow paced water walking and exercise class. Exercises are designed to help increase muscle tone and range of motion. Promotes balance, proper posture, and strength for every day activities.

An hour (or more) set aside for self-paced, vertical, water exercise. Pool and equipment available for water walking, deep water exercise, stretching, walk & talk, etc. The pool is supervised but there is no instructor.

Private lessons provide one on one instruction to meet individual needs of the student. Ages 2 through adult. Private lessons are limited to 1 or 2 participants. Days and times available will vary. Most private lessons are on Saturday. Call for availability. Registration and Pre-payment required. Lessons are 25 minutes. Call Cavanaugh Pool for availability or information at 778-4536.

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No previous experience required. Course includes basic water skills such as going underwater, front and back floating, and flutter kicking. Max 4, class 25 minutes.

Must have successfully passed Turtles or be able to front glide independently for at least 3 seconds (face must be in the water). Students will work on front and back floating and gliding, back strokes and front crawl stroke. Max 4, class 25 minutes.

No previous skills required. Skills taught include going underwater, front and back floats and glides, and crawl stroke. Max 4, class 25 minutes.

Must have completed Seahorses or be able to glide unassisted on both front and back, be comfortable in deep water, and swim the width of the Cavanaugh Pool (6 yds). Skills taught include crawl stroke with breathing, back crawl, and elementary back stroke. Max 4, class 25 minutes.

Must have completed Snappers or be able to swim crawl stroke and backstroke 20 yards each. Skill objectives include: correct rotary breathing, increased endurance for crawl strokes and elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks. Max 4, class 25 minutes.

Lifeguard training classes offered April, May, and June – call pool for information.