Aquatic center releases summer swim schedule
Area residents interested in swimming lessons are no longer out of luck thanks to the Yosemite High School Baker Swim Complex
BY EARLENE WARD - SPECIAL TO THE SIERRA STAR

DAVID RICHARDS
The Baker Swim Complex, located on the campus of Yosemite High School, will be open to the public at times throughout the summer.

The summer schedule for the Baker Swim Complex at Yosemite High School, which opened toward the end of last summer, has been released to give people an opportunity to plan their summer aquatics programs. There will be four sessions: June 20 to July 1; July 5 to July 15; July 18 to July 29 and August 1 to August 12.

New student registration begins Sunday, June 5, at the swim complex and will be held Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. After Sunday, June 19, registration will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the complex and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis until each class is filled. Advance registration is required for all classes since space is limited.
Registration forms and more information is available at the Baker Swim Complex, the Yosemite High School front office or online at http://yosemiteuhsd.com/pool

Summer programs will include:
Masters and Adult Fitness Swimming, Monday through Friday, 6:30 to 8 a.m.; noon to 1 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon. This is a special time set aside for lap swimming for adults. Monthly memberships are $30; multiple-use cards are $15 and pay-as-you-go is $4 for adults and $2 for seniors and students.

Open “pick-up” water polo: On Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon, during adult fitness swimming, half of the deep end of the pool will be set aside for water polo. One lifeguard will facilitate a game if there is enough interest.
Water Exploration: This is for ages 1 to 3 years; it follows the Mommy and Me curriculum set forth by the American Red Cross. Each child must be attended by a parent or guardian in the water. Cost is $40 per session, per class, per student. Swimming instruction is from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Learn to Swim Instruction: This is for ages 4 to 17 with students grouped by age as much as possible. It follows the curriculum set forth by the American Red Cross.

There will be four levels for swimmers to progress through, after which they will receive an invitation to join the Yosemite Swim Club. Cost is $40 each session, per class, per student. Swimming instruction is from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Adult group swim lessons: noon to 1 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is for ages 18 and up and follows the same curriculum as the Learn to Swim lessons.

Cost is $40 each session, per class, per student.

Private swim lessons: This is for all ages. Private lessons will be one hour in length and facilitated by the Baker Swim Complex. Students will need to complete a registration form and a request form to indicate a preference of instructor. Cost is $30 per lesson.

Water aerobics: For ages 18 and up with varying age groups based on intensity of classes. Cost is to be determined. These sessions will be noon to1 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Open recreational swimming: The pool will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Monthly memberships are $30; multiple use card is $15 and pay-as-you-go is $4 for adults and $2 for seniors and students.

The Yosemite Water Polo Club and Yosemite Diving Club practices will be announced once the teams are started.

Yosemite Swim Club practices 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The pool will be reserved for private parties from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

A full concession stand will be open with a variety of food and beverages from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

For more information, contact Aquatics Director Chad Houck at (559) 683-1987 or at chouck@yosemiteuhsd.com.

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