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Swimming Lessons and Swimming Teams on Galveston Island

Posted by GalvestonKidz at 6/26/2008 and is filed under YMCA,city of galveston,swim teams,galvestonkidz.com,swimming lessons,private swim lessons,Parks and Recreation,galveston,galveston health and racquet

Swimming Lessons and Swim Teams on Galveston Island!

Parents have several choices on Galveston Island when it comes to teaching children and grandchildren how to swim.

The Galveston Health & Racquet Club

The Galveston Health and Racquet Club, located at 2318 83rd Street (next to Moody Gardens) is offering six sessions of Red Cross Certified swimming lessons. The classes meet daily, Monday - Thursday, weather permitting. Make up classes available Fridays. Red Cross certificates will be issued by the instructor to all swimmers at the completion of the course. Each class will consist of no less than 4 and no more than 7 swimmers.

SCHEDULE*

9:00 - 9:30am             Beginner/Advanced Beginner
9:45 - 10:15am           Beginner/Advanced Beginner
10:30 - 11:00am         Beginner/Advanced Beginner
4:45 - 5:15pm             Advanced Beginner
5:30 - 6:00pm             Beginner/Intermediate

*Time Subject to Change

DATES:

Session 1       June 2nd - June 12th
Session 2       June 16th - June 26th
Session 3       June 30th - July10th
Session 4       July 14th - July 24th
Session 5       July 28th – August 7th

COSTS:

Group Lessons (eight 30 minute lessons)

    GHRC Members                     $70.00
    Non-Members                       $80.00

Private Lessons (five 30 minute lessons)

    GHRC Members                      $ 90.00
    Non-Members                        $100.00

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YMCA

YMCA, located at 3920 Avenue L in Galveston is offering Swimming Classes for All Ages. Swimming classes will be offered for ages 3 to adults at Ball High School.

Preschool (ages 3-5)
    Monday & Wednesday at 6:00pm
    Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00pm

Youth (ages 6-15)
    Monday & Wednesday at 6:45pm
    Tuesday & Thursday at 6:45pm

Adult (ages 16 and older)
    Monday & Wednesday at 8:15pm
    Tuesday & Thursday at 8:15pm

Swimming lessons will also be available on Thursdays from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Ball High School for children ages 6 months to 14 years.

Costs are based on individual or household income. Call Paulann Kirkland-Clemmons at (409) 763-4607 to register or for more information.

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City of Galveston Parks and Recreation

Registration is underway for the city of Galveston Summer Recreation Program. FREE Swimming lessons will be offered at Central Middle School, located at 3014 Sealy Avenue in Galveston.

Classes will be held from 8:00am - 12:00pm, Monday through Thursdays. Times will vary for lessons based on skill level. Sessions are ongoing throughout the summer. Free breakfast and lunch will be available for students at the Wright Curney Recreation Center, located at 718 41st Street in Galveston.

To register or for more information, please call (409) 766-2140.

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PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS AT YOUR POOL!!!

Local mom, Elizabeth (Liz) Jansen, is now accepting summer registrations for private summer swimming lessons. Liz said that in her experience, the ideal swimming lesson program involves four 1/2 hour lessons per week for two weeks (eight 1/2 hour lessons total). However, Liz will work with you to accomodate your schedule. Liz charges by the 1/2 hour per child. One-on-one lessons are preferred but she will accommodate teaching two children at one time. Parents and grandparents will need to provide swimming pool. Galveston Island locations preferred please.

For more information or to register, please email Liz at: elizabethjansen@juno.com.

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GALVESTON ISLAND SWIM TEAM

Do you want to keep your kids swimming all year long? The Galveston Island Swim Team is a year-round competitive USA swim team located on Galveston Island. GIST is a small but growing team. Swimmers from age 6 to 18 may try out. The team competes in swim meets one or two times a month in the greater Houston area. The parent run, non-profit team was founded in 1994 and practices 5 days a week. Practices are held at the Ball High Pool (Avenue P & 43rd street). Practice times vary depending on the swimmer's ability.

To register or for more information, you can email: gist@gist.zzn.com. Their mailing address is GIST, 2705 61st Street, Box 28, Galveston, TX 77551 and their website: CLICK HERE

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I hope this helps you with Galveston Island Swimming Lessons and Teams. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with more island swimming resources or if you have any questions or suggestion! I may be reached at info@galvestonkidz.com.