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Highlander AquaticsSwim Lessons (Ages 2–14)Highlander Aquatics and Lake Highland Preparatory School are pleased to offer a complete SwimAmerica instructional program.SwimAmerica is the learn-to-swim program of the American Swimming Coaches Association, the most prestigious swim coaches’association. The program is taught in ten stations ranging from blowing bubbles for our toddlers to learning the four competitivestrokes for our Lower- & Middle-Schoolers. Every student progresses at his/her own rate, independent of the other students’development. In this program, the aquatic experts — the coaches — teach your child. SwimAmerica teaches much more than justhow to swim. Proper techniques of swimming are emphasized with care given to correct breathing, body position, movement oflimbs and timing. Proficiency leads to achievement and self-esteem.Lake Highland will be offering seven weeks of lessons for ages 2–14. Each session consists of Monday–Thursday lessons for aspecific half hour for a week. Group and private lessons are available each half hour. Lessons are available in the mornings from8:00 to 11:00 and in the afternoons from 3:00 to 7:00. Swimmers are encouraged to sign up for at least eight lessons.Weeks include: June 8th–11th, June 15th–18th, June 22nd –25th, June 29th-July 2nd, July 6th-9th, July 13th–16th, July 20th –23rd,and July 27th–30th.For registration and more information, please contact Stacy Wright at 407-206-1900, ext. 1182, or via email at swright@lhps.org.Online registration is located at www.highlanderaquatics.org under “Lessons”. Register now, spaces are limited!Summer Seasonal Swim Team (Ages 5–13)Highlander Aquatics will be hosting its annual Summer Seasonal Swim Team. This is a great program to get your child in the waterfor fitness and fun during the hot summer months. The primary goals of the team will be to have fun and learn about competitiveswimming. This program will include the basics of competitive swimming, including stroke mechanics of all four strokes, racingstarts, and racing turns. Each child must be able to swim Freestyle and Backstroke for at least 25 yards to participate on the team.The summer team also provides the opportunity to compete in “low-key” novice competitions against swimmers of similar ability.An 8-week session with various practice days and times will begin on Monday, June 8th, and run through Friday, July 31st. Forregistration and more information, please contact Stacy Wright at 407-206-1900, ext. 1182, or via email at swright@lhps.org.Registration is also available online at www.highlandersquatics.org under “Seasonal,” link.American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (Ages 15 or Older)If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great summer job, the Red Cross Lifeguarding program is the place to start. HighlanderAquatics offers a one-week lifeguard training course at Lake Highland, taught by a certified ARC instructor. Through videos, groupdiscussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. For more information,please contact Mike Curley at mcurley@lhps.org.Summer Spectacular 2015 | 47