Specialty Programs

Butterfly/Breast Stroke
(pre-requisite: Level 4)

This mini-class will emphasize technique, endurance, and speed work on these two strokes. Students must have completed Level 4 before enrolling in this course.

Front Crawl/Back Stroke
(pre-requisite: Level 4)

Activity Schedule, hosted by Active.com

This mini class will emphasize technique, endurance, and speed work on these two strokes. Students must have completed Level 4 before enrolling in this course. Snorkel & Fin
(pre-requisite: Level 4)

Activity Schedule, hosted by Active.com

This mini class will teach the basics of underwater swimming and snorkeling. Many underwater games will be included. Students must have completed Level 4 before enrolling in this course.

Diving
(pre-requisite: Level 4)

Activity Schedule, hosted by Active.com

Students should have passed the Red Cross Level 4 course before enrolling in this course. Dives taught will include: front dive, back dive, and front somersault. Students must have completed Beginning Diving before enrolling in Advanced Diving.

Advanced Diving
Beginning Diving

Sailing Instruction (Youth)

Activity Schedule, hosted by Active.com

The Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Lake Wissota Yacht Club to provide an introductory sailing class for boys and girls, ages 8-12. This class will cover the basics of sailing and no previous experience is required. Graduates of this program will be given the opportunity to participate in several Junior Races sponsored by the Lake Wissota Yacht Club at no cost with boats supplied by the Club. Each child is required to provide a Coast Guard approved lifejacket for each class period and must meet basic swimming skills.