Johnston Community Education

Course Description Students will become certified in in CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children, and infants after successfully completing all the course requirements. To fulfill the class requirements, students will first complete an online course. The online portion will be accessible through email three days prior to the in-person course. After completing the online course, proof of passing must be submitted to the instructor at the in-person class or sent ahead of time through email. The in-person class will reinforce topics learned in the online portion, allow students to practice the skills, and then be evaluated on the skills. Logistics Class is held at Summit Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Enter through door #20 and the instructor will be there to guide participants to the classroom. Bring a water bottle, proof of passing the online course, and a sweatshirt since the room is chilly. Instructor Olivia Stephenson, American Red Cross CPR Instructor olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description Water exercise is a fun way to work out! Participants will be led through a fun and energizing workout that can be modified at any point. Students will use equipment like noodles and hand-held buoys to do muscle strengthening movements in the water. The resistance of water offers exercise that can be gentle on the body but still as intense as exercising on land. This class is a perfect way to cross train, get an intense workout, or simply get some movement in for the day! Logistics The class location is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and turn to the right to enter the pool area. Meet the instructor under the scoreboard prior to class. Students should bring a water bottle, a towel, water shoes (optional), and swim suit to class. All students must shower off prior to entering the pool. Instructor Tammy Robinson. Please contact Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator with any questions at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description This is a special edition of our traditional Aqua Aerobics class. Students will do a variety of exercises while listening to fun music that can be modified at any point to fit the needs of the participants. Students will use equipment like noodles and hand-held buoys to do muscle strengthening movements in the water. The resistance of water offers exercise that can be gentle on the body but still as intense as exercising on land. This class is a perfect way to cross train, get an intense workout, or simply get some movement in for the day! Logistics The class location is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and turn to the right to enter the pool area. Meet the instructor under the scoreboard prior to class. Students should bring a water bottle, a towel, water shoes (optional), and swim suit to class. All students must shower off prior to entering the pool. Instructor Email Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator, with any questions at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This course is for current or past Blaze swimmers only who want to maintain their skills, endurance, and technique in the off season. Logistics: This class is at Summit Pool in Johnston, enter through door #20. Bring goggles, towel, change of clothes, water bottle, and any swim equipment such as flippers, snorkel, and hand paddles. Instructor: Blaze Coaching Staff, please email Olivia Stephenson with questions at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.u

Course Description: Anyone can learn to swim! This course is for anyone ages 18 and over who has the desire to learn basic swim skills. This class will also cater to those who know the basics but would like to become stronger swimmers or learn new strokes. Students will learn step by step how to float, swim, tread, and be water safe in this course. There are no prerequisites to joining this class. Logistics: Class will take place at Summit Middle School Pool in Johnston. Please enter the building through door #20. Students should bring goggles that do not cover the nose, swim suit, towel, and a water bottle. Do not bring any glass into the pool area. Students should shower off before entering the pool. Instructor: Summit Aquatics Staff, please email Olivia Stephenson with questions olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description The Introduction to Competitive Swimming course bridges the gap between swimming lessons and competitive swim team. This class will teach the finer points of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, flip turns, and racing starts. Each class will focus on one or two skills per class to help students learn the skills needed for competitive swimming. Swimmers should come into the class being able to swim a minimum of 25 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke, and be comfortable in deep water. If parents are not sure their child is ready, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator to set up an evaluation prior to attending class. At the end of the class, the instructors will evaluate each student to determine if they are ready for swim team. Students may require multiple rounds of the class in order to be ready for swim team. Logistics Class is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and the pool area is to the right. Bring goggles that do not cover the nose, a water bottle, competitive style swim suit, towel, and an optional swim cap. Swimmers will meet under the scoreboard while parents should observe the class from the stands. Instructor Instructor: Summit Staff. Please contact Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator to set up an evaluation if needed or ask questions at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us.

Course Descriptions Participants can enjoy lap swimming, water walking, or self-guided exercise in Summit pool. Swimmers must stay in a designated lap swim lane and be prepared to share a lane if needed. Participants must be able to swim full lengths of the pool repetitively to participate. Participants can choose to pay a daily fee of $5 cash only per time rather than signing up for an entire season pass good for Jan-April 2025. Please sign the waiver before entering the pool if you are paying a daily fee. Logistics Location of lap swim is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and turn to the right to enter the pool area. Lap swimmers may use noodles, kickboards, and pull buoys. The pool will be shared with swimming lessons, so please use only the designated lap swim lanes. There will be a manager and a lifeguard on duty. Swimmers should bring their own equipment such as goggles, swim cap, towels, and water bottles. Do not bring in glass bottles, glass containers, or glass goggles. Instructor Please contact Olivia Stephenson at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us for questions. Summit Pool is located at 9500 Windsor Parkway Johnston IA 50131. Do not bring glass items to the pool. Bring your own swim suit, goggles, water bottle, and towel. Equipment available at the pool: noodles, kickboards and pull buoys. All swimmers must shower off before entering the pool.

Course Descriptions: Level 1 swimming lessons is for students ages 5 years old and up to learn introductory swim skills such as getting face wet, blowing bubbles, floating, swimming two body lengths, introduction to treading water, kicking, gliding, and beginning to move independently through the water. Logistics: Students will enter Summit Pool through door #20. Swimmers should come to the pool and sit in the bleachers. The instructors will call students down to the pool deck and walk them to the class area. Parents should stay in the bleachers and be available to assist their child as needed. Instructor: Summit Aquatics Staff. Reach out to Olivia Stephenson at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Descriptions: Level 2 swimmers must pass Level 1 requirements and float and swim independently. Swimmers will build off of the skills they learned previously and increase the distance they can swim and glide. Logistics: Students will enter Summit Pool through door #20. Swimmers should come to the pool and sit in the bleachers. The instructors will call students down to the pool deck and walk them to the class area. Parents should stay in the bleachers and be available to assist their child as needed. Instructor: Summit Aquatics Staff. Reach out to Olivia Stephenson at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Descriptions: Swimmers must pass Level 2 requirements and can float, swim, and tread independently. Swimmers will learn diving, elementary backstroke, dolphin kick, breaststroke kick. Swimmers should be comfortable with swimming in deep water. Logistics: Students will enter Summit Pool through door #20. Swimmers should come to the pool and sit in the bleachers. The instructors will call students down to the pool deck and walk them to the class area. Parents should stay in the bleachers and be available to assist their child as needed. Instructor: Summit Aquatics Staff. Reach out to Olivia Stephenson at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Descriptions: Level 4 and 5 swimmers must pass level 3 or 4 requirements and can swim and/or kick each stroke with accuracy. Swimmers will be asked to swim 25 or more yards and should come prepared to swim in deep water. Logistics: Students will enter Summit Pool through door #20. Swimmers should come to the pool and sit in the bleachers. The instructors will call students down to the pool deck and walk them to the class area. Parents should stay in the bleachers and be available to assist their child as needed. Instructor: Summit Aquatics Staff. Reach out to Olivia Stephenson at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This course is a recertification course for American Red Cross Lifeguards who are nearing expiration or within 30 days of expiration. Students will complete an online course, pre-requisite swim test, and a written exam to obtain recertification. Students and/or parents MUST supply the instructor with a personal email address of the student that is affiliated with the Lifeguard certificate. Students must participate in the entire class and demonstrate all skills up to par with American Red Cross standards. Logistics: Class is held at Summit Pool in Johnston. Enter the building through door #20. Bring snacks, sack lunch, water bottle, two swim suits, two towels, water bottle, goggles, warm clothing, and an I.D. Instructor: Olivia Stephenson, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This course is for participants 15 and older who want to become a certified Lifeguard through the American Red Cross. Students will have to pass a pre-requisite swim of a distance swim, brick dive drill, and water tread. There is an online component to the course that needs to be completed prior to the first in-person class. Students must attend all class dates in full in and pass all required skills. Students must pass a final written test in person and pass the in water final skills in order to be successful in the course and achieve certification. Students who do not pass the prerequisite will receive a 50% refund. Students who do not pass later in the class will be issues only a 25% refund or a credit towards a future class. Logistics: Parents should provide an email for their student to the instructor prior to the registration deadline of April 23, 2025 at 11:59pm so the online course link can be sent to the student. The email address should be a personal account, not a school email. The instructor information is listed below. Students will have 1 week to complete their online course, which takes an average of 7 hours to complete. After successfully completing the online course, students should show proof of passing to the instructor on the first day of class. Bring two swim suits, two towels, warm clothing, goggles, snacks, water bottle, I.D/Drivers license, proof of online course completion. Instructor: Olivia Stephenson, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This class is for anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard. This class will prepare participants for the prerequisite swim, brick dive, and water tread. It will also help participants improve their strokes so they are within the course standards. This is not a lifeguard certification course and does not guarantee passing a lifeguard course. Logistics: Class is held at Summit Middle School Pool in Johnston 9500 Windsor Parkway. Enter the building through door #20. Students will need a towel, water bottle, goggles that do not cover the nose, and clothes to change into after class is over. Please email Olivia (Aquatics Coordinator) at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us with questions or concerns. Instructor: Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator at Summit Pool

Course Description: This class is for anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard. This class will prepare participants for the prerequisite swim, brick dive, and water tread. It will also help participants improve their strokes so they are within the course standards. This is not a lifeguard certification course and does not guarantee passing a lifeguard course. Logistics: Class is held at Summit Middle School Pool in Johnston 9500 Windsor Parkway. Enter the building through door #20. Students will need a towel, water bottle, goggles that do not cover the nose, and clothes to change into after class is over. Please email Olivia (Aquatics Coordinator) at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us with questions or concerns. Instructor: Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator at Summit Pool