Aquatic Park Teen & Adult Programs

Our heated pool also hosts scuba diving and adult exercise programs, kayaking and private lessons throughout the year.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING
This 32-hour American Red Cross course gets you the latest rescue techniques in the water and on the land. CPR for the Professional Rescuer and the use of an Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

COURSE MATERIALS- Provided by Instructor 2nd day of class. Lifeguarding Manual Rental of bag/valve/masks Manikins & movies Rescue Breathing Masks

Participants must be at least age 15 by the end of the course.

COST-- $200

 

Course #

Dates

Times

Days

213512L

Dec 28-31

9am-6pm

M-F

213512B Jan 26-Feb 25 7-10pm T/Th
213512 C2 Mar 15-19 10am-6pm M-F

213512C

Mar 22- Apr 13

7:00-10:00pm

M/T/W

213512D

April 19-May 4

7:00-10:00pm

M-Th

PHYSICAL PREREQUISITES--
1. Swim the following 300 yards without stopping,
100 yards Front Crawl (with rhythmic breathing)
100 yards Breaststroke (pull/breathe/kick/glide     sequence)
100 yards Front Crawl and/or Breaststroke.


2. Complete following timed test:
Swim 20 yards (Front Crawl or Breaststroke)
Surface dive to 7-10' and retrieve 10-lb. Object;
Swim back to starting point with object in both hands.

Extra Adult Lap Swim Lanes (Sept thru May)
Two lanes set aside for some serious laps. Available equipment includes pull buoys, kickboards and hand paddles. Blended with some Private Coaching, this could get you that "edge" for those tough triathlons. $2/walk-in

9:30-10:30 am M/W/F $2 /walk-in
11am-12 pm M/W/F $2 /walk-in
7:30-8:30 pm M/W/Th $2 /walk-in

Adult Lunch Bunch Swim (Sept. thru May)
No stroke requirements! Just plain water time for leisurely lap swimming or your favorite "head's up" routine. Plenty of equipment and encouragement. An excellent place to start your water program.

This activity is covered by the Seasonal Pass OR  can be a walk-in.

12:30 -1:30 pm

M/W/F

$2 /walk-in

Adult Lap Swim; Lunch Bunch & Morning Splash Time Pass

Sept thru Dec    OR     Jan thru April

$45 for an Individual

$60 for a Micro Family (2-3 members)

$80 for Family (4 plus members)

(Morning Splash is the children's play area on Mon/Wed/Fri from 11am to noon)  A parent may swim laps during Morning Splash while their kids play IF the children are age seven and older.

 

Water Workouts (Teen/Adult)
Get a great work out from head-to-toe (without sweat!). Swimming ability not necessary. This is an instructor driven class, set to music and fun!

Cost is $3.50/ walk-in, or Monthly Discount available.

Morning Aqua Aerobics

9:30-10:25 am

M/W/F

$30/mo

*in the summertime, all morning exercise classes are 9-9:55am

Morning Cardio & Strength Splash

8:45-9:40 am

T/Th

$20/mo

Evening Aqua Aerobics

7:30-8:25 pm

M/W/Th

$30/mo

Kayak Classes (Teen/Adult)
Always wondered about the excitement of whitewater spray in your face? Learn solid basics with ACA certified instructors. This is an excellent opportunity to try out a wide variety of boats without going through the hassle of renting. Contact instructor Dave Holl to register, or discuss your choice of boats at (972) 412-7691. 

For more info see Kayak Instruction Inc. Launch Pad     All equipment is included!

Roll sessions are also available.
Quick Start Class Cost: $ 55,

Flatwater Fundamentals  Class Cost $90

Eskimo Roll Class Cost $ 75

Whitewater Introduction Class Cost ( based on travel location )

Texas Tornado Kayak Polo (Teen/Adult)
Fast & exciting!  This sport combines the high speed of polo and the agility of kayaking.  The Kayak Polo Club works out in the Heated Indoor Pool at The Colony during the school year and out to Lake Lewisville during the summer. 

The team has traveled to international competitions in Brazil, Canada and the Netherlands.  In the summer of 2007, the international competition will be hosted by our team!  Call David Lamb at (972) 931-3068 for more information. 

Schedule: 7:30-9:30 Saturday nights. 

Cost: $7 per drop-in, some boats provided.

Private Lessons & Coaching (Teen/Adult)
Whether you are Chicken of the Sea. or training for a triathlon, our fabulous instructors can offer you any skill level at a wide variety of times. Call Aquatic Park at (972) 624-2225 for interest list.
Cost: $30 per ½ hour


Scuba Diving Certification (Teen/Adult)
Explore the beauty under the surface! Available classes include: Open Water; Wreck Diving; Underwater Photography; Rescue Diver; Videographer and more!  Call: (972) 624-2225
Dates:  Classes are scheduled almost every month.
Cost varies, based on certification needs.

 

Fabulous Friday Flip (Kayak Roll Sessions)
If you have a boat and just want a chance to perfect the Eskimo Roll in a warm water pool, then load up your gear and come on in. 

Schedule: November through mid April (with a break for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays)

Cost: $5 per drop/in

If you don't have a boat, or just want to try out the latest designs in hull construction, we have a rare opportunity.  Several Eric Jackson boats are available at no extra rental charge. 

*Private instructions are available through Kayak Instruct at (972)412-7691.

City of The Colony    6800 Main Street
The Colony, Texas  75056    (972) 625-1756
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