City announces swim lesson schedule

SANDPOINT — The second session of youth swim lessons is about to start, and new this year, Sandpoint Parks and Rec will be taking early registrations at their office in City Hall (1123 Lake St.).

Registration for session No. 2 will be on a first come, first serve basis from now until the July 24 registration deadline. Kids need not be present at registration. Family rates and partial scholarships will be available.

The lessons will take place Aug. 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 in the open water at City Beach. Sandpoint Parks and Recreation swim lessons are designed to teach basic swimming skills to students of all abilities, with a special emphasis on water safety.

Parents must get in the water with their child for the Parent and Tot class. Class is held Monday through Thursday for two weeks, with Fridays reserved for weather make-ups.

The following classes are offered:

• Parent and Tot Class for ages 1-3 years-old begins at noon each day. The fee is $27 for the 25 minute class.

• Perch Class for ages 3-5 years-old begins at noon. The class fee is $37 for the 40 minute class.

• Another Perch Class for ages 3-5 begins at 1 p.m.

•  Rainbow Trout Class for ages 6-12 years-old, for beginners to competent floaters, begins at 2 p.m. The class fee is $37 for the 40 minute class.

• Kokanee Class, for ages 6 years-old through adult, is offered for everyone from competent floaters to advanced swimmers, and begins at 3 p.m. The fee is $37 for the 40-minute class.

All city of Sandpoint Residents will receive a $3/child discount from above listed fees.

For more information, please contact Sandpoint Parks and Recreation at 263-3613, or visit www.sandpointidaho.gov.