Two new sessions of swim lessons offered

SANDPOINT — Registration for session No. 1 and No. 2 of Sandpoint Parks and Rec swimming lessons continues at the Parks and Rec office, located in City Hall at 1123 Lake St.

Registration is first come first serve, and kids need not be present at registration. Family rates and partial scholarships are also available.

Session No. 1 lessons will take place July 18-21 and 25-28. Session No. 2 lessons will take place Aug. 1-4 and 8-11. All lessons are held in the open water at City Beach.

The swim lessons are designed to teach basic swimming skills to students of all abilities, with special emphasis on water safety. Parents must get in the water with their child for the Parent Tot class. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks, with Fridays reserved for weather make-ups.

n Parent and Tot Class, for ages 1-3, begins at noon. The fee is $27 for the 25 minute class.

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

n Perch Class, for ages 3-5, begins at 1 p.m. The fee is $37 for the 40 minute class.

n Rainbow Trout Class, for ages 6-12, (beginner through competent floaters) begins at 2 p.m. The fee is $37 for the 40 minute class.

n Kokanee Class, for ages 6-12 (competent floaters through advanced), as well as teens and adults, begins at 3 p.m. The fee is $37 for the 40 minute class.

City of Sandpoint Residents will receive a $3/child discount from above listed fees. A parent letter, detailing procedure for classes canceled due to weather, will be provided at registration.

For more information, call 263-3613, or visit www.sandpointidaho.gov.