As the heat of summer approaches, the City of Las Cruces is preparing to once again transform local pools into classrooms for aquatic education. Starting June 16, the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center and the Las Cruces Natatorium will offer swim lessons spanning various skill levels, an opportunity for residents to either introduce their children to the water or enhance their swimming capabilities, all within the cool refuge of the city's maintained pools.
According to the City of Las Cruces, lessons will run through June 26, taking place Monday through Thursday. What's more, each session includes eight classes, ensuring ample time for participants to get comfortable and refine their skills in the water. The scheduling details for each level have been precisely laid out, with Level 1 starting at 3:30 p.m., followed consecutively by Levels 2 and 3, and ending with the Mommy and Me class at 6:15 p.m., forming a comprehensive suite for learners at different stages of their swimming journey.
In terms of registration, which is set for June 7 at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, there is a clear directive that the classes are subject to space availability, hence being offered on a first-come, first-served basis. With the understanding that teaching a child to swim is as much about safety as it is about leisure, these sessions come at a fee, $45 for Mommy and Me, Levels 1 and 2, and a slightly higher $60 for Level 3, reflecting the advanced nature of skills covered at this tier.
For those aiming to enroll in Level 2 or higher without a Red Cross completion card, the city has arranged for swim evaluations from June 2 to June 5, these evaluations are necessary to ensure that each swimmer is placed in the appropriate class where they can safely learn and thrive, these are scheduled well before the actual registration to streamline the process. The city emphasizes the significance of these evaluations, which will not be available after June 5 or during registration, underlining the program's commitment to systematic instruction and safety.
