Summer swim lessons in town and Estates
Ramonans have two places to learn to swim this summer: the community pool at Ramona High School and the Ramona Oaks Park pool in San Diego Country Estates.
Also available to the public is Open Swim at the community pool, 1401 Hanson Lane, from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays this summer. Open Swim is $4 per day or $50 per person for a summer pass. A family pass is $120.
SwimAmerica is hosting the swim lessons at the community pool at the high school, and American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes are in Country Estates.
SwimAmerica classes are for youngsters ages 3 to 14. Three sessions are planned. The first session started on June 13. The second session will be July 5 through 22 and the third from July 25 through Aug. 12.
Each class lasts 30 minutes, with preschool-aged classes beginning at 11:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during the first two sessions. School-aged classes for 5- to 14-year-olds begin at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
During the third session, classes for preschool-aged students will begin at 11:15 a.m. Lessons for school-aged students will start at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Prices vary based on the number of lessons requested.
For more information, email ramonaswimlessons@gmail.com or call Jolyn Yañez at 760-440-5568. Interested parties may register at www.ramonaswimteam.com.
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program at Ramona Oaks Park is a swim and water safety program that combines swim instruction with an emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety.
The program consists of six levels of swimming and water safety instruction. Preschool levels through level 6 are limited to four participants per class. Parent/tot classes are limited to six participants.
Each class is 30 minutes and runs for two weeks. Session 1 will start on June 20, Session 2 on July 5, Session 3 on July 18 and Session 4 on Aug. 1.
Adult classes also are available.
For more information, call the aquatic office at Ramona Oaks Park pool at 760-789-9066 or see www.sdce.net/recreation/aquatics. Interested parties may register at the aquatic office at ROP.