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Gaukler Family Wellness Center Pool
About the Facility
733 8th Avenue SW Valley City, ND 58072
Located inside the Gaukler Family Wellness Center, the indoor pool is a large swimming pool with four lap lanes, zero depth entry, fountains, and a hot tub. Relax after a workout or just stop on in any time the pool is open! See pool calendar for hours of operation.
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Fees:
Free with a GFWC membership
Youth Drop-In: $5
Adult Drop-In: $10
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Lifeguard Class
This is a blended learning class. Participants will complete online modules prior to coming to the in-person class which will cover topics like approaches and saves, first aid, and CPR. The in-person class will feature in water practice and hands on practice with CPR and first aid. Upon successful completion of the class, participants will earn a 2-year certification through the Red Cross for Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
Dates: June 6 - 7th
Location: Gaukler Family Wellness Center
Ages: 15+ (Must be 15 by the completion of the class)
Class cost: $200 with 80% reimbursement of the class if you work for the Park District!
Swimming Lesson Levels:
Parent/Child
Guardian must be in the water with child at all times. Adult and child learn together to increase child’s comfort in the water. Basic skills are introduced.
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Pre-School
Introduce children to being in the water without their
guardian and performing basic water skills.
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Level 1
(MUST be 5 years old prior to 1st day of class)
Basic floats, strokes, and skills are introduced and taught with aid from instructors
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Level 2
Students build upon skills learned in Level 1 and doing their skills more independently and with more refinement
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Level 3
Students build upon skills learned in Level 2, learn new strokes and kicks, and fundamentals of diving.
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Level 4
Students build upon skills learned in Level 3, learn turns, new dives and strokes
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Level 5/6
Students build upon and master skills learned in Level 4 and build their endurance.
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