Lessons will be held at the Foster Aquatic Center. A limited number of lesson slots will be available. Preschool 1-3 and Levels 1-4 will be offered where possible. To see what classes are still available, go to the registration page and click on the Details button. Once registration starts, that Details button changes to a Register button, and then the pop-up shows which classes are still available; it updates as people register.

Session: Early Fall 2 Online Opens (9:00am): Sat 18 Sep 2021

Online Closes (11:00pm): Thu 23 Sep 2021

First Week of Classes: Mon 27 Sep 2021 through Fri 01 Oct 2021 Mon-Fri Classes

Second Week of Classes: Mon 04 Oct 2021 through Wed 06 Oct 2021 Mon-Wed Classes

ONLINE REGISTRATION and PAYMENT

You will be able to register for our Learn to Swim Program online. A link to registration will be posted when registration starts. Only online payment will be accepted during the below online registration periods. The registration website will be linked from https://www.mccsokinawa.com/learntoswim

WALK-IN REGISTRATION

There is no walk-in registration for these sessions.

CLASS TIMES

• All times are subject to change at any time and are pending instructor availability.

• Not all levels are available at all time slots.

• All classes are 30-minutes long.

Swim lesson registration is for eight (8) weekday classes. Any classes cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances will be refunded at the end of each two-week set of classes.

Group Swimming Lessons are divided by age and by skill level. Due to the many skills required to graduate from each level, it is not uncommon for children to repeat a class. Our overall goal for swim lessons is to help your swimmer become more comfortable and safer in an aquatic environment. We work towards skill proficiency at each level.

Swimmers can advance to the next level when they meet the objectives of their current level, which are the same as the entry requirements for the next level. On the first day of class, if a student is found to be in the wrong level, they will either be moved to the correct level if there are open slots or the registration fee will be refunded.

For a detailed description of each lesson level, please review the Swim Level Chart:

https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/Swim_Level_Charts.pdf

LEARN TO SWIM WEB PAGE

https://www.mccsokinawa.com/learntoswim

LEVEL PLACEMENT You can test your own swimmer by following the guidelines on the Swim Level Guide: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/Swim_Lesson_Level_Guide.pdf

E-MAIL POC

aquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org

POWER OF ATTORNEY

For you to register a participant that is not legally your dependent, you must have a Power of Attorney or Special Power of Attorney annotating the participant's name and signed by the parent/legal guardian in your possession.

REFUND POLICY

Request for refunds can be made at your lesson aquatic center or via email at aquatics@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. Amount is determined when the request is made.

• 100% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on or before the 1st day of class.

• 75% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on the 2nd day of class.

• 50% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on the 3rd day of class.

• 25% refunds will be given for withdrawal made on the 4th day of class.

• No refunds will be given for withdrawal made after the 4th day of class.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

In the event of thunder or lightning the aquatic center must close for 30 minutes and the aquatic center deck must be cleared of all personnel. If thunder or lightning is present within 20 minutes of the lesson start time, we will cancel the lesson for the day. For example, if your swimming lesson is scheduled for 4:00 p.m., the class would be cancelled if thunder or lightning was present at 3:40 p.m. or thereafter. Any thunder or lightning before this 20-minute-prior mark does not affect the lesson. For instance, thunder at 3:39 p.m. will not cancel the 4:00 p.m. lesson. If thunder or lightning occurs during a lesson, the remainder of that lesson will be cancelled for the day. We will do our best to contact you in the event of a cancellation, but we may be unsuccessful. If you are unsure about your lesson’s status, please phone your lesson aquatic center.

• Foster Aquatic Center 645-2211 | Off Base 098-970-2211

LESSON LEVELS

For detailed descriptions, please check the Swim Levels Chart https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/Swim_Level_Charts.pdf

LEVEL PLACEMENT

You can test your own swimmer by following the guidelines on the Swim Level Guide: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/uploadedFiles/MainSite/Content/Recreation_and_Leisure/Aquatics/Swim_Lesson_Level_Guide.pdf

RELEASE

In consideration for receiving permission to participate in this event, I shall indemnify, waive, release, and forever discharge the U.S. Government, the U.S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS), and all sponsors, medical support and any other individuals or entities connected in any way with this event from any and all claims for damages, death, personal injury or property damage and/or litigation costs/attorneys’ fees, arising from or contributing to, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, fault or mistake of the above-named persons or entities and their employees or agents, resulting from my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of this event and the risks involved in participation, including but not limited to trip and fall, loss of orientation, exhaustion, dehydration, hyponatremia, fatigue, over-exertion, sun or heat stroke, illness, cold injuries, hypothermia, drowning (if water event), and any other injuries related to running and/or endurance events. I assert that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained to complete this event. I realize medical support for this event will consist primarily of first-aid type assistance, perhaps by volunteer laypersons. This waiver and release shall be binding on my heirs and assigns and shall run in favor of the above-named persons or entities and any individuals in any way connected with this event. By registering for this event, you understand and expressly acknowledge that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. In attending the event, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge MCCS or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers from any and all liability under any theory, whether in negligence or otherwise, for any illness or injury. I further agree to have my participation in this event videotaped and photographed, and I hereby waive and release all rights to said videotapes and photographs to MCCS for its exclusive use in publicity for and/or illustration of athletic events. I agree to abide by all decisions of MCCS and its designated officials. I have read and understand the contents of this Liability & Publicity Release.