Programming Brochure - Helen P. Brown Natatorium

Choose your day and time based on ability level.
School-aged children will register for a class based on their general ability level.
A pre-test or course completion card will be required for those wishing to enroll in a class other than level 1.
Pre-school aged children wishing to register for our Pre-School Swimmer class will require a Parent Tot
course completion card or will need to pass a pre-test.
All pre-tests will require a parent to be in the water with any child under 54” tall.
Available dates/times for pre-testing
Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, May 29: 3:30-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 30: 10:00 a.m.-Noon.
Monday, June 1 - Thursday, June 4: 3:30-7:00 p.m.
The Helen P. Brown Natatorium was built in 1996. Our 43,000 square foot, state-of-the-art aquatic facility features a
50-meter by 25-yard main pool, including a diving well, locker rooms and shower facilities. A large mezzanine gives
spectators a bird’s eye view of the swimmers below. Located adjacent to South Side High School, the pool is open
to all FWCS students, families and patrons, as well as the entire community.
The Natatorium accepts credit and
debit cards for all transactions over $5!
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Cash and checks are also accepted.
Please be sure to bring a photo ID for
all non-cash transactions.
Registration begins on
Tuesday, May 26th!
Register IN PERSON. Bring your key card with
you if you have previously taken classes at the
Natatorium.
The Natatorium is open to the public for lap swim, water walking
and recreational activities. Lap swimming is for ages 13 & over.
All children under 54” tall must be accompanied by an adult into
the water. Visit the Natatorium web site for a current schedule
and pricing at www.HPBNatatorium.com. Click on the swim
schedule.
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The pool features both one and three-meter diving boards. The depth of
the pool ranges from four feet at the east end to 12.5 feet under the diving
boards on the west end. The pool features 23 usable short course lap
lanes or eight long course lanes, along with a movable bulkhead. The
Daktronics Timing system is used for competitions.
The Natatorium is home to eight high school swim and dive teams, three
club swim teams and one club dive team.
We host 30-40 local high school meets per year, as well as five
championship high school meets.
The Natatorium also hosts eleven club swim meets throughout the year.
These meets are often held over three-day weekends and involve a
significant amount of out-of-town guests.
FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Dr. Wendy Robinson, Superintendent
Helen P. Brown Natatorium
Liz Caywood, Director
3601 South Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Phone: 260.467.2660
Fax: 260.467.2667
Natatorium@fwcs.k12.in.us
www.HPBNatatorium.com
“We’re Setting the Standard in Aquatic Safety!”
Calling all Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors!
The Natatorium is always looking for responsible, dedicated people who want to make a
difference in aquatics. Call us at 467.2660 to see what opportunities are available!
Parent Tot Swim Lessons (Ages 3-6)
Instructors lead parents and children through water adjustment
skills with fun water activities. The goal of the class is to teach
parents how to work with their children in the water. Swimmers
will learn submerging, front and back floats, and beginner
stroke.
Pre-School Swimmer (Ages 3-6) (Pre-test required)
This class is designed for the child who is not old enough for
the level classes, but can successfully float on his/hear front
and back unsupported, blow bubbles, enter and exit the water
on their own, and is able to swim a beginner stroke for three
yards.
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
6:00-6:30 p.m.
6:00-6:30 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
6:00-6:30 p.m.
8 classes
$40.00
Registration & pre-testing begin on Tuesday, May 26th!
Deep Water Cardio
If you need a good workout but don’t want the stress on your
joints, then deep water cardio is a great exercise option. This
class offers a no-impact environment in deep water that not
only works your heart, but also works on muscle strength and
range of motion. All skill levels are welcome as flotation belts
are provided; however, participants must be comfortable in
deep water.
Tues/Thurs
6:30-7:15 p.m.
16 classes
Power Hour
Challenge yourself in this 8-week cardio and strength circuit
class. Push yourself each week to accomplish more reps,
more laps with a tighter body each week!
Mon/Wed
5:00-6:00 p.m.
16 classes
$64.00
$64.00
Drop-in to any exercise class - $5.00 / visit
(Space may be limited. Call ahead for
availability.)
Adult and Teen Swim Lessons
This is a class for teens or adults. Participants will work on
being comfortable in the water, breath control, and finding
buoyancy on both their front and back. For swimming strokes
front and back crawl will be the focus.
Monday
6:00-6:40 p.m.
8 classes
$40.00
NOW HIRING
Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors
We will train you!
467.2660
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Level 1
Swimmers will gain the basic foundations of swimming
including water adjustment skills, bubble blowing, submerging,
floating, and water safety.
Level 4*
Swimmers will continue to refine front crawl and elementary
backstroke. Back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly,
diving and open turns will also be introduced.
Level 2*
Swimmers will gain independence in the water through floating
and gliding on their front and back. Basic arm and leg
movements for more advanced strokes will also be taught.
Level 5*
Swimmers will work on refining their technique for all six
strokes. Flip turns and basic diving skills will also be covered.
Level 3*
Swimmers will be introduced to front crawl and elementary
backstroke, streamline position, along with scissor and dolphin
kicks on their front.
*Pre-test or course completion card required
Level 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6:35-7:15 p.m.
6:00-6:40 p.m.
6:00-6:40 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Level 2
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
6:45-7:25 p.m.
6:00-6:40 p.m.
6:35-7:15 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Level 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6:45-7:25 p.m.
6:45-7:25 p.m.
6:45-7:25 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00
Level 4
Wednesday
Thursday
6:45-7:25 p.m.
6:35-7:15 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
Registration and pre-testing begin on Tuesday,
May 26th!
Level 5
Tuesday
6:00-6:40 p.m.
8 classes
Private swim lessons (Ages 4+) Learn one-onone with an instructor working at your own pace.
These lessons are a great way for children and
adults to learn new skills or improve skills they
already have. Call the Natatorium at 467.2660 for
available days and times.
Lessons are $25/half-hour.
A pre-test or course completion card is required enrolment in the level 3-5 time slot.
Classes meet for 40 minutes daily Monday-Thursday over two weeks.
Swimmers are tested on the first day of class and assigned to a class level within their time slot.
Sign up for all three sessions for maximum practice and progress through the summer!
Session #1 - June 22 - July 2
Levels 1 & 2 10:45-11:25 a.m.
Levels 3 - 5
11:30 a.m. -12:10 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
Session #2 - July 6 - 16
Levels 1 & 2 10:45-11:25 a.m.
Levels 3 - 5
11:30 a.m. -12:10 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
Session #3 - July 20 - 30
Levels 1 & 2 10:45-11:25 a.m.
Levels 3 - 5
11:30 a.m. -12:10 p.m.
8 classes
8 classes
$40.00
$40.00
$40.00