Aquatics
Splash into ATASCADERO AQUATICS…
The Possibilities are ENDLESS!!
Jennifer Parham, Aquatics Director
466-6775 jennifer.parham@kennedyclubs.com
Click here for CURRENT AQUATICS SCHEDULE
CHILDREN’S SWIM SCHOOL
Kennedy Club Fitness Atascadero Swim School has swimming programs to suit everyone. Our instructors teach swimming and safety skills that bring a high level of water confidence.
We offer private (1:1) and semi-private (2:1) lessons to ensure you and/or your child receives quality instruction. Lessons are 30 minutes long and are available year-round in both our indoor or outdoor pools. In addition to our private and semi-private lessons, we offer swim camps during spring through summer that will enhance your child’s swimming lessons through a mix of instruction and play.
To register yourself, your children or your grandchildren, please call 805-466-6775 or stop by the Pool Tower at Kennedy Club Fitness in Atascadero. Let us know what days and times you are available for lessons and we will help you choose the right instructor to meet your needs.
Tuition
Private Lessons:
5 Lessons $110 $124
10 Lessons $208 (save $12) $234 (save $14)
20 Lessons $390 (save $50) $445 (save $51)
30 Lessons $550 (save $110) $599 (save $145)
Yearly Subscription $890 (save $254) $989 (save $300)
Yearly Subscription is 1 lesson/week for 52 weeks. If you need to miss a week, simply schedule 2 lessons for a different week to make up your appointment. Always call the instructor at least 24 hours in advance to change your appointment.
Semi-Private Lessons (Price is per child)
5 Lessons $ 65 $ 72
10 Lessons $126 (save $4) $140 (save $4)
20 Lessons $240 (save $20) $270 (save $18)
30 Lessons $345 (save $45) $390 (save $42)
Yearly Subscription $530 (save $146) $610 (save $138)
Yearly Subscription is 1 lesson/week for 52 weeks. If you need to miss a week, simply schedule 2 lessons for a different week to make up your appointment. Always call the instructor at least 24 hours in advance to change your appointment.
*This package is available for families only, due to the common problem of scheduling conflicts between different families with busy schedules.
ADULT SWIM INSTRUCTION
ORGANIZED GROUP SWIM
The Organized Group Swim is a fun way to get your workout done with new friends! Workouts are provided so you can work out with other members. This is a wonderful program for anyone considering doing triathlons or competitive swimming. We always encourage new swimmers who aren’t so competitive! This is a free class for our members.
TOTAL IMMERSION SWIMMING
Workshops, clinics, and lessons are available at Kennedy Club Fitness in Atascadero. Lessons are taught by certified Total Immersion Coach Jennifer Parham.
Jennifer has been coaching swimming since 1990 and has been incorporating T.I. philosophies since 2005, becoming a certified T.I. coach in 2010. She incorporates underwater video analysis and underwater mirrors to help you learn quickly and efficiently. Visit totalimmersion.net for more information on T.I. philosophy. Questions? Call Coach Jennifer Parham at 805-466-6775 x33 or email jennifer.parham@kennedyclubs.com
Visit coach-jennifer@blogspot.com for swimming tips to use today!
All-WOMEN'S LEARN OR 'RE-LEARN' TO SWIM WORKSHOPS $189
Come for a day filled with a teaching style meant for women who are a bit nervous about learning how to swim. Most women tell me they become nervous when thinking about taking a swimming class, so I created this class just for women who feel this way. Laugh, learn, and make new friends while treating yourself to a 5-hour workshop. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be in shape, have the perfect body and you don’t need to know how to swim!
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE WEEKEND WORKSHOPS $495
2-day workshops, 8:30am-4:00pm both days. An incredible experience. For most people, this is the fastest and most efficient way to learn. Results are immediate and noticeable. You will leave the workshop with new friends and a new love for swimming! Students of T.I. Weekend Workshops should be able to swim 25 yards continuously. If you are a true beginner to swimming you should consider the All-Women’s Workshop or private lessons before attending a Weekend Workshop.
ADVANCED WORKSHOP $119
For students who have already attended either a Weekend Workshop or T.I. lessons in the past 2 years. We enhance your freestyle, working on balance, streamline and propulsion for an even faster stroke. We learn to incorporate Tempo Trainers into your pool or open-water sessions. 3-hour workshops available.
FOCUS-SPECIFIC CLINICS $89
2-hour group clinics focus one just one aspect of your stroke such as streamline, efficient breathing, 2-beat kick, open-water techniques, etc... Keep your eye out for our current calendar.
Private & Semi-Private Lessons - Lessons are 1 hour long unless noted otherwise
Private 1.5 hr. Lesson $125 5 Lessons $295 10 Lessons $550
Semi-Private 1.5 hr. Lesson $90 5 Lessons $225 10 Lessons $395
(price per student)
Private and Semi-private (2-3 students) 1-hour lessons with Coach Jennifer are a great choice for those with limited availability. Coach Jennifer teaches in the moment, giving each student what they need to attain their best balance, streamline and propulsion for the most fluid and efficient freestyle. Private and semi-private lessons are available for all ability levels for ages 8-100.
SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS
PARENT & ME: For the first time swimmer, we offer a water exploration class which includes safe water entry, water adjustment, bubble blowing, supported front and back floats, supported kicking, and alternating arm movements. Non-swimming children of all ages are welcome with an accompanying adult.
7-SPORT CAMP: Soccer, Basketball, Court Sports, Boot Camp, Swimming, Diving & Water Polo all in one camp. Ages 7-12.
JR. LIFEGUARD CAMP: Leadership, CPR, first aid, water safety & lifeguard skills are learned through fun games & skill sessions. Ages 8-15. 10AM-12PM.
JR. INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM: Learn how to teach children how to swim and have the opportunity to volunteer assisting in our camps and lessons. Program includes a free summer membership! Ages 11-15.
POLLYWOGS: A week of fun and learning! We are combining swim lessons with play! We will be using our giant inflatable toys and more to help your little one enjoy learning to swim! Ages 4-6.
SPLASH ZONE: Your day will be filled with all the water play you can imagine…inner tube water polo, tons of inflatable toys, hot tub and diving! Ages 6-12. Children must be water safe to attend this camp.
SMART SWIMMING: This modern course focuses on teaching quality freestyle. We focus on balance, efficiency and form enabling your child to graduate with a beautiful stroke. Side breathing is integrated into the learning process. *To enroll, children must be at least 6 years old and be able to float on their back for 10 seconds. You should test your child’s ability before registering.
STROKE SCHOOL: Learn butterfly, backstroke, breastroke, racing dives and flipturns. Children must be at least 6 years old and be able to swim freestyle 5 yards, then float on their back for 10 seconds.
WATER POLO: We have a fun, supportive, and positive environment where players of all levels can improve their skills and enjoy friendly competition. Ages 8-15 are welcome. Players must be able to swim 25 meters.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS
AQUA WORK-OUTS: Looking for the latest Aqua Work Out Schedule? Click here!
POOL PARTIES: We do all the work, you have all the fun! Our Pool Parties include set-up, decorations, pizza, beverages, cupcakes, goodie bags, helium balloons, lifeguards, entry fees, and clean-up. You get to just show up and enjoy yourself! Both the indoor and outdoor pool areas are available.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are hand-picked for their ease with children, professionalism and experience. Kennedy Club Fitness Atascadero Swim School instructors are trained here at our facility, focusing on friendly, student-centered lessons with our priorities being to teach our community water safety skills and efficient swimming.
Jennifer Parham , Certified Total Immersion Swimming Coach
22 years experience teaching swimming. Coach Jennifer excels at teaching adults who are uncomfortable in the water or who would like to focus on learning an efficient technique so they can swim for longer distances. Total Immersion Swimming is great for triathletes who would like to better their overall race time, while not being overly tired after the swim portion of their race.
Jeremiah Bradley, Certified Swim Instructor
Jeremiah has been teaching for us since 2008. He has an amazing way with children, making them feel at ease. Jeremiah give them a sense that the lesson is one big play session, but they are actually learning their skills. Jeremiah specializes in ages 3-10.
Jasper Taunt, Certified Red cross WSI Instructor
Jasper is a great instructor to teach your hesitant child basic water safety and stroke technique. Children learn quickly with Jasper due to his playful, kidlike nature. If your child is high-energy, make sure to request Jasper as your intructor. Jasper’s energy will match your child’s and keep him/her focused!
Sarah Fulbright, Certified Swim Instructor
Sarah has been teaching at Kennedy for 2 years now. Her students love to be with her because of her great positive energy and smile! Sarah does especially well with shy children.
Jared Erb, Certified Swim Instructor
Jared grew up watching his mother teach swim lessons in their own backyard and now uses that experience while teaching! Jared specializes in teaching children age 3-9.
Kayla Eck, Certified Swim Instructor
After living in Germany for 8 years where she taught swimming, Kayla is back in the US and ready to teach your little ones. Kayla’s sweetness helps children ages 2-5 learn to trust her and enjoy learning to swim.
Patrick Neil, Certified Swim Instructor
Patrick swims for Cuesta College and coaches the PUMA swim team. He can help your little one gain the skills and confidence needed to join the swim team. He can also give your competitive swimmer an adge over their peers by giving stroke analysis.
Jenny Solomon, Certified Swim Instructor
Jenny has 8 years of experience teaching swimming. She has taught at the college level, private and group lessons, water aerobics, and group exercise. She previously held certifications through ACSM (Personal Trainer) and AFAA (Group Exercise). Her clients range in age from infant to senior adult. Jenny enjoys teaching stroke technique and swimming as a means of meeting fitness goals.
Felisha Imhoff, Certified Swim Instructor
Felisha has14 years experience teaching swimming using a variety of methods. Being a mother of 3 wonderful children, Felisha focuses on teaching children of our community safety skills.
Returning and Up & Coming Staff:
Greg Livengood (Competitive swimmer, BYU student, LG)
Jessie Foldberg (former competitive swimmer, lifeguard)
Megyn Rugh (PUMA swimmer, UCLA student, lifeguard)
Nathan MacFarland (PUMA swimmer, lifeguard)
Jessie Foldberg (former competitive swimmer)
Jennifer Weimann (UCSD student, lifeguard)
Cindy Gilbertson (Triathlete, mother of 2)
Annie Mooney (UCLA student, lifeguard)
Hannah Andrade (PUMA coach)
Olivia Andrade (PUMA coach)
Caitlin Neil (PUMA coach)