Programs
Swim Lesson Registration: Registration for swim lessons at Russell Sims Aquatic Center (2303 Tomblinson Way, Bowling Green, KY) will be held on May 28th - 30th and July 1st - 3rd, with morning registrations from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and afternoon registrations from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Learn to Swim at Russell Sims Aquatic Center
Swim lessons with BGPR are back! Safety is our number one priority every summer, and that starts with learning to swim! Classes are available for ages 3 years old through Adult and will take place June 3 through August 16. We look forward to making your summer even better by helping you learn a new skill in the water!
- Participants will need to be dressed to get in the pool at the time of registration for a skills assessment test.
- Make-ups will only be scheduled in cases where classes are canceled by inclement weather or some other pool closure.
- Make-ups will not be scheduled for students who miss class. No Refunds Available.
- All classes are held at Russell Sims Aquatic Center
- Due to capacity limitations, each student should select only 1 session at registration. If space remains in additional sessions after registration, then students can choose to enroll in a second session.
Two Week Session
Consists of 6 classes over the course of two weeks and costs $90.
Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
| Dates |
Time Offered |
Session Name |
June 4th - 6th
and June 11-13 |
9:00AM - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:15PM |
Session A |
June 18th - 20th
June 25th - 27th |
9:00AM - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:15PM |
Session B |
July 9th - 11th
July 16th - 18th |
9:00AM - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:15PM |
Session C |
July 23rd - 25th
July 30- August 1 |
9:00AM - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:15PM |
Session D |
August 6th - 8th
August 13th - 15th |
9:00AM - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 11:15AM
11:30AM - 12:15PM |
Session E |
One Week Session)
Consist of 4 classes during a single week and costs $75
Days:
Monday - Thursday
| Dates |
Time Offered |
Session Name |
| June 3rd - 6th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 1 |
| June 10th - 13th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 2 |
| June 17th - 20th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 3 |
| June 24th - 27th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 4 |
| July 8th - 11th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 5 |
| July 15th - 18th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 6 |
| July 22nd - 25th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 7 |
| July 29nd - August 1st |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 8 |
| August 5th - 8th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 9 |
| August 12th - 15th |
1:15PM - 2:00PM
2:15PM - 3:00PM
3:15PM - 4:00PM
4:15PM - 5:00PM
5:15PM - 6:00PM |
Session 10 |
American Red Cross- Lifeguard Certification Course
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class will teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion, participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Professional Rescuer certifications.
- Training includes: Standard First Aid, CPR for Professional Rescuer & Lifeguard Training.
- Pre-Requisites: Participants must be 15 years old on or before the last day of the course. Participants must swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke, tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs and swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object from 10 feet deep and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Anyone desiring employment as a lifeguard at Russell Sims Aquatic Center must complete this certification.
- Dates - Must attend all classes within the Session.
- Class includes an online component that must be reviewed prior to class dates.
Session Dates
Times (End times may be earlier based on class size and progress.)
- Fridays: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at BGHS, 1801 Rockingham Lane
- Saturdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at BGPR, 225 East Third Avenue, and BGHS, 1801 Rockingham Lane
- Sundays: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm at BGHS BGHS, 1801 Rockingham Lane
Cost: $225
Registration Link
| Session |
Dates |
| Session 6: |
April 19th - 21st |
| Session 7: |
April 26th - 28th |
| Session 8: |
May 10th - 12th |
| Session 9: |
May 17th - 19th |