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(Leavenworth, Kan.)—The »¨½·Ö±²¥ will offer Red Cross swim lessons for children ages 4 and up starting Jan. 7.

The evening classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks in the Berchmans Hall indoor heated pool on USM's main campus. The cost is $50 for a four-week session, and each lesson lasts 30-45 minutes. Enrollment is ongoing. Visit  to view the schedule and print registration forms.

The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course will also be offered by USM during the spring semester. Candidates must be at least 16 years old by May 2020 and pass a Level 4 swim test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified to teach the Parent/Child Aquatics Program and at all levels of the Learn-to-Swim Program. Enrollees will meet on Jan. 15 to determine future dates and times for classes.

Students can earn both high school and two college credits for the same WSI course for a $200 fee. The class is also available to the general public at a non-credit fee of $250. The registration deadline is Jan. 10.

The class size is limited, so early enrollment is encouraged. Contact Aquatics Director Janet Loewenstein at 913-682-5151 ext. 6622 or LoewensteinJ@stmary.edu for more information.

»¨½·Ö±²¥ is also offering morning and evening aqua-fitness classes for adults. Participants can choose from three sessions and pay a $45 fee for six weeks or $5 per class.

The schedule includes:

• Session 1—9:15-10 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Session 2—4:45-5:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays
• Session 3—5:30-6:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays

Classes are designed to benefit all fitness levels with exercises that can be modified to meet specific needs. A hydraulic chair lift is available for those who have difficulty with ladders. These non-impact workouts can improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. No swimming skills are required. Enrollment is ongoing, and people may join at any time.

 

The »¨½·Ö±²¥ is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of »¨½·Ö±²¥ main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM's Overland Park Campus at 4500 College Boulevard offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit  for more information.