It is very important that children remain active through the winter months, but cold temperatures, limited daylight, and snow can all be barriers to getting children moving. Fight the winter chill by participating in a swim or ski program. Both swimming and downhill skiing are lifelong sports. While you can learn at any age, kids have the advantage of being flexible, nimble and relatively fearless. Most ski schools will teach children as young as age 3. With good instruction, many kids can ski independently on a beginner slope in just a few days. At RCS swim lessons start at age 4 for swimming and 5 for diving.
AQUATICS CENTER INFORMATION
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program at RCS Aquatics Center begins Saturday November 14th. It is a 5 week session that cost $40 for district residents and &$45 for non-residents. The times are as follows:
- Preschool 3:15-3:45pm
- Level 1 4:00 – 4:40
- Level 2&3 4:45-5:25
- Level 4, 5,&6 5:30-6:10
Continuing Education is also offering a 5 week Diving Clinic with Coach Josh Wolin. This is open for students ages 5& up. The clinic begins Sunday November 8th. Times are by age:
- Ages 5-10 3:00-3:45
- Ages 11 & up 4:00-4:45
The cost of this clinic is $50 for district Residents and $60 for non-residents
For more information contact the continuing education office at 756-5200 ext. 2534 or by email phommel@rcscsd.org
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING PROGRAMS 
AW Becker PTA has organized a ski club for students of any age please see attached form for this information. In addition New York State all 3rd & 4th graders can ski or ride free at the majority of New York Resorts (list coming soon!) this winter when accompanied by a paying adult. If you are a 3rd or 4th grader and you’ve never skied before, the Learn To Ski or Ride Passport is available for FREE.
How the “I Ski NY Free For Kids” Program Works
Fill out the ISKINY Free For Kids Passport Application at www.iskiny.com or in print and send it in with a copy of your 3rd or 4th Grade report card, progress report or letter from the school stating that your child is in 3rd or 4th grade along with the $26 processing fee. You will then receive a booklet of coupons good for free lift tickets when an adult purchases a lift ticket; 3 coupons per ski area are in the booklet.
If you’ve never skied before, you can also choose the Learn to Ski or Snowboard package booklet which contains one free learn to ski or snowboard package for the child and coupons for a 20% discount on a future visit for the 3rd or 4th grader, as well as a discount for the adult; 3 per participating ski area.
Once you receive your Free for Kids Passport, you’ll want to make sure it is all set-up before your first visit to the mountain.