The Ceres Recreation Department has planned a heavy offering of classes, sports and aquatics this summer designed to interest just about any youth – and a smattering of things for the adults to do as well.

The popular summer aquatics program offered by the city of Ceres takes at the Ceres High School pool. 

Open recreational swim sessions will be offered at the pool from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from June 13 to August 3 (with no swimming on the Fourth of July). Cost is $2 per adult and $1 per child. Children 12 and younger must be supervised by an adult. All participants must wear swimming suits only in the pool. Flotation devices are not allowed, however Coast Guard approved life jackets are.

A special Aquatic Family Night at the pool will take place on Saturday, August 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost will be $10 per family (up to five persons and $3 per additional). Admission includes a hot dog, bag of chips and water for each person in the party. Registration is recommended to plan for enough food but not required and limited drop-ins will be allowed.

A team of Red Cross certified staff members will be offering swimming classes at the Ceres High School pool to teach youngsters six months and older how to swim. All classes are $50 per child and preregistration is required online at www.ci.ceres.ca.us, in person at the Ceres Community Center, 2701 Fourth Street, or by phoning 209-538-5628.

Session 1 runs July 7-17 while Session 2 takes place July 21-31. The following are the classes and meeting times:

Preschool, Level #1, #2 and #5 – 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.;

Preschool, Level #1, #2 and #3 – 9:30 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.;

Parents & Me, Level #1, #2, #3 and #4 – 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. ;

Preschool, Level #1, #2, #3 and #4 – 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Preschool, Level #1, #2 and #4 –11:20 a.m. to  11:50 a.m.;

Preschool, Level #1, #2 and #4 – 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.;

Preschool, Level #1, #2, #3 and #4 – 4:05 – 4:35 p.m.; 

Preschool, Level #1, #2, #3 and #44:40 – 5:10 p.m.;

Preschool, Level #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 — 5:15 – 5:45 p.m..;

Preschool, Level #1, #2, #3 and #4 – 5:50 – 6:20 p.m.;

Parent & Me, Preschool, Level #1, #2, #3 and #5 –6:25 – 6:55 p.m.;

Aqua Fitness and Aqua Zumba classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays July 7-31 for a water aerobics workout which incorporates a blend of cardio and resistance training designed to tone the body with no impacts to the joints.

Aqua Zumba runs July 7-31, on Mondays and Wednesdays during two time slots –12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.; and 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The low-impact Aqua Fitness class is suitable for persons of all ages and fitness levels. Participants 18 and older will need to bring buoyant water weights, a noodle and water to drink. Aqua Fitness sessions are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 7-31 during two time slots – 12:30 p.m.  to 1:15 p.m.; and  7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cost is $50 for the four-week session. For schedules, visit the city’s website at ci.ceres.ca.us/235/Recreation-Department.