Several January and February programs for youth get underway soon at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle, director. Classes start the week of Jan. 8.

Here’s the class update:
• Rookie sports - Tuesdays, 4:15-5 p.m.
For ages 4-6, youngsters will play a variety of sports
• Tennis – Call BFR for more details.

• K-3 basketball - Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
For youth from Kindergarten, first, second and third grades

• Tiny Tots – Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m.
18 months to 5-year-olds, work on gross motor skills with some learning in each class

• Open Play - Wednesdays and Fridays, 11-noon
The arena is open for parents and child time.

SWIM LESSONS
Thursdays - lessons at Comfort Inn pool
• Aqua kids - 5:30-6 p.m.
4-6 year-olds who can float for 5 seconds on their own

• Swim I - 6-6:45 p.m.
 K-3rd grades, based on Level 1-3 American Red Cross standards

• Swim II - 6-6:45 p.m.
1st-4th grade, stronger swimmers who have learned how to float and can swim to 15 meters by themselves

• Little Swimmers – 6:45-7:30 p.m.
3- to 6-year-olds, parents and child class

• Splash Time – 7:30-8 p.m.
6-month to 3-years-old; parent and child class

For information on any of these youth classes, contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. Phone 419-358-4150.