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Class Policies and Procedures:
- Participants must be registered for the appropriate level based on age and skill. Participant's who are determined to be in the wrong level, will be asked to unenroll and reenroll into the correct level. Space in the correct level is not guaranteed.
- Classes will begin and end on time, swimmers who are tardy or absent will not be given additional lesson time.
- Parents/guardians are required to stay within the Aquatic Complex during their swimmer’s lesson.
- Any participant that is not potty trained, must wear a swim diaper in order to enter the water.
- To prevent distraction, we ask that parents/guardians refrain from interacting with their swimmer during the lesson.
- There is no changing permitted on the pool deck. Please take your child to the locker rooms in order to change.
- In the event of inclement weather, the pool and pool deck will be cleared immediately, and all patrons will be asked to move indoors.
Helpful Hints
Classes may reach maximum capacity quickly. If your class is full, please allow us to put you on the waiting list. We will contact you as soon as possible if a spot becomes available.
Swim lessons for individuals with varying abilities are available. Private lessons are also available for individuals wanting one on one instruction. Please contact us for more information.
Students must meet the age requirements and prerequisite prior to the first day of the class they are registered for. Students unable to demonstrate competency of the level prerequisite may be unenrolled from the lesson. Accommodations for registering for the wrong level are not guaranteed.
Unsure which level to register your child for?
Click on a level assessment and follow the charts below to find the perfect class!
Level Assessment - Ages 3-5
- Is your child 4 or 5 years old?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, 1P.
- Can your child put their face in the water comfortably? Does your child pay attention in class?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, 1P
- Can your child glide with arms above their head in a streamlined position?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, 2P
- Can your child swim in forward progress for at least 3 body lengths?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, 2P
- Does your child combine arm and leg movements while swimming?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, 2P
Level Assessment - Ages 6-12
- Can your child put their face in the water comfortably?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 1
- Can they do a front and back float without assistance? Do they pay attention in class?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 1
- Can they glide with arms above their head in a streamlined position?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 2
- Do they know how to do front crawl arm strokes?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 2
- Can they do a front crawl 10 yards, take a breath, and continue swimming without stopping?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 3
- Do they know the elementary backstroke and are comfortable being in deep water?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 3
- Can they swim 25 yards front crawl and elementary backstroke without stopping?
- IF YES, CONTINUE
- IF NO, LEVEL 4
- Do they swim freestyle and elementary backstroke proficiently for 50 yards? Do they swim backstroke and breaststroke proficiently for 25 yards?
- IF YES, LEVEL 6
- IF NO, LEVEL 5
PRESCHOOL SWIM CLASSES
- Ages: 6 months - 5 years old
PARENT & TOT — AGES: 6-35 MONTHS
Maximum Enrolled: 8
- One parent/adult will assist the child in developing water adjustment, games, and underwater exploration as led by an instructor. The child must wear a swim diaper.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 19 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210800-6A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 20 | 12:00-12:25pm | $60/$75 | 210800-7A |
PRESCHOOL 1 (1P) — AGES: 3-5
Maximum Enrolled: 4
- Goals: With support, glide on front 2 body lengths, then roll to back, and float for 3 seconds then recover to standing position. Comfortable submerging face.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-16 | 9:00-9:25am | $60/$75 | 210801-1A |
| M-Th | June 19-30 | 9:00-9:25am | $60/$75 | 210801-2A |
| M-Th | July 10-21 | 9:00-9:25am | $60/$75 | 210801-3A |
| M-Th | July 24-Aug 4 | 9:30-9:55am | $60/$75 | 210801-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 9:00-9:15am | $60/$75 | 210801-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 9:00-9:25am | $60/$75 | 210801-6A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 10:30-10:55am | $60/$75 | 210801-6B |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 1:30-1:55pm | $60/$75 | 210801-7A |
PRESCHOOL 2 (2P) — AGES: 4-5
Maximum Enrolled: 4
- Prerequisite: With support, glide on front 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float for 3 seconds then recover to standing position. Comfortable submerging face.
- Goals: With little to no assistance, swim on front 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 3 body lengths.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-16 | 9:30-9:45am | $60/$75 | 210802-1A |
| M-Th | June 19-30 | 9:30-9:45am | $60/$75 | 210802-2A |
| M-Th | July 10-21 | 9:30-9:45am | $60/$75 | 210802-3A |
| M-Th | July 24-Aug 4 | 9:00-9:15am | $60/$75 | 210802-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 9:30-9:45am | $60/$75 | 210802-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 9:30-9:55am | $60/$75 | 210802-6A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 2:00-2:25pm | $60/$75 | 210802-7A |
PRESCHOOL 3 (3P) — AGES: 4-5
Maximum Enrolled: 4
- Prerequisite: With little to no assistance, swim on front 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 3 body lengths.
- Goals: Independently, swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-16 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210803-1A |
| M-Th | June 19-30 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210803-2A |
| M-Th | July 10-21 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210803-3A |
| M-Th | July 24-Aug 4 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210803-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210803-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 10:00-10:25am | $60/$75 | 210803-6A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 2:30-2:55pm | $60/$75 | 210803-7A |
Swim Lesson Levels - Where do I place my swimmer?
The prerequisite for each class level is the successful completion of the preceding class level skills. If you are not sure which level is correct for your swimmer, please see the level assessment above.
Levels:
LEVEL 1 — INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS
Maximum Enrolled: 6
- Goals: Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 5 seconds, recover to a standing position. Submerge face without hesitation.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-15 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220801-1A |
| M-Th | Jun 19-29 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220801-2A |
| M-Th | Jul 10-20 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220801-3A |
| M-Th | Jul 24-Aug 3 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220801-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220801-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220801-6A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220801-6B |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 12:00-12:40pm | $60/$75 | 220801-7A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 2:00-2:40pm | $60/$75 | 220801-7B |
LEVEL 2 — FUNDAMENTALS OF AQUATIC SKILLS
Maximum Enrolled: 6
- Prerequisite: Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 5 seconds, recover to standing. Submerge face without hesitation.
- Goals: Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-15 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220802-1A |
| M-Th | Jun 19-29 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220802-2A |
| M-Th | Jul 10-20 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220802-3A |
| M-Th | Jul 24-Aug 3 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220802-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220802-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220802-6A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220802-6B |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 12:00-12:40pm | $60/$75 | 220802-7A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 12:45-1:25pm | $60/$75 | 220802-7B |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 2:15-2:55pm | $60/$75 | 220802-7C |
LEVEL 3 — STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Maximum Enrolled: 6
- Prerequisite: Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.
- Goals: Jump in deep water, tread, or float for 1 minute, and swim Front Crawl or Elementary Backstroke for 25 yards. Perform 15 yards of Front Crawl with rotary breathing and 15 yards of Elementary Backstroke.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-15 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220803-1A |
| M-Th | Jun 19-29 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220803-2A |
| M-Th | Jul 10-20 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220803-3A |
| M-Th | Jul 24-Aug 3 | 9:00-9:40am | $60/$75 | 220803-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220803-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 10:30-11:10am | $60/$75 | 220803-6A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 12:45-1:25pm | $60/$75 | 220803-7A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 1:30-2:10pm | $60/$75 | 220803-7B |
LEVEL 4 — STROKE IMPROVEMENT
Maximum Enrolled: 6
- Prerequisite: Jump in deep water, tread, or float for 1 minute, and swim Front Crawl or Elementary Backstroke for 25 yards. Perform 15 yards of Front Crawl with rotary breathing and 15 yards of Elementary Backstroke.
- Goals: Swimming 25 yards of Front Crawl, 25 yards of Elementary Backstroke, 25 yards of Breaststroke, 25 yards of Backstroke, 25 yards of Sidestroke, and 15 yards of Butterfly with precision.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-15 | 9:30-10:10am | $60/$75 | 220804-1A |
| M-Th | Jun 19-29 | 9:30-10:10am | $60/$75 | 220804-2A |
| M-Th | Jul 10-20 | 9:30-10:10am | $60/$75 | 220804-3A |
| M-Th | Jul 24-Aug 3 | 9:30-10:10am | $60/$75 | 220804-4A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 9:30-10:10am | $60/$75 | 220804-5A |
| Sat | Jun 10-Aug 5 | 9:45-10:25am | $60/$75 | 220804-6A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 12:00-12:40pm | $60/$75 | 220804-7A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 1:30-2:10pm | $60/$75 | 220804-7B |
LEVEL 5 — STROKE REFINEMENT
Maximum Enrolled: 6
- Prerequisite: Swim front crawls 25 yards with rotary breathing, Elementary Backstroke 25 yards, Backstroke 15 yards, and Breaststroke 15 yards. Submerge and swim 3 to 5 body lengths underwater.
- Goals: Shallow angle dive, swim Front Crawl 50 yards, Elementary Backstroke 50 yards, Backstroke and Breaststroke 25 yards.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 5-15 | 10:15-10:55am | $60/$75 | 220815-1A |
| M-Th | Jul 10-20 | 10:15-10:55am | $60/$75 | 220815-3A |
| M-Th | Aug 7-17 | 10:15-10:55am | $60/$75 | 220815-5A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 12:45-1:25pm | $60/$75 | 220815-7A |
LEVEL 6 — PERSONAL WATER SAFETY
Maximum Enrolled: 8
- Prerequisite: Shallow angle dive, swim Front Crawl 50 yards, Elementary Backstroke 50 yards, Backstroke, and Breaststroke 25 yards.
- Goals: Swim 500 yards continuously. Survival float for 5 minutes, roll to back, and float for 5 minutes. Retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool (depth 7-10 feet), return to the surface, and swim to the start point.
| DAY | DATE | TIME | R/NR FEE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Th | Jun 19-29 | 10:15-10:55am | $60/$75 | 220816-2A |
| M-Th | Jul 24-Aug 3 | 10:15-10:55am | $60/$75 | 220816-4A |
| Sun | Jun 11-Aug 6 | 2:15-2:55pm | $60/$75 | 220816-7A |
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Available for ages 3 years to adults. Each lesson is 25 minutes long and will pair one swimmer and one instructor. Semi-private lessons are possible, pairing two swimmers and one instructor. The instructor will work at the pace of the swimmer(s) to reach their individual goals, working towards water competency, technique, and water safety.
- R/NR Fee: $160/$200
- Click here to register for a private lesson
Cancelled Classes
At times, classes are cancelled due to low enrollment. If you are interested in taking a class that has been cancelled, please email the Recreation Department or call 561-630-1100 and put your name on a list to let us know that you are interested in that class. Once we have enough people to hold the class, we will try to restart that class.
Refund/Makeup Information
Refunds and rescheduling are not available due to personal reasons missed, classes will not be held under the minimum registration, and make-ups for weather cancellations (by the City) will take place on the Friday following the missed class. Weekend make-ups will be conducted following the end of the session. Sessions are complete with 8 classes of 50% of time taught (i.e.: 20 minutes of a level class, 15 minutes of private/preschool)
All refunds must be requested in writing at any of our Recreation service desks or through the Refund Request Electronic Form.