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Parks and Recreation offers a variety of swim classes to accommodate a wide range of age groups, abilities, and family schedules. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Private swim lessons are available, please see the information below.
For information on Lifeguard jobs, certifications and programs, please visit the Aquatic Jobs Page.
Swim Lesson and Aquatic Class Schedules are updated with the publishing of each new edition of the “Leisure Times” program guide.
Registrations
- Online
- Walk in: Parks and Recreation Office, 1 South 7th Street
- Call main Parks and Recreation Office: 573.874.7460opens phone dialer
- Walk in: ARC, 1701 W. Ash St.
- Call the ARC: 573.874.7700opens phone dialer
Payment at the time of registration is required. Participants may register online, in person, by mail, or over the phone with a Master Card, Visa, or Discover. Registration ends at noon on the Thursday prior to the session. After that day, participants may only register by calling the manager at the facility to determine space availability.
ARC Aquatic programs
The ARC pool has numerous programs available. Please view the ARC Water Zone page for more information.
Learn to swim
Ages: 3 – 15 yrs.
Minimum age – 3 years old by first class. Children will be placed in class levels 1-6 by aquatic staff according to their age and previous swim experience. If your child has taken lessons with Parks and Recreation previously, please give this information at time of registration to ensure proper class placement. Instructors reserve the right to determine your child’s level of performance and adjust class placement accordingly. Pre-registration is required.
ACTIVITY # | DATE | TIME | Location | AGE | PRICE |
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316900-01 – FULL | Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 | 9:10-9:55 am | ARC | 3-15 | $40 |
316900-02 – FULL | Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 | 10:10-10:55 am | ARC | 3-15 | $40 |
316900-03 – FULL | Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 | 11:10-11:55 am | ARC | 3-15 | $40 |
316900-04 – FULL | Tu,Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 10-10:45 am | Hickman | 3-15 | $48 |
316900-05 – FULL | Tu,Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 5:30-6:15 pm | Hickman | 3-15 | $48 |
316900-06 0 FULL | Tu,Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 6:30-7:15 pm | Hickman | 3-15 | $48 |
316900-07 – FULL | Sa: Jun 8-29, 2024 | 10-10:45 am | Albert-Oakland | 3-15 | $40 |
316900-08 – FULL | Sa: Jun 8-29, 2024 | 11-11:45 am | Albert-Oakland | 3-15 | $40 |
316900-09 – FULL | Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 10-10:45 am | Hickman | 3-15 | $48 |
316900-10 – FULL | Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 5:30-6:15 pm | Hickman | 3-15 | $48 |
316900-11 – FULL | Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 6:30-7:15 pm | Hickman | 3-15 | $48 |
316900-12 – FULL | Sa: Jul 13-Aug 3, 2024 | 10-10:45 am | Hickman | 3-15 | $40 |
316900-13 – FULL | Sa: Jul 13-Aug 3, 2024 | 11-11:45 am | Hickman | 3-15 | $40 |
Learn to swim course descriptions
LEVELS | REQUIREMENTS | SKILLS TAUGHT |
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Learn to Swim Level One Starfish | NONE. The objective of Level 1 is to help students feel comfortable in the water. | Introduction to supported floating, immersion of face into water, blowing bubbles, introduction to kicking. |
Learn to Swim Level Two A Clownfish | Passed Level One or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Ability to show some independence in water. Introduction to basic strokes |
Learn to Swim Level Two B Bluefish | Passed Level Two A or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Independently float, demonstrate ability to move through water. Coordinate with support kicks and arms. |
Learn to Swim Level Three Sea Turtles | Passed Level Two B or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Coordinate the front crawl and back crawl. Introduction to elements of butterfly and breast stroke. |
Learn to Swim Level Four Stingrays | Passed Level Three or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Develop confidence in the strokes learned in previous levels. Build on butterfly and breast stroke. |
Learn to Swim Level Five Dolphins | Passed Level Four or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Coordination and refinement of strokes. Increase distances; flip turns. |
Learn to Swim Level Six Sharks | Passed Level Five or demonstrate equivalent skills. | Refine strokes – ease, efficiency, power, smoothness and greater distances |
FEE $96 waitlist opens April 25 at 9 a.m. | Swimmers of all levels may sign up for this class. If you’re a beginner or an avid swimmer, our instructors will help you improve your skills with one-on-one supervision. Registration for these classes is on a first-come, first-serviced basis. The lessons are six half-hour sessions. Limited times available. Complete a Private lesson form and send to our lesson coordinator at [email protected]create new email Youth Private Lesson Form |
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SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS FEE $125 (FOR 2) waitlist Opens April 25 at 9 a.m.
| Semi-private lessons are available for two participants. (It is up to the student to locate another participant for semi-private lessons.) Complete a Private Lesson Form and send to our lesson coordinator. Complete a Private lesson form and send to our lesson coordinator at [email protected]create new email Youth Semi-Private Lessons Form |
Parent and child swim
Ages: 6 months – 3 yrs.
Infant/toddler swim lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years. A parent must accompany the child in the water. Program is intended to help the child develop a comfort level in and around the water, as well as to provide the parent with the necessary knowledge and skills to orient the child. Pre-registration is required.
ACTIVITY # | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | AGES | PRICE |
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316700-01 – FULL | Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 | 10:10-10:40 am | ARC | 6 mos-3 yrs | $40 |
316700-02 – FULL | Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 | 11:10-11:40 am | ARC | 6 mos-3 yrs | $40 |
316700-03 | Tu, Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 10-10:30 am | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $48 |
316700-04 | Tu, Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 5:30-6 pm | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $48 |
316700-05 | Tu, Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 6:30-7 pm | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $48 |
316700-06 | Sa: Jun 8-29, 2024 | 10:10-10:40 am | Albert-Oakland | 6 mos-3 yrs | $40 |
316700-07 | Sa: Jun 8-29, 2024 | 11:10-11:40 am | Albert-Oakland | 6 mos-3 yrs | $40 |
316700-08 | Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 10-10:30 am | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $48 |
316700-09 | Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 5:30-6 pm | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $48 |
316700-10 | Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 6:30-7 pm | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $48 |
316700-11 | Sa: Jul 13-Aug 3, 2024 | 10:10-10:40 am | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $40 |
316700-12 | Sa: Jul 13-Aug 3, 2024 | 11:10-11:40 am | Hickman | 6 mos-3 yrs | $40 |
Adaptive swim lessons
Provides a safe, enjoyable recreation experience for individuals who have physical disabilities, impairments or are developmentally disabled. The participation of a family member is encouraged and may be required.
Location: Hickman Indoor Pool at Hickman High School
ACTIVITY # | DATE | TIME | AGE | PRICE |
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316600-01 – FULL | Tu, Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 | 7:30-8 pm | 3+ | $48 |
316600-02 – FULL | Tu, Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 | 7:30-8 pm | 3+ | $48 |
Deep-water aerobics
This low-impact session workout is designed to strengthen and tone all muscle groups with maximum aerobic effort. Instructors will use resistance equipment during this class to challenge participants. Pre-registration is required.
Activity # | date | time | age | Location | price |
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301205-01 | Tu, Th: Mar 5-21, 2024 | 5:30-6:20 pm | 15+ | Hickman Pool | $40 |
301205-02 | Tu, Th: Apr 2-18, 2024 | 5:30-6:20 pm | 15+ | Hickman Pool | $40 |
301205-03 | Tu, Th: Apr 30-May 9, 2024 | 5:30-6:20 pm | 15+ | Hickman Pool | $28 |
301205-04 | M, W: Jun 3-19, 2024 | 5:30-6:20 pm | 15+ | Albert-Oakland | $40 |
301205-05 | M, W: Jul 8-24, 2024 | 5:30-6:20 pm | 15+ | Albert-Oakland | $40 |
Make-up days
If a cancellation is made by Parks and Recreation Department staff, registrants will be notified when the make up day will occur. There will be no make up days for the ARC lessons or personal reasons.