Swim Lessons and Aquatic Classes

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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

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
316900-01 Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 9:10-9:55 am ARC 3-15 $40
316900-02 Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 10:10-10:55 am ARC 3-15 $40
316900-03 Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 11:10-11:55 am ARC 3-15 $40
316900-04 Tu,Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 10-10:45 am Hickman 3-15 $48
316900-05 Tu,Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 5:30-6:15 pm Hickman 3-15 $48
316900-06 Tu,Th: Jun 11-27, 2024 6:30-7:15 pm Hickman 3-15 $48
316900-07 Sa: Jun 8-29, 2024 10-10:45 am Albert-Oakland 3-15 $40
316900-08 Sa: Jun 8-29, 2024 11-11:45 am Albert-Oakland 3-15 $40
316900-09 Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 10-10:45 am Hickman 3-15 $48
316900-10 Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 5:30-6:15 pm Hickman 3-15 $48
316900-11 Tu,Th: Jul 9-25, 2024 6:30-7:15 pm Hickman 3-15 $48
316900-12 Sa: Jul 13-Aug 3, 2024 10-10:45 am Hickman 3-15 $40
316900-13 Sa: Jul 13-Aug 3, 2024 11-11:45 am Hickman 3-15 $40

Learn to swim course descriptions

 

LEVELS REQUIREMENTS SKILLS TAUGHT
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

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

FEE $96

waitlist is Full

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
Adult Private Lessons Form

SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

FEE $125 (FOR 2)

waitlist is Full

 

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
Adult 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
316700-01 Sa: Apr 6-27, 2024 10:10-10:40 am ARC 6 mos-3 yrs $40
316700-02 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
316600-01 Tu, Th: Jun 11-27, 2024  7:30-8 pm 3+ $48
 316600-02 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
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.