Learn-to-Swim Program

About the Program


The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression, and is designed to give students a positive learning experience.

Six levels of the Learn-to-Swim program instruction help swimmers of all ages and varying abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills:
 Otters: Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills Advanced Beginner: Level 4 - Stroke Improvement 
 Seals: Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills  Intermediates: Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
 Whales: Level 3 - Stroke Development  Swimmers: Level 6 - Swimming and Skill Proficiency
View a detailed description of each level of the Learn-to-Swim program.

Swim Lesson Schedule - 2020


 Schedule  
 Date: Monday through Thursday (Fridays are used as make-up days when necessary)  Session A: June 8-23
 Fee: $22.00 per youth swim lesson  Session B: June 29 - July 14
 Enrollment: 4 minimum / 10 maximum per session  Session C: July 20 - August 4

 Swim Lesson Times
 9:00 am - 9:45 am: Otters, Seals, Whales, and Advanced Beginners
 10:00 am - 10:45 am: Otters, Seals, Whales, Advanced Beginners, Intermediates, and Swimmers
 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Otters, Seals, Whales, Advanced Beginners, Intermediates, and Swimmers
 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm: Seals, Whales, Advanced Beginners, and Intermediates (Only during Sessions A and C)

For More Information


If you're interested in participating or would like more details, please contact the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at (605) 626-7015.