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Swim Lessons

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Lessons

We are proud to offer a wide array of American Red Cross group swim lessons! View upcoming lessons and get registered.

First time taking lessons at our facility? Make sure to create an ACTIVENet account to make signing up a breeze: create.pwcsaquatics.com.

Not sure what level to sign up for? Check out our FAQs below for more information.

Swim lessons at our facility are offered by session, typically consisting of eight lessons (some sessions are shorter, depending on facility availability and holidays):

  • Every Monday and Wednesday OR every Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks
    • Registration for the next session opens Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m.
  • Every Friday evening, Saturday morning, or Sunday morning for eight weeks
    • Registration for the next session opens Sunday, August 30 at 6 p.m.
  • Summer Only: Monday - Thursday mornings for two weeks

Upcoming Swim Lesson Sessions

Days Registration
Opens		 Session Starts Session Ends Skip Dates Classes
Fri 4/19/26 4/24/26 6/12/26   8
Sat 4/19/26 4/25/26 6/13/26 5/16/26 7
Sun 4/19/26 4/26/26 6/14/26   8
Mon/Wed 5/17/26 5/27/26 6/17/26   7
Tue/Thu 5/17/26 5/26/26 6/18/26   8
Fri (PM only) 6/7/26 6/19/26 7/24/26 7/3/26 5
Sun 6/7/26 6/28/26 8/16/26 7/5/26 7
Mon/Wed 6/14/26 6/22/26 7/15/26   8
Tue/Thu 6/14/26 6/23/26 7/16/26   8
Mon/Wed 7/12/26 7/20/26 8/12/26   8
Tue/Thu 7/12/26 7/21/26 8/13/26   8

Unfortunately, we do not offer private lessons for children. Learn about private or semi-private swim lessons for adults.

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Flyer advertising swim lessons at the PWCS Aquatics Center

Swim Lessons FAQs

Q. Are locker rooms available for use by swim lesson participants and patrons?
A. Yes, the locker rooms are available for use by swim lesson participants and other patrons; also, we have four family changing rooms that are available.
Q. How old does my child need to be to participate in swim lessons?

A. We offer lessons for participants starting at six months of age! Here is a breakdown of the different offerings:

Age Range Classes
6 months to 3 years Child & Parent
3 to 5 years Preschool
5 to 13 years Levels 1-6
Competitive Swim Conditioning
13 to 18 years Teen
18 years+ Adult
Q. How is pricing determined for your swim lessons?

A. The price of each swim lesson starts with a $30 base fee. This fee is designed to cover the overall operation of the Aquatics Center and things like utilities, chemicals, and supplies. The remainder of the class fee is based on the number of classes per session (i.e. 5, 6, 7, or 8) and the length of each class (i.e. 30, 40, or 50 minutes).

Length of Class
(Minutes)		 5 Lessons 6 Lessons 7 Lessons 8 Lessons 12 Lessons
30 $59 $64 $70 $75 $98
40 $68 $75 $83 $90 $120
50 $77 $87 $96 $105 $143
Q. Can I watch my swimmer during class?
A. Yes! Guests here to observe swim lessons are required to sit in the mezzanine area upstairs.
Q. Am I able to leave the building while my child is participating in swim lessons?
A. For safety purposes, all children under the age of 12 must have a parent or guardian present in the building for the duration of their swim lesson. Adults are asked to remain seated in the mezzanine area so that staff can easily locate them in the event of an emergency or if any concerns arise regarding their child.
Q. My swimmer has not been in lessons in over a year, what level should I register them for?
A. We recommend starting your swimmer at a lower level. As some swimmers may have lost their skill level, it is very important that swimmers are placed in the appropriate level.
Not sure what level to place your child in? View our swim lesson level flow chart!
We are now offering free swim lesson assessments! Sign up to do an assessment with one of our swim instructors.
Q. What time may I come in for my lesson?
A. Swimmers and accompanying adults may enter the Aquatics Center ten minutes prior to the start of the lesson. After checking in, you will meet your instructor in the lobby or wet classroom (please follow the team member's instructions). After the swimmers depart for lessons, accompanying adults should head upstairs to the mezzanine to watch the lesson.
Q. How do I register for swim lessons?
A. Visit our ACTIVENet page for information about our current swim lesson offerings, fees, and registration.
Q. If I register after the start of a swim lesson session, can I pay a pro-rated fee?
A. Due to the high demand for our swim lesson program, we are not able to pro-rate registration fees for our lessons.
Q. What is the refund policy for swim lessons?
A. Our refund policy can be viewed here.