Swim Lessons

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CLASS REGISTRATION

Improve your swimming skills with the American Red Cross programs offered by the City of Lancaster. From 6 months to adulthood, we provide swim courses and classes tailored to your needs.

In 2024, the City of Lancaster Aquatics Division achieved the Gold Level Learn-to-Swim Provider award from the Red Cross-National Provider Recognition

Committee for their outstanding contributions to community aquatics. With over 1,500+ individuals benefiting from swimming lessons, this prestigious award highlights our commitment to excellence.

Read the course descriptions below or Class Placeme nt
Select your preferred session.
Click "Enroll Now," under "Activities," search for "swim."
Registration opens once a month at 8:00 a.m. for each class session.

Classes

Fees

Times

Group Lessons

$47 ($56 Non-Resident)

Class times vary

Private Lessons

$160 ($181 Non-Resident)
$181 ($272 Non-Resident)

4 - 30 min. classes
8 - 30 min. classes

Summer Programs 2025

Session	Registration Dates
A	Monday, August 25 at 8 a.m.
B	Monday, September 22 at 8 a.m.
C	Monday, October 27 at 8 a.m.
D	Monday, December 1 at 8 a.m.

Fall Lessons - September 2, 2025!

M/W

T/Th

M-Th

Fri

Sat

A: 9/3-9/29

B: 10/1-10/29

C: 11/3-11/26

A: 9/2-9/25

B: 10/2-10/28

C: 11/4-12/4

D: 12/8-12/18

A: 9/5-9/26

B: 10/3-10/24

A: 9/6-9/27

B: 10/4-10/25

C: 11/8-11/29

Please note that the schedule of classes, days, and times may be modified. The pool is closed on Federal Holidays. We do not offer refunds once the session beings. Refunds are not provided for classes shortened due to inclement weather; there will be no make-ups or pro-rating.

LEVEL PLACEMENT

Click here to determine the appropriate level for you or your swimmer!

AQUA DUCKS

Our certified and friendly instructors deliver top-notch group swim lessons, covering water safety and basic swimming skills. As children progress, they move through the different levels, honing their abilities. Whether it's 8, 30-minute weekday sessions or 4, 45-minute weekend sessions, we ensure a quality learning experience for all. Class times vary based on the pool temperature and participant's ages.

Classes	Age	Descriptions
Seal & Pups Parent Tot	6mo-3yrs.	Participation from both child and parent. Learn skills including water entry, bubble blowing, kicking, underwater exploration and more.
Baby Coral Preschool	4-5 yrs.	Introduction to independent pool safety and basic swimming skills. Bubble blowing, floating, and underwater exploration.
Starfish Level 1	6-14 yrs.	Learn the basics of swimming and water safety. Bubbles, floats, kicks, and underwater exploration. Beginner friendly!
Otters Level 2	6-14 yrs.	Participants begin independent swimming with minimal instructor support. Front and back glides, independent recovery, and side breathing.
Squid Level 3	6-14 yrs.	Master side breathing, increase endurance and learn new strokes! Learn the survival stroke, beginner breaststroke, and the foundations of dives!
Dolphin Level 4	6-14 yrs.	Develop proper breaststroke technique and increase swimming distances. Learn sidestroke, treading water, and dolphin kick.
Sharks Level 5	6-14 yrs.	Refine mastery and technique of all 6 swimming strokes. Continue to increase swimming fitness and learn proper turns and dives.
Aqua Adventures Level 6	6-17 yrs.	Dive into fun and fitness with our Aqua Adventures! Intro to swim team, water polo, and junior lifeguarding!
Adult Swim	15+ yrs.	Learn to swim class! Class is designed with "menu" options that focus on each individual's skill set.

AQUA PALS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

The City of Lancaster offers adaptive swim lessons for clients with disabilities. Water can be a great equalizer for our adaptive community. It is our mission to make sure that every person is water safe. Quality swim lessons save lives. A "pool buddy" must be provided by the caregiver; they can be a parent, ABA therapist or older sibling at least 18+ years or older. Ages requirements are listed below.

Classes	Age	Descriptions
Sea Coral Preschool	4-5+ yrs.	Introduction to independent pool safety and basic swimming skills. Bubble blowing, floating, and underwater exploration. A pool buddy (18+) is required to accompany the student in the water to provide 1:1 supervision.
Sea Horse Severe	6+ yrs.	This class helps students become more comfortable in the water and learn basic fundamental skills. A pool buddy (18+) is required to accompany the student in the water to provide 1:1 supervision.
Sea Turtles Moderate	6+ yrs.	This class teaches water safety and fundamental skills at the student's pace, with optional pool buddy (18+) support. Students can work independently or with 1:1 supervision, allowing gradual progression.
Sea Lion High-Functioning	6+ yrs.	This class teaches water safety and fundamental skills, advancing swimming abilities at a pace without pool buddy support, focusing on one to two-step instructions.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Personalized one-on-one instruction to help improve your skills and reach your goals! Open to ages 4+ years. Registration is first come, first serve.