Swim Lessons
Enroll your child in swim lessons with American Red Cross Certified Instructors!
Swim Lesson Registration
Registration for swim lessons and programs is done in-person at the Wellington Aquatics Complex to help ensure appropriate level placement. Registration must be done by the Friday before the start of a new session.
New Participants
- Two forms of ID will be required to establish proof of residency (i.e. driver’s license and utility bill).
- A birth certificate is required for registering a child in a program.
For additional information visit our Activity Registration page.
Swim Lesson Cost:
All lessons are $60 per session, except the In-Betweens level, which is $105.
Refund Requests
Refund requests must be received prior to the 2nd lesson. Refunds requested due to injury or medical illness must be accompanied by a Doctor’s note. There is a $10 administrative fee per participant, per program, for refunds or transfers.
Fall Session Dates
Classes are held Tuesday through Friday. Choose from the following sessions.
No swim lessons Labor Day week.
- Session 11 – August 8 to August 18
- Session 12 – August 22 to September 1
- Session 13 – September 13 to September 23
- Session 14 – September 27 to October 7
- Session 15 – October 11 to October 21
- Session 16 – October 25 to November 4
Lesson Times
Visit the online recreation catalog to view available class times (registration is completed in-person at the aquatics complex.
Level Descriptions
Preschool 1
This class is for children who are comfortable sitting on the side of the pool in a group, but have little to no water experience. The goal by the end of this level is for children to be able to float on their front and back, and put their faces in the water.
Preschool 2
This class is for children who have had lessons before, and are comfortable putting their faces in the water and floating on their front and back. They will learn arm motions and kicking. The goal by the end of this level is for the child to swim 5 feet from, and back, to the wall.
Preschool 3
This is a group class for children who have completed Pre 2, or have had lessons elsewhere, are able to swim 5-7 feet and can float on their front and back. The child will learn the breast stroke, and butterfly kicking.
In-Betweens
Ages 3 to 10 years. This course is designed to be one-on-one for the child and instructor. Each child receives 15 minutes working directly with the instructor.
Level 1
This class is for children who are comfortable sitting on the side of the pool in a group, but have little to no water experience. The goal by the end of this level is for children to be able to float on their front and back, and put their faces in the water.
Level 2
This class is for children who have had lessons before and are comfortable in the water. The child will be introduced to swimming, arm motions, and kicking.
Level 3
This is a group class for children who have completed Levels 1 & 2, or have had lesson elsewhere, are very comfortable in the water, and can swim a lap in the pool. The child will be introduced to the breast stroke, butterfly kick, and proper breathing techniques.
Level 4
This is a group class for children who are very advanced swimmers. In this class, the child will perfect their form of freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke and breathing technique.
New Program - Prep Class
This is a bridge class between lessons and swim team with the goal of preparing the child for swim team. A swim team tryout and/or completion of level 4 is required to participate in this class.
Adult – Ages 14+
This class is for the adult novice swimmer and covers floating, submerging the head, kicking, and arm motions. The instructor will work at the participants own speed. This class is one-on-one with an instructor for 15 minutes.
Adaptive Aquatics
Ages 3 to 12. This class is designed for children with physical limitations in which a semi-private class is beneficial. Children work at their own speed, and learn tools specific to their disability. This class is one-on-one with an instructor for 15 minutes.
Additional Information
For more information contact the Wellington Aquatics Complex at 561-791-4770.