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Seasonal Program Announcements

*Summer details are posting as they become available*


American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
Blended Learning for SUMMER is posted! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings July 7th-23rd. Click on the course title for details. Enrollment for Lifeguard Training is OPEN NOW 

Youth Swim Lessons
This program is progressive levels for children ages 4-13 years of age. Summer 2026 has Two 6-day sessions on weekday afternoons.  Assessments are available for school aged children at public swim hours prior to June 17th when the pool will be closed until Summer. Summer enrollment is not open yet.

Advanced Levels
Flamingos, Osprey, Seahawks (no Falcons this spring) are advanced levels requiring assessment or recommendation prior to enrollment. Summer 2026 has Two 6-day sessions on weekday afternoons. Assessments are available for school aged children at public swim hours prior to June 17th when the pool will be closed until Summer. Summer enrollment is not open yet.

Ducklings
For infants and toddlers 9 months - 48 months with an adult from home cohort.
This activity is a safe, shared water orientation experience for children 9 months - 4 years (<48 months) accompanied in the water by an adult partner. Each adult -child pair will be provided space on the first row of the bleachers and an area in the pool permitting the adult to stand no deeper than chest deep in water. Structure and support techniques will be taught to adults while children develop good habits around the water and experience buoyancy and movement.  Enrollment is limited by physical space available. Summer 2026 has one Ducklings class on Tuesday and Thursday June 30th-July 16th. Click on the course title for details and enrollment instructions. 

Teen / Adult Swim Instruction (TASI) - Ages 13 - Adult
This program will be small group instruction with some individual attention for beginner and intermediate swimmers ages 13 and over. Lanes will be assigned by the instructors. Summer 2026 schedule for Monday and Wednesday June 29th-July 15th. Click on the course title for details and enrollment instructions.

Youth Fitness Swim
Guided swim workout, NOT traditional "lessons", meant for water competent school-aged swimmers interested in fitness. This program builds on previously learned basic skills and is a good bridge between intermediate level lessons and school swim teams. Swimmers can expect some stroke refinement through drills in this workout.

Summer workouts planned for Monday and OR Monday or Wednesday June 29th-July 15th Click on the course title for details and enrollment instructions if your swimmer meets these pre-requisites:

Minimum pre-requisites apply as follows: (Ask to be tested at Public Swim

  • Be able to enter deep water feet first from the side, fully submerge and recover to surface without assistance
  • Swim front crawl stroke 25 meters
  • Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water while floating or sculling
  • Swim backstroke 15 meters
  • Safely exit the water 

Generally, this program is appropriate for swimmers who have previously participated in our Youth Learn to Swim advanced levels: Petrels, Flamingos, Osprey, Seahawks or Falcons or an American Red Cross level 4 and above at another facility. Some Gulls may enjoy this program as a means to build endurance through drills. This program will NOT involve direct contact between instructors and participants. Instructors will primarily remain out of the water unless a demonstration or safety situation requires their entry. Lifeguards will be on duty.