Make a splash
For new swimmers or those improving their skills, our experienced instructors will guide you lap by lap. All levels serve ages 5-16 and each level offers multiple sessions to select from. All classes will be held at Read Park Family Aquatic Center, located at 867 W American St.
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3 – Stroke Development
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Level 5 – Stroke Refinement
Level 6 – Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Parent Tot Swim Lessons
Designed for parents and tots ages 4 and under. This class will introduce your child to the pool in an interactive and fun atmosphere. Parent(s) are required to be in water with child at all times.
Little Fins – Designed for ages 3-4, this program is geared for the soon-to-be swimmer who is ready to explore the water without a parent, but not ready to participate in level 1 swim lessons. Classes will be kept to a minimum 1 to 3 instructor/participant ratio.
Private Swim Lessons – Adult and Youth
½ Hour Lesson – $25
½ Hour Lesson x 4 – $75
If you are looking for more individualized swim instruction, private swim lessons are available for any level of swimmer ages 3 and older.
Private Beginning Diving Lessons
½ Hour Lesson – $25
½ Hour Lesson x 4 – $75
Designed for good swimmers who are comfortable in deep water, this course develops strength, flexibility and confidence while learning basic dives off a one-meter springboard. Emphasis is placed on safe diving.
Little Fins
This program is designed for the soon-to-be swimmer who is ready to explore the water without a parent, but not ready to participate in level 1 swim lessons. Classes will be kept to a minimum 1 to 3 instructor/participant ratio.
Session Name:
Little Fins-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Little Fins-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Little Fins-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Little Fins-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons
Designed for parents and tots ages 4 and under. This class will introduce your child to the pool in an interactive and fun atmosphere. Parent is required to be in water with child at all times.
Session Name:
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Parent-Tot Swim Lessons-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Swim Lessons – 1
Introduction to Water Skills - Participants will learn to enter and exit water safely, float on front and back, submerge underwater, exhale underwater, explore swimming on front and back, follow basic water safety rules, and submerge to pick up objects underwater.
Introduction to Water Skills- Participants will learn to enter and exit water safely, float on front and back, submerge underwater, exhale underwater, explore swimming on front and back, follow basic water safety rules, and submerge to pick up objects underwater.
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 1-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 1-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 1-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 1-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Swim Lessons – 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Participants will build on skills learned in Level 1 and learn to tread water, explore swimming on side, perform rhythmic breathing, glide on front and back, rollover front to back, and swim on front and back using combined strokes.
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 2-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 2-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 2-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 2-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Swim Lessons – 3
Stroke Development - Participants will build on skills learned in Level 2 and learn to jump into deep water, dive from sitting or kneeling position, bob with head fully submerged, perform rotary breathing, survival float, swim front crawl, swim back crawl, perform butterfly kick and body motion, perform HELP and huddle positions, perform reaching assists, and use Check-Call-Care in case of an emergency.
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 3-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 3-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 3-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 3-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Swim Lessons – 4
Stroke Improvement - Participants will build upon skills learned in Level 3 and learn to dive from compact or stride position, swim underwater, perform feetfirst surface dive, coordinate butterfly, swim breaststroke, swim elementary backstroke, swim on side using scissors kick, perform open turns on front and back, tread water using sculling arm motions and kick, use safe diving rules, and perform throwing assists.
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 4-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 4-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 4-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 4-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Swim Lessons – 5
Stroke Refinement - Participants will build upon skills learned in Level 4 and further refine the front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and elementary backstroke. Participants will also learn to shallow dive and begin swimming, tread water with two different kicks, survival swimming, tuck and pike surface dives, front flip turn, backstroke flip turn, and rescue breathing.
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 5-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 5-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 5-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 5-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Swim Lessons – 6
Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Participants will further refine all six strokes to perform them with greater ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over longer distances.
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 6-01
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 6-02
Dates:
06/29/2026 - 07/09/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 6-04
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Session Name:
Swim Lessons – 6-05
Dates:
07/20/2026 - 07/30/2026
Times:
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm