We offer American Red Cross Swim Lessons, taught by Water Safety Instructors certified through the American Red Cross.  Swim Lessons are eight sessions long, and run Monday - Thursday.  There are limited Tuesday/Thursday evening classes available as well.  Fridays will be used as a make-up day, when the schedule allows.  See Swimming Lesson schedule for dates, times and make-up information.

2023 Swimming Lesson Information
Swimming lessons are offered in a variety of different schedule formats to accommodate busy summer schedules.
Check out the full 2023 schedule as well as information about fees, registration dates and more on pages 20-23 in our Summer Rec Connection.


Class Cancellations:
To find out if a class is cancelled, please download the Rainout Line app on your smartphone or check the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Facebook page.  

In the event of a cancellation, make-up dates are built into some swimming lesson sessions.  The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department does not issue credits or refunds for any classes that are unable to be made up.

Class Information & Skills
Below is a chart with each swim lesson level and the skills they will cover.  If you are unsure of your child's level, please contact us at (608) 837-3449 or e-mail us.