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The City of Fort Lauderdale offers swimming lessons year-round! American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors lead all lessons.

Bass Park

  • Saturday
  • September 7 - October 26
  • Parent Toddler 9:15-9:45 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:45-10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:00-10:30 AM
  • Level 2 10:45-11:15 AM
  • Adult: 11:00-11:45 AM

Carter Park

  • Saturday
  • September 7 - October 26
  • Parent Toddler 10:45-11:15 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:15-9:45 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:00-10:30 AM
  • Level 2 11:30 AM -12:00 PM

Croissant Park

  • Sunday
  • September 8 - October 27
  • Parent Toddler 9:45-10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:45-10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:30-11:00 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 11:15-11:45 AM
  • Level 2 10:30-11:00 AM
  • Level 2 11:15-11:45 AM

Lauderdale Manors Park

  • Saturday
  • September 7 - October 26
  • Level 1 (3-5) 10:00-10:30 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 10:45-11:15 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Level 2 12:15-12:45 PM
  • Wednesday
  • September 4 - October 23
  • Parent Toddler 4:30-5:00 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 5:15-5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 6:00-6:30 PM

Riverland Park

  • Saturday
  • Session 1: September 7 - October 26
  • Session 2: November 2 - December 21
  • Parent Toddler 9:45-10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:00-9:30 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 11:15-11:45 AM
  • Level 2 10:30 -11:00 AM
  • Adult 1 2:00-12:45 PM

Registration

Online
WebTrac is our online registration system. This system will enable you to register online for many programs and activities offered by the department. You may also register in person at any of the aquatic facilities listed. For more information, please visit our Registration Information page.

In-Person
Registration and payment are accepted in the form of Visa or MasterCard in person at the aquatic facilities listed.

Fees

  • 8 Classes
    • 30-Min Class: Resident $64, Non-Resident $96
    • 45-Min Class: Resident $80, Non-Resident $120
  • 7 Classes
    • 30-Min Class: Resident $56, Non-Resident $84
    • 45-Min Class: Resident $70, Non-Resident $105

 

Class Descriptions

Parent Toddler

  • Ages: 6 months – 3 years 
  • Class Length: 30 minutes
  • Parent accompanies child in water with emphasis placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills.

Level 1

  • Ages: 3+ years 
  • Class Length: 30 minutes
  • Basic skills include breath control, kicking, floating, and simple stroke techniques.

Level 2

  • Ages: 3+ years
  • Class Length: 30 minutes
  • Swim test required for registration. Skills include orientation to deep water, arm strokes with kicking on front and back, turning over, and basic safety skills.

Level 3

  • Ages: 4+ yearsClass
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Swim test required for registration. Skills include diving, dolphin kick, reversing direction, and safety skills. Continued skill development of freestyle and backstroke.

Adult Level 1

  • Ages: 13 years+ 
  • Class Length: 45 minutes
  • Basic swimming skills for adults learning to swim including breath control, floating, and basic stroke techniques.

 

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