Swim Lessons

Class sizes will be limited to 6 participants in order to offer a quality experience, so sign up EARLY! We need at least 4 participants per class to be able to hold the class.

Quality goggles are recommended for use during swim lessons. We have some for sale at the pool for $10. Goggles allow new swimmers to focus on acquiring swimming skills without the irritation of pool chemicals on the eyes. We will have quality goggles for sale at the pool.

American Red Cross Learn To Swim Water Safety Classes:

Session 1 - June 21-28 (29th make-up)

Levels 1-6 10:45-11:30 (6 45-min lessons)

Preschool 11:30-12:00 (6 30-min lessons)

Parent & Child 5:30-6:00PM (4 30-min lessons - June 21-24 only with make-up on 28th)

Session 2 – June 21-24 (28th make-up)

Levels 1-6 5:00-6:00 (4 1-hour lessons)

Session 3 – July 5-8 (9th make-up)

Levels 1-6 10:30-11:30 AM (4 1-hour lessons)

Preschool 11:30-12:15 (4 45-min lessons)

Session 4 – July 26-Aug 2 (3rd make-up)

Parent & Child 5:00-5:30 PM (4 30-min lessons – July 26-29 only with make-up on 3rd)

Preschool 5:30-6:00 PM (6 30-min lessons)

Levels 1-6 6:00-6:45 PM ( 6 45-min lessons)


This summer, there will be no sign-ups online. Please turn in your form at City Hall to reserve your child's spot in a class. Please print out a Sign-Up Form which can be found on this website under Forms.


Private Lessons are also available:

Contact the lifeguard of your choice and arrange a time. Lifeguard is required to involve the manager in scheduling and payment. Cost is $60, prepaid to the City of Fredericksburg, and typically includes 4-8 classes (total of 4 hours of instruction), depending upon your goals. Also available are Private Lessons for siblings. Cost is $80 and includes 4-8 lessons (total of 4 hours of instruction). These work best if siblings are at a similar level. Please call Pool Manager, Kara Johns with any questions. 641-229-9705.

Our six-level Learn-to-Swim program is unlike anything offered by other learn to swim programs. The program is designed for children over 6 years all the way up to adults, and students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. Each level of our Learn-to-Swim class includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency, in addition to stroke development.

Course length: Varies by location. Courses typically meet for 8 sessions of 30 minutes each

Learn to Swim Course

  • 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

Preschool Aquatics (Swimming Course for Children)

Children ages 4 and 5 learn water safety, survival skills and foundational swimming concepts in a safe and fun environment. Skills are age-appropriate, allowing students to achieve success on a regular basis.

Course length: Varies by location. Courses typically meet for 30 minutes over 6-8 sessions

  • Level 1 helps children become comfortable in the water and basic water safety.

  • Level 2 builds on Level 1 and introduces fundamental skills, such as kicking and builds on Level 1.

  • Level 3 focuses on coordinating arm and leg movements and improving upon skills learned in Levels 1 and 2.

Parent and Child Aquatics

Developed for children 6 months to 3 years, Parent and Child Aquatics helps young children get ready to swim by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help kids learn elementary swimming skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more.

Course length: Courses typically meet for 30 minutes over 4 sessions.