Swim Lessons

Registration Dates

Upcoming Registration Dates 

Registration opens at 7 am for District residents. Non-District residents may begin registering at 7 am, two days later. Registration will close at 5 pm on the final day of the registration period.

Registration Dates for M-Th AM Classes:

  • Session 1: 5/18 - 5/28
  • Session 2: 6/8 - 6/11
  • Session 3: 6/29 - 7/2
  • Session 4: 7/13 - 7/16

Registration Dates for T/Th PM & Saturday AM Classes:

  • Session 1: 5/18 - 5/28
  • Session 2: 6/29 - 7/2

M-Th AM Class Dates:

  • Session 1: 6/1 - 6/11
  • Session 2: 6/15 - 6/25
  • Session 3: 7/6 - 7/16
  • Session 4: 7/20 - 7/30

T/Th PM Class Dates:

  • Session 1: 6/2 - 6/25 
  • Session 2: 7/7 - 7/30

Saturday AM Class Dates:

  • Session 1: 6/6 - 6/27
  • Session 2: 7/11 - 8/1

We follow the Starfish Aquatic Institute (SAI) curriculum, which is an internationally recognized leader in water safety and swim instruction, with a mission to reduce drowning and save lives.

We follow SAI's learner-based structure organized by color levels. This format is designed to ease the registration process and better support each child’s learning journey.

To choose the appropriate level, please refer to the lesson drop downs on our website. If your child is not yet able to complete all of the benchmarks or skill steps listed for a level independently, that level is the best starting point.

Swim Level Descriptions

StarBabies (6-24 months) 

For children age 6-24 months, the StarBabies course introduces infants to the water in a fun and loving environment. Parents or caregivers are taught effective techniques to teach their infants how to float, submerge, move in the water, and roll over to breathe. Classes incorporate songs, activities, and water safety education.

StarTots (18-35 months) 

For children age 18 - 35 months, the StarTots course introduces toddlers to the water in a fun and loving environment. Parents or caregivers are taught effective techniques to teach their toddlers how to float, submerge, move in the water, and roll over to breathe. Classes incorporate songs, activities, and water safety education.

Swim School White 

Register for White if the student:

Is afraid of water
or
Will not get their face wet
or
Can't swim at all

Age 3-13

Swim School Red 

Register for Red if the student:

Can
Submerge for at least 5 seconds
and
Will jump in

but cannot yet
Float relaxed (front and back) on the surface without support

Age 3-13

Swim School Yellow 

Register for Yellow if the student:

Can
Jump in and come up on the back and float for at least 5 seconds

but cannot yet
Move forward through the water 10 ft (3m), change direction, and come back

Age 3-13

Swim School Blue 

Register for Blue if your child:

Can
Move through the water 10 ft (3m), change direction, and come back

but cannot yet
Tread water for at least 15 seconds

Age 3-13

Swim School Green 

Register for Green if the student:

Can
Tread water for at least 15 seconds

but cannot yet
Swim basic freestyle stroke with “swim – roll– swim” or rotary (side) breathing

Age 3-13

Stroke School 1 

Register for SS1 if the student:

Has 
Successfully completed Swim School Green
and can
Tread water and survival float at least 30 seconds

but
Needs to learn or refine freestyle and/or backstroke technique

Age 6-16

Stroke School 2 

Register for SS2 if the student: 

Can
Swim 25 yards freestyle stroke with “rotary (side) breathing”
and can
Swim 25 yards backstroke
and
Needs to learn or refine butterfly and/or breaststroke technique

Age 6-16

More Information

Attendance, Make-ups, & Refund Policy 

Attendance

  • Please arrive on the pool deck 5 minutes before your lessons to sign in with the lesson coordinator.
  • Instructors will not have time to extend lessons beyond the scheduled time—please be punctual to ensure all lessons start on time.

Make-ups

We understand that occasional schedule conflicts happen. While we are unable to offer make‑ups for group lessons, limited refunds may be requested for missed classes under the following guidelines:

  • 4‑class sessions: Families may request a refund for up to one (1) missed class
  • 8‑class sessions: Families may request a refund for up to two (2) missed classes

Refunds

NEW! Starting June 2026, families will now be able to request a refund through their CivicRec account up to 3 days before the scheduled lesson begins.

Steps for requesting a refund: 

  1. Log In: Sign into your CivicRec account.
  2. Access Account: Go to your account profile and select the Transaction History tab.
  3. Locate Activity: Find the specific activity registration you wish to cancel.
  4. Initiate Refund: Click the Refund button associated with that activity'

Refunds will be processed as a credit to your account and can be used immediately for future programs.

  • No proration or refunds will be issued for:
    • Missed or no‑show lessons
    • Cancellations of an entire session less than 24 hours before the first day of lessons, or
    • Cancellations for more than one class per session after the session has begun

Refund request requirements:

  • Families must provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to the missed lesson.
    • Notice must be given to your instructor, or by emailing Tessa Shorten at tshorten@cvprd.com.
  • Refunds will not be issued for missed lessons without proper notice or for additional missed classes beyond the limits listed above.

Families may request a refund for up to one missed class per four-class session or up two classes per eight-class session. Additional exceptions may be made for emergencies.

 

To request a refund within the above guidelines, please email tshorten@cvprd.com. 

 

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