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The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Levels 3-5. Further description for these levels are below, but please be aware our facility is "deeper" water and set in a more competitive swim atmosphere. Anyone wishing to join swim lessons at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center must perform a skill level assessment (swim test). For more information, please call (954) 828-5211.

2026 Summer Swim Lessons 

Monday - Thursday Sessions

• June 15- June 25 (8 Classes)
• June 29-July 9 (8 Classes)
• July 13- July 23 (8 Classes)
• July 27- August 6 (8 Classes)

Saturday Sessions

• June 20- August 15 (8 Classes)

Wednesday Sessions

• June 17- August 5 (8 Classes)

Bass Park

  • Monday - Thursday Sessions
  • Parent & Toddler 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Level 2 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 2 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Carter Park

  • Monday - Thursday Sessions
  • Parent & Toddler 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Parent & Toddler 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Level 2 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
  • Level 3 6:45 - 7:15 PM
  • Adult 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Croissant Park

  • Monday - Thursday Sessions
  • Parent & Toddler 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Level 2 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 2 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Lauderdale Manors Park

  • Wednesday Sessions
  • Level 1 (3-5) 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Saturday Sessions
  • Parent & Toddler 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 11:30 AM - Noon
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Riverland Park

  • Monday - Thursday Sessions
  • Parent & Toddler 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Level 2 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Adult 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Saturday Sessions
  • Parent & Toddler 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Level 2 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Adult 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

 

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

  •  30-Minute Class: Resident $64 | Non-Resident $96
  • 45-Minute Class: Resident $80 | Non-Resident $120

 

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+ years
  • 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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