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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.

 

Bass Park

  • Saturday Sessions
  • September 6 - October 25
  • Parent Toddler 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Carter Park

  • Saturday Sessions
  • September 6 - October 25
  • Parent Toddler 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Level 2 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Adult 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Croissant Park

  • Sunday Sessions
  • September 7 - October 25
  • Parent Toddler 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Level 2 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Level 2 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Lauderdale Manors Park

  • Saturday Sessions
  • Session 1: September 6 - October 25
  • Session 2: November 1 - December 13
  • Wednesday Sessions
  • Session 2: November 5 - December 17
  • *No class November 26 and November 29
  • Level 1 (3-5) 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Level 2 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Wednesday Sessions
  • September 10 - October 29
  • Parent Toddler 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Riverland Park

  • Saturday Sessions
  • Session 1: September 6 - October 25
  • Session 2: November 1 - December 20
  • *No class 11/29
  • Parent Toddler 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Level 1 (3-5) 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Level 1 (6-12) 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Level 2 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Adult 1 12:00 PM - 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+ 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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