Georgetown Parks & Recreation

Learn to Swim Group Lessons

Boy jumps into the arms of a lifeguard

Program Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy

Registration
– Spring (April – May) swim lessons at the Georgetown Recreation Center will be available for registration on Feb. 1 for both residents and nonresidents.
– Summer (June – August) pool passes and swim lessons at the Georgetown Recreation Center, River Ridge Pool and Village Pool will be available for registration on May 1 at 8 a.m. for residents and May 2 at 8 a.m. for nonresidents.
– Fall/Winter (Sept. – March) swim lessons will be available for registration on  Aug. 1 for both residents and nonresidents.

Which level is right for your child?  Learn to Swim Level Flow Chart

Questions about Learn to Swim? Contact Ms. Lee Morehead at lee.morehead@georgetown.org or 512-930-6725.


The Ryan22 Swimming Fund

Did you know Friends of Georgetown Parks & Recreation has scholarship funds available for registration assistance in our swimming programs? Find out if you qualify by contacting them at contact@gtparkpals.org.

 

REGISTER FOR SWIM LESSONS

 

Parent and Child (Ages 6 month-2 years)

Mother and daughter participate in swim lessons at the Georgetown Recreation Center indoor pool

The purpose of Parent and Child Aquatics is to teach safe behaviors around the water. This course develops swimming readiness by leading parents and their children in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in, on, and around water. An adult is required to participate with the child. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Preschool Age 3

Group of children participate in swim lessons at the Georgetown Recreation Center indoor pool

Preschool Aquatics aims to promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills by young children. Red Cross Preschool Aquatics teaches aquatic skills and safety skills in a logical progression to prepare children for Learn-to-Swim Level 1 and Level 2. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Preschool Age 4-5

Child participates in a swim lesson at the Georgetown Recreation Center indoor pool

Preschool Aquatics aims to promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills by young children. Red Cross Preschool Aquatics teaches aquatic skills and safety skills in a logical progression to prepare children for Learn-to-Swim Level 1 and Level 2. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Level 1 & 2 (Ages 6-12)

Children participate in a swim lesson at the Georgetown Recreation Center indoor pool

Learn-to-Swim Level 1 & Level 2 teaches children of varying ages and abilities water skills such as front crawl and different water treading actions in a logical progression. This course will introduce skillful swimming and emphasize how to safely be in, on, and around the water. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Level 3 (Ages 6-12)

Swim lessons

Learn-to-Swim Level 3 focuses on formal stroke development and building
endurance to swim the full length of the pool. This course will improve skillful swimming and emphasize how to safely be in, on, and around the water. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Level 4 (Ages 6-12)

In Learn-to-Swim Level 4, participants will gain exposure to and further develop all major strokes (breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke, butterfly, and front crawl). Additionally, time will be spent refining treading techniques and briefly introducing basic diving skills. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Level 5 & 6 (Ages 6-12)

In Learn-to-Swim Levels 5 & 6, participants will learn to coordinate and refine previously learned strokes in order to swim with more ease, efficiency, and power over greater distances. Additionally, basic competitive swimming techniques are introduced.

Adult (Ages 12+)

Adult level classes help teens or adults overcome their fear of the water and learn the skills to achieve water competency. Our team of instructors will help participants gain basic aquatic skills and/or refine the participant’s swimming strokes to meet individual goals. Each course includes 8 lessons.

Summer Swim Team Practice

Georgetown Summer Swim Team Practice is a great way for youth to participate in a competitive swim setting that involves goal-setting and coaching. Summer Swim Team Practice allows for the fundamental skills of competitive swimming to be taught in a non-threatening environment.