Georgetown Parks & Recreation

Swim Lessons

Boy jumps into the arms of a lifeguard

Program Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy

Group Swim Lessons

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.


Did you know Georgetown Parks & Recreation has offers a scholarship program available for registration assistance in our swimming programs? Recreation scholarships are funded by the Friends of Georgetown Parks & Recreation.

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.

Swim Stroke Clinics

Stroke Clinic is a pre-competitive program designed to learn fundamental drills, techniques, breathing and timing of competitive strokes. Learn open turn and/or flip turns for competitive strokes. Backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle.

Requirements: All participants must be able to swim 25 yards independently without stopping.


Private Swim Lessons

With the guidance and encouragement of a swim instructor you or your child will have the ability to reach new swimming goals! You or your child will enjoy learning how to swim in an environment that mixes songs, games and one-on-one attention with life lasting swimming skills. Contact an instructor today to set up a lesson date and time at the Georgetown Recreation Center.

Resident Nonresident
Single Session $20 $30
5 Session Package $75 $125
10 Session Package $150 $250

Current Instructors

There are no instructors at this time.

To set up an appointment:

1. Contact one of the swim lesson instructors to schedule an appointment. Many instructors will respond to text messages. 
2. When you come in for the appointment, stop by the front desk to pay.
3. Head back to the indoor pool and meet with your instructor.

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