Swim Lessons
SWIM
LESSONS
The City of Leesburg is an official provider of American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim lessons.
Group lessons are offered May to November, for participants from 6 months to adults.
For our Summer sessions (June and July) we will have 4 classes per time slot and each class will meet 8-30 minute lessons.
The format is as follows:
Summer: Monday through Thursday for two weeks, broken into mornings and evenings. Two sessions per month. All group lessons and registrations are held at the Leesburg Aquatics Center..
LESSON REGISTRATION
Registration must be done in person on or after the registration dates listed. Swimmers must be present to be tested by one of our instructors prior to registering for a class. You do not need a swim test for Parent Child or Adult Beginner.
SWIM TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Your child will be able to be tested at the dates and times of registration. This will put them into the best class for them to progress with swimming.
If your child is over 3 years old (Infant Parent and adult participants do not have to perform a swim test) they must be present and able to get into the water to perform a swim test with one of our Water Safety Instructors.
We will not be offering any times outside of Registration to perform a swim test for swim lessons.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
The following are descriptions for each class:
Infant & Parent Aquatics
Our infant and parent class is a parent and child class designed for those starting at 6 months up to 3 years of age. The class is not a ’survival swim’ class. Instead, the class is set to create a positive environment for your little future swimmer. Classes are fun while introducing swim skills through games and songs.
PRE
The PRE classes are for those participants between the ages of 3-5 years of age. Pre Classes are broken down into three classes: Pre A, Pre B, Pre C. If your participant is taking swim lessons for the first time or does not know how to swim independently yet (without floaties), they should sign up for the Pre A. To be eligible for Pre B and C, participants must have a Pre A certificate, or a swim test clearing them for that class.
LEVELS
The Levels classes are for those participants between the ages of 6-13 years of age. Levels are broken down into five classes: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Pre-Lakers (Level 5). If your participant is taking swim lessons for the first time or does not know how to swim independently yet (without floaties), they should sign up for the Level 1. To be eligible for the higher classes, participants must have a Level 1 certificate, or a swim test clearing them for that class.
Morning time slots: 8:15, 9:00, 9:45, 10:30
Evening time slots: 5:30, 6:15, 7:00, 7:45
Cost: City Resident $25; Non-Resident $40
Swim lesson registration is held at the HO Dabney Leesburg Aquatic Center.
Participants will be tested on this day and need to wear a bathing suit.
Cash and Checks are accepted as payment the day of registration.
Session 1
Registration: Water Safety Day - May 18; 10:00am -12:00pm
1st session registration make-up date Tuesday, May 21: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
1st session program dates: May 27 – June 6
Session 2
Registration: June 8; 10:00am – 12:00pm
2nd session registration make-up date: Tuesday, June 11: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
2nd session program dates: June 17 – June 27
Session 3
Registration: June 29; 10:00am – 12:00pm
3rd session registration make-up date; Wednesday, July 2: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
3rd session program dates: July 8 – July 18
Session 4
Registration: July 20; 10:00am – 12:00pm (AM times only)
4th session registration make-up date; Wednesday, July 23: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
4th session program dates: July 29 – August 8
Swim Lesson Levels
Infant & Parent (6 – 36 months)
Preschool Aquatics (3-5 years)
Levels 1,2,3
Learn to Swim (6 – 16 year)
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Level 3 – Stroke Development
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement (recommended to join Rec Swim team)
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement (recommended to join Rec Swim team)
Adult Lessons
Level 1 - Learning the Basics
Level 2 – Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes
Level 3 – Swimming for Fitness
Located at:
H. O. Dabney Leesburg Aquatic Center
312 Pine Street
Leesburg, FL 34748
