Skip To Main Content

Group Swim Lessons

The image shows a group of people, including two adults and several children, standing around the edge of an indoor swimming pool. The adults appear to be instructors or coaches, while the children are likely students or participants in a swimming activity.

Why begin swim lessons early?

  • Skill & physical adaption requires multiple swim lesson sessions
  • Water safety & swimming is a learned skill that takes time to develop
  • Water covers over 70% of the Earth's surface, making swim skills imperative
  • Our program focuses on overall swimmer development
  • Early learning boosts confidence and sets swimmers up for success
  • Even the best swimmers can encounter water emergencies

Important Information:

  • All children under the age of 4 must wear a swim diaper
  • A $15 late fee is charged for all registrations received starting the Thursday before the first day of class
  • Class times and class levels are subject to change due to enrollment numbers
  • Some levels may only be offered at certain times
  • 4-5 participants per 1 instructor class ratio
  • We reserve the right to combine, cancel, or create any classes as deemed necessary
  • All registrations open at 10:00 AM (Central) the morning of the registration start date
  • Fins and goggles are required for all swimmers participating in Level 2 & up

Interested in teaching swim lessons?

We are always looking for qualified individuals that support our mission of Changing Lives Through Aquatics. Please check out our jobs page to learn about our variety of available positions!

Winter 2025/2026 Group Lessons

Spring 2026 Group Lessons

The image shows a group of children swimming in a pool, with an adult woman standing nearby and observing them.
The image shows a swimming pool with several people in the water, including a man in a red life jacket and two children wearing yellow life vests.

 

Don't Know What Level to Enroll In? Sign Up for a Swim Evaluation for $10!

Sign up for a swim evaluation

Program Progression

 

Early-Bird Swim Lesson Registrations

We provide swimmers that are currently enrolled in our Group Swim Lesson program the opportunity to enroll early to help ensure long-term skill progression.

Currently enrolled swimmers are not guaranteed enrollment in the following session until their registration has been completed. 

Early Registration Requirements

Early registrations can only be performed for eligible swimmers. Those that wrongfully register early will be removed from the class and will receive an 85% percent refund of their original payment. 

Only swimmers that are currently enrolled in swim lessons and are enrolling for the following session may register early.

If you are unsure of your swimmer's eligibility, please speak with a staff member at (816) 986-1465.

Two individuals, a young child wearing a life vest and an adult, are swimming together in a pool with clear blue water.
The image shows a group of people, including adults and children, gathered around a swimming pool. In the foreground, several people are standing on the pool deck, while in the background, the pool and other swimmers can be seen.
The image shows two people, a woman wearing orange goggles and a man, in a swimming pool with lane markers visible in the background.

Swim Equipment

Towels, swimsuits, swim diapers, fins, and goggles are not provided by the Aquatic Center.

Swimmers participating in Level 2 & up are required to have their own set of fins and goggles.

Swimmers must have their required equipment by the first day of class. Both fins and goggles are available for purchase at the Aquatic Center through the Concessions Stand. All other necessary equipment is provided by the Aquatic Center during class.