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Swimming Lessons  

Spring 2025 Registration Opens Wednesday, December 11 at 12pm

Swimming Lessons are available for all ages and skill levels, taught by our passionate instructors!

Swim lessons teach aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. Age and skill-appropriate classes are available for students 6 months and older. Year round lessons are available at various facilities. Reference the levels below to see where your child should be placed, or reach out to our lesson email to schedule a free level assessment. Follow the registration link and utilize the filter features to find the best lesson for you!

For refunds, general inquiries, or to be put on our contact list please send an email to our team.

*Refund requests should send the Refund Request Form through email. 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for all ages 3+ years, and any skill level. Learn to swim or come for stroke refinement, tips and tricks, and more! Our American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors will work with you to achieve your or your child's goals.

Private lessons are available year round at varying locations and times. See current options here!

Water Babies

This parent-assisted program helps small children become accustomed to the water while in the familiar hands of a parent. Ages 6 months-2 years old.

Items Needed for Water Babies

• Swim suit for adult and child
• Swim diaper for the child (not a normal diaper) if the child is still in diapers normally
• 2 towels

Tiny Tots

Instruction begins with basic physical and mental adjustment to the water. Participants are taught basic safety and water skills using play as the primary form of teaching. This class is broken up into two levels and does not teach children to be accomplished swimmers, but develop a comfort in the water. Ages 3-5 years old.

Items Needed for Tiny Tots

• Swim suit for child
• Swim diaper for the child (not a normal diaper) if the child is still in diapers normally
• Towel
• Swim Goggles  (optional, but recommended)

Tiny Tots Level 1

• Participating in swim lessons for the first time without a parent and/or cannot yet confidently float and submerge their face fully underwater.

Tiny Tots Level 2

• Can confidently float with little to no assistance.
• Can submerge while blowing bubbles for at least three seconds. 

Learn to Swim

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals and techniques of basic swimming. Advanced students will refine  the skills presented in previous lessons. This course is broken out into six levels of progressive instruction. Ages six years and up with an eight student-to-instructor ratio.

Items Needed for Learn to Swim

• Swim suit for the student
• Swim goggles (optional - recommended for higher level Learn to Swim classes)
• Towel
• Swim Goggles (optional, but recommended)

Learn to Swim Level 1

• Are at least six years of age and cannot yet perform the following:
  • Bob 5 times
  • Swim on front or back for 2 body lengths
  • Float on front and roll to back
  • Perform level 2 requirements confidently

Learn to Swim Level 2

• Students enrolled in this level can confidently perform the following skills:
  • Bob 5 times 
  • Swim on front or back for 2 body lengths
  • Float on front and roll to back

Learn to Swim Level 3

• Students enrolled in this level can confidently perform the following skills:
  • Tread or float at the surface for 15 seconds
  • Swim front crawl or back crawl for 5 body lengths
  • Roll from front to back and reverse independently

Learn to Swim Level 4

• Students enrolled in this level can confidently perform the following skills:
  • Tread or float at the surface for 1 minute
  • Swim front crawl for 25 yds
  • Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yds

Learn to Swim Levels 5-6 (River Otters)*

• Students enrolled in this level can confidently perform the following skills:
  •  Swim front crawl for 50 yds
  • Swim breast stroke for 25 yds
  • Swim back crawl for 25 yds
  • Tread water for 30 seconds
  • Submerge and swim under water for 3-5 body lengths

*Students in this level that wish to continue swim instruction should inquire with local swim teams.

Adult and Teen Swim

Items Needed

• Swim suit 
• Swim goggles (optional, but recommended)
• Towel

For additional information, please call:

775-334-2203 | Northwest Pool

775-334-2262 | Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center Pool

775-334-2267 | Idlewild Pool - Summer Season Only (June - August)

FAQ's

• How do I know when registration opens? Ask the front desk or email SwimLessons@Reno.Gov to be on our swim lesson notification list. Each season, we send this list all they need to know regarding upcoming registration. We also send this info to the prior season’s waitlist and enrollees, but it’s good to be on the list just in case!
• How do I know what level to enroll my child in? Reference the swim lesson level guide for assistance. If you’re still unsure, reach out to us at SwimLessons@Reno.Gov to schedule a free assessment. If you’re currently enrolled, feel free to inquire with your instructor!
• I’m missing a lesson, can I schedule a make up or be refunded? Prorated refunds or make up sessions for missed dates are not possible for group lessons. If you are going to miss multiple dates, we recommend requesting a full refund and enrolling a different time to make the most of your lesson. If you have a private lesson and let us know ahead of time, adjustments and make ups can sometimes be possible.
• I need to cancel my session, how do I and can I be refunded? If you need to cancel your session, please let us know prior to the first day of lessons so we can contact the waitlist. However, refunds can be requested by the second class meeting date by emailing SwimLessons@Reno.Gov, or filling out a “refund request form” at the front desk. A $10.00 admin fee will apply to any card or check refund.
• What if I enroll my child in the same level all season, then they pass the level midway through? If you’re child is already enrolled in lessons for the session and we have determined they need to move up a level, we will make that adjustment internally and accommodate them in the appropriate level. Times may be adjusted slightly depending on the level and the available meeting times.
• My child has a disability and does not do well in group lessons, are there other options? The City of Reno recently started offering Adaptive Swim Lessons. To participate, you'll need to fill out an Assessment and Accommodation form. Email SwimLessons@Reno.Gov for more info.

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