Swimming Lessons
Why You’ll Love the Program.
Evidence-Based Training: Our instructors are trained as American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI), using the latest research to keep swimmers safe.
- Total Water Competency: We’re focusing on more than just swimming laps. Our lessons prioritize drowning prevention and essential survival skills.
- Expert Stroke Development: Watch your swimmer’s technique transform with refined, high-standard stroke mechanics.
- Safety First: Every level integrates emergency response skills, building confidence that lasts a lifetime.
Whether you’re just getting your hair wet or training for the swim team, the Red Cross curriculum provides the perfect roadmap for a lifetime of water enjoyment. Get ready to make a splash!
Make a Splash with American Red Cross Lessons!
We are thrilled to offer the Learn to Swim aquatics program! To ensure our swimmers receive the gold standard in water safety, our swimming lessons curriculum is based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. The Red Cross curriculum benefits swimmers by providing a program that is nationally respected and internationally recognized for its rigorous safety standards.
All are welcome! Participants do not need to be members of the Fitness and Aquatic Center or New Prague residents to participate in our swim lesson program.
- Lifeguard Certification and Water Safety Instructor classes are offered several times each year.
- Lessons are offered year-round. Registration is available online (here).
Session and Registration Information
| Session | Session dates | Resident registration open | Non-resident registration opens |
| Summer | May 31-Jul 30, 2026 | May 4-6, 2026 | May 11, 2026 at 7:00 am |
| Fall | August 16-October 12, 2026 | August 3-5, 2026 | August 10, 2026 at 7:00 am |
| Winter-A | October 25-December 14, 2026 | October 12-14, 2026 | October 19, 2026 at 7:00 am |
| Winter-B | January 10-March 15, 2027 | December 14-16, 2026 | December 21, 2026 at 7:00 am |
| Mark your calendar for upcoming dates Priority registration will open at 7 am Central on Monday morning and close at 4 pm Central on Wednesday afternoon. The priority registration period is for all district residents and those who are open-enrolled into the district. Anyone who registers during this time will automatically be placed on a waitlist until residency and/or enrollment can be confirmed. Registration for all other families will open the following Monday at 7 am and remain open until sessions are full. |
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🗓️ Current Swimming Lesson Schedule
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SWIM LESSON PLACEMENT GUIDE
Boys and girls who have passed Level 6 are invited to try Prep Team, which will focus on skills to prepare them for club or school swim teams. Swimmers will be introduced to all four competitive strokes, starts, turns, and technique drills. The focus will be to build endurance and have fun.
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of springboard diving; forward and back approach, lineups, and an introduction to the 5 categories of springboard diving. Students must be able to swim in the deep water comfortably.
These lessons are intended for adults who are looking to learn to swim. We will tailor the lessons to your needs and current level. The private sessions will be 5 weeks/classes long and additional sessions can be taken to continue to build skills and confidence. The class will appear as full with a waiting list, but please use this link to register and then a staff member will reach out to you to confirm dates and times that work with you and the instructor.