Swim lessons at James Madison Pool

James Madison swim lessons are for kids ages 6 months to 7 years.    


When participating, please remember:

  • Everyone who enters the pool must take a thorough shower before class.
  • Children should use the bathroom before class.
  • The Recreation Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please bring a lock. 
  • Parents are responsible for their own children before, during, and after swimming lessons. 
  • When schools close due to weather, the pools close as well.

Please enter on the west side of the building (1516 S 24th St)

*If your child is not able to stand or isn't self -sustaining in the pool he/she will be transferred out of the class*

FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW


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Levels and schedules

Resident $24 (Non-Resident $36)

Parents are with their children in the water the whole time playing games and introducing water skills. 

Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

FALL 2024 

MONDAY
5:30-6:10pm
September 16 - October 21
Register here (Code 1966)

WEDNESDAY
4:30-5:10pm
November 6 - December 11
Register here (Code 1967)

Resident $24 (Non-Resident $36)

Parents are with their children in the water the whole time playing games and introducing water skills.

Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

FALL 2024

TUESDAY
5:30-6:10pm
September 19 - October 22
Register here (Code 1968)

WEDNESDAY
6:30-7:10pm 
September 18 - October 23
Register here (Code 1969)

THURSDAY
5:30-6:10pm
November 7 - December 12
Register here (Code 1970)

Resident $24 (Non-Resident $36) 

Parents are with their children in the water the whole time playing games and introducing water skills.

FALL 2024

THURSDAY
5:30-6:10pm
September 19 - October 24
Register here (Code 1971)

MONDAY
5:30-6:10pm
November 4 - December 9
Register here (Code 1972)

THURSDAY
6:30-7:10pm
November 7 - December 12
Register here (Code 1973)

Resident $24 (Non-Resident $36)

Parents are with their children for the first half of classes, then separated to encourage independence.
Please Note: If your child is unable to stand unassisted, you will be asked to stay with them for the duration of the class.

FALL 2024

WEDNESDAY
4:30-5:10pm
September 18 - October 23
Register here (Code 1974)

TUESDAY
4:30-5:10pm
November 5 - December 10
Register here (Code 1975)

Resident $24 (Non-Resident $36)

Basic adjustment skills, floats and breath control are worked on using a variety of games. Child must be 42" or taller

FALL 2024

September/October:

MONDAY
6:30-7:10pm
September 16 - October 21
Register here (Code 1976)

THURSDAY
4:30-5:10pm 
September 19 - October 24
Register here (Code 1977)


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November/December:

MONDAY
4:30-5:10pm
November 4 - December 9
Register here (Code 1978)

TUESDAY
6:30-7:10pm
November 5 - December 10
Register here (Code 1979)


WEDNESDAY
5:30-6:10pm
November 6 - December 11
Register here (Code 1980)


Resident $24 (Non-Resident $36)

Develops flutter kick, free-floating on front and back, and front crawl is introduced. Child must be 42" or taller. Children who are new to swimming are welcome to join!

FALL 2024

September/October:

MONDAY
4:30-5:10pm
September 16 - October 21
Register here (Code 1981)

TUESDAY
4:30-5:10pm
September 17 - October 22
Register here (Code 1982)


TUESDAY
6:30-7:10pm
September 17 - October 22
Register here (Code 1983)


WEDNESDAY
5:30-6:10pm
September 18 - October 23
Register here (Code 1984)


THURSDAY
6:30-7:10pm
September 19 - October 24
Register here (Code 1985)


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November/December:

MONDAY
6:30-7:10pm
November 4 - December 9
Register here (Code 1986)

TUESDAY
5:30-6:10pm
November 5 - December 10
Register here (Code 1987)


WEDNESDAY
6:30-7:10pm
November 6 - December 11
Register here (Code 1988)
 

THURSDAY
4:30-5:10pm
November 7 - December 12
Register here (Code 1989)

Step 3 skills are introduced for the younger child who may not be ready for a larger pool. Child must be 42" or taller.

Private Lessons

Would your child benefit from one-on-one lessons with one of our instructors? Does your child have any special needs? We can help you overcome any fears you may have with water. Caring, patient instructors will provide 30-minute private lessons at James Madison or Central Pool depending on availability.

Fee: $28 per person for a 30-minute lesson

Contact Geri Rusch to arrange a private lesson at 920-459-6739 or grusch@sasd.net.