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*

Click to read FAQ and guidelines for James Madison

Fall 2025

$24 Resident ($36 Non-resident)

Parents are with their children in the water the whole time playing games and introducing water skills through play. 
Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained. 

September/October

Tuesday
5:30 - 6:10 pm

September 16 - October 21
Register here (Code 2645) 


November/December

Monday
4:30 - 5:10 pm
November 3 - December 8
Register here (Code 2646)

$24 Resident ($36 Non-resident)

Parents are with their children in the water the whole time playing games and introducing water skills through play.
Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

September/October

Monday
5:30 - 6:10 pm

September 15 - October 20
Register here (Code 2647)

Wednesday
4:30 - 5:10 pm
September 17 - October 22
Register here (Code 2648)

November/December

Wednesday
4:30 - 5:10 pm
November 5 - December 10
Register here (Code 2649)


Thursday
6:30 - 7:10 pm

November 6 - December 11
Register here (Code 2650)

$24 Resident ($36 Non-resident)

Parents are with their children in the water the whole time playing games and introducing water skills through play.
Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

September/October

Monday
6:30 - 7:10 pm

September 15 - October 20
Register here (Code 2651)

Thursday
5:
30 - 6:10 pm
September 18 - October 23
Register here (Code 2652)

November/December

Tuesday
5:30 - 6:10 pm
November 4 - December 9
Register here (Code 2653)

$24 Resident ($36 Non-resident)

Parents are with their children for the first half of the class and then separated to encourage independence. Please note, you will be required to stay if your child does not meet the height requirement.

September/October

Thursday
4:30 - 5:10 pm

September 18 - October 23
Register here (Code 2654)


November/December

Wednesday
5:30 - 6:10 pm
November 5 - December 10
Register here (Code 2655)

$24 Resident ($36 Non-resident)

Basic floats and breath control using games and activities. 
In addition to the age requirement of 4-5 years old, your child must also be at least 42” tall

September/October

Tuesday
4:30 - 5:10 pm

September 16 - October 21
Register here (Code 2656)

Wednesday
6:30 - 7:10 pm
September 17 - October 22
Register here (Code 2657)

November/December

Monday
5:30 - 6:10 pm
November 3 - December 8
Register here (Code 2658)


Tuesday
6:30 - 7:10 pm

November 4 - December 9
Register here (Code 2659) 


Thursday
4:30 - 5:10 pm

November 6 - December 11
Register here (Code 2660)

$24 Resident ($36 Non-resident)

Develops flutter kick, floating on back and front and introducing front crawl and swimming on back.
In addition to the age requirement of 5-7 years old, your child must also be at least 42” tall)

September/October

Monday
4:30 - 5:10 pm

September 15 - October 20
Register here (Code 2661)

Tuesday
6:30 - 7:10 pm
September 16 - October 21
Register here (Code 2662) 

Wednesday
5:30 - 6:10 pm

September 17 - October 22
Register here (Code 2663)

Thursday
6:30 - 7:10 pm
September 18 - October 23
Register here (Code 2664)

November/December

Monday
6:30 - 7:10 pm
November 3 - December 8
Register here (Code 2665)


Tuesday
4:30 - 5:10 pm

November 4 - December 9
Register here (Code 2666)


Wednesday
6:30 - 7:10 pm

November 5 - December 10
Register here (Code 2667)


Thursday
5:30 - 6:10 pm

November 6 - December 11
Register here (Code 2668)

Winter 2025

COMING SOON

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: $30 per person for a 30-minute lesson

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