Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons Save Lives
According to the CDC, participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning, the second leading cause of accidental death among children age 1 - 4 years. Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District offers a wide variety of swim lessons from 6 months to adults. Sign up today!
SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Spring/Summer 2026 Swim Lesson Registration is NOW OPEN!
REGISTER HERE
To register for swim lessons, please visit our online catalog. You can refine your search in the online catalog by entering the session code (example, "8599.901" or "8599") in the "Filter" box near the top left of the catalog.
View Spring/Summer Swim Lesson Charts
Schedule Planning Tip
Please plan your schedule carefully. There are no make-ups or refunds for missed classes.
Please speak to the lesson manager if you have any special requests or information regarding your child’s swim lessons. Lesson managers supervise lessons on the pool deck; they will assist with any of your concerns.
Note: Pools are subject to closure without warning, based on attendance, weather, emergencies and training, maintenance, or safety issues.
Swim Lesson Questions?
Contact our District Office at 925-682-0896.
Age /Ability Levels
Sing & Swim with Andrea Gaspari: 6 months - 3 years
Join Andrea Gaspari for this custom designed musical swim program. Andrea joins you and your child in the pool with her melodical fun and games. Together you will practice safety drills and activities that promote developmentally appropriate swim skills. What better way for your child to get acquainted with the water, than in the safety of your loving arms?
Parent/Tot: 6 months - 4 years
A fun, introductory class that focuses on basic water adjustment and comfort through instructor led songs and pool exploration. This low-pressure class is structured for easy participation for students with little or no prior experience in an aquatic environment. One adult caregiver must participate in the water with the participant. Swim attire: tight-fitting "swim pants" and swimsuit. No disposable or cloth diapers.
Tiny Tot: 3 - 4 years
Child must be ready to learn without a parent. Skills: water adjustment, elementary aquatic skills, and water safety. Ratio 3:1
Pre-School: 4 - 6 years
Child must be ready to learn without a parent. Skills: water adjustment, elementary aquatic skills, stroke development, and water safety. Abilities may vary. Ratio 3:1
Youth 1 (Beginner): 6 - 9 years
Designed for new swimmers. Students will learn basic aquatic skills, water adjustment and water safety as they build their confidence to swim independently. Ratio 4:1
Youth 2 (Advanced): 9 - 12 years
For students who can swim on their front independently with side breaths (10 yards) and are comfortable on their back. Students will refine their skills and learn move advanced strokes. Ratio 4:1
Adult/Teen: 12+ years
New strokes and techniques for stroke improvement will be taught. Skills: floating, kicking, crawl stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, diving, and turns. Ratio 5:1
Private: 3.5 years - Adult
One-on-one instruction for all ability levels and ages.
ATTENTION SHUTTER BUGS!
PLEASE NO PHOTO TAKING WHILE CHILDREN ARE IN THE POOL.
While we are just as excited about your child learning to swim as you are, our lifeguards need a clear view of the pool from all sides and clear poolside access at all times. In the interest of your child’s safety and to preserve the privacy of other families, please save your photos shoots for before or after swim lessons and stay at least 6 feet from pool edge unless otherwise allowed by the onsite Swim Lesson Manager. Thank you for your understanding!