Swimming Lessons
The City of Tallahassee offers swim lesson sessions each consisting of eight, thirty minute lessons. Registration begins April 1, 2008. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive confirmation via email or regular mail once you have been registered.
How Do I Register?
There are 3 easy ways to register!
- Online: For your convenience you can register online and receive immediate confirmation.
- Mail in: Simply download a registration form and are available at all pools. Mail your completed registration form and payment to: TPRD, ATTN: Swim Lessons, 912 Myers Park Dr. , Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Drop off: Bring your completed registration form and payment to Jack McLean or Trousdell Aquatics Centers
What is the Cost? The cost for swim lessons is $41.75 per student, per session. We accept cash, check or money orders. Please make checks and money orders payable to City of Tallahassee.
What Should I Wear? Proper swimming attire is required. Male & female swimmers of all ages must wear actual bathing suits. "Basketball style" shorts are allowed. Female suits can be one or two-piece, however, sports bras & thongs are not permitted. All children wearing diapers must have a swim diaper.
What if it Rains? Determination of class cancellation will take place at class time. Please see your instructor for class rain out policy.
Refund Policy: In the event we are unable to place you in a class, a refund will be sent within 3-4 wks. of your request. Once placed in a class, refund requests will be considered in the case of injury or illness at the supervisor’s discretion.
Class Descriptions
Parent/Child 6 Months - 3 Years Old: One adult (parent/guardian) will be required to get in the water with their child during this class. The class is designed to help parents learn different methods of teaching their children to float and kick and feel more comfortable with their children in the water. Children still in diapers must wear a swim diaper during class. Instructor to student ratio is 1:10.
Preschool 3-4 Years Old: Prepares 3-4 year olds for increased success in youth lessons and sets the tone for a lifetime of water enjoyment. Playful and nurturing instructors guide preschoolers through the basics of water adjustment and into water exploration in a safe and fun manner. Children will first be introduced to going underwater safely, progressing onto floating on their back and front. They will also be introduced to basic freestyle skills, such as gliding and arm strokes. Instructor to student ratio is 1:5.
Youth 5-12 Years Old: Children are taught in small groups and move to higher skill groups as they achieve the advancement goals of their present group. Starting with the most basic skill, blowing bubbles in the pool, swimmers advance through 10 skill stations from "roll over and float" to advanced stroke mechanics. Instructor to student ratio is 1:5.
Adult 13 Years and Older: These classes are designed to teach adults basic and intermediate swimming skills. In addition, water safety skills are taught to increase personal comfort levels around aquatics facilities. Instructor to student ratio is 1:6.
Jr. Lifeguard - Jack McLean Aquatics Center: Are you 11 – 14 years old interested in becoming a lifeguard? Jr. Lifeguard improves swimming skills and develops leadership skills. This class includes Basic Lifeguarding Skills, CPR and First Aid. There are two levels: Level 1 emphasizes Prevention & Response and Level 2 builds on that by adding Fitness, Leadership and Professionalism. Level 1 must be completed prior to beginning Level 2. Upon completion of Level 2, 14 year old Jr. Guards may volunteer at City of Tallahassee pools up to 6 hours a week!
Prerequisites
- Be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards continuously while breathing to the front or side
- Tread water for one minute using arms and legs
- Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater
Dates
- June 2 – 12, 2008 / Level 1 - $50.75
- June 16 – 26, 2008 / Level 2 - $41.75
- July 7 – 17, 2008 / Level 1 - $50.75
- July 21 – July 31, 2008 / Level 2 - $41.75
Time: Monday thru Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Class Schedule
How do I choose a class?
1. Day(s) of the Week: Determine which day(s) of the week you would like to attend class from the choices in the Sessions chart below
2. Session Dates: Choose your prefered session number listed below the day(s) of the week you selected
3. Type of Class: Based on the participant’s age, locate the class type from the top of the Time/Class Type chart below
4. Pool Location: Refer to the chart for a pool location convenient for you
5. Class Time: After deciding a class time, make sure it is offered during your desired session dates, indicated by the colored dots
| Color Code | Session |
| Monday thru Thursday Classes | |
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| Session 1: April 28 - May 8 |
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| Session 2: May 12 - May 22 |
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| Session 3: August 18 - August 28 | |
| Session 4: June 2 - June 12 |
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| Session 5: June 16 - June 26 |
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| Session 6: July 7 - July 17 |
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| Session 7: July 21 - July 31 |
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| Session 8: August 4 - August 14 | |
| Monday & Wednesday Only Classes | |
| Session 9: April 28 - May 21 (McLean and Levy Only) |
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| Session 10: June 2 - June 25 |
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| Session 11: July 7 - July 30 |
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| Session 12: September 8 - October 1 | |
| Tuesday & Thursday Only Classes | |
| Session 13: April 29 - May 22 (McLean and Levy Only) |
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| Session 14: June 3 - June 26 |
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| Session 15: July 8 - July 31 |
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| Session 16: September 9 - October 2 | |
| Saturday Only Classes | |
| Session 17: June 7 - August 2 (No class July 5) | |
| Session 18: September 6 - October 25 | |
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Parent/Child 6mo-3yrs |
Preschool 3-4yrs & Youth 5-12yrs |
Adult 13yrs + up |
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| Forestmeadows / 4750 N. Meridian Rd. / 891-3922 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:10 - 10:40am |
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| 11:00 - 11:30am |
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| 11:40 - 12:20pm |
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| 5:30 - 6:00pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:10 - 6:40pm |
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| Jack McLean Aquatics Center / 700 Paul Russell Rd. / 891-1822 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 - 10:00am |
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| 10:00 - 10:30am | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:10 - 10:40am |
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| 10:40 - 11:10am |
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| 10:50 - 11:20am |
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| 5:30 - 6:00pm |
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| 6:10 - 6:40pm |
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| 6:50 - 7:20pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levy / 625 W. Tharpe St. / 891-3950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:10 - 10:40am |
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| 10:50 - 11:20am |
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| 11:00 - 11:30am |
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| 5:30 - 6:00pm |
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| 6:10 - 6:40pm |
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| 6:50 - 7:20pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robinson Trueblood / 1115 Dade St. / 891-3911 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 12:30pm |
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| 5:00 - 5:30pm |
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| 5:40 - 6:10pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trousdell Aquatics Center / 298 John Knox Rd. / 891-3991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:50 - 9:20am |
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| 9:30 - 10:00am |
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| 10:10 - 10:40am |
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| 10:30 - 11:00am |
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| 10:50 - 11:20am |
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| 11:10 - 11:40am |
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| 7:00 - 7:30pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walker-Ford / 2301 Pasco St. / 891-3973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 - 10:00am |
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| 11:00 - 11:30am |
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| 5:30 - 6:00pm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The information and schedules above as well as an application form are also available in PDF format