Learn to Swim

Step 1.Create an account on our program registration portal.

If you already have an account, just sign in with your username and password. If you do not remember your password click 'Forgot password?' on the sign-in page.

Create an Account

Step 2.Select your swimming lessons.

Swimming lessons are listed as individual activities under 'Programs' on our registration portal. Click on the program to see details. Lessons are offered in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. 

 Fall 2024 Quick Session Swim Session Dates:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays at Valley Pool, November 21 – December 19, 2024, excluding November 28, ½ sessions b/t 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Fall 2024 Quick Session Registration Dates
City residents: Thursday, November 14 at 4 p.m.
Nonresidents: Friday, November 15 at 4 p.m.

VIEW CLASSES HERE

Youth Lesson Levels
Class level requirements are a combination of both minimum age and swimming ability. Pre-testing is available during any open swim.

• Little Swimmer: 14 months to 3 years old; an adult is required in the water with the child.
• Seahorse: 3 to 5 years of age; no swimming experience.
• Goldfish: Minimum of 5 years old; no swimming experience.
• Bullfrogs: Minimum 6 years old; able to float on front and back, kick 15 feet on front and back.
• Blue Whales: Minimum 7 years old; able to swim 30 feet on front and back.
• Starfish: Minimum 8 years old; able to swim 45 feet on front and back and perform the elementary backstroke.
• Eels: Minimum of 9 years old; able to swim 25 yards front and back crawl; 15 yards elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

Adult Lesson Levels

• Beginner
• Advanced

Step 3.Checkout and pay online.

Click the swimming program you'll be registering for and add it to your shopping cart and checkout. During the checkout, you will be asked to sign a waiver.

Step 4.Attend your classes.

Please note classes are cancelled when the Syracuse City School District closes school or cancels after school activities.