City of Syracuse Opens Swim Lesson Sign-Ups June 27
Published on June 27, 2024
The City of Syracuse Department of Parks & Recreation announced it will open Session I swim lesson
registration on Thursday, June 27, at 4:00 p.m. for city residents, and on Friday, June 28th, at 4:00 p.m. for non-city residents. There will be three sessions offered this summer.
Session I will be held at Burnet, Schiller and Thornden Pools. This session will run from July 1 to July 12. Swimming lessons are 30 minutes and run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration for Session II will open on Thursday, July 11, at 4:00 p.m. for city residents, and on Friday, July 12, at 4:00 p.m. for non-city residents. In addition to Burnet, Schiller and Thornden Pools, Onondaga Pool will be included for Session 2. Session 2 will run from July 15 to July 26.
Registration for Session III will open on Thursday, July 25, at 4:00 p.m. for city residents, and on Friday, July 26, at 4:00 p.m. for non-city residents. This final session will take place from July 29 to August 9 at Burnet, Schiller, Thornden and Upper Onondaga pools.
At all three sessions, five levels are available ranging from a minimum of ages 3 to 8. Class-level requirements are a combination of both minimum age and swimming ability.
- 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.