The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs offers lessons taught by Red Cross certified instructors, year round. Registration is offered in September, December, March, and May.
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.
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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 2023 Session Dates 30-minute classes at Valley Pool available on Saturdays (9 to11 a.m.), Tuesdays (6 to 7:30 p.m.), Wednesdays (4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m.) and Thursdays (6 to 7:30 p.m.), September 23 to November 11, 2023. Fall 2023 Registration DatesCity residents: Friday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. Non-residents: Saturday, Sept. 9 at Noon
VIEW CLASSES HERE (when available)
Youth Lesson LevelsClass level requirements are a combination of both minimum age and swimming ability. Pre-testing is available during any open swim.
Adult Lesson Levels
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.
Please note classes are cancelled when the Syracuse City School District closes school or cancels after school activities.
For pool cancellations/closings:
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What to know before you go