About the Program
The Learn to Swim program offers various skill levels for individuals aged 4 and up, designed to help them safely and effectively develop their swimming skills.
Each level includes important water safety training, with skills taught step by step. Our goal is to help participants swim with confidence and stay safe in, on, and around the water. Join us for lessons led by our certified Red Cross instructors at the Aquatics Center on the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus.
- CurriculumAmerican Red CrossLearn-to-Swim & Preschool Aquatics
- Ages Served4 years and upAge & level appropriate placement
- Cost Per Level$120-$135Includes 8 sessions, twice a week, 30-45 minutes each
Before You Register
- Waivers
- Waivers are required for all participants.
- Make-up Class
- One makeup class will be provided if a class is canceled due to inclement weather. The makeup dates are as follows:
- For Monday/Wednesday June classes: June 29
- For Tuesday/Thursday June classes: June 30
- One makeup class will be provided if a class is canceled due to inclement weather. The makeup dates are as follows:
Step 1: Swim Test Assessment
Attend one assessment day to be placed in the correct swim level. The swim test assessment is free. Tests take about 5 minutes per participant and are administered on a 15-minute rotation, where participants demonstrate their skills with one of our instructors.
- All participants must demonstrate readiness to swim and the ability to follow instruction in order to join group lessons.
- Participants entering a level above Level 1 will need to complete the checkout skills from the previous level.
- Choose the assessment day that matches the program track for the participants age.
Additional assessment dates for July & August sessions coming soon.
Preschool AquaticsAges 4–5 · Levels 1 & 2
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| MON | May 11 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| WED | May 13 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| MON | May 18 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
| WED | May 20 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Select the Preschool Aquatics (PSA) assessment offering that matches your preferred date.
Learn to SwimAges 6+ · Levels 1, 2 & 3
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TUE | May 12 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| THU | May 14 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| TUE | May 19 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| THU | May 21 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Select the Learn to Swim (LTS) assessment offering that matches your preferred date.
Step 2: Levels & Class Times
Below are the descriptions of each level. Register for the level assigned by our instructors based on the results of the swim assessment. Classes run throughout the summer. Participants who complete a level 1 or 2 will have the opportunity to continue to the next level in the following sessions. July and August session dates will be added soon.
Have Questions?
Email: aparks@fiu.edu