Aquatics

Resident Fees:

• $1 for 15 years old and under
• $2 for 16 years old and older

Non-resident Fees:

• $1 for 15 years old and under
• $2.50 for 16 years old and older

Pool Open April 1 through November 26, 2026. 

• Monday and Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday: Closed

Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. The City of West Palm Beach has proudly partnered with the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition to educate about water safety, prevent drowning, and provide swim lessons free of charge, to qualified candidates, in the form of a voucher. To see if you qualify for the Drowning Prevention Coalition Voucher, please visit http://www.pbcgov.com/dpc. (click link)                                

PARENT AND CHILD COURSE

The parent and child classes are designed for children 6 months through 3 years. Instructors will teach you the skills to use play as a form of learning to provide a fun environment for your child.

WebTrac #: 244120 (click on # to register)

PRESCHOOL COURSES

The preschool program is designed for children 4 – 5 years of age.  Children 3 years old are welcome to participate after a brief assessment from staff.

Preschool – Level 1

Skills taught  include water entry and exiting, submerging mouth, nose, and eyes, and gliding on the front and back.

WebTrac #:   274156 (click on # to register)

Preschool – Level 2

Skills taught include bobbing, demonstrating front-and-back glides independently for 15 seconds, changing direction while swimming, and demonstrating all the skills from the previous levels without assistance.

WebTrac #:   274157 (click on # to register)

Preschool – Level 3

For children who have learned basic skills but are not yet ready to swim alone. Skills taught include floating, opening eyes underwater and retrieving an object, treading water, and combining arm and leg actions.

WebTrac #:   274158 (not currently open for registration)

YOUTH COURSES

Research shows that learning lifetime fitness skills, including swimming, reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, and depression. All levels will also learn water safety skills.

Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills

Children will increase their comfort level in the water.

WebTrac #: 214102 (click on # to register)

Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Children will learn to float without support and begin arm and leg actions in this class.

WebTrac #: 214105 (click on # to register)

Level 3 – Stroke Development

Kids will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl. 

WebTrac #: 214108  (click on # to register)

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Breaststroke, butterfly, and elementary backstroke are introduced during this course.  

WebTrac #: 214111 (not currently open for registration)

Level 5 – Stroke Refinement

Coordination and refinement of strokes are the primary focus of this course.

WebTrac #: 224126 (not currently open for registration)

Adult Level 1 or Level 2

Swimming is a lifelong sport and can be learned at any age. Learning  to swim can be intimidating, but  easier than you think. Let our professional staff teach you how to feel confident in and around the water: learn at your own pace, develop your strokes, or train for specific events. Do not let low confidence stand in your way. Learn to swim and feel confident about boating, kayaking, snorkeling and just going to the beach or pool to enjoy the sun and water.

WebTrac #: 224126 (click on # to register)

Private swim lessons provide the greatest flexibility for swimmers of any age. From the beginner who is hesitant to enter the water to the competitive athlete looking to become more efficient in the water, you will have one-on-one attention. Sessions consist of 8/20-minute lessons. After the initial session, additional lessons may be purchased individually at a 25% discounted rate. Semi-private lessons are also available. Call for details.

Ages: 6 months - Adult

Days/Times: To be scheduled with the instructor

Fees:  $120 Resident / 8-Day Session $150 Non-Resident / 8-Day Session (Discounted rate for an additional class is $11.25 Resident and $14.00 Non-Resident).   

Min/Max:       1/1

WebTrac #:   244143 (click #)

Not sure about where to work this summer? Lifeguarding is a rewarding and fun summer job that also teaches communication skills and leadership to prepare you for college and beyond. You will also learn the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.

A portion of this course must be completed online prior to the first day of class.

Prerequisites:

• Must be 15 years old or older.
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing using the front crawl and breaststroke.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
• Complete the following in 1 minute and 40 seconds: surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object without the aid of swim goggles.

Length:

This course takes approximately 26 hours to complete.

70% of drownings happen in the home! Hands-only CPR is not best in a case of a drowning because the person's primary problem is lack of oxygen. Full CPR with compressions and breaths saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR/AED is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. In fact, over 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough.

Ages: 12 and older

Dates: Call (561) 804-4961 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to make an appointment.

Fees:

• $50 for Resident CPR/AED
• $60 for Non-resident CPR/AED
• $60 for Resident CPR/AED/First Aid
• $75 for Non-resident CPR/AED/First-Aid

Enrollment capacity: 5 (min.) / 20 (max.)