Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center

Swimming Lessons

The best thing anyone can do is to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. All Learn to Swim Classes include water safety topics to help participants in and around the water. The courses listed below are based on a combination of age, skills, and completion requirements. If you are unsure of the proper level, please contact us to schedule a free assessment of your or your child's skills. Please call the facility for specific class offerings during each time slot. Not all levels are offered during each time slot. You will be registering for a class that lasts 30 minutes each day for 8 days.

Weekend Courses

Drowning Prevention Scholarships and Discounts

Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. The City of West Palm Beach has partnered with the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition, and the American Red Cross Centennial Program to reduce Drowning rates by helping those in need with swimming lessons. The Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition issues vouchers to participants who qualify. A "DPC Voucher" covers the entire cost of our group swim lessons. To see if you qualify for the Drowning Prevention Coalition Voucher, please visit http://www.pbcgov.com/dpc.

The American Red Cross Centennial Program

The ARC Centennial Program provides $40 scholarships for swimming lessons and provides scholarships for lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors. To see if you quality, call the Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center at 561-804-4961.

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.

Preschool Courses

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

Youth Courses

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

Adult Courses

Swimming is a lifelong sport and can be learned at any age. Learning how 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 going to the beach or pool to enjoy the sun and water.

Adult Swim Course

A safe, structured, and pace-controlled environment for individuals ages 15 and over to learn swimming or improve technique. Led by certified instructors, these classes focus on water comfort, safety skills, stroke development, and fitness for all levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers.

Private Swim Lessons

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. Semi-private lessons are also available. Call for details.

Certification and Training Programs

Swimming is a lifelong sport and can be learned at any age. Learning how 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 in specific events. Do not let low confidence stand in your way. 

Lifeguard Training - Blended Learning

Lifeguard Training teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. A portion of this course is completed online prior to the first day of class. Lifeguarding is a rewarding and fun summer job that also teaches communication skills and leadership to prepare you for college and beyond.

Prerequisites: Ages 15 and older. Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge, resurface swim, 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both), maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using the legs, then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hands exit the water without using a ladder or steps. This course takes approximately 27 hours to complete.

CPR/AED/First Aid Courses - Blended Learning

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

Location

1501 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401  View Map

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1501 N Australian Ave , West Palm Beach, FL 33401

1501 N Australian Ave , West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center