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Swim placement test required before registration

All participants must complete a swim test assessment to be placed in the correct level. Tests are held the weeks of Sept 14-25. 

About the Program

The Learn to Swim program are for individuals aged 4 and up, designed to help them safely and effectively develop their swimming skills.

It 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.

  • Curriculum
    American Red Cross
    Learn-to-Swim & Preschool Aquatics
  • Ages Served
    4 years and up
    Age & level appropriate placement
  • Cost Per Level
    $120-$135
    Includes 8 classes, 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:
      • Tuesday, October 27 

 

 

Step 1: Swim Test Assessment

Attend one assessment day to be evaluated for a program. 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.

 

Preschool AquaticsAges 4–5
DayDateTime
MONSeptember 143:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TUESSeptember 153:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WEDSeptember 163:00 pm – 5:00 pm
THURSSeptember 173:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FRISeptember 183:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MONSeptember 213:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TUESSeptember 223:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WEDSeptember 233:00 pm – 5:00 pm
THURSSeptember 243:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FRISeptember 253:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LEARN TO SWIMAges 4–5
DayDateTime
MONSeptember 143:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TUESSeptember 153:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WEDSeptember 163:00 pm – 5:00 pm
THURSSeptember 173:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FRISeptember 183:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MONSeptember 213:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TUESSeptember 223:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WEDSeptember 233:00 pm – 5:00 pm
THURSSeptember 243:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FRISeptember 253:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Step 2: Class Times

 

Preschool Aquatics (Sept 29 - Oct 22)
Ages 4–5
$120
Per Level
Introduction to the Aquatic Environment & Fundamental Aquatic Skills
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Tues & Thurs (30 mins)

Introduces young children to the aquatic environment and helps them build basic water skills, essential water safety practices, and independent movement — including safe entry, basic propulsion on front and back, and the start of moving through the water on their own.

Prerequisite — COMPLETION OF SKILLS ASSESSMENT TEST

 

Learn to Swim (Sept 29 - Oct 22)
Ages 6 & Up
$135
Per Level
Introduction to Water Skills
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Tues & Thurs (30-45 mins)
Introduces participants to the aquatic environment and helps them develop basic water skills, along with essential water safety practices.
Prerequisite — COMPLETION OF SKILLS ASSESSMENT TEST