Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons (Year Round)
Our trained and certified instructors with work together with you to create a plan and move your towards your goals with one-on-one training. Classes are 30 minutes per lesson.
Fee: $40 per class
- Registration: To schedule an appointment visit or call the pool office at 727-363-9264.
Free Swim Lessons
Ages 4 to 14 Years Old, Spaces Limited
Learning to swim is an on-going process and after taking this introduction to swimming, we encourage students to continue participating in our regular Learn-to-Swim program throughout Spring and Summer. Free Classes are held on Saturdays at 9am & 9:35am and last 30 minutes per lesson. When you register for free swim lesson you get a total of 4 Saturday lessons per session.
- Registration: Begins April 10th, 2022 or call the pool office at 727-363-9264
Free Swim Lessons are every Saturday: April 22nd, April 29th, May 6th, May 13th (4 sessions with limited space)
Levels 1, 2, 3, & 4 are available at 9-9:30am & 9:35-10:05am
Parent & Child Lessons
Ages 6 Months to 3 Years Old
Emphasizes water adjustment, parenting skills and water safety. Special attention is given to the varying development stages of this age group. Goals for this class include the child's enjoyment and adjustment in and around the water while instructing parents how to assist in the development of their children's future swimming skills. No refunds given for cancelled classes due to unforeseen circumstances.
Each session has (8) 30-minute classes over 2 weeks.
- Fee: $45 per session
Dates:
- Session I June 12th-June 23rd
- Session II June 26th-July 7th
- Session III July 10th-July 20th
- Session IV July 24th-Aug 3rd
Learn to Swim - Swim Lessons
St. Pete Beach Recreation Department offers a complete learn to swim program to meet the needs of the entire community. Classes are offered for all ages from infants to seniors. Lessons are taught by American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors.
All classes are held for two weeks with (8) 30-minute sessions held Monday through Thursday. No refunds given for cancelled classes due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Fee: $45 per session
Dates:
Lessons are at 9am, 5pm, & 5:35pm
- Session I May 30th-June 8th
- Session II June 12th-June 23rd
- Session III June 26th-July 7th
- Session IV July 10th-July 20th
- Session V July 24th-Aug 3rd
Class Level Descriptions
Level 1, 2, 3, 4: (ages 4 and older)
- Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills Purpose: Help students feel comfortable in the water
- Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Purpose: Give students success with fundamental skills
- Level 3: Stroke Development Purpose: Build from skills in Level 2 with additional guided practice
- Level 4: Stroke Improvement Purpose: Develop confidence in strokes and improve other skills
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Purpose: Help students feel comfortable in the water.
- Basic water safety rules
- Exhaling underwater
- Floating on front and back
- Opening eyes underwater and picking up submerged objects
- Recognizing a swimmer in distress and getting help
- Submerging mouth, nose and eyes
- Swimming on-front and back using arm and leg actions
- Using a life jacket
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Purpose: Give students success with fundamental skills
- Bobbing in water
- Front and back glide
- Jellyfish float
- Moving in the water while wearing a life jacket
- Recognizing a swimmer in distress and getting help
- Submerging entire head
- Swimming using combined stroke on front and back
- Treading water using arm and leg motions
Level 3: Stroke Development
Purpose: Build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.
- Butterfly-kick and body motion
- Front and back crawl
- Front and back glide
- Kneeling or standing dive
- Reach assist
- Rotary breathing in horizontal position
- Submerging and retrieving an object
- Survival float, back float
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Purpose: Develop confidence in the strokes learned and improve other aquatic skills
- Dive from stride position or shallow dive
- Elementary backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly
- Feet-first surface dive
- Front and back crawl
- Safe diving rules
- Survival float, back float
- Throwing assist