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Learn to Swim

We offer a variety of Learn to Swim classes:

Waterbabies - for Infants ages 6-36 months and their parents, regardless of ability. Parents get in the water and work with their infants on safety, water adjustment and swimming skills such as kicking, blowing bubbles, reaching and muscle control.

Water Tots 2 - designed for children ages 3-4 years who have completed Waterbabies, but are not quite ready for Level 1. Children will work on beginning swim skills, float, splash, play, and increase their comfort in water.

Level 1: Water Exploration - for children ages 3 years and up. Focuses on water exploration and beginning skills including floating, kicking, submerging and breath control.

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills - for children age 3 years and up, this class focuses on improving independent swimming and teaches front crawl breathing. Must pass Level 1 or be able to float independently on front and back.

Level 3: Stroke Development - for children ages 4 years and up. This learn-to-swim class focuses on stroke development, front and back crawl, elementary back stroke with whip kick. Your child must pass level 2 before signing up for this class.

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Good to know

The pool’s water temperature is a comfortable 92 degrees. Staircases, handrails, ramps and special pool wheelchairs provide easy access. A certified lifeguard or instructor is on duty. Locker rooms are available for showering and changing. 

Aquatics classes run in 10-week sessions. To view class details and/or register, click the register online button to be taken to the CK Active system.

For information and to register

Contact information

Phone: 612-775-2400
ckactive@allina.com

Fee information

See registration link for fee information.

What to bring

Participants must provide their own padlock, swimsuit and towel.