Aquatic (Swimming) Lessons
Aquatic Lessons for parent & me, preschool, levels 1-5 and private lessons.
REQUIREMENTS: Only one session of lessons may be registered for at a time. To sign up for additional swimming lessons you must complete your current session, allowing you to register for the appropriate level. To help select the appropriate level for your child please reference the American Red Cross class descriptions here.
Questions may be directed to the Aquatics Facility Supervisor at (701) 456-2074.
Registration
Aquatic Lessons have their own registration dates outside of regular program registration. Please note the registration dates for each session below. Register by selecting your level and session below.
Descriptions and Schedules
These classes are designed to encourage parent/child learning and water adjustment in a safe and positive setting. Parents accompany their children at all times while an experienced instructor guides parents in teaching their children fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Parent/child classes are excellent opportunities for children to begin transitioning to the preschool swim program.
SESSIONS:
Sept 21-Oct 2, 2026 | 6:00-6:30 pm | M,W,F
*Registration begins Sept. 14 at 12 pm
Nov 30-Dec 11, 2026 | 6:00-6:30 pm | M,W,F
*Registration begins Sept. 14 at 12 pm
March 1-12, 2027 | 6:00-6:30 pm | M,W,F
*Registration begins Sept. 14 at 12 pm
Lessons consist of 10 lessons (30 min. each) following the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. View class descriptions here.
FALL SESSION: Oct 5-Nov 5, 2026
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
*Registration begins Sept. 14 at 12 pm
- Preschool A: M/W 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 6:05-6:35 pm
- Preschool B: M/W 6:05-6:35 pm; M/W 6:40-7:10 pm; T/TH 6:40-7:10 pm
- Preschool C: M/W 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 6:40-7:10 pm
WINTER SESSION: Jan 4-Feb 4, 2027
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
*Registration begins Dec. 7 at 12 pm
- Preschool A: M/W 5:30-6:00 pm; M/W 6:05-6:35 pm; T/TH 5:30-6:00 pm
- Preschool B: M/W 6:40-7:10 pm; T/TH 6:05-6:35 pm; T/TH 6:40-7:10 pm
- Preschool C: M/W 6:40-7:10 pm; T/TH 5:30-6:00 pm
WINTER SESSION: Feb 15-Mar 18, 2027
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
*Registration begins Jan 25 at 12 pm
- Preschool A: M/W 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 6:05-6:35 pm
- Preschool B: M/W 6:05-6:35 pm; M/W 6:40-7:10 pm; T/TH 6:40-7:10 pm
- Preschool C: M/W 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 6:40-7:10 pm
Lessons consist of 10 lessons (30 min. each) following the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. View class descriptions here.
FALL SESSION: Oct 5-Nov 5, 2026
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
*Registration begins Sept. 14 at 12 pm
- Level 1: M/W 6:05-6:35 pm; T/TH 5:30-6:00 pm
- Level 2: M/W 6:40-7:10 pm; T/TH 6:05-6:35 pm
- Level 3: M/W 7:15-7:45 pm; T/TH 7:15-7:45 pm
- Level 4: M/W 7:15-7:45 pm
- Level 5: T/TH 7:15-7:45 pm
WINTER SESSION: Jan 4-Feb 4, 2027
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
*Registration begins Dec. 7 at 12 pm
- Level 1: M/W 5:30-6:00 pm; T/TH 6:05-6:35 pm
- Level 2: M/W 6:05-6:35 pm; T/TH 6:40-7:10 pm
- Level 3: M/W 7:15-7:45 pm; T/TH 7:15-7:45 pm
- Level 4: T/TH 7:15-7:45 pm
- Level 5: M/W 7:15-7:45 pm
WINTER SESSION: Feb 15-Mar 18, 2027
(Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
*Registration begins Jan 25 at 12 pm
- Level 1: M/W 6:05-6:35 pm; T/TH 5:30-6:00 pm
- Level 2: M/W 6:40-7:10 pm; T/TH 6:05-6:35 pm
- Level 3: M/W 7:15-7:45 pm; T/TH 7:15-7:45 pm
- Level 4: M/W 7:15-7:45 pm
- Level 5: T/TH 7:15-7:45 pm
Private lessons are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $75 per person with individual lessons consisting of four, 30-minute sessions taught by a certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Specific days/times/months cannot be guaranteed and are based on instructor availability. Once registered you will be placed on a waiting list. If the waiting list is full, please check the list as often as you like until there is an opening. A name can only be added once to the waiting list. Call the DPR office at (701) 456-2074 or register online for private lessons.
REGISTER ONLINE (for wait list only)
WAITING LIST PROCESS: When an instructor has an opening, we will check the waiting list. The Aquatic Supervisor will contact you with open dates and times. If your availability is a match for our instructor, you will be enrolled. Specific days/times/months cannot be guaranteed. Payment for lessons is required at the time of enrollment. We are not able to keep your name on the waiting list if you are unable to take the lesson schedule that is provided when you are called or if you do not return a call within 24 hours.
*Fall/Winter lessons are 10 sessions, either meet Monday/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays for 5 weeks.
Summer Session 2
June 15-26
Register: May 26 @ 12pm
- 10:15-10:45 am
- 8:30-9:00 am
- 11:25-11:55 am
- 9:05-9:35 am
- 9:40-10:10 am
- 10:50-11:20 am
- 8:30-9:00 am
- 10:15-10:45 am
- 11:25-11:55 am
- 9:05-9:35 am
- 9:40-10:10 am
- 10:15-10:45 am
- 10:50-11:20 am
- 11:25-11:55 am
- 8:30-9:00 am
- 9:40-10:10 am
- 9:05-9:35 am
Summer Session 3
July 6-17
Register: June 15 @ 12pm
- 9:05-9:35 am
- 10:50-11:20 am
- 9:40-10:10 am
- 10:15-10:45 am
- 8:30-9:00 am
- 11:25-11:55 am
- 10:15-10:45 am
- 10:50-11:20 am
- 11:25-11:55 am
- 8:30-9:00 am
- 9:40-10:10 am
- 10:15-10:45 am
- 10:50-11:20 am
- 11:25-11:55 am
- 8:30-9:00 am
- 9:05-9:35 am
- 9:40-10:10 am
- 9:05-9:35 am
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