Overview

We offer the following aquatic lessons:

  • Private Lessons
  • Parent & Me
  • Preschool Levels
  • Levels 1-5
  • Level 6 is by request only

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.

⚠ Online Registration: Our classes fill up fast! When registering online, please make sure your online account is setup and you are able to login successfully before the respective registration day. Call our office at 701-456-2074 during regular business hours if you need help with your account.

Questions may be directed to the Aquatics Facility Supervisor at (701) 456-2074 or emailed to [email protected]

Aquatic 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.

Quick Info

  • Fee $45
  • Location WRCC
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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:

Spring Session: May 8-19, 2023 | 6:00-6:30 pm | Mon, Wed, Fri
*Registration begins April 24 at 12 pm

Summer Session: June 12-23, 2023 | 12:00-12:30 pm | Mon, Wed, Fri
*Registration begins May 30 at 12 pm

Summer Session: July 17-28, 2023 | 12:00-12:30 pm | Mon, Wed, Fri
*Registration begins June 26 at 12 pm

Lessons consist of 10 lessons (30 min. each) following the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. View class descriptions here.

SEE SUMMER SCHEDULE BELOW.

Lessons consist of 10 lessons (30 min. each) following the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. View class descriptions here.

SEE SUMMER SCHEDULE BELOW.

**Update 4-17-23: Private lessons registration is currently closed for new registrations. Please watch this page for updates.

When private lessons become available, they are on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Cost is $65/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 to sign up for private lessons or register online here.

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.

Summer Session 1
May 30-June 12

Register: May 1 @ 12pm

PRESCHOOL A

8:30-9:00 am

9:40-10:10 am

10:15-10:45 am

5:30-6:00 pm

PRESCHOOL B

8:30-9:00 am

9:05-9:35 am

10:50-11:20 am

6:05-6:35 pm

PRESCHOOL C

9:40-10:10 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 1

9:05-9:35 am

10:15-10:45 am

10:50-11:20 am

11:25-11:55 am

5:30-6:00 pm

6:05-6:35 pm

LEVEL 2

10:15-10:45 am

10:50-11:20 am

11:25-11:55 am

6:05-6:35 pm

LEVEL 3

9:05-9:35 am

5:30-6:00 pm

LEVEL 4

9:40-10:10 am

LEVEL 5

8:30-9:00 am

Summer Session 2
June 19-30

Register: May 30 @ 12pm

PRESCHOOL A

10:15-10:45 am

10:50-11:20 am

PRESCHOOL B

8:30-9:00 am

11:25-11:55 am

PRESCHOOL C

9:05-9:35 am

9:40-10:10 am

10:50-11:20 am

LEVEL 1

8:30-9:00 am

10:15-10:45 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 2

9:05-9:35 am

9:40-10:10 am

10:15-10:45 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 3

8:30-9:00 am

LEVEL 4

9:40-10:10 am

LEVEL 5

9:05-9:35 am

Summer Session 3
July 10-21

Register: Jun 19 @ 12pm

PRESCHOOL A

9:05-9:35 am

10:50-11:20 am

PRESCHOOL B

9:40-10:10 am

10:15-10:45 am

PRESCHOOL C

8:30-9:00 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 1

10:15-10:45 am

10:50-11:20 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 2

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

LEVEL 3

8:30-9:00 am

9:05-9:35 am

LEVEL 4

9:40-10:10 am

LEVEL 5

9:05-9:35 am

Summer Session 4
July 31-Aug 11

Register: Jul 10 @ 12pm

PRESCHOOL A

8:30-9:00 am

11:25-11:55 am

PRESCHOOL B

9:05-9:35 am

9:40-10:10 am

10:50-11:20 am

PRESCHOOL C

10:15-10:45 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 1

9:05-9:35 am

9:40-10:10 am

10:15-10:45 am

10:50-11:20 am

LEVEL 2

8:30-9:00 am

10:15-10:45 am

10:50-11:20 am

11:25-11:55 am

LEVEL 3

9:05-9:35 am

LEVEL 4

8:30-9:00 am

LEVEL 5

9:40-10:10 am

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