Registration for preschool and youth swim lessons opens August 9

Juneau Pools will offer a new session of beginner and intermediate swim lessons for both preschool and youth age groups at Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool in August and September. Registration opens online Friday, August 9 at noon through the Parks & Rec registration catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registrations will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Please be aware that swimmers must meet the registration prerequisites to register for any classes beyond Level 1. Swimmers who have not attended a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session or passed the preceding class within the last six months will not be able to register for upper level classes. To arrange a swim test, please contact Ellen Johnston at (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from August 19 through September 11 (with the exception of Labor Day, September 2). Class time slots are scheduled between 4:15 and 7 p.m. and are 30 minutes long. See the registration portal for a detailed class schedule.

Preschool classes are open to children ages 3-5 and youth classes to ages 6-12. Visit juneaupools.org for detailed info about skill levels.

Classes cost $70 (+ tax) for 7 lessons. Scholarships are available; complete the online form by August 8 at noon to apply. If you have questions about scholarships, contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at (907) 586-2635 ext. 4156 or [email protected].

For more information on summer swim lessons, please contact Aquatics Programming Coordinator Ellen Johnston at (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148 or [email protected].