Juneau Pools will offer Preschool and Youth swim lessons at both Dimond Park Aquatic Center and Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool this summer beginning June 2. Registration opens Friday, May 9, at noon. Register online through the Parks & Rec catalog (click on the “Juneau Pools” tab). Registration will not be taken over the phone, in person, or in advance.

Lesson sessions at DPAC will take place four mornings a week for two weeks, while lessons at AGB will take place two evenings a week for two weeks. All lessons last 30 minutes.

All lesson sessions cost $80 plus tax. Scholarships are available. To apply, complete the form at bit.ly/ZGYCscholarship by Wednsday, May 7, at noon.

DPAC

DPAC swim lessons will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with class start times available between 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

DPAC Session 1 will run June 2 – 12 and include Preschool Levels 1-4 and Youth Levels 1-4.

DPAC Session 2 will run June 23 – July 3 and include Preschool Levels 1-3 and Youth Levels 1-4.

AGB

AGB swim lessons will be held June 9 – July 2 on Monday and Wednesday with class start times available between 3:30 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.

Choosing Classes and Levels

Preschool classes are open to children ages 3-5 and Youth classes are open to children ages 6-12.

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.

For more information about class and skill levels, visit bit.ly/CBJSwimLessons.

For detailed information about class times and sizes, visit bit.ly/registerCBJparks.

For questions, please contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4148.

Spring is here and the Jensen-Olson Arboretum’s flowering plants—including its nationally-recognized primula collection—are in bloom! Join JOA for events throughout May to get outdoors and celebrate the arrival of spring and summer in Juneau.

Mother’s Day Celebration
Sunday, May 11 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy live music and light refreshments in a beautiful garden setting. All ages welcome.

Guided Garden Tour
Friday, May 16 | 1 – 2:15 p.m.
Join us for a free tour highlighting the Arboretum’s renowned Primula collection. This event is part of the three-day American Primrose Society National Show, which this year takes place in Juneau. For more information about show events, including displays, judging, tours, and gardening workshops, visit bit.ly/primrose2025.

Native Plant Walk
Sunday, May 25 | 11 a.m.
Learn about Southeast Alaska’s native trees and shrubs on a guided garden walk.
Registration required: Email [email protected]

Family Beach Exploration
Saturday, May 31 | 10 a.m.
This hands-on, educational program for children ages 6–12 takes place during low tide, offering the perfect chance to see the beach habitat in action. Please keep in mind that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Space is limited: Register at bit.ly/registerCBJparks

The Arboretum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday during the summer. For information about location and access, visit bit.ly/CBJJOA.

For more information, contact Arboretum Manager Ginger Hudson at (907) 789-0139 or [email protected].