Get ready to register for summer swim lessons in May

Registration for summer swim lessons with Juneau Pools will open later this month. Starting this summer, swimmers must meet prerequisites to sign up for classes at Level 2 or higher. That means either:

• Successfully passing the previous class level at Juneau Pools since November 2023

OR

• Attending a Juneau Pools swim lesson placement session

Please be aware that if your swimmer last took lessons before November 2023, they will still need to attend the placement session for instructors to assess their current skill level. Making sure that each swimmer is placed in the right class for their skills is an important part of ensuring that everyone at the pool is able to learn in a safe and fun environment.

Placement takes just 15 minutes. Juneau Pools will offer several swim lesson placement days this month:

• Saturday, May 11, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Augustus Brown Pool
• Tuesday, May 14, 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. at Dimond Park Aquatic Center
• Thursday, May 16, 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. at Dimond Park Aquatic Center

During placement, swim instructors will work with children in small groups to provide coaching and help identify their skill and comfort level in the water. Each placement day includes several 15-minute sessions for Preschool (ages 3-5) and Youth (ages 6-12) swimmers. Sign up through the Parks and Rec registration catalog (click on the Juneau Pools tab) beginning Friday, May 3 at noon. This event is free of charge.

If your swimmer does not meet the prerequisites, they will not be able to register for any swim lessons other than Level 1.

Information about registering for summer swim lessons will be available soon—stay tuned for details.

For questions about swim lessons or the prerequisite system, please contact Ellen Johnston at [email protected] or (907) 586-0839 ext. 4143.