Swim Lessons

Splash Swim Lesson Program

Registration for all swimming lessons will be on a first come, first served walk-in basis, and will be taken at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center.  After the registration deadline, registration will be closed.  If there are any spaces available, registration may be accepted with the approval of the Aquatics Coordinator.  There is a minimum of two students and a maximum of six students.  The Aquatics Department offers both weekday evening and Saturday morning swim lessons.

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Swim Lessons Flyer - Fall 2023

Shrimps (Baby & Me)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation:  6 months - 3 years
This class is for young children and their parents. The class is designed to teach parents how to have fun with their child in the water while also introducing important swim skills. Swimmers will work on comfort in the water, floating and gliding on back and with eyes in the water for a short distance.

Guppies(Preschool)

Class Ratio: 1:4
Age Recommendation:  3 years - 4 years
This level is for swimmers who have graduated the Shrimps level but not old enough to participate in Seahorse. In this class children swim, without their parents, in the water and work on assisted floating, submerging underwater, and becoming mobile using simultaneous arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions.

Seahorse (Preschool)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation:  4 years - 5 years
This level is for swimmers who have graduated the Shrimps level. In this class children swim, without their parents, in the water and work on assisted floating, submerging underwater, and becoming mobile using simultaneous arm and leg actions and alternating arm and leg actions.

Clownfish (Level 1)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation:  5 years+
The Clownfish level is for the younger beginning swimmer. Students will learn to float on their front and back as well as how to comfortably go underwater. We emphasize safety and confidence while setting the foundation for more advanced skills. We use songs, toys and games to help us achieve mastery of these sills.

Barracuda (Level 2)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation:  6 years+
The Barracuda level is for the swimmer who is comfortable in the water and can float independently. In this class, students will begin to learn streamlining, freestyle, backstroke and how to swim to the wall after jumping into the water.

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Sting Rays (Level 3)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation: 6 years + 
The Sting Ray level is for young swimmers who can consistently swim freestyle and are ready to start learning side breathing. Students will also work on backstroke progression and be introduced to breaststoke kick. We will also teach our swimmers how to tread water for 30 seconds at a time and build confidence.

Sharks (Level 4)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation: 6 years + 
The Sharks class is designed to really enhance and perfect swimmer's technique. We spend time really focusing on mastery of all aspects of the water. They should be comfortable swimming freestyle and backstroke. They should have a strong grasp and understanding of breaststoke. Introduction to butterfly will begin here.

Whales (Level 5)

Class Ratio: 1:6
Age Recommendation: 6 years + 
The Whale class is designed to focus on repetitive, perfect stroke technique to prepare swimmers for Swim Team. These swimmers are proficient in every stroke, and maintain correct body positioning and technique while swimming.



Private Swim Lessons

Private lessons are for those wanting one on one instruction. Private swim lessons are offered on an instructor available basis only. Each lesson is 30 minutes in length. Please contact the Aquatics Department to leave your name, phone number, and day/time preference.

Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Semi private swim lessons are for two to three individuals per one instructor. Semi private swim lessons are offered on an instructor available basis only. Each lesson is 30 minutes in length. Please contact the Aquatics Department to leave your name, phone number, and day/time preference.

See Private / Semi-Private Lesson form below for prices and request form.

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  1. Doug Cook

    Recreation Manager
    Email Doug Cook
    Phone: 303-857-4200, ext. 6164

  2. Aquatics Facility

    Pool Hours

    Monday - Friday
    5:30am - 7:30pm
    Saturday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
    Sunday
    11:30am - 4:30pm

    Open Swim Hours

    Sunday
    11:30am - 4:30pm
    Monday / Wednesday / Friday
    12:00pm - 7:30pm
    Tuesday / Thursday
    12:00pm - 4:30pm
    Saturday
    12:00pm - 4:30pm

    Facility Age Restrictions:

    10 years and over can use the facility (excluding fitness areas) without supervision. 7 - 9 years may use the facility (excluding fitness areas) with someone 12 years and over in the facility. 6 years and under can use the facility (excluding fitness areas) under direct supervision of someone 12 years and over.

    Fitness Area Restrictions:

    15 years and up may use the fitness areas (weight room / cardio).  13 - 14 years can use the fitness areas (weight room / cardio) with direct supervision of adult.  12 years and under are not allowed in the fitness areas (weight room / cardio).

    Pool / Spa Area Restrictions:

    10 years and over can use the pool without supervision. 7 - 9 years may use the with someone 12 years and over in the facility. Children 6 years and under must be in arms reach of someone 15 years or older at all times when in the water.


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Private / Semi-Private Lesson Form

  1. PrivateSwimLessonPacket.pdf