Swimming Lessons
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A Medical Release-Waiver Form is required for your child to attend swim lessons.
Swimming Lessons at Los Altos Pool
Lesson Sign Up: Now Online
Follow these steps to complete your transaction:
- Sign up for a household (or sign in if you have visited a City of Albuquerque pool)
- Find the lesson you are interested in
- Add to cart
- Proceed to checkout
- Bring your receipt to the first day of lessons
Classes are arranged by age:
- Parent Tot: 6 months - 3 years
- Preschool: 3 - 5 years
- Child: 6 - older
Child classes are organized by "pods," or skill levels.
Child Lesson Pods
Children over the age of 5 are divided into waves based on skill level. When your child masters the skills listed below, he or she will earn a certificate and move to the next wave.
Pod 1 - Water Acclamation/Floating
Students focus on being comfortable in the main pool, 3ft deep, while working on the basics of floating and kicking.
Pod 2 - Freestyle
Students learn fundamentals of freestyle and treading water. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 - 15 yards of coordinated freestyle.
Pod 3 - Backstroke
Students learn to become comfortable on their back and coordinated backstroke. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 - 15 yards of coordinated backstroke and 15+ yards of freestyle.
Pod 4 - Breaststroke
Students learn coordinated breaststroke and diving. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 - 15 yards of coordinated breaststroke, 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, and treading for 1 minute.
Pod 5 - Butterfly
Students learn coordinated butterfly. After completion of this course, students should be able to swim 10 - 15 yards of coordinated butterfly, 15+ yards of breaststroke, 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.
Metro Aquatic League (ages 5-14)
Learn and master the basic skills of competitive swimming. Students will participate in organized swim meets and a City Championships at the end of the summer. Click here to find more information.
Junior Lifeguard Course
This program is directed toward youths between the ages of 11-15 years old. Candidates will be given the opportunity to develop Teamwork and leadership, increase swimming skills, perform rescue techniques, and understand responsibilities of aquatic personnel and first responders. Click here to find more information
Private Lessons
We do not offer private swim lessons at any of our pools.
2018 Summer Swim Lessons
- Online registration will start on Monday April 23, 2018 at 8 a.m.
- In-person registration will start on April 28, 2018, at indoor pools (except Los Altos).
- When outdoor pools open on May 26, 2018, registration will then continue at all pools.
- Lessons are $35 per child per 2 week session.
For more information on swimming lessons, call the pool of your choice.
Indoor Sites | Outdoor Pools Available for sign-up |
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Highland Pool (505) 256-2096 | East San Jose, Wilson |
Sandia Pool (505) 291-6279 | Eisenhower, Montgomery |
Valley Pool (505) 768-5349 | Rio Grande Outdoor, Sunport |
West Mesa Aquatic Center (505) 836-8718 | Sierra Vista |
Morning Session Dates (Monday - Friday) | Evening Session Dates (Monday - Thursday)** |
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Session I: June 4 - 15 | Session I: June 4 - 14 |
Session II: June 18 - 29 | Session II: June 18 - 28 |
Intersession: July 2 - 6 | (Eisenhower only) |
Session III: July 9 - 20 | Session III: July 9 - 19 |
Session IV: July 23 - Aug. 3 | Session IV: July 23 - Aug. 2 |
**Highland's evening lessons are Monday - Friday |
Individual Pool Registration & Class Information
East San Jose Pool
2015 Galena SE - View map.
(505) 848-1396
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at East San Jose Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Preschool | II | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
Child | II | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
Eisenhower Pool
11001 Camero NE - View map.
(505) 291-6292
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at Eisenhower Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
I and II | 5:00 - 5:40 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 -10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I and II | 4:10 - 4:50 p.m., 5 - 5:40 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I and II | 4:10 - 4:50 p.m., 5 - 5:40 p.m. | |
Intersession | 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., 11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | Swim Team: 7:45 - 9 a.m. Water Polo: 9 - 10 a.m. |
Highland Pool
400 Jackson SE - View map.
(505) 256-2096
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 -10:50 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV (Monday - Friday) | 6 - 6:35 p.m., 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 -10:50 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV (Monday - Friday) | 6 - 6:35 p.m., 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV (Monday - Friday) | 6 - 6:35 p.m., 6:45 - 7:20 p.m. |
Los Altos Pool
10100 Lomas NE - View map.
(505) 768-4901
Los Altos pool is closed for the summer season 2018
Montgomery Pool
5301 Palo Duro NE - View map.
(505) 888-8123
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at Montgomery Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
I and II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Preschool | I and II | 9:35 - 10:10 a.m |
I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | |
I and II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Child | I and II | 9:35 - 10:10 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | |
I and II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | Swim Team: 7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Water Polo: 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. |
Rio Grande Outdoor
1410 Iron SW - View map.
(505) 848-1397
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at Rio Grande Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | II & III | 10 - 10:35 a.m. |
II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, and III | 10 - 10:35 a.m. |
II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, and III | 10 - 10:35 a.m. |
II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
Sandia Pool
7801 Candelaria NE - View map.
(505) 275-6279
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. | |
I, II, and III | 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35, 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. | |
I, II, and III | 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, III, and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35, 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. | |
I, II, III | 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. | |
Diving | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 -10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. | |
I, II, III | 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. | |
Adult | II, and IV | 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. |
Sierra Vista Pool
5001 Montano NW - View map.
(505) 897-8819
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at Sierra Vista Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, II, and III | 10:15-10:50, 11:45-12:20 |
I, II, and III | 5:10 - 5:50 p.m. | |
II, and III | 6 - 6:40 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35, 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, and III | 5:10 - 5:50 p.m., 6 - 6:40 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35, 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, and III | 5:10 - 5:50 p.m., 6 - 6:40 p.m. | |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | 7 - 10 a.m. |
Sunport Pool
2033 Columbia SE - View map.
(505) 848-1398
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at Sunport Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I and II | 10 - 10:35 a.m. |
I and II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, and III | 10 - 10:35 a.m., 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. |
I and II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, and III | 10 - 10:35 a.m., 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. |
I and II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | 10 - 10:50 a.m. |
Valley Pool
1505 Candelaria NW - View map.
(505) 768-5349
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, III | 10 - 10:35 a.m., 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. |
Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 10 -10:35 a.m., 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 5 - 5:40 p.m., 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, III, and IV | 10 -10:35 a.m., 10:45 - 11:29 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 5 - 5:40 p.m., 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. | |
Diving | III and IV | 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. |
Adult | III | 5:45 - 6:25 p.m. |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | Swim Team: 4 - 4:55 p.m. Water Polo: 5-5:55 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) |
West Mesa Aquatic Center
6705 Fortuna NW - View map.
(505) 836-8718
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m., 6:10 - 6:50 p.m. | |
Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m., 6:10 - 6:50 p.m. | |
Child | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
I, II, III, and IV | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m., 6:10 - 6:50 p.m. | |
Diving | II and III | 11 - 11:35 p.m. |
Adventures in Aquatics | July 2-6 2018 | 9 - 10 a.m. |
Kids Triathlon | July 2-6 2018 | 9 - 10 a.m. |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | Swim Team: 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Water Polo: 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. |
Wilson Pool
6000 Anderson SE - View map.
(505) 256-2095
Online registration begins on April 23 2018 at 8 am. Go to play.cabq.gov to register!
In-person registration for this site begins on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 8 a.m.
Registration will be available at the Wilson Pool starting May 26, 2018, during pool hours of operation.
Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
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Preschool | I,II and III | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
Child | I,II and III | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
Aquatic Team | Begins June 4 2018 | 9 - 11 a.m. |
Spring Lessons 2018
Spring swim lessons are offered at West Mesa Aquatic Center and Sandia Pool
- Each session has 8 lessons and the cost is $35 per session.
- Sign up begins Dec. 1, 2017
Pool | Spring Session I | Spring Session II |
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West Mesa Aquatic Center |
March 6 - 29, 2018 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. |
April 3 - 26, 2018 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. |
Sandia Pool |
April 30 - May 23 2018 (Mondays and Wednesdays) 5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. |