Fall Swim Lesson sign up for Sandia and West Mesa begins August 1, 2013.
Medical Release-Waiver
A Medical Release-Waiver Form is required for your child to attend swim lessons.
Swimming Lessons at Los Altos Pool
Classes are arranged by age:
- Parent Tot: 6 months - 3 years
- Preschool: 3 - 5 years
- Child: 6 - older
Child classes are organized by "waves," or skill levels.
Child Lesson Waves
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.
Wave 1 - Beginner
Students learn basic water skills, floating, submerging, breath holding, and safety skills and rules.
Wave 2 - Beginner
Students learn front crawl stroke (freestyle), how to use a kickboard, jumping in, and safety skills and rules.
Wave 3 - Intermediate Beginner
Students review and improve on front crawl, learn to swim on back, introduced to deeper water, and safety skills and rules.
Wave 4 - Advanced Beginner
Students learn elementary backstroke and review front crawl skills, large emphasis on safety, how to dive, and by the end of the class they should be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl and elementary backstroke.
Wave 5 - Intermediate
Students review strokes, learn elementary back crawl, breast stroke, and underwater swimming.
Wave 6 - Intermediate
Students learn side stroke, starts and turns, distance swimming, and butterfly stroke.
Wave 7 - 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.
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. For more information go here.
Private Lessons
We do not offer private swim lessons at any of our pools
Fall Lessons 2013 and Spring Lessons 2014
- Fall and spring swim lessons are offered at Sandia Pool and West Mesa Aquatic Center.
- Sign up for Fall Lessons begin on August 1, 2013. Sign up for Spring Lessons begins December 1, 2013
- Each session has 8 lessons and the cost is $25/session.
| Pool Name | Fall Session 1 | Fall Session 2 | Spring Session 1 | Spring Session 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mondays and Wednesdays |
August 19 - September 11 2013 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
September 16 - October 9 2013 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
February 24 - March 19 2014 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
March 24 - April 16 2014 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
|
Tuesdays and Thursdays |
August 20 - September 12 2013 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
September 17 - October 10 2013 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
March 11 - April 3 2014 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
April 8 - May 1 2014 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
2014 Summer Swim Lessons
- Registration begins at our annual mass registration day, April 26, 2014 at all indoor pools.
- When outdoor pools open on May 24, 2014 registration will then continue at the corresponding pool.
- Lessons are $25 per child per 2 week session.
- Morning lessons are Monday through Friday; evening lessons are Monday through Thursday
For more information on swimming lessons, call the pool of your choice.
| Indoor Host Site | Outdoor Pools Available for sign-up |
|---|---|
| Highland Pool (256-2096) | East San Jose, Sunport, Wilson |
| Sandia Pool (291-6279) | Eisenhower, Montgomery |
| Valley Pool (761-4086) | Rio Grande Outdoor, Sunport |
| West Mesa Aquatic Center (836-8718) | Sierra Vista |
| Morning Session Dates (M-F) | Evening Session Dates (M-TH) |
|---|---|
| Session I: June 2 - 13 | Session I: June 2 - 12 |
| Session II: June 16 - 27 | Session II: June 16 - 26 |
| Interim Session: June 30 - July 4 | (Eisenhower and Los Altos only) |
| Session III: July 7 - 18 |
Session III: July 7 - 17 |
| Session IV: July 21 - Aug. 1 |
Session IV: July 21 - 31 |
Individual Pool Registration and Class Information
East San Jose Pool
(505) 848-1396
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Highland Pool. Registration will continue at East San Jose Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | II | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
| Child | II | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
| Aquatic Team | Begins June 2 |
4 - 5 p.m. |
Eisenhower Pool
(505) 291-6292
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sandia Pool. Registration will continue at Eisenhower Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - tot | I, II, III, and IV | 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
| I, II, and III | 5:10 - 5:50 p.m., 6:00 - 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 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
| I, II, and III | 5:10 - 5:50 p.m., 6:00 - 6:40 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 | 5:10 - 5:50 p.m., 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. | |
| Intersession | June 30 - July 4 2014 | 11 - 12 p.m. |
| Aquatic Team | Begins June 2 |
7:30 - 10 a.m. |
Highland Pool
(505) 256-2096
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Highland Pool. Registration will continue at Highland pool during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 -10:50 a.m. |
| I, II, and III | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Preschool | I, II, III, and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 -10:50 a.m. |
| I, II, and III | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Child | I, II, III, and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 - 10:50 a.m. |
| I, II, and III | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. |
Los Altos Pool
(505) 291-6291
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Los Altos Pool. Registration will continue at Los Altos Pool during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - Tot | I, II, III and IV | 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
| I and II | 5:15-5:55 p.m. | |
| III |
4:30-5:10 p.m. |
|
| Preschool | I,II,II I and IV | 9:30 - 10:05 a.m., 10:15 - 10:50 a.m., 11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
| I,II,III and IV | 4:30 - 5:10 p.m., 5:15 - 5:55 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, and III |
4:30 - 5:10 p.m., 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Intersession | June 30 - July 4 2014 | 11 - 12 p.m. |
| Aquatic Team | Begins June 2 |
8 - 9 a.m. |
Montgomery Pool
(505) 888-8123
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sandia Pool. Registration will continue at Montgomery Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - Tot | I, II, III, and IV | 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
| I, II, and III | 5:15 - 5:55 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, and III | 5:15 - 5:55 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, and III | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Aquatic Team | Begins June 2 |
8 - 9 a.m. |
Rio Grande City
(505) 848-1397
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Valley Pool. Registration will continue at Rio Grande Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - Tot | II & III | 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
| II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Preschool | I, II, and III | 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
| II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Child | I, II, and III | 11 - 11:35 a.m. |
| II | 5:15 - 5:55 p.m. | |
| Aquatic Team | Begins June 2 |
10 - 11a.m. |
Sandia Pool
(505) 291-6279
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sandia Pool. Registration will continue at Sandia Pool during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - Tot | 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 | 5:20-6 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 | 5:20 - 6 p.m., 6:10 - 6:50 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 | 6:10 - 6:50 p.m. | |
| Diving | I, II, III, and IV |
11 - 11:35 a.m., 11:45 - 12:20 p.m. |
| I, II, III, and IV |
6:10 - 6:50 p.m. |
|
| Adult | I, II, and III |
6:10 - 6:50 p.m. |
Sierra Vista Pool
(505) 897-8819
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at West Mesa Pool. Registration will continue at Sierra Vista Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 2 |
7 - 10 a.m. |
Sunport Pool
(505) 848-1398
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Highland Pool or Valley Pool. Starting April 28, 2013 registration will be at Highland Pool. Registration will continue at Sunport Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 |
9 - 9:50 a.m. |
Valley Pool
(505) 761-4086
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Valley Pool. Registration will continue at Valley Pool during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Parent - Tot | I | 10 - 10:35 a.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 2 |
Swim Team: 4 - 4:55 p.m. Water Polo: 5-6 p.m. (M-Th) |
West Mesa Aquatic Center
(505) 836-8718
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the West Mesa Aquatic Center. Registration will continue at the West Mesa Aquatic Center during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 - 5 2013 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
| Kids Triathlon | July 1 - 5 2013 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
| Aquatic Team | Begins June 2 |
9:30 - 11:15 a.m. |
Wilson Pool
(505) 256-2095
Registration for this site begins at our mass registration day Saturday April 26, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Highland Pool. Registration will continue at the Wilson Pool starting May 24, 2014 during pool hours of operation.
| Lessons | Sessions Available | Lesson Times |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | I,II and III | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
| Child | I,II and III | 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
