Swimming Lessons

Information about swimming lessons at City of Albuquerque pools.

Swimming Lessons at Los Altos Pool

Aquatic Adventures at West Mesa Aquatic Center

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Classes are arranged by age:

Parent Tot: 6 months - 3 years
Preschool: 3 - 5 years
Child: 6 - 17 years
Adult: 18 and older

Child classes are organized by "pods" or skill levels.

Child Lesson Pods

Children over the age of 5 are divided into pods based on skill level. When your child masters the skills in the pods listed below, he or she will earn a certificate and move to the next pod.

Pod 1 - Water Acclamation/Floating

Students focus on being comfortable in the main pool, 3 feet 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 15 yards of coordinated butterfly, 15+ yards of breaststroke, 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.

Private Lessons - Currently Sold out

This June, we are offering private lessons at the West Mesa Aquatic Center and the Los Altos Pool. These lessons will be taught with the parent or guardian in the water with the child for the following classes: Parent tot, Preschool, Pod 1, Pod 2, and Pod 3.

Pods 4 and 5 do not require a parent in the water.

Session 2 - 2020 Summer Private Swim Lessons

Registration will start on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 8 am.
Lessons are $35 per child, per session.

For more information on swimming lessons, call the pool of your choice.

Indoor Sites	Classes / Dates / Days / Times
Los Altos Pool (505) 768-4901	Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / June 15 - June 24 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / June 16 - June 25 / Tuesdays and Thursdays / 10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
West Mesa Aquatic Center (505) 836-8718	Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / June 15 - June 24 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / June 15 - June 24 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / June 16 - June 25 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / June 16 - June 25 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Session 3 and 4 - 2020 Summer Private Swim Lessons

Registration will start on Monday, June 29, 2020 at 8 am.
Lessons are $35 per child, per session.

Indoor Sites	Classes / Dates / Days / Times
Los Altos Pool (505) 768-4901	Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 6 - 15 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 7 - 16 / Tuesdays and Thursdays / 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 20 - 29 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 21 - 30 / Tuesdays and Thursdays / 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
West Mesa Aquatic Center (505) 836-8718	Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 6 - 15 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 7 - 16 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 20 - 29 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 21 - 30 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Betsy Patterson Pool (Sandia) (505) 275-6278	Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 6 - 15 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 7 - 16 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 20 - 29 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 21 - 30 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Valley Pool (505) 768-5349	Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 6 - 15 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session 3 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 7 - 16 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 20 - 29 / Mondays and Wednesdays / 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session 4 - Parent tot, Preschool, Pods 1-5 / July 21 - 30 / Tuesday and Thursdays / 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.