Session 1: Monday 7/7-Thursday 7/17 (includes Friday 7/11)
(makeup day Fri 7/18) | $85 res, $100 non-res
Session 2: Monday 7/21-Thursday 7/31 (includes Friday 7/25)
(makeup day Fri 8/1) | $85 res, $100 non-res
Stoughton Recreation offers swim lessons for children and adults beginning at the age of 3 years old. Led by our staff of trained lifeguards and water safety instructor, children and adults will learn basic strokes through dynamic and informational practices while having fun. Lessons are 45 minutes for levels 1-5, and 30 minutes for Tiny Tots. A parent or guardian must be present on the beachfront at the time of swim lessons. No child will be allowed to participate if a parent or guardian is not with them on the beach and following the Ames Pond policies and procedures. This is for everyone's safety. Each swim lesson registration comes with a season pass to the Ames Pond Beachfront. You must pick up your passes in advance at 15 Pleasant St, they will not be mailed to you.
In case of inclement weather or closings, we will cancel the class and you will be notified by email.
Lessons take place at 10AM and 11AM depending on your child's swim level. This is subject to change at any time prior to the start of swim lessons depending on your child's swim level and lesson enrollment.
Be sure you are selecting lessons based on your child's swim level, not time preference.
Please read the options carefully to ensure you are signing up for the correct swim level, session, and time. Not sure what level you are in? Please find our options below:
Tiny Tot: New swimmer, getting comfortable being in the water. While not required, many parents join us in the water for this class.
Level 1: Learning to be comfortable submerged under water, learn one basic swim stroke
Level 2: Learn basic strokes and to float on back, already comfortable submerging head under water
Level 3: Refining basic strokes, will jump and swim in deep end, can float on back
Level 4/5: Comfortable with a variety of strokes, learning advanced swim techniques, in deep end
Swim team for advanced students in levels 4/5 and above will take place at 12PM. Swim team is at no extra cost, and not required. If interested, please check off your interest during registration of your level 4/5 swimmer
Please sign up based off of your child's SWIM ABILITY. Lifeguards may adjust your child's swim level up or down at any time. This is for their safety and lifeguards make the final determination on swim level.
If your child's level is full, DO NOT sign up for another level. Please add your child to the wait list and if we get enough registrants, we will add an additional class.
Please note:Outdoor programs are weather dependent. Pre-registration required unless otherwise noted. Programs are drop-off programs unless otherwise noted. Registration cannot be transferred to another participant. Refunds or credits will not be issued within 24 business hours of the program start time, and programs will not be pro-rated for missed classes. Participants may be eligible for a refund or account credit on a case by case basis prior to the first day of a program. Any approved cancellations resulting in a refund will incur a 5% cancellation fee, unless the cancellation of the program is initiated by the Recreation Department. In the event that the minimum registration requirement is not met, the program will be canceled. In such instances, participants will receive a full refund, and notification of the cancellation will be sent via email. Periodically, the Recreation Department photographs/videos program participants for promotional use. Unless the participant/guardian informs us of their desire not to be photographed in writing, the Recreation Department will use photographs/videos for their promotional purposes. Registration is first-come, first served. Participants are not fully registered for a program until payment is received in full and a completed waiver has been received. Our programs are open to all participants. Please note that activities may include sensory-rich environments and experiences which can sometimes involve loud noise and messy, hands-on materials. If your child has specific needs, we encourage you to reach out so we can discuss accommodations within our means