The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Kinderswim program is a free initiative started with the goal of helping ACC children learn how to swim. The program is offered to all Athens-Clarke County 5-year-old children at no cost.
The lessons are broken into three, 45-minute classes a week for three weeks, for a total of nine lessons, and are available at all of the ACCLS pools. Participants who complete at least seven of the nine lessons will receive a free pool pass for the remainder of the pool season.
Rules & Tips
- All swimmers are required to wear a swimsuit. Cotton is not allowed in the pool.
- Participants cannot register after the first two lessons to ensure swimmers have adequate time to learn to swim safely.
- Participants should bring their own towels.
- Although there is no cost, participants must register online.
- Participants must be 5-years-old to take part in Kinderswim.
Session One Dates: June 1st - June 18th 2021/Classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Session Two Dates: June 22nd - July 9th 2021/Classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Session Three Dates: July 13th - July 30th 2021/Classes are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Other Swim Programs Include:
Swim School:
Athens-Clarke Leisure Services offers small group swim lessons for children ages 3 and older and must be potty trained to participate in Swim School.
The lessons are broken into three, 45-minute classes a week for three weeks, for a total of nine lessons, and are available at the Bishop Park, Lay Park and East Athens Community Center pools.
Parent and Tot Swim School for Children:
Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers parent and tot swim lessons for children aged six months to three-years-old. These swim lessons are meant to introduce your child to the water and are taught by our certified lifeguards. Each lesson is 45-minutes and take place at the Bishop Park pool. The cost of Parent/Tot Swim School is $33 for ACC residents and $50 for non-residents.
