Block 1 Swim Lessons
Monday, September 21–Saturday, October 31, 2026 (No lessons Monday, October 12, CCS Home Swim Meets or when CCS is closed or has a half day).
Block 1 Swim Lesson Registration
Online registration begins Monday, September 14, at 9:00am. You (and your child) must have an active online account through the member portal or the Clark Sports Center App. The new fee for swim lessons will vary based on the number of lessons per session block (approximately $6.00 per lesson). There will be no refunds for missed or cancelled lessons.
Registration Note: In order to qualify for member registration, the participant must be an active member at the time of registration for lessons. IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT THIS BE DONE AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO LESSON SIGN-UP DATES. Please contact the Main Desk at (607) 547-2800 with any registration questions.
Swimming lessons are offered for youth of all ages and abilities, preschool – high school. Lessons are for members only. Class space may be limited, especially in the beginning levels. There will be no “drop-ins” allowed at lessons.
To find out where your child should be in swimming lessons, please refer to the class descriptions section below or call the Aquatics Department (Lindsey or Mat), (607) 547-2800, to talk about your child’s ability and to schedule a swim test, if needed.
Swimmers must use the appropriate locker rooms to change for lessons. Parents and spectators are not allowed on the pool deck during lessons, please use the balcony to watch. Please arrive on time.
Upcoming Swim Lessons
Dates and times are subject to change
Block 2 Swim Lessons: Monday, November 9–Saturday, December 19, 2026 (No lessons November 11, November 23-27, CCS Home Swim Meets or when CCS is closed or has a half day). Online registration begins Monday, November 2, at 9:00am.
Block 3 Swim Lessons: Monday, January 4, 2027–Thursday, February 11, 2027 (No lessons January 18, February 13, CCS Home Swim Meets or when CCS is closed or has a half day). Online registration begins Monday, December 28, at 9:00am.
Block 4 Swim Lessons: Monday, February 22, 2027–Thursday, March 25, 2027 (No lessons March 27 or when CCS is closed or has a half day). Online registration begins Monday, February 15, at 9:00am.
Block 5 Swim Lessons: Monday, April 5, 2027–Saturday, May 15, 2027 (No lessons when CCS is closed or has a half day). Online registration begins Monday, March 29, at 9:00am.
For more information, contact the Aquatics Office at (607) 547-2800, ext. 114.
Class Descriptions:
Learn to Swim Levels – Parent and Child (PDF, 59.3KB)
School Age Afterschool Swim Lessons
School Age: Grades K-12
- Mondays, 3:30-4:00pm – Levels 3, 4, 5 & 6
- Tuesdays, 3:30-4:00pm – Level 1
- Thursdays, 3:30-4:00pm – Level 2
School Age Evening Swim Lessons
School Age: Grades K-12
- Level 1
- Tuesdays, 5:30-6:00pm
- Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00pm
- Level 2
- Tuesdays, 6:00-6:30pm
- Level 3
- Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00pm
Preschool Evening Swim Lessons
Preschool Swim Lessons: 6 months–5 years of age (Not entering Kindergarten in the fall)
- Parent and Child 1
- Mondays, 5:30-6:00pm
- Parent and Child 2
- Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00pm
- Parent and Child 3
- Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30pm
- Ducks
- Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm
- Frogs
- Mondays, 6:30-7:00pm
Preschool Saturday Morning Swim Lessons
Preschool Swim Lessons: 6 months–5 years of age (Not entering Kindergarten in the fall)
- Parent and Child 1
- 9:00-9:30am
- Parent and Child 2
- 9:30-10:00am
- Parent and Child 3
- 10:00-10:30am
- Ducks
- 10:30-11:00am
- Frogs
- 11:00-11:30am
- Dolphins
- 11:00-11:30am
School Age Saturday Morning Swim Lessons
School Age: Grades K-12
- Level 1
- 8:30-9:00am
- 11:30am-12:00pm
- Level 2
- 10:00-10:30am
- Level 3
- 9:30-10:00am
- Level 4, 5 & 6
- 9:00-9:30am
Adult Group Swim Lessons
- Adult
- Saturdays 10:30-11:00am