AMERICAN RED CROSS | LEARN TO SWIM 2025
The City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Aquatics team is planning to offer Learn to Swim Lessons for Summer 2025. Our America
n Red Cross Program focuses on water safety and drowning prevention, ensuring your family can have fun in the water while staying safe. Designed for all ages and abilities, the Learn to Swim Program helps individuals build confidence and essential skills to stay safe in and around the water.
Summer Swim Lesson Registration
Be sure to check for updates in mid-May for session dates and registration. Stay tuned for more information as we build our staff for Summer 2025.
How Our Swimming Lessons Work: What to Expect
Swimming lessons are eight session and run Monday to Thursday over a two-week span. On the first day of lessons, all students will be pre-tested and placed in groups based on their skill level. Class offerings may vary depending on interest and demand. If your child has previous experience in our program, please bring their achievement book on the first day of class or be sure to list their last completed level when registering. Additionally, please inform us of any necessary accommodations prior to the start of lessons so we can plan accordingly. Check for details for program levels and placement information with the links, and
"Explore" the section below:
• Swimming Lesson Placement Guide [PDF]
• Swim Lesson Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
EXPLORE OUR SWIM LESSON OPTIONS
Preschool Aquatics
Preschool Aquatics is for children around 4 and 5 years old. This program teaches basic water safety and swimming skills in a fun, child-friendly way.
There are three levels in Preschool Aquatics:
• Level 1 - No skills needed to start.
• Level 2 and 3 - Children must show they can do skills from the previous level before moving up.
At the first class, all children will be assessed to see which level is best for them.
When children finish Pre-school Aquatics, they can move on to the Learn-to-Swim Program
• If your child finishes Level 1 or 2 and is 6 years old, they can either continue in Preschool Aquatics or move to Learn-to-Swim Level 2
• If your child finishes Level 3, they can move to Learn-to-Swim Level 2
Learn-to-Swim
Learn-to-Swim helps kids and young teens learn how to be safe in the water and swim. There are 6 levels, each teaching more advanced skills.
• Level 1: Introduces kids to the water and teaches basic skills
• As they move through the levels, children will learn different ways to swim and become more confident in the water
• After Level 3, your child will have basic swimming skills
• By the end of Level 6, your child will be ready for more advanced swimming or activities like competitive swimming
The program is for children ages 6 & up, but there is no maximum age. There are no prerequisites for Level 1. For Levels 2-6, children need to show they can do the skills from the previous level before moving on.
Adult Swim Lessons
This class is for adults who want to get comfortable in the water. We start with shallow water and gradually move to deeper water. If you want more of a challenge, we can adjust the class to meet your needs.
REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING CLASS
View upcoming Learn to Swim Classes at www.knoxville.recdesk.com - click Programs, then Aquatics. Create account.
Questions? Email [email protected] with any questions.
Classes that do not meet the required minimum number of participants (4) will be canceled.
Fall, Winter, Spring Swim Lesson Location
Williams Creek Community Center & Pool (formerly Adaptive Recreation Center)
2235 Dandridge Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
Phone: 865-525-9080
Summer Swim Lesson Location
Inskip Swimming Pool
4204 Bruhin Road
Knoxville, TN 37912
Phone: 865-687-9919
Pool opens in May. Please call 865-525-9080