Swim Lessons

Classes are available at all outdoor pools through the Boise Parks and Recreation Stroke & Turn Aquatic Recreation program (STAR). Eight 25 minute classes are offered in two-week sessions, Monday-Thursday. Class size is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Pre-school classes are available to ages 3-4 years and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water. For all other classes students must be at least four years of age.

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Resident Fee: $34.00     Non-resident Fee: $52.15

Preschool Water Adventurers w/ Adult (ages 3-4)
Adult/child classes introduce children to basic skills while becoming comfortable and emphasizing fun in the water. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water.

Adventurers (ages 4 & older)
Children are introduced to basic safety and become comfortable in the water.

Explorers (ages 4 & older)
Children are taught underwater exploration and begin to swim on their front and back.

Propellers (suggested ages 6 & older)
Children learn to swim back crawl. They also learn to swim on their front using proper breathing and stroke techniques. Breaststroke is introduced.

Swimmers (suggested ages 6 & older)
Children continue to work with the front and back crawl. Elementary backstroke, scissor kick and dolphin kick are introduced.

Competitors (suggested ages 7 & older)
Children work on increased endurance for all strokes and begin diving. Butterfly and sidestroke are introduced.

Adapted Swim lessons (5 & Older) - Offered at Borah Pool
For participants with disabilities who would like to develop swimming skills and water safety awareness. Previous swimming or water experience is not necessary.