Swim Lessons- Learn to Swim- Level 1, Age 5+ Register View Cart

Children smile and laugh during swim lessons in the pool

This program requires an adult in the water with the child. The instructor will address minor, natural fears around water.

Class Goals
  • Get face and head wet.
  • Entering the water from a seated & standing position.
  • Experience being on their back and front with and without assistance.
  • Begin to learn the combined arm and leg action for freestyle.
  • Learn to back float.
Required Equipment:
  • Swimsuit, towel, hair tie for long hair.
  • Goggles are not required, but they are strongly recommended for children over 3 years old.
To level up, the participant must:
  • Be willing and able to submerge their head
  • Be able to push off from the swim platform and use a combined arm and leg action to swim approximately
  • three times the length of their body.
  • Demonstrate a comfortable back float with out assistance
  • Be able and willing to try to swim independently.
Other levels offered with Williston Rec:
  • Preschool 1 - Ages 2.5-5
  • Learn to Swim 2 - Ages 5+
Instructor: The Edge Staff

Registration Information
  • Online registration is available with a credit card (a processing fee of $2 or 3.5 %, whichever is higher, plus 10 cents is added). Using this option, your balance is paid in full, and the person is enrolled.
  • If a non-refundable deposit is available it can be paid for online.
  • Any remaining balance is due before the registered person can attend. Some programs have a specific date when the balance is due and must be paid before that date.
  • Online registrations close the night before the start date of the program or on Thursday evening if the program starts over the weekend.
  • Offline registration is available at the Recreation Dept. with a check or cash. You have to come in to do this. Please be sure to create a Household Account online before coming in if you don't have one already.
  • Registrations are NOT accepted over the phone or by email.
  • REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
  • 1. If a deadline is posted on the registration page, this is to ensure that there are enough participants to offer the program.
  • 2. Program numbers are checked one week before the start date to see if the minimum number is met.
  • 3. No registrations are accepted after the second meeting of the program.
  • 4. If a program is Full, register for the waiting list using the Online Payment Option. No fee is charged.
  • CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS:
  • 1. Must be made by the Dept. You cannot do it online. Please contact us to cancel or transfer a program.
  • 2. The Dept reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any programs that do not meet the minimum participation required.
  • 3. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Participants will be notified by email of any changes or cancellations.
  • 4. If you cancel a program the refund policy will be put into effect.
  • Don’t Wait! Register Early! (A program might be canceled due to low enrollment or filled).
  • Williston Residents can apply for Financial Assistance if needed. See Link Below

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Swim Lessons - March 
5y - 12y N/A 03/04/2026 - 03/25/2026
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

The Edge in Essex - 4 Morse Drive
$105.00 Res, $110.00 Non-Res
 
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Swim Lessons - April 
5y - 12y N/A 04/01/2026 - 04/29/2026
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

The Edge in Essex - 4 Morse Drive
$130.00 Res, $135.00 Non-Res
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