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Papillion Recreation offers certified swimming lessons for ages 6 months and older. Classes range in size, age, price and ability. Upon successful completion of EACH course, participants will receive a certificate of achievement which indicates they may progress to the next level.

Weekday Lessons:  Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks. Each class will run 30 minutes. Registration is required one week in advance. See class descriptions below.

Session I:  June 12-22
Session II:  July 10-20

Fee: $55.00 per session

Registration opens May 1st at 8:00 am

Classes Available:

  • 9:00 AM:  Minnows, Goldfish, Flounders, Clownfish, Barracudas
  • 9:40 AM:  Minnows, Betta, Flounders, Clownfish, Barracudas
  • 10:20 AM:  Goldfish, Clownfish, Barracudas, Dolphins, Sharks
  • 11:00 AM:  Bettas, Flounders, Stingrays, Dolphins, Sharks
  1. TODDLER SWIM CLASSES
  2. LEVEL 1-6 SWIM CLASSES

Minnows (Parent/Child)

Open to parent/child 6 months-3 years old.  Parent/Adult accompaniment in the water is required.  The purpose of this class is to develop a comfort level in and around water.  Swim diapers are required for children who are not potty trained.  Only offered Sessions I, III & V.

Goldfish (Pre-School Level 1)

Open to kids ages 3-4.  The purpose of this class is to promote aquatic adjustment, swimming readiness skills and water safety knowledge.

Bettas (Pre-School Level 2)

Open to kids ages 4-5.  The purpose of this class is to promote aquatic adjustment, swimming readiness skills, water safety knowledge and introduction to some level 1 skills.