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Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Simpkins Family Swim Center offers year-round private and semi-private swim lessons for all ages 3 & up, taught by Swim Center staff. You or your child will be given undivided attention from one of our experienced swim instructors!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Register for Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons

Private swim lessons are available for all ages! Learn how to register below.

Register Online
How to Register Online
  • Create an account on ActiveNet.
  • Navigate to Swim Lessons.
  • Select your desired lesson.
  • Register and complete payment.
  • Thank you for choosing to take swim lessons with us!
Private Swim Lesson Format
  • Private & Semi-Private swim lessons are available for all ages 3 & up, including adults!
  • All lessons are 30 minutes and take place during group lesson times.
  • Semi-private lessons are available for 2 siblings around the same skill level.
  • If you are interested in semi-private lessons, you can indicate so when registering.
  • Questions? Contact Us!
Pools & Amenities
  • Swim lessons will take place in either the 50-meter lap swim pool or warm water pool, depending on programming.
  • Amenities include locker rooms, bathrooms, ADA-accessible hot showers, lockers (bring your own lock), and swimsuit spinners. No towel service is available.
Accessibility

A water wheel chair is available at the swim center. Each pool has stationary, ADA compliant lifts plus a mobile lift for entry into the pools. An additional gender-inclusive bathroom is available with an ADA shower, changing bed, locker, and toilet.
Questions? Contact Us!

Private & Semi-Private Swim Lesson Options

Kids, Teens, & Adult Swim Lessons

3 years and up: The Participant will be given undivided attention by one of our experienced swim instructors. Do you have something in particular you would like our instructors to work on with your child or yourself? Let them know on the first day of class! 

Semi Privates are available for up to 2 participants and both must be the same skill level. If you are interested in semi-private lessons, you can indicate so when registering. Additional fees for semi-private lessons will be collected before the start date of the session.

 Cancellation Policy: To cancel a private lesson for emergency circumstances out of your control, you must call 454-7953 24 hours in advance. Class fee will be credited to any future swim lesson registration.

 

Private Contractor Swim Lessons

Simpkins Family Swim Center partners with private contractors to offer more swim lesson opportunities! Private contractors are trusted team members at the swim center and work with students of all ages and abilities to personalize lessons and improve comfortability in the water and develop proper swim technique!

Missed Lessons & Cancellations

Private staff lessons cannot be re-scheduled or made-up.
Private lessons may be cancelled only in the case of an emergency situation and requests must be made in writing. 
If a lesson is cancelled by the Swim Center, a full refund will be issued within 4 weeks.

Contact Us

Phone:

(831) 454-7960 (Swim Center)

(831) 454-7953 (Swim Lesson Registration Line)

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 7:45 PM, except holidays

Email:

swimcenter@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov

Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.