Thank you for your interest in the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Learn to Swim Program.

To request that your child be considered for our Learn to Swim Program, please submit one application per child. You may indicate both your primary and secondary choices for pool locations. Please do not submit multiple applications for the same child.

Enrollment selections are made on a first-come, first-served basis. If your child is selected for swim lessons, you will receive a confirmation email with all relevant details within a few business days. Please print out that confirmation and bring it with you to your first day of lessons. No on-site registrations are allowed.

Children that have participated in one session will not be considered for a second session unless class availability allows.

Class sizes are limited in accordance with American Red Cross training standards. With such high demand, most applications will not be accepted.

All group lessons are intended for beginner swimmers ages 4 and older. Each session runs Monday-Friday for two weeks. Classes are 30 minutes in length. Classes will be canceled if there is thunder or lightning within 30 minutes of the class start time. Space is limited and subject to availability.

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

Session 1: July 1 - July 12.

Online Registration opens June 17

Session 2: July 15 - July 26

Online Registration opens July 12

Session 3: July 29 - Aug. 9

Online Registration opens July 29

Class times at all pool facilities except Dennis Shine Pool:

Learn to Swim Classes (ages 6-12): 9:30 - 10:00 am

Preschool (ages 4-5): 10:10 - 10:40 am

Class Times at Dennis Shine Pool (Vernon Hills, Worcester):

Learn to Swim Classes (ages 6-12): 8:30 - 9:00 am

Preschool (ages 4-5): 9:10 - 9:40 am