Classes

2019 dates for all classes now posted. Space is limited. All programs are first come, first serve.

BABY BUBBLERS

Parents and children learn together to increase a child’s comfort level in the water and build a foundation of basic skills, such as arm and leg movements and breath control. This course is fun-filled and helps introduce water safety concepts, encouraging a healthy recreational habit that your entire family can enjoy. Classes offered twice a week. You are welcome to come to as many classes as you would like. Minimum of 2 participants must be enrolled in the class with a maximum of 10 participants per class. (Subject to change depending on registration and number of instructors.) Payment is taken day of class.
June 4 – July 25
Tuesday + Thursday
6:30-7:30 p.m. (please arrive by 6:15 p.m.)
Ages: 6 Months-3 years / $7 per child per class
View Baby Bubblers Calendar

WATER EXPLORATION CLASS

This class teaches the beginning stages of swimming including blowing bubbles, leg kicks, submerged face, arm actions and water safety. Class is taught in water depth of 3’6”.
Session 1: June 3-13
Session 2: July 1-11
Session 3: July 15-25
Monday-Thursday / 8-8:45 a.m. (eight classes)
Ages: 3-5 / No Fee
Session limit 50 participants per session
View Water Exploration Class Calendar

LIBERTY LAGOON SWIM LESSONS

This class teaches more advanced stages of swimming such as leg kicks, arm strokes, swimming under water, front crawl, back crawl, diving, streamline swimming techniques and water safety. Class is taught in water depth of 3’6 or 8’ depending on skill level.

Registration for a limited number of free swim lessons at Liberty Lagoon is now available onsite and online!
Registration is coming soon for free swim lessons at our community pools. To provide your information for the free swim lessons at community pools please call 225-272-9200 and ask for the Recreation front desk.

Session 1: June 3-13
Session 2: July 1-11
Session 3: July 15-25
Monday-Thursday / 8-8:45 a.m. (eight classes)
$60 per person per session
View Swim Lessons Calendar

ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

These classes are for youth and adults ages 3 and up who are living with disabilities. These programs utilize instructors and volunteers to maintain low staff-to-participant ratios to better meet the needs of all. Students will focus on water exploration, water safety, breath control, leg kicks, and arm movements.
Session 1: June 24
Session 2: June 25
Session 3: June 26
Session 4: June 27
8-8:30 a.m. / Ages: 3+ / No Fee
Session limit 5 participants
View Adaptive Aquatics Calendar

TEEN GUARDS

Teen Guards helps build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes and skills for future lifeguard teens. The course introduces participants to lifesaving skills, such as in-water rescues, use of a rescue tube and first aid, CPR and AED. Participants can also shadow lifeguards in rotation to get an in depth look at lifeguarding.
July 15-Aug. 2
Monday-Friday / 9 a.m.-2 p.m. / $60 per person
ViewTeen Guards Calendar