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          learn, swim, program, education, youth, disability, lessons, class Learn to Swim Learn to Swim swim, swimming lessons, learn to swim, swimming classes, learn to swim, learn to swim classes, Every Lesson Counts recreation-culture activities-programs, health-wellness all-residents online-service Miami-Dade Parks offers swimming lessons for children and adults. Find a park with a pool near you. <p>You or your child can be safer at the beach and pool by&nbsp;enrolling in a Learn2Swim class. Swim classes are offered at County pool locations. They are available year-round, depending on demand, in two-week sessions. Swim classes are 30 to 45 minutes long. The cost of swim lessons varies from $10 to $60 per session depending on pool location. You will be taught by certified American Red Cross water safety instructors.</p> <p>Swim classes are based on your swimming ability&nbsp;level and age group.</p> <p>Call the Learn2Swim location for dates and times. Times vary depending on pool location and number of participants.</p> <p>For more information or to register, contact your desired Learn2Swim class location.</p> <p><strong>Accommodations for people with disabilities<br /></strong>All of our pools have pool lifts. Children and adults with disabilities are welcome to participate in all of our aquatic activities and facilities. For more information, call Miami-Dade Parks Leisure Access Services at 305-755-7848.</p> <p><strong>Every swim lesson counts<br /></strong>Every Lesson Counts is a water safety campaign in Miami-Dade County. The goal is to teach one million swim lessons every year. The campaign brings together countywide locations where you can take swim lessons. It also highlights the importance that every child should learn to swim.&nbsp;</p> vary The cost of swim lessons varies from $10-$60 per session depending on pool location. One session is two weeks. Public swim fees vary at pool locations. Cash or check is accepted at all locations. Limited locations accept credit cards as payment. Contact the Learn2Swim or pool location for more information. /resources/images/services/learn-to-swim.jpg Swimming Lessons
          Custom Swimming Levels and Age Groups <p><strong>Parents &amp; Tots (ages 2-5)<br /></strong>Lessons are designed to help toddlers ages 2 to 5 become comfortable in and around water. You, the parent, will learn important water safety techniques. A parent or guardian is required in the water with each child. The class starts by teaching basic skills. The instructor will build on these skills to increase your child's endurance and teach new aquatic skills appropriate to your child's age and readiness.</p> <p><strong>Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5)<br /></strong>Children ages 4 and 5 learn independent skills and water safety practices. Parents will learn important water safety techniques. A parent or guardian is required in the water with each child. The class starts by teaching basic skills. The instructor will build on these skills to increase your child's endurance and teach new aquatic skills appropriate to your child's age and readiness.</p> <p><strong>Levels 1-6 (ages 6-18)<br /></strong>Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 1 to 3 learn fundamental skills such as water entry, water adjustment, breath control, floating, and front and back crawl. Children ages 6 to 18 in levels 4 to 6 improve swimming for distance in the four basic strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.</p> <p><strong>Adults (ages 18 and over)</strong>&nbsp;<br />Adults with little or no swimming experience will learn basic swimming skills such as floating, breathing regulation and kicking.</p>
          Custom Learn2Swim Pool Locations <p>Visit the park page or call the pool for public swim hours. To register, call the pool directly.</p> <p>Swim classes take place at the following pool locations:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/ad-doug-barnes-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A.D. Barnes Pool</a><br />3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL<br />305-665-1626</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/arcola-lakes-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arcola Lakes Senior Center</a>&nbsp;(for ages 55 and over)<br />8401 NW 14th Avenue, Miami, FL<br />305-694-2728</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/jl-joe-and-enid-w-demps-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Goulds Pool</a><br />11350 SW 216th Street, Miami, FL<br />305-233-0537</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/marva-y-bannerman-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marva Bannerman Pool</a><br />4830 NW 24th Avenue, Miami, FL<br />305-635-2461</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/north-pointe-community-center.page">North Pointe Pool</a><br />7351 NW 186th Street, Miami, FL<br />305-755-5457</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/oak-grove-park.page">Oak Grove Pool</a><br />690 NE 159th Street, Miami,FL<br />305-755-7850</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/norman-and-jean-reach-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Palm Springs North Pool (NW)</a><br />7901 NW 176 Street, Miami, FL<br />305-558-3762</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/rockway-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rockway Pool</a><br />9460 SW 27th Drive, Miami, FL<br />305-223-8742</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/south-dade-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South Dade Pool</a><br />28151 SW 164th Avenue, Miami, FL<br />305-248-1386</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/tropical-estates-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tropical Estates Pool</a><a href="http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/tropical-estates.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><br /></a>10201 SW 48th Street, Miami, FL<br />305-221-5041</li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/wilbur-b-bell-park.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">West Perrine Pool</a><br />10301 SW 170th Terrace, Miami FL<br />305-969-3886</li> </ul>
          Custom Join a Swim Team <p>Most of our pools have swim teams. Call a pool location for more information.</p> <p>Our swim teams provide a low-key, competitive setting for your child to be introduced to the sport of swimming. Swim teams focus on stroke improvement, team building and fun. The highlight of the swim team season is the countywide Swimming Champion Meet in August.</p>
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          Adaptive Sports for Physical and/or Disabilities Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion learn-to-swim ser14716214303986 local county miami-dade department department Parks, Recreation and Open SpacesPROS Contact Us /global/recreation/contact-parks.page About Us /global/recreation/about-parks.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department <p>We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and enhance the quality of life for our community for this and future generations.</p> <p>We build memorable experiences and communities through well-designed parks and open spaces that are efficient, accessible, engaging and aesthetically pleasing, guided by our Parks Open Space Master Plan.</p> <p>We offer year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Camps are held in the spring and summer during public school breaks. After-school activities are focused on fitness, nutrition and wellness, and developing an appreciation of nature, science and the cultural arts.</p> <p>We also maintain the median strips, road shoulders and causeways for County roadways, busways, Metrorail and Metromover.</p> <ul> <li><a href="/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1540327239557614">Join Our Team</a></li> <li><a href="/global/recreation/rules-regulations.page">Rules &amp; Regulations</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/parks02.jpg Director Christina White Christina White /global/government/biographies/parks-recreation-open-spaces.page Hickman Building - 275 NW 2nd Street [loc1462484205924662] : Miami ^ 33128 loc1462484205924662 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadeParks" data-widget-id="732212750823370752">Tweets by @MiamiDadeParks</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <p>To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator:</p> Miami-Dade Parks ADA Coordinator [email protected] 305-755-7848 parks-recreation-and-open-spaces org1462997233134731 loc1462484205924662 Hickman Building 275 NW 2nd Street Miami 33128 305-755-7800 /global/recreation/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeparks,https://twitter.com/miamidadeparks,http://instagram.com/miamidadeparks

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