Swim Lessons

Swim Lesson Information

New Swim Lesson Registration Process – Livingston Rec & City Pool

• Register by selecting a time slot in your preferred session—no need to choose a level.
• After registering, you’ll receive a pre-assessment form by email to complete for each child.
• Preschoolers (ages 3.5–5) will be registered separately in an age-specific group.
  • Five-year-olds may enroll in either Preschool or General Lessons based on parent/guardian preference.
• On the first day of lessons, instructors will conduct an in-water assessment to ensure your child is placed with an instructor who matches their current swim skill level.

Registration will begin Friday, May 16th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE or in-person at the Livingston Civic Center, Recreation office (229 River Drive). To access the office, use the external staircase on the east side of the building adjacent to the Skate Park. Phones will be answered on a limited basis, walk-in's will receive priority.

2025 Swim Lesson Enrollment Guidelines:

1. Consistent Schedule: Swim lesson times and levels remain consistent across all sessions. Please consider your schedule when selecting lesson times and sessions.
2. Non-Refundable Policy: All registration fees are due at registration. Swim lessons are non-refundable, except in cases where we can replace your child with another student.
3. Afternoon Priority: Afternoon swim lessons prioritize families with full-time work commitments who cannot attend morning sessions.
4. Enrollment Limit: Before June 9th, we ask that each individual limit enrollment to a maximum of two swim lesson sessions per child. This ensures fair access for all community members. After June 9th, additional sessions may be considered based on availability.
5. Registration Protocol: You are only permitted to enroll students for whom you are the legal guardian. Please do not register on behalf of friends. Instead, direct them to contact the Livingston Recreation Department for registration support.
6. Single Class Per Session: Children are only permitted to attend one class per session. Refunds are only offered if you need to drop the class, if someone from the waitlist can replace you.
7. Level Selection: The Livingston City Pool will make final decisions regarding your child’s color group placement. To simplify the process, you will now select the session and time slot that works best for your child(ren). A guardian pre-assessment survey will be sent to you after registration to help determine the appropriate group placement for your child.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining an inclusive and organized swim lesson program for our community.

Swim Lesson Schedule:

• Session Duration: Each swim lesson session spans two weeks.
• Instruction Days: Lessons are held Monday through Thursday.
• Friday Fun: Fridays are designated as 'Fun Days' and are part of the full 10-day experience.
• Weather Contingency: In the event of inclement weather leading to lesson cancellations, Fridays will be utilized as make-up days instead of fun days.

Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to a rewarding and enjoyable swim lesson experience!

Swim Lesson Class Definitions or use our Starfish Level Selection Tool to assist you with class selection

The City of Livingston Pool utilizes Starfish Swimming swim lesson plans & achievement stages to better reflect our goal of children learning lifelong habits of water safety, swimming skills, and confidence in the water. Starfish Swimming is a nationally recognized swim instruction curriculum developed by the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI).