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Spring Swim Lessons Registration Starts on
  • Monday , March 3rd at 10:00am for Somerville Residents
  • Monday , March 10th at 10:00am for Non-Somerville Residents
  • Somerville Resident Fee is $50 for 8 weeks.
  • Non-Somerville Resident Fee is $80 for 8 weeks.

Classes start on Tuesday April 1st
  • Tuesday 8 classes
  • Wednesday 8 classes
  • Thursday 8 classes
  • Saturday 8 classes
Please check the website for availability and to register.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at aquatics@somervillema.gov

We offer a variety of programs for all ages and abilities.
  • Parent and Child classes for 6 - 36 months 
  • Preschool Classes for children 3 - 5 years old
  • Youth Classes for children 5 - 12 years old
  • City Wide Meet Prep for children 8-14 years old
  • Teen Classes for those 13-17
  • Adult Classes for those 18 and older


If you have any questions or need assistance with finding the correct level for yourself or your child, please reach out to us at aquatics@somervillema.gov

Session Start and End Dates and no Class Dates
Day Start Date End Date No Class Dates
Monday      
Tuesday 4/1 5/27 4/22
Wednesday 4/2 5/28 4/23 
Thursday 4/3 5/29 4/24
Saturday 3/29 6/7  4/19, 4/26, 5/24
Sunday       
 

Pre-School Level 1
  • No swim experience is necessary. We will introduce basic swimming skills. Many skills will be done with assistance.
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PreSchool 1 (Tu) 4:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 1 (Tu) 6:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 1 (W) 4:30pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 1 (W) 4:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 1 (Th) 4:30pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 1 (Sa) 10:00am SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Pre-School Level 2
  • We will build on the skills learned in level 1 and work with the swimmers so they can do these skills independently.
  • Swimmers should be able to float, glide and use basic arm and leg action to move through the water up to 2 – 3 body lengths.
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PreSchool 2 (Tu) 4:30pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 2 (W) 4:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 2 (W) 6:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 2 (Th) 4:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 2 (Sa) 10:30am SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 2 (Sa) 11:00am SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Pre-School Level 3
Children will build on the skills learned in level 2 and will increase the number of repetitions and distance they spend on the different swim skills.
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PreSchool 3 (Tu) 6:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 3 (W) 4:30pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 3 (Th) 5:00pm SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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PreSchool 3 (Sa) 10:00am SP25 
3y - 5y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Youth Level 1
We will help children gain basic aquatic skills. Children will work on blowing bubbles, opening eyes under water, gliding and floating on their back and front, rolling over and using their arms and legs both on their front and back to move 2 – 3 body lengths through the water.??
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Youth 1 (Tu) 4:30 pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 1 (Tu) 5:00pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 1 (W) 5:00pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 1 (Th) 5:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 1 (Sa) 10:30am SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Youth Level 2
We will build on the skills acquired in level 1. Children will retrieve objects from underwater, be introduced to rotary breathing and improve their arm and leg action to swim up to 5 body lengths.
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Youth 2 (Tu) 4:00pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 2 (W) 6:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 2 (Th) 4:00pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$37.50 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 2 (Th) 5:00pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$37.50 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 2 (Sa) 11:00am SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 2 (Sa) 11:30am SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Youth Level 3
We will officially introduce swim strokes, Front Crawl, Back Crawl and Elementary Backstroke, having children swim 15 - 25 yards.
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Youth 3 (Tu) 5:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 3 (W) 5:00pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 3 (Th) 5:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$37.50 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 3 (Th) 6:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$37.50 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 3 (Sa) 11:30am SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 3 (Sa) 9:00am SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Youth Level 4
Improve the strokes already introduced and add Breaststroke, Sidestroke and Butterfly. Swimming at least one length of the pool for each stroke.
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Youth 4 (Tu) 6:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 4 (W) 5:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 4 (W) 6:30pm SP25 
5y - 12y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Youth 4 (Sa) 9:30am SP25 
5y - 12y N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Teen Level 1
Introduction to swimming for the beginner swimmer. The focus will be to build comfort floating on the front and back and adding basic swimming skills on both the front and back.
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Teen 1 (Tu) 6:30pm SP25 
13y - 17y N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Teen Level 2
The focus is improving Front Crawl and Back Crawl and introduce other strokes. This class will be a mix of a lesson and a workout doing most of the swim as full lengths of the pool.
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Teen 2 (Th) 6:00pm SP25 
13y - 17y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Adult Level 1
Introduction to swimming for the beginner swimmer. The focus will be to build comfort floating on the front and back and adding basic swimming skills on both the front and back.
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Adult 1 (Th) 6:30pm SP25 
18y - 105y N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$37.50 Res, $60.00 Non-Res

Adult Level 2
The focus is improving Front Crawl and Back Crawl and introduce other strokes. This class will be a mix of a lesson and a workout doing most of the swim as full lengths of the pool.
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Adult 2 (W) 6:00pm SP25 
18y - 105y N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Parent and Child Level 1
Introduces basic skills to parents and children. We will focus on proper holds and carries to help your child have fun in the water while learning some basic aquatic skills.
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Parent Tot 1 (Tu) 5:30pm SP25 
2y 11m and under N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Parent Tot 1 (W) 5:30pm SP25 
2y 11m and under N/A 04/02/2025 - 05/28/2025
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Parent Tot 1 (Sa) 9:30am SP25 
2y 11m and under N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

Parent and Child Level 2
We will build on the skills learned in Level 1. We will start to introduce some more advanced skills including supported floats on the front and back, opening eyes under water and rolling from front to back and back to front.
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Parent Tot 2 (Tu) 5:00pm SP25 
2y 11m and under N/A Tu  04/01/2025 - 05/27/2025
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res
 
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Parent Tot 2 (Th) 4:30pm SP25 
2y 11m and under N/A Th  04/03/2025 - 05/29/2025
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$37.50 Res, $60.00 Non-Res
 
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Parent Tot 2 (Sa) 9:00am SP25 
2y 11m and under N/A Sa  03/29/2025 - 06/07/2025
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Ginny Smithers Pool (Kennedy Pool) (Family Swim, Toddler & Beginner Swim Lessons, 3rd Grade Lessons)
$50.00 Res, $80.00 Non-Res

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