DCR Learn to Swim 2022

The DCR's Learn to Swim Program is proud to offer another season of service! Our classes run during the week, in the mornings before pools open to the public. The classes we provide are focused on water safety education and basic swimming skills. These classes are strategically designed for beginner-level swimmers. Classes are held from 9:30-10am (ages 6-12) and 10:10-10:40am (ages 4-5). The Dennis F. Shine Pool, in Worcester, is offering classes from 8:30-9am (ages 6-12) and 9:10-9:40am (ages 4-5). It is our recommendation that each swimmer resumes their education by taking further swimming lessons upon completion of our program. 

Please note: children must be at least 4 years old by the first class in order to be eligible. No exceptions.

DCR Two-Week Sessions

Register here for DCR Learn to Swim Sessions

30 minute group lessons held on weekdays

Session 1: July 5-July 15 (registration begins on Monday, June 27, at 8 am)

Session 2: July 18- July 29 

Session 3: August 1- August 12 

A gentle reminder that filling out our form is a request and does not guarantee enrollment. An email confirmation will be sent to those awarded a spot in a class. Registration will close once classes, by facility, are full. 

Registration is mandatory and done on a first come, first serve basis. A confirmation email must be provided to have access to the facility for lessons. 

Pools offering lessons

Locations are dependent on staffing and are subject to change.

West

Gerald J. Mason Memorial Swimming Pool, Agawam

Sara Jane Sherman Memorial Swimming Pool, Chicopee

John H. Thomas Memorial Swimming Pool, Springfield

Central

Philip J. Weihn Memorial Swimming Pool, Clinton

Gustave Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool, Fitchburg

Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool, Worcester

Sen. P. Eugene Casey Memorial Swimming Pool, Milford

Boston

Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool, Brighton

Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool at Magazine Beach, Cambridge

Olsen Swimming Pool, Hyde Park

Melnea A. Cass Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck, Roxbury

Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck, Somerville

Connors Memorial Swimming Pool, Waltham

Clarence W. Dealtry Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, Watertown

South

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool and Spray Deck, Fall River

North

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool, Chelsea

Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins Swimming Pool, Lawrence

Raymond Lord Memorial Pool, Lowell

 

More opportunities to learn to swim

Knowing how to swim can help keep you and your child safe when you are near water. There are many places that offer swimming lessons for children, teens, and adults.

Your City or Town

Your city or town may offer free or discounted swimming lessons — check your city/town website, usually under ‘parks’ or ‘recreation department’, or call the Recreation Department in your community.

YMCA

Most Y’s across the state offer swimming lessons for children, teens and adults. If you live in the Boston area, view the list of YMCA Boston swim classes. If you live outside Boston, go to the Alliance of Massachuestts YMCAs' “Find Your Y” to find a YMCA near you.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross offers swimming lessons for children, teens and adults at several of its locations in Massachusetts. Visit the Red Cross “Learn to Swim” provider list and select Massachusetts.

Boys & Girls Clubs

Thirty Club sites across the state have pools and offer swimming lessons for children and teens.

Please visit the "Find Your Local Club" page to find a Boys & Girls Club near you.

Learn CPR! Find a class near you

The Red Cross offers a wide selection of CPR/AED, first aid, lifeguarding, swimming and water safety, caregiving, disaster response, and emergency preparedness training. Find information on classes.