Swim Lessons

The Grinnell Recreation Department will be offering Summer Swim Lessons at the Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center for preschool and levels 1-6. Additional preschool swim lessons will be offered at the Ahrens Family Center. A parent/guardian is required in the water with a child taking Preschool Swim Lessons. A parent/guardian may be asked to be in the water with a child taking Level 1 lessons. No parent/guardian may assist during all other level lessons. Register for swim lessons online at grinnellrec.activityreg.com or by visiting the Recreation Department at the Grinnell Athletic & Recreation Center (GARC) located at 1500 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112. For questions, contact the Recreation Department at 641-236-2620. 

Levels 1-6 (Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center)
Each session is for two weeks Monday-Thursday

  • June 19 - June 29 (9:55 am - 10:25 am; 10:30 am - 11:00 am; 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm; 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm)
  • July 10 - July 20 (9:55 am - 10:25 am; 10:30 am - 11:00 am; 7:10 pm - 7:40 pm; 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm)

Preschool (Ahrens Family Center)
Each session is for two weeks Tuesday - Thursday from 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm or 6:35 pm - 7:05 pm

  • May 16 - May 25
  • June 6 - June 15
  • July 25 - August 3
Preschool (Grinnell Mutual Family Aquatic Center)
Each session is for two weeks Tuesday - Thursday from 10:00 am - 10:30 am or 10:35 am - 11:05 am
  • June 6 - June 15
  • July 25 - August 3