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Learn to Swim & Advanced Swim

Berkeley Youth Recreation offers Swim Lesson Classes for youth ages 6 – 16 and all skill levels. Fall 2024 classes are for Levels 1-3 only. Levels 4-6 and Advanced Swim will return in Summer of 2025.

Learn to Swim – Spring 2025

Classes are broken into 6 different levels based on our skills progression matrix. Levels range from very basic to more advanced water skills. Check the Swim Levels Chart to choose the appropriate level for your child. Swimmers will be tested for their appropriate level on the first day of class. 

Location: Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area

The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view availability and options. Registration is planned to commence January 30th. In CampDoc click “Swim Lessons” and scroll down.

Register or waitlist in CampDoc

Online registration will begin Thursday, January 30th at 10:00am

Session Dates Days Time Price
Session 1 (Levels 1-3) 4/7/25 – 4/30/25 Mon & Wed 4:00pm – 4:25pm $120
Session 2 (Levels 1-3) 4/8/25 – 5/1/25 Tues & Thurs 4:00pm – 4:25pm $120

 

Learn to Swim – Spring 2025

Classes are broken into 6 different levels based on our skills progression matrix. Levels range from very basic to more advanced water skills. Check the Swim Levels Chart to choose the appropriate level for your child. Swimmers will be tested for their appropriate level on the first day of class.

Location: Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area

The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view availability and options. Registration is planned to commence August 16th.

In CampDoc click “Swim Lessons” and scroll down.

Register or waitlist in CampDoc

Online registration will begin Thursday, January 30th at 10:00am

Session Dates Days Time Price
Levels 1 – 3        
Saturday A 6/14/25 – 7/26/25 Sat 10:05am – 10:30am $105
Saturday B 6/14/25 – 7/26/25 Sat 10:35am – 11:00am $105
Session 1a

6/9/25 – 6/18/25

No class on 6/19

Mon – Thurs 9:35am – 10:00am $123
Session 1b

6/9/25 – 6/18/25

No class on 6/19

Mon – Thurs 6:35pm – 7:00pm $123
Session 2a

6/23/25 – 7/3/25

Mon – Thurs 9:35am – 10:00am $140
Session 2b

6/23/25 – 7/3/25

Mon – Thurs 6:35pm – 7:00pm $140
Session 3a

7/7/25 – 7/17/25

Mon – Thurs 9:35am – 10:00am $140
Session 3b

7/7/25 – 7/17/25

Mon – Thurs 6:35pm – 7:00pm $140
Session 4a

7/21/25 – 7/31/25

Mon – Thurs 9:35am – 10:00am $140
Session 4b

7/21/25 – 7/31/25

Tues & Thurs 6:35pm – 7:00pm $140
Levels 4 – 6

 

     
Saturday A

6/14/25 – 7/26/25

Sat 9:05am – 9:30am $105
Saturday B

6/14/25 – 7/26/25

Sat 9:35am – 10:00am $105
Session 1a

6/9/25 – 6/18/25

No class on 6/19

Mon – Thurs 9:05am – 9:30am $123
Session 1b

6/9/25 – 6/18/25

No class on 6/19

Mon – Thurs 7:05pm – 7:30pm $123
Session 2a

6/23/25 – 7/3/25

Mon – Thurs 9:05am – 9:30am $140
Session 2b

6/23/25 – 7/3/25

Mon – Thurs 7:05pm – 7:30pm $140
Session 3a

7/7/25 – 7/17/25

Mon – Thurs 9:05am – 9:30am $140
Session 3b

7/7/25 – 7/17/25

Mon – Thurs 7:05pm – 7:30pm $140
Session 4a

7/21/25 – 7/31/25

Mon – Thurs 9:05am – 9:30am $140
Session 4b

7/21/25 – 7/31/25

Tues & Thurs 7:05pm – 7:30pm $140

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