Swimming Lessons

With the summer heat bearing down on us here in the high desert, you might be wondering about where to cool off a bit. My children love the swim classes offered by the City of Palmdale. We have taken classes at the Marie Kerr Park pool for several weeks and are pleased with all aspects. Classes are offered at a wide variety of times and for a wide variety of levels of students. My oldest daughter (almost 4) took the Level One classes. She was a little hesitant about hopping into the water, but the lifeguards in charge helped her right through those wary feelings. The lifeguards are friendly, positive and competent. The lessons last for 30 minutes per day and run for two weeks. You can register for the classes online through the Play Palmdale website. Start at the Palmdale website and click to the Play Palmdale section. You will need a family ID and password, which you just have to register for once.

If you live further north, try the Rosamond pool for lessons. The pool is not perfect because it is four feet deep throughout. Just imagine where that hits on your little one and you'll understand why short kids wait on the steps during exercises. But the price is fairly reasonable ($50 per two-week session) and it beats a daily drive down to Palmdale if you live in Rosamond or Mojave. The lifeguards have been excellent--kind, patient, and willing to talk with parents about areas in which kids could improve. Rosamond Community Service District runs the sign-up for these lessons. See their swimming lesson schedule and other activities here.

Prefer to swim in Lancaster? We can't give firsthand advice, but we can direct you to the right place. Access Lancaster lessons online.

Happy splashing!