Aquatic Programs

All lessons are first come first serve. Once classes are full, they will be closed.
Lessons must be paid for in order to guarantee spot.

Parent & Child (Levels 1 & 2) / Pre-School (Levels 1-3)
July 14-24 (Monday-Thursday) 6:00-6:30pm
Regular Swim Lessons (Levels 1-6) 
July 14-24 (Monday-Thursday) 6:45-7:30pm

$50 per participant

Class size is limited. Swim Lessons will be 30 minutes for Parent & Child/Preschool Levels and 45 minutes for Regular Levels each day. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once a class is full you will have to register for another session. No exceptions. Forms must be received 2 days before the session begins. No refunds. Instructors reserve the right to determine your child's level of ability and place them accordingly. Your child must be able to handle a classroom like setting in order to participate. They must be able to easily go with the instructors without crying or consistent refusal to participate. Instructors must be able to focus on the class as a whole and will not be able to concentrate on one child. If your child requires a more one on one environment to learn effectively, please consider private lessons. If there is a constant resistance to participate or your child becomes physically abusive with the instructors, you may be asked to leave.

All lessons are first come first serve. Limited spots available.
Lessons must be paid for in order to guarantee spot.

Each Session is 30 minutes.

Block 1- June 23-26
8:30-9:00am / 9:15-9:45am / 10:00-10:30am        
  
Block 2- June 23-26
6:00-6:30pm / 6:45-7:15pm

Block 3- June 30-July 3
8:30-9:00am / 9:15-9:45am / 10:00-10:30am

$60 per participant

Private swim lessons are by appointment only.  Call the Park office for more information 573-624-8244

2025 Certification Class
SPRING 2025 - DATES TBA
Dates and times could be extended or reduced depending on the number of students in the class and weather variables.  We will try to be as accommodating as possible if there is a need to adjust class times/dates, but all students must make an effort to be flexible as well.
Participants MUST attend all sessions in order to complete the certification process. 

Open Swim
In Class Instruction & In Water Sessions
*Class Dates and Times are tentative, subject to change

PRE-COURSE SKILL TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest
• Timed brick event
• Participants must pass the Pre-course Skill Test to advance to the classroom portion of the class

CERTIFICATION CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

• Successfully complete Pre-course Skill Test
• Practical skill scenarios for CPR, passive extraction, active drowning, and other essential proficiencies
• Pass written exams on CPR, AED, Administration of First Aid and Lifeguarding Skills with at least 80%
• 100% course attendance is mandatory

Must be 15 years old to be eligible for a position at the Dexter Aquatic Center
Positions available for the current season
For more information, call our office or visit our website