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Cherokee County Aquatic Center swimming lessons emphasize water safety and skill development in a safe fun environment.

Group swim lessons and private lessons are offered.

The Cherokee County Aquatic Center offers swim lessons for different age groups and swim levels. Unsure of your level? We offer a free skills check on the 2nd & 3rd Saturday of every month from 12:30 pm-1:00 pm at the Aquatic Center.

Group Lessons: The American Red Cross Water Safety program is offered at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. The different courses seek to help participants of all ages and varying abilities develop familiarity with being in the water and learning basic skills for aquatic safety, survival, and recreational swimming while developing an awareness of how to stay safe in, or around water.

Levels offered: Parent/Child (6 months to 3 years), Preschool (3 years to 5 years), ARC Levels 1-5 (6 years to 12 years), Adult 1-2 (12 years and up).

Private Lessons: Available for ages 5 and up only. Please fill out our digital Private Lesson Request form.
Requests are filled on a first come first serve basis and are only scheduled once the group lesson schedule for the session has been determined.

Contact AJ Sumser, MS, CTRS
Aquatics Coordinator
AJSumser@cherokeecountyga.gov

Registration and Session Dates

August 

  • Fall 1 Session
    Registration Opens: Wed., August 19 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks (7 or 8 lessons)
Dates: August 24-September 17, 2026

Saturday Lessons
4 weeks (4 lessons)
Dates: August 29-September 19, 2026

  • Fall 2 Session
    Registration Opens: Wed., September 16 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks (8 lessons)
Dates: September 28-October 22, 2026

Saturday Lessons
4 weeks (4 lessons)
Dates: October 3-October 24, 2026

  • Fall 3 Session
    Registration Opens: Wed., October 21 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks (8 lessons)
Dates: October 26-November 19, 2026

Saturday Lessons
4 weeks (4 lessons)
Dates: October 31-November 21, 2026

  • December
    Registration Opens: Wed., November 18 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 3 weeks (6 lessons)
Dates: November 30-December 17, 2026

Adaptive Programs
Specialty program designed for individuals with disabilities to learn water safety and swimming in an individualized environment.
Ongoing
Contact AJ Sumser for more information

 

 

Fall 1 Session
Swim Lessons

Registration Opens: Wed., August 19 at 10:00 am

  • Fall 1 Session
    Registration Opens: Wed., August 19 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks (7 or 8 lessons)
Dates: August 24-September 17, 2026

Saturday Lessons
4 weeks (4 lessons)
Dates: August 29-September 19, 2026

Fall 2 Session
Swim Lessons

Registration Opens: Wed., September 16 at 10:00 am

  • Fall 2 Session
    Registration Opens: Wed., September 16 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks (8 lessons)
Dates: September 28-October 22, 2026

Saturday Lessons
4 weeks (4 lessons)
Dates: October 3-October 24, 2026

Fall 3 Session

Registration Opens: Wed., October 21 at 10:00 am

  • Fall 3 Session
    Registration Opens: Wed., October 21 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 4 weeks (8 lessons)
Dates: October 26-November 19, 2026

Saturday Lessons
4 weeks (4 lessons)
Dates: October 31-November 21, 2026

December

Registration Opens: Wed., November 18 at 10:00 am

  • December
    Registration Opens: Wed., November 18 at 10:00 am

PM Lessons
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for 3 weeks (6 lessons)
Dates: November 30-December 17, 2026

Adaptive Programs

Ongoing

Adaptive Programs
Specialty program designed for individuals with disabilities to learn water safety and swimming in an individualized environment.
Ongoing
Contact AJ Sumser for more information