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City of Santa Monica Community RecreationSanta Monica Swim Center

2225 16th St, Santa Monica

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Youth Learn-to-Swim Lessons

Ages 4–14 · $60/term

Water exploration for ages 4 years and up. This introductory level is the first level in or Learn-to Swim program. Instructors focus on building students' comfort and independence in the water. Skills taught include: bubble blowing, retrieving submerged objects, front and back glides, front and back kicks, and front and back floats. All skills are practiced with the support of an instructor. Runs in several short sessions this fall; dates vary by class time.

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 4–4:25pm
  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30–4:55pm
  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 5–5:25pm
  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30–5:55pm
  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:05–6:30pm
  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:35–7pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4–4:25pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–4:55pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–5:25pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–5:55pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:05–6:30pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:35–7pm
  • Tuesdays, 6:35–7pm
  • Thursdays, 6:03–6:28pm
  • Fall 2026: Oct 5–29, 2026
  • Series of 8 classes. Resident price; non-residents pay more.
  • Financial aid or scholarships available

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Sharks Swim Team

Ages 6–17 · $167/term

Fall 2026 Update: The Financial Assistance Committee has updated its' guidelines, and Financial Assistance will no longer be applicable to Sharks Swim Team. Please reach out at Aquatics.Mailbox@santamonica.gov with any questions.

  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 3:30–4:30pm
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 4:45–5:45pm
  • Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 6–7pm
  • Fall 2026: Sep 1 – Oct 16, 2026
  • Six-week fall session. Resident price; non-residents pay more.
  • Activities: Swimming and Sports

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Intro to Water Polo

Ages 8–15 · $117/term

Ready to try something new in the pool? Join the City of Santa Monica’s Introduction to Water Polo class, a dynamic program designed for novice youth players eager to learn the sport in a fun, supportive environment. Led by experienced coaches, participants will engage in structured workouts that build endurance, sharpen swim technique, and develop essential water polo skills.

  • Saturdays, 2:30–3:30pm
  • Saturdays, 3:30–4:30pm
  • Fall 2026: Aug 29 – Oct 24, 2026
  • Series of 9 classes. Resident price; non-residents pay more.
  • Financial aid or scholarships available
  • Activities: Swimming and Sports

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About City of Santa Monica Community Recreation

The City of Santa Monica recreation division. It lists youth classes and one-day school-break camps at city parks, many taught by partner academies, with Santa Monica residents able to register first.

Where and how to reach them

Santa Monica Swim Center
2225 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Details from anc.apm.activecommunities.com, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with City of Santa Monica Community Recreation before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.

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