Programs
Class level requirements are a combination of both minimum age and swimming ability. Pre-testing is available during any open swim.
Little Swimmer: 14 months to 3 years old; an adult is required in the water with the child.
Seahorse: 3-5 years of age; no swimming experience.
Goldfish: Minimum of 5 years old; no swimming experience.
Bullfrogs: Minimum 6 years old; able to float on front and back, kick 15 feet on front and back.
Blue Whales: Minimum 7 years old; able to swim 30 feet on front and back
Starfish: Minimum 8 years old; able to swim 45 feet on front & back and perform the elementary backstroke.
Eels: Minimum of 9 years old; able to swim 25 yards front and back crawl; 15 yards elementary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Little Swimmer: 14 months to 3 years old; an adult is required in the water with the child.
Seahorse: 3-5 years of age; no swimming experience.
Goldfish: Minimum of 5 years old; no swimming experience.
Bullfrogs: Minimum 6 years old; able to float on front and back, kick 15 feet on front and back.
Blue Whales: Minimum 7 years old; able to swim 30 feet on front and back
Starfish: Minimum 8 years old; able to swim 45 feet on front & back and perform the elementary backstroke.
Eels: Minimum of 9 years old; able to swim 25 yards front and back crawl; 15 yards elementary backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Note:
Registration dates
City residents: Thursday, 7/9/26 at 4PM
Non-City residents: Friday, 7/10/26 at 4PM
Goggles are not permitted for the following levels unless required with a medical note: Little Swimmer, Seahorse, Goldfish and Bullfrog.
Department Refund Policy:
Aquatics programs must be submitted ten (10) days from the start of the program for a full refund, less the $5.00 processing fee. Please be advised that credit card transaction fees will not be refunded in any case. Refunds may take 2-4 weeks to be processed.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Aquatics |
| Program Subcategory | 2 - Seahorse Level (3-5) |
| Program Code | Su2On000930a002 |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 7/9/2026 4:00 PM |
| Enrollment End Date | 7/17/2026 5:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | 6 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 2 years Enforced - As of date 7/13/2026 |
| Maximum | 5 years Enforced - As of date 7/13/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Swim Lesson Non-Resident
Available from 7/10/2026 4:00 PM
|
NonResident Only |
-None-
|
$35.00 |
| Swim Lesson Resident | Resident Only |
-None-
|
$10.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | Monday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/14/2026 | Tuesday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/15/2026 | Wednesday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/16/2026 | Thursday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/17/2026 | Friday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/20/2026 | Monday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/21/2026 | Tuesday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/22/2026 | Wednesday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/23/2026 | Thursday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
| 07/24/2026 | Friday | 9:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Onondaga Park Pool |
