Swim Lessons

Children in life vests receiving a swimming lesson in an outdoor pool. — Photo credit Mary Smith

Swim lesson sessions for the 2024 season conclude on August 1st. Thank you to everyone who attended!

Swim lessons provide a foundation of confidence and safety in and around the water. For children, learning to swim at an early age instills a sense of self-assurance, helping them feel comfortable and secure in aquatic environments. Adults, too, can benefit from swim lessons as they gain the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate pools, lakes, and oceans safely. Building confidence in the water can open up a world of opportunities for fun and recreation, while also providing peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are equipped with essential water safety skills.

According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death to children ages one through 14.

It is absolutely crucial that all kids know how to swim at a young age.

Parent & Tot

Parent & Tot (6 months - 3 years) swimming lessons are held in our wading pool.

A woman holding a laughing baby in a pool.

Drop-in from 12 PM - 12:45 PM Monday - Thursday.

If your child is not quite ready for swim lessons, join us for this guided hour of focused play that will give you and your child more confidence in the water. Parents are expected to enter the pool and learn with their child.

Private Lessons

We offer private lessons, on a limited basis, for those who can't attend our regular classes or who would like one on one attenion. Adults are welcome as well!

A collage of swimming lessons with an instructor teaching students in a pool.

Cost is $30.00 per 1/2 hour

Please contact the pool office at 970-872-4244 to schedule a lesson.

Website Accessibility Statement

North Fork Recreation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, North Fork Recreation District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 970-872-6122

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

North Fork Recreation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, North Fork Recreation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 970-872-6122.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.

Swim Lessons

Print 2024 Pool Brochure, Pool Hours

Swim Attire Policy