Rules & Expectations

Before your first visit, please take a moment to review our Aquatics Center rules and expectations.

Aqua Ninja Class

Get ready to swing, climb, and conquer the course in our brand-new Aqua Ninja Cross classes! Designed for ages 10–15, this 6-week aquatic adventure challenges kids to build strength, agility, and confidence.

Time Trials kick off and wrap up the season, with weekly focuses like grip strength, swinging momentum, and obstacle mastery. Whether you’re tackling the easy side or going full beast mode on the difficult side, every ninja will have a chance to shine!

Our next round of Aqua Ninja classes starts September 2026. More information coming soon!

Lifeguard Certification Course

July 10-12, 2026

$150/session

For ages 15+. This course teaches participants how to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies, as well as how to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive.

To register, click the button below and scroll to where it says “Lifeguard Certification Course.” Click the dropdown, find the session you’re interested in, and select “Register for Session.”

NEW! Youth Swim Clinics

Youth swim clinics are offered to swimmers ages 7-15 who would like to
strengthen specific swimming skills.

A session includes two lessons (Tuesday and Thursday) in the same week.
Each session will focus on a specific swimming skill:

6/9 & 6/11: Freestyle Technique
6/16 & 6/18: Backstroke Technique
6/23 & 6/25: Freestyle & Backstroke Flip Turns
7/7 & 7/9: Butterfly Technique
7/14 & 7/16: Breaststroke Technique
7/21 & 7/23: Butterfly & Breaststroke Open Turns
7/28 & 7/30: All Four Strokes and Transition Turns

For ages 7-15
June 9- July 30
Ages 7-9: Tues & Thurs from 7-7:45 p.m.
Ages 10-15: Tues & Thurs from 7:45-8:30 p.m.
Members: $42 for 1 week
Nonmembers: $60 for 1 week

Adult Learn to Swim Clinics

For ages 18+
Members: $20
Nonmembers: $28.57
Held monthly

Clinics offered:

Beginner Basics: This one-time adult swim clinic focuses on building confidence and competency in the water.
Stroke Development: This one-time, adult swim clinic focuses on improving freestyle swimming, preparing adults to swim more efficiently.

Swim Lessons

Powered by SwimFAST, our Learn to Swim Program gives children and teens the skills and confidence they need to be safe and successful in the water. Fishers Community Center swim lessons follow the SwimFAST curriculum and are led by certified SwimFAST instructors. Based right here in Fishers, Indiana, FAST has rapidly emerged as one of the state’s premier swim clubs, making this partnership a natural fit for our community. Classes are kept small, with a 4-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio, to ensure personalized attention and support.

You do not need to be a Fishers Community Center member to register; lessons are open to everyone, but members receive a discounted rate.

Age Groups

Preschool: Ages 3-5
Youth: Ages 6-12
Teen: Ages 13-17

Program Structure

Four progressive levels taught at the Fishers Community Center
Sessions run two evenings per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) for 4 consecutive weeks
Each child is placed in the appropriate level after registration, no need to choose in advance

Levels

Level 1: Water safety, relaxed submersion, assisted floatation

Level 2: Unassisted floatation, beginner stroke, treading water

Level 3: Streamline position, side-glide fundamentals, side-roll-side mechanics, sitting dives

Level 4: Freestyle (building from side-roll-side), beginning backstroke, complete diving progression

Registration

Swim lessons at the Fishers Community Center are offered in 4-week consecutive sessions, not as year-round enrollment. This means parents will need to register for each session they’d like their child to attend.

July 2026 Swim Lessons
- Registration opens June 8 at 9:00 a.m. and closes June 24 at 9:00 a.m.

Parent Child Swim Lessons

July 6 – 29, 2026
Member Rate: $80/session
Non-member Rate $114.29/session

Schedule Options:

Mondays or Wednesdays from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. for ages 1–6 months
Mondays or Wednesdays from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. for ages 7-16 months
Mondays or Wednesdays from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. for ages 17-36 months

Registration opens June 8

Toddler Swim Lessons (Ages 24-36 Months)

For children ages 24 months to 36 months who are ready to swim independently of their parent/guardian.

Member Rate: $80/session
Non-member Rate: $114.29/session
Start Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

Schedule Options:
– Mondays from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
– Tuesdays from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. , 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. , and 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
– Wednesdays from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
– Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. , 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. , 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Registration opens June 8

Preschool (Ages 3-5) Swim Lessons

Member Rate: $160/session
Non-member Rate $228.57/session
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Schedule Options:
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 – 7 p.m.

Registration opens June 8

Youth (Ages 6-12) Swim Lessons

Member Rate: $160/session
Non-member Rate: $228.57/session
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Schedule Options:
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Registration opens June 8

Teen (Ages 13-17) Swim Lessons

Member Rate: $160/session
Non-member Rate: $228.57/session
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Schedule Options:
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Registration opens June 8

Adaptive Swim Lessons (Ages 5-16)

For ages 5-16, designed for individuals who face physical, cognitive, sensory, or behavioral challenges. Adaptive swim lessons are taught as semiprivate lessons and are highly individualized, adapting teaching methods and environments to meet each swimmer’s unique abilities and goals. Adaptive swim lessons are led by experienced instructors.

Member Rate: $80/session
Non-member Rate: $114.29/session
Start Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026

Schedule Options:
– Saturdays from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. , 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. , 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Registration opens June 8

Adult Swim Lessons

For participants 18 years and older who want to learn to swim.

Member Rate: $160/session
Non-member Rate: $228.57/session
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Schedule Options:
– Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Registration opens June 8

What should I know before our first class?

Know that the FCC Aquatic staff is excited to welcome you to our facility and begin working with your child in our learn to swim program! Our instructors are certified in the Swim FAST curriculum and are eager to build relationships and swimming skills with our participants! Feel free to email us any questions you may have prior to lessons beginning at:
FCC-Aquatics@fishersin.gov

How should I prepare for our swim lesson?

Please send your swimmer prepared to swim each evening in a properly fitting swimsuit, hair pulled back in a ponytail or in a swim cap and goggles.
Goggles should not cover the swimmer’s nose. Children who are not toilet trained must wear waterproof swim diapers at all times. Using the restroom prior to class is also recommended.

What’s Swim FAST?

A learn to swim curriculum developed by FAST (Fishers Area Swimming Tigers) swim coaches. The curriculum focuses on teaching proper body alignment and mastering skills that create efficient swimming mechanics, allowing for longer, more sustainable, safe swimming.

How long are the swim lessons?

A lesson is 30 minutes long.

How long is a session?

Either one or two lessons every week over a month-long period.

How often are lessons?

Either one or two lessons every week over a month-long period.

What are the available times for lessons?

Preschool (ages 3-5):
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Toddler (ages 24-36 months):
-Mondays from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
-Tuesdays from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. , 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. , and 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.
-Wednesdays from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
-Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. , 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. , 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Youth (ages 6-12):
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Teen (ages 13-17) and Adults (18+):
-Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Adaptive (Ages 5-12):
– Saturdays from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. , 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. , 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

How much do lessons cost?

$20 / class for members and $28.57 / class for nonmembers

How do I figure out my level?

No need to register for a specific level, but please answer the informational questions during the registration process. This will help our aquatics team determine the best initial placement for your swimmer. In addition, if you would like to schedule an evaluation, please email FCC-Aquatics@fishersin.gov.

What do the different levels consist of?

The Fishers Community Center is a learn to swim program powered by Swim FAST. There are currently 4 levels being taught at the Fishers Community Center.

– Level 1 focuses on water safety, relaxed submersion and assisted floatation.
– Level 2 focuses on unassisted floatation, beginner stroke and treading water.
– Level 3 focuses on streamline position, side glide fundamentals, the mechanics of side-roll-side and sitting dives.
– Level 4 focuses on developing side-roll-side into freestyle, beginning backstroke and the complete diving progression.

When and where can I register for lessons?

Registration will only be available at specific times. While available, there will be a registration link on the Fishers Community Center Aquatics page.

If I’m a member but the child I’m signing up for lessons is not, do I have to pay the nonmember rate?

Yes, your non-member child would need to pay the non-member rate.

What is the cancellation policy?

100% refund up to 13 days before start of activity
100% account credit up to 1 day before start of activity
50% account credit up to 7 days after the start of activity.

Do you offer makeup lessons?

No, we are not able to offer makeup swim lessons for any lessons you may miss.

What is the instructor to student ratio for the classes?

For our toddler, preschool, youth, teen, and adult classes 1 instructor per 4 swimmers is the maximum for a class.

Do you offer private lessons?

No, we do not offer private lessons.

Can I leave the facility while my child is in their swim lesson?

No, parents must be near their child during the lesson and accessible.

There will be seating available in the Aquatics Center and at Sahm’s Community Cafe for parents to wait at.

What if my child needs to use the restroom during their swim lesson?

The parent or guardian of the child will be notified and will need to accompany their child to the restroom and return them to the class. The Aquatic staff is not able to assist children in this way.

Where is the Aquatics Center located?

The Aquatics Center is located on the first floor of the Fishers Community Center (11400 Johnson Farm Way, Fishers, IN) past the indoor playground and Sahm’s Community Cafe.

Who can I reach out to for questions?

FCC-Aquatics@fishersin.gov

Pool Schedules

Click the button below to view our pool schedules.

Pool Schedules

Join Our Team

We are searching for enthusiastic Swim Lesson Instructors to bring welcoming energy to the Fishers Community Center! If you love inspiring swimmers of every age and skill level – and you’re all about creating a safe, fun, and empowering experience in the pool – we’d be thrilled to have you join our team!

“I have loved working with the Fishers Aquatics team the past two summers as a lifeguard! Keeping everyone safe while having fun at the waterfront is very rewarding. Doing this with a great group of people who are fun, and work together is a big bonus!” -Mia W.

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