Swim Lessons Open House

Thursday November 6, 2025 from 5:15 – 7:15 PM

New swim lesson participants are welcome! Join our staff for an informational session to learn about the program, curriculum, and daily routine. Bring your swimmer for a level placement evaluation and brief lesson!

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.

Registration for 2025 Nov/Dec classes will open in phases:
- Fishers Community Center Members: October 1, 2025
- Nonmembers: October 15, 2025
- Registration closes October 31, 2025
Please note: Spots are limited. Be sure to sign up during the designated period to secure your child’s place in class.

Preschool (Ages 3-5) Swim Lessons

Member Rate: $160/session

Non-member Rate: $228.57/session

Start date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Schedule Options:

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:45 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45 – 7:15 PM

Youth (Ages 6-12) Swim Lessons

Member Rate: $160/session

Non-member Rate: $228.57/session

Start date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Schedule Options:

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15 – 5:45 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 – 6:30 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45 – 7:15 PM

Teen (Ages 13-17) Swim Lessons

Member Rate: $160/session

Non-member Rate: $228.57/session

Start date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Schedule Options:

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:30- 8:00 PM

COMING SOON: Parent-child swim lessons, adult swim lessons, and private swim lessons!

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?

A session includes two lessons every week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings over a month-long period.

How often are lessons?

Two lessons every week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings over a month-long period.

What are the available times for lessons?

Preschool (ages 3-5) and Youth (ages 6-12) lessons offered during 3 time slots: 5:15-5:45pm / 6:00-6:30pm / 6:45-7:15pm

Teen (ages 13-17) lessons offered from 7:30-8:00pm

How much do lessons cost?

A session of swim lessons registration fee is $160 for members / $228.57 for non-members.

How do I figure out my level?

No need to register for a specific level, our aquatics team will evaluate and determine level placement.

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 website.
– For the first session of swim lessons registration will open on Wednesday 10/1 for members and on Wednesday 10/15 for non-members.
– Registration for the first session will close on Wednesday 10/31.

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 if I miss a class?

You can attend our make-up Saturday lessons a maximum of two times during one session of swim lessons.

The available times for makeup swim lessons on Saturdays are: 9:00-9:30am / 9:45-10:15am / 10:30-11:00am

The Saturday class you attend must be within the same week of the class you missed.

You must reach out to FCC-Aquatics@fishersin.gov to let them know you will be attending the Saturday class prior to 9:00am the Friday before the makeup lesson. Once your email is received, you will be sent a link to register for the desired makeup lesson time slot.

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 adult swim lessons?

Not yet, but we will in the near future.

Do you offer private lessons?

Not yet, but we will in the near future.

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

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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