Fred Endert Municipal Pool Starfish Swim Lessons

Welcome to the Fred Endert Pool STARFISH Aquatics Swim Lessons

Please read carefully for important information regarding Swim Lessons.

Fred Endert Municipal Pool Group Swimming Lessons PSA

In response to the high volume of signups and waitlisted swimmers for July group swimming lessons (Summer Session 1) we would like to announce that priority registration will be given to waitlisted participants from July for August group lessons (Summer Session 2). All spaces not taken by those on the waiting list will be available to the public July 25th-July 28th. We kindly ask that you do not place your participant on a waitlist for a class they are not eligible for. 



The following classes are available for registration on the following dates, starting at 6 AM online and in-person. 



Otter: ages 3 ½-6 ½ | 4:35-5:05 PM | Tuesday July 25th

Porpoise: ages 3 ½-6 ½ | 4:35-5:05 PM | Wednesday July 26th

Stroke School: ages 6 ½ + | 5:10-5:40 PM & 6:30-7 PM | Thursday July 27th 



Moving forward with lessons, we will be staggering registration dates for each class to take place on different days so we can ensure sign ups go smoothly for all. 

To enable more participants to participate in group lessons, we will be implementing a new procedure for all upcoming registrations. If your child participates in a session, they will need to wait one round of group lessons to enroll again. This helps ensure more of the community can receive free lessons provided by the Del Norte County Healthcare District and learn critical water safety skills. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as these changes are implemented.


If you have any questions, please contact the pool at 707-464-9503 and ask to speak to a supervisor.


*Parents only required for StarBabies and StarTots

* Pre-Swim School- Otters will now have to tread water to move to Porpoise


We are currently offering free Group Swim Lessons sponsored by the Del Norte Healthcare District! Free swimming lessons will be offered to group lessons ONLY!

Please go to the pool to view the swim lesson schedules or Click here.

Summer 2023

 To register for classes click here https://secure.rec1.com/CA/crescent-city-ca/catalog

 Summer Session 1: July 11-27th. Registration is online and in person & begins June 26th starting at 6 AM.

Summer Session 2: August 1st-17th. Registration is online and in person & begins July 24th starting at 6 AM.


Please contact Relief Supervisor William Morris (wmorris@crescentcity.org) with any questions regarding registration and level placement.


Individual Lesson Prices- PER LESSON: 

55 minute sessions: 1 student  $35.00 -  2 students $45.00  -   25 minute sessions: 1 student $20.00 - 2 students $35.00

55 Minute sessions available only for swimmers who are ages 6 1/2+ and in Swim School Blue/Green or Stroke School


Child/Youth Group Lesson Prices: *you may only sign your child up for 1 level at a time during a session.

$6.50 Drop in Star Babies/Tots 6 months-3 years (available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:35-5:05 PM. No preregistration required class limit 6 parent child pairs)

$35.00 Star Babies/Tots 6 months-3years

$48.00 Pre-school 4-6 years

$45.00 Youth 6-17 years


Swim Lesson Program Information: 

All age groups consist of 5 different colored levels, White, Red, Yellow, Blue and Green. * White & Red being the beginner stage levels in every age group. *Green is the "endurance" stage of every level.

STARBABIES and STARTOTS for ages 6 months to 3 1/2 years

The purpose of this course is to foster in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training parents and caregivers in water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or to survive in the water; it does provide a confidence building, fun, and loving experience.

PRE-SWIM SCHOOL AGES 3 1/2 -6 1/2

Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color stage awards for each achievement. The animal stages (Jellyfish, Otter, Porpoise) are used to divide students into broad ability groups.
Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL 6.5+ 

Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color stage awards for each achievement. The color stages are used to divide students into broad ability groups.
 Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.

STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL

Students refine freestyle (White Level) and learn stroke technique for backstroke (Red Level), butterfly (Yellow Level), breaststroke (Blue Level), and more!

Not sure what level of to sign up for? Check out our infographics below