Swimming Lessons

Swim lessons will once again be offered by the Leominster Recreation Department at the State Pool at 111 Viscoloid Ave. Leominster, MA, for both residents and non-residents. Lessons are thirty minutes in length.

  • $70 Group lessons
  • $110 private lessons

Certified Water Safety Instructors will provide these classes.


Group Lessons

“Learn-to-Swim” teaches people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water. (Learn more at www.redcross.org.)

  • Level 1 
    Introduction to Water Skills: helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely.
  • Level 2
    Fundamental Aquatic Skills: gives students success with fundamental skills
  • Level 3 
    Stroke Development: builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice
  • Level 4
    Stroke Improvement: develops confidence in the strokes learned and improves on other aquatic skills.

Group Session Dates and Times

  • Session I
    June 26 - July 7 (There will be no lessons on July 4th
  • Session II
    July 10 - July 21
  • Session III
    July 24 - August 4

Lessons are held between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  The times vary based on the level.

New this season: We are adding a nighttime group swim lesson slot during all 3 sessions this season.  The lessons will be from 6:15 to 7pm - We are using this time slot for working parents who are unable to attend the daytime lessons.  We will only have 16 slots available per 2 week session, so these WILL fill up fast.  


Special Needs Lessons

Anyone who needs special accommodations, please contact the pool at (978)537-8268, or prior to pool opening contact the Recreation Office via email at recdept@leominster-ma.gov.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for individuals or small groups based on instructor availability.

Please contact the Leominster State Pool at 978-537-8268 for more information or with questions.


Swimming Lesson Registrations

Swimming lesson registrations are only taken at the Leominster State Pool during its regular business hours or at the following dates and times before the official pool opening date on June 24th, 2023:

  • Wednesday, June 7th from 5 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June from 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Monday, June 19th from 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Both cash and check payments are accepted. No debit or credit cards.

Please contact the Leominster State Pool at (978)537-8268 for more information or with questions.


Other Swimming Lessons in the Area

Swimming lessons fill up quickly, but you can also try the following area locations. Some may even offer year-round lessons.