Lenexa Parks & Recreation offers indoor swim lessons year-round and outdoor swim lessons during the summer. Our program is designed for ages 6 month to adult, and each level is based on skill and age. Group, private and semiprivate options are available.
Our swim instructors are certified with various levels of experience, qualifications and expertise.
Swim lessons status
We generally hold swim lesson sessions twice a week for four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or once a week for eight weeks on Saturdays at the Lenexa Rec Center.
Our indoor group lessons have three or more students per class, depending on the level. Classes last 30–40 minutes.
Tuesday/Thursday evening sessions
June 4–27, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
July 9–Aug. 1, 2024
- Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
Saturday morning sessions
These are four-week classes.
June 8–29, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
July 13–Aug. 3, 2024
- Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
Fees
For Tuesday/Thursday classes, fees are $55 per Lenexa Rec Center member ($45 for X Pass members) or $60 per nonmember per session for Tuesday/Thursday classes.
For Saturday classes, fees are $27.50 per Lenexa Rec Center member (additional discount for X Pass members) or $30 per nonmember per session for Saturday Classes.
How to register
You can register for swim lessons online or in person. Please register at least seven days before each session begins.
Online:
Register for indoor lessons
In person:
Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Things to remember
- Parents/guardians are required to stay in the pool area for the entire lesson if your child is under age 10.
- If you would like to watch your child's swim lesson, you must do so from the designated swim lesson area.
- Daily swimming and access to the kiddie pool is not included with swim lessons.
During the summer, outdoor swim lessons generally take place Monday through Thursdays, with Fridays reserved for weather make-up days. Sessions are held at Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center and Ad Astra Pool.
Our group lessons have three to six students per class, depending on the level.
Monday–Thursday sessions
Morning sessions held at Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center. Evening sessions held at Ad Astra Pool.
June 3–13, 2024
- Lenexa residents: Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
- Nonresidents: Enrollment opens May 13 at 8 a.m.
June 17–27, 2024
- Lenexa residents: Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
- Nonresidents: Enrollment opens May 13 at 8 a.m.
July 8–18, 2024
- Lenexa residents: Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
- Nonresidents: Enrollment opens June 17 at 8 a.m.
July 22–Aug. 1, 2024
- Lenexa residents: Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
- Nonresidents: Enrollment opens June 17 at 8 a.m.
Fees
Fees are $55 per Lenexa resident or $60 per nonresident per session.
Registration
You can register for outdoor swim lessons online or in person. Please register at least seven days before each session begins.
Online:
Register for outdoor lessons
In person:
Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Things to remember
- If you would like to watch your child's swim lesson, you must do so from the viewing area in the concessions stand.
- Daily swimming and access to the baby pool is not included with swim lessons.
We offer private and semiprivate lessons to give you or your child one-on-one attention with one of our swim instructors. They will work with you to customize a program to help you reach personalized swimming goals.
- Private lessons allow for one-on-one instruction.
- Semiprivate lessons are available for two people at similar skill levels. You must register both participants at the same time. It is your responsibility to find the second participant.
Monday evening sessions (5–7:15 p.m.)
Held indoors at Lenexa Rec Center.
June 3–24, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
July 8–29, 2024
- Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
Wednesday evening sessions (5–7:15 p.m.)
Held indoors at Lenexa Rec Center.
May 29–June 26, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
July 10–31, 2024
- Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
Sunday morning sessions (10 a.m.–noon)
Held indoors at Lenexa Rec Center.
June 3–24, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
July 14–Aug. 4, 2024
- Enrollment opens June 10 at 8 a.m.
Monday–Thursday sessions
Held outdoors at Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center.
June 10–13, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
June 17–20, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
June 24–28, 2024
- Enrollment opens May 6 at 8 a.m.
Fees
Four 30-minute private lessons: $110 for Lenexa residents (outdoor) or Lenexa Rec Center members (indoor). $120 for nonresidents (outdoor) or nonmembers (indoor).
Four 30-minute semiprivate lessons: $75 for Lenexa residents (outdoor) or Lenexa Rec Center members (indoor). $81 for nonresidents (outdoor) or nonmembers (indoor).
Registration
You can register for private or semiprivate swim lessons online or in person. Please register at least seven days before each session begins.
Online:
Register for private lessons
In person:
Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
We recommend placing your child in the level they last completed. It is easier to move your child up a level than it is to move them down a level.
If you need assistance placing your child in the appropriate level, please refer to our swim lesson placement flow chart(PDF, 2MB).
Our instructors will conduct a skills assessment on the first day of class to verify your child is in the right level. If your child needs to move levels, the instructor will notify you of their recommendations within the first two days of class.
Parent and Child
Ages 6 months to 3 years
Parents will be guided to introduce new techniques to their children to build confidence in and around the water. This course is not designed to teach your child how to survive or swim in the water.
Toddler
Age 3-4 years
Water acclimation and introduction basic skills through songs and games.
Preschool 1
Ages 3 to 5 years
Water acclimation and basic skills such as floating.
Preschool 2
Ages 3 to 5 years
Begin working on skills without support and being comfortable with submerging head in water.
Preschool 3
Ages 3 to 5 years
Submerging head for bobs, independent skills including beginning front crawl.
Level 1
Ages 5+
Focus on floating, front crawl and back crawl introduction.
Level 2
Ages 5+
Focus back crawl, elementary backstroke, treading and jumping into deep water.
Level 3
Ages 5+
Focus on front crawl with rotary breathing, different kick forms and kneeling dives.
Level 4
Ages 5+
Focus on breaststroke and butterfly strokes and standing dives.
Level 5
Ages 5+
Focus on stroke development and turns.
Level 6
Ages 5+
Focus on stroke technique and endurance.