Grand Junction Summer Swim Lessons Are Back: How to Sign Up

As the temperatures rise, families are headed for the pools, rivers, and lakes around Grand Junction. Is there someone in your family who needs swimming lessons?

When I was a kid, I fell into a swimming pool before I knew how to swim. It was scary, it felt dangerous, and it ended up keeping me away from the water until I took swimming lessons as a teenager. Swim lessons can help your kids stay safe around the pool, and knowing how to swim makes summer way more fun. Here’s what Grand Junction Parks and Rec has to offer.

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Swim Lessons Are Available at Two Grand Junction Pools

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Act fast, and swimming lessons are something you can still sign up for at both the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool. The Lincoln-Moyer pool is Grand Junction’s outdoor aquatic facility, and the Orchard Mesa pool allows you to swim indoors. Summer lesson sessions are scheduled throughout the season.  Classes are available for ages 6 months and up. Find out more about registration here.

• At Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool, swim lessons are held Monday through Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Orchard Mesa Pool offers Learn to Swim lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays with start times at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

Who Can Take Lessons and How Do You Register?

Living in a place nicknamed the “river city” makes learning to swim sound like a good idea. Grand Junction’s Parks and Rec offer age-appropriate instructions for infants, preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults. Registration is completed through the Parks and Rec website.

As you sign up, you can review the class descriptions and find the right skill levels before selecting. Learn more about skill levels from aquatots to upper-level classes here.

Why Swim Lessons Matter in Western Colorado

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The Western Slope is home to multiple rivers, local pools, reservoirs, and backcountry swimming holes. Knowing how to swim unlocks a lot more outdoor fun. Lessons help kids build confidence, and the Red Cross says lessons teach everyone water safety, and that’s essential for living in Western Colorado. Sign up the whole family if you like, but do it fast because these lessons are popular.