How to Register for Swim Lessons and Red Cross Certification Courses

Fall 2024

Priority resident registration: Online Wednesday August 7 (6am) through Tuesday August 13

Non-resident registration: Beginning Wednesday August 14 (6am). Registration continues throughout the season.
Visit smgov.net/reserve to register. 

Looking for an aquatic class? The Swim Center offers Learn to Swim Youth & Adult Classes, Sharks Swim Team, and American Red Cross Community Aquatic classes. Youth swim lessons are offered during the week and on weekends. Adult group classes during the weekend. The Shark’s is a novice Swim team that’s designed to build endurance, enhance technique, and introduce novice swimmers to the world of swimming. American Red Cross classes offered are Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor. Register for a class today.               

Non-resident fees apply to all without proof of residency.

Visit smgov.net/reserve or stopped by the Santa Monica Swim Center during operational hours. 


Refund/ Transfer Request Form

Santa Monica Registration Form Click Here

Youth Scholarship Application Click Here

City of Santa Monica new adopted Credit Card Fee Update and E-Check Option


Youth Protection Policies 

The City of Santa Monica is committed to providing youth with the highest quality services available and creating an environment for youth that is safe, nurturing, empowering, and promotes growth and success. Ensuirng children are safe from abuse and able to learn, grow and thrive is the highest priority of the City. We are dedicated to creating programs that protect children and committed to providing our families and community with information to keep kids safe everywhere. To learn more about the City's policies, procedures, and resources for protecting youth, please visit our website at: santamonica.gov/topic-explainers/child-abuse-prevention  

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available, based on a sliding scale, for low to moderate-income families.

Please call (310) 458-8700 for more information. 

Youth Scholarship Application Click Here

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Refunds will be subject to a $15.00 processing fee for each activity and will be issued only if requested within one day after first class meeting

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Our online classes are at your fingertips. Please visit smgov.net/reserve to register for a class. 

  1. Create an Account in ActiveNet

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    Visit smgov.net/reserve and register for an account. 

  2. Click the name of the class to be purchased. Aquatics/Swim – Group Lessons, Aquatics/Swim – Semiprivate Lessons or Aquatics/Swim - Specialty Class.

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  3. Review your information and select the class session you’d like to add.

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  4. Add to my cart.

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  5. Review fees, check waivers, and answer questions if applicable. Class prices vary depending on residency and type of class.

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  6. Check out

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  7. Click the $ next to the desired payment type such as Credit card or e-check

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  8. Click Pay and Finish

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