Arcata Community Pool Learn-to-Swim Program

The Arcata Community Pool Learn-to-Swim Program offers American Red Cross Swimming lessons, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-to-Swim courses, and school group swim lessons. Families can also arrange private and semi-private swim lessons. Program participants may have access to the waterslide, fitness center, hot tub, and sauna as listed program activities.

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes are 30 minutes, with fall sessions running Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday in the evenings between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm for 4 weeks; school group lessons are 50 minutes on weekdays during the school year with a 5-lesson minimum.
• Price: Private swim lessons cost $40 per half-hour session for 1 student or $55 per half-hour session for 2 students; school group lessons (50 minutes, ages 6 and up) cost $260.00 per lesson for 1–24 participants or $325.00 per lesson for 25–35 participants.

For over 35 years, the Arcata Community Pool has offered water quality, cleanliness, education, and customer service on the North Coast. The Learn-to-Swim program states that it gives children a positive, developmentally appropriate approach to aquatic learning. The pool operates as a non-profit government agency and offers a subsidized swim lesson program with discounts for families receiving Medical, Cal Works, and/or SSI Disability, with in-person sign-up, proof of eligibility, a valid photo ID, and pre-registration and pre-payment required for all swim lessons. The Arcata Community Pool notes support from the Arcata Foundation, Ford Family, Humboldt Area Foundation, Humboldt Redwood Company LLC, and Humboldt Sponsors.

Last updated August 15, 2026.