Ready to dive in?

Registration for swim lessons, events, and passes can be completed online at www.cityofvacaville.com/civicrec.

Need some assistance registering and would like to visit us in person? No problem! Please visit one of our three community centers to register for programs, events, sports, and more.

• Three Oaks Community Center: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm and Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• Ulatis Community Center: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• McBride Center: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

Have questions? Aquatics staff are ready to answer your call.  Reach us at (707) 469-4028 or by email at recweb@cityofvacaville.com 

Register for Spring Swim Lessons

Swim Lesson Levels

	Tadpole* Ages 6 mo-4 yrs Parent & Child Transition
	Designed to increase the comfort level of infants and toddlers in and around water. At the direction of an instructor, parents will learn techniques to teach skills such as bubble blowing, floating, and buoyancy movements. Children will be introduced to freestyle and backstroke arms and kicks. An adult is required to be in the water with their child. Swim attire: a swim suit and swim diapers - NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS.
	Level 1: Sea Turtle* Ages 3-5 Non-Swimmers
	Designed to increase the comfort level of infants and toddlers in and around water. At the direction of an instructor, parents will learn techniques to teach skills such as bubble blowing, floating, and buoyancy movements. Children will be introduced to freestyle and backstroke arms and kicks. An adult is required to be in the water with their child. Swim attire: a swim suit and swim diapers - NO DISPOSABLE DIAPERS.
	Level 1: Jelly Fish* Ages 6-12 Non-Swimmers
	For first-time swimmers or swimmers who are not comfortable in the water. Children will learn how to submerge their face, float, and kick with a kickboard with assistance. Children will be introduced to swimming freestyle and back stroke, and safety skills.
	Level 2: Star Fish* Ages 4-12 Beginning Swimmer
	Children must be able to submerge their face independently. Children will learn to independently float on their front and back, kick with a kickboard, and swim freestyle and backstroke for short distances.
	Level 3: Sea Horse* Ages 5-12 Intermediate Swimmer
	Children must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke 5 yards independently. Children will independently practice swimming techniques such as kicking on a kickboard, freestyle, and backstroke. Children will be introduced to treading water, basic streamlines, side-breathing, and breaststroke kicks.
	Level 4: Marlin* Ages 6-12 Intermediate Swimmer
	Participants must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke 10 yards independently. Participants will independently practice swimming techniques such as kicking on a kickboard, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke, and treading water. Participants will be introduced to streamlines with breast stroke pulldown.
	Level 6: Pre-Competitive Swim 7-17 Advanced Swimmer
	Participants must be able to swim freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke 25 yards independently in deep water. Participants will continue refinement of all four competition strokes. Endurance, technique, and proper Individual Medley (IM) wall transitions will be emphasized.
* Tadpole levels require an adult in the water with the child/participant during class

Not sure which Swim Lesson level is right for your child?

Follow the flow chart below for assistance.

Is your child under the age of 3 and/or uncomfortable entering the water?

Yes » Tadpole (Parent and Child Class)

No » Next Question

Are they comfortable putting their head underwater or swimming with an instructor?

No » Level 1 Sea Turtles (age 3-5) or Jellyfish (age 6-10)

Yes » Next Question

Can they float on their front and back and swim 5 yards (to the flags) of freestyle and backstroke independently?

No » Level 2 Starfish

Yes » Next Question

Can they swim 10 yards of freestyle with rotary (side) breathing and backstroke independently? Have they been introduced to breaststroke?

No » Level 3 Sea Horse

Yes » Next Question

Can they swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, and 15 yards of breaststroke and butterfly independently? Can they tread water for at least 1 minute? Can they complete a flip turn?

No » Level 4 Marlin

Yes » Level 5 Advanced

Water Fitness Passes

Lap Swim and Aqua Aerobics and Deep Water Aerobics are a great way to stay in shape. Pick the pass that's right for you; 10 use or 30 use.

 It is recommended that all Water Aerobic classes be signed up for with a monthly pre-register system vs dropping in with a Water Fitness Pass. Fitness passes can be purchased online through Civic Rec or in person at any of our Community Centers. 

Please note that proof of ID is required upon entry to the Walter V. Graham Aquatics Center. 

Water Fitness Updates

• Lap Swim no longer uses a lane reservation system.  Lanes are required to be shared.
• Lane sharing and "circle swim" will be in effect to allow more participants the opportunity to enjoy the program. 
• Water Aerobics and Aqua Board are no longer required to hold 1-2 participants per lane only.

Aqua Board
Come check out this NEW floating fitness class!

Participants can expect to build balance and flexibility while toning their body in this COMBO Strength and Stretch Aqua Board class! Each class will start off with a series of stretches and yoga poses to get the body warmed up that then leads into a challenging strength and cardio based workout. Modifications can be made at all levels. Participants will require the ability to push themselves up onto the board from the water.

Pre-Registration is highly encouraged. Drop-in participants will be allowed space permitting.

Water Aerobics

Shallow Water Aerobics
Shallow Water Aerobis incorporates cardio and resistance training for a full body, low impact workout for people of all fitness levels. Aqua belts, barbells, dumbbells and pool noodles are available on a first come first serve basis. Pre-registration is highly recommended, drop-ins are welcome. 

Deep Water Aerobics
Deep Water Aerobics combines a non-impact, moderate to high-intensity full body workout focusing on overall strength, endurance, and fitness to challenge all participants. Aqua belts, barbells, and pool noodles are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Pre-registered is highly recommended. 

Lap Swim 

Swimming laps is a low impact total body aerobic workout that helps burn calories and tone muscles.  Kick boards and other equipment are available for use.  Bring your own fins, goggles, and pull buoys.  Participants are required to circle swim when there is more than one person per lane.  All Lap Swim programs are held in the Recreation Pool with the exception of the PM and weekend noon sessions which are in the competition Pool.  Lap swim locations are subject to change.

 Click on the image above to take our Water Fitness survey! 

The Walter V. Graham Aquatic Center is ideal for family celebrations, birthday parties, swim meets, practices, or open swim. Enjoy the water slides, diving boards, and the water play area.

To receive a quote for a partial or full-facility rental, please email us with your desired date, time, and number of expected participants here: Aquatics@cityofvacaville.com

SPLASH BASH PARTY
This package is located in the shaded BBQ area. It includes admission for the Guest of Honor and 40 guests. Picnic tables and a charcoal BBQ pit are located within the area. Parties are scheduled during Open swim from 1:30-4:30pm. Set up for reserved pool parties starts at 1pm on the day of the reservation. 

PRIVATE SPLASH BASH PARTY
This private party package is perfect for children of all ages and swimming abilities. Splash Bash package includes exclusive use of Party Pavilion, Recreation Pool, and Water Slides for the guest of honor and 40 additional guests.

Party Pavilion is equipped with a charcoal BBQ pit, picnic tables, private grass for lounging or games, and electrical outlets.

SPLASH ZONE PARTY
This package is perfect for young children through 5 years old. Splash Zone package includes exclusive use of the Activity Area for the guest of honor and 30 additional guests. Enjoy shaded picnic tables and beach entry into our Spray Playground equipped with a slide and multiple spray features. Splash Zone parties take place from 10a-12p.

Parties are open for online registration starting May 1^st – Click HERE to check available dates.