Aquatics

Red Cross Swim Lessons

Swimming lessons fill very quickly!  Please sign your child up for a class, even if it is full. Your child will be put on a waitlist. If other classes are canceled, we will make every effort to make an additional class to fit waitlisted swimmers into the program.

Registration

Please note that weekday/after school lessons will take place on Tuesdays & Wednesdays

register for swim lessons

Spring Swim Lesson Schedule

Saturdays, April 11 - May 30, 2026

10:20 - 10:50 AM Parent & Child, Preschool Level 3

10:55 - 11:25 AM Level 1, Level 2

11:30 - 12:00 PM Level 3, Level 4

12:05 - 12:35 PM Level 3, Level 5/6

* No lessons on 5/23

Afterschool Swim Lessons

Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 7 - 30, 2026

3:50 - 4:20 PM Level 2

4:25 - 4:55 PM Level 4

Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 5 - 28, 2026

3:50 - 4:20 PM Level 3

4:25 - 4:55 PM Level 5/6

Swim Lessons Descriptions

• Parent & Child Class (6 months - Age 2)
  • Enjoy swimming with your child while building swimming readiness by emphasizing fun and safety in the water. Parent/adult must accompany child in the water. Children not potty trained should wear swim diapers or plastic diaper covers. 
• Preschool Level 1
  • For inexperienced or cautious swimmers. Focus will be on gaining comfort in the water, floating on front and back, blowing bubbles and submerging. Parent/guardian may accompany child in the water.
• Preschool Level 2
  • For the swimmer who is comfortable voluntarily submerging. Focus will be on creating greater independence floating and swimming. Parent/guardian may accompany child in the water.
• Preschool Level 3
  • For the swimmer who is floating, submerging and swimming independently. Work to gain independence and build endurance in all skills. Parent/guardian may accompany child in the water.
• Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
  • Tentative in and around water, uncomfortable submerging head, and not yet floating independently.
• Level 2: Fundamental Aquatics Skills
  • Comfortable in the water, submerges head, floats independently.
• Level 3: Stroke Development
  • Comfortable in deep water, swims at least 5 yards on front with a coordinated stroke independently, swims at least 5 yards on back with a coordinated stroke independently.
• Level 4: Stroke Improvement
  • Comfortable in deep water, swims at least 15 yards coordinated: front crawl, back crawl and knows dolphin kick and breaststroke kick.
• Level 5: Stroke Refinement
  • Comfortable in deep water, swims at least 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke. Swims 15 yards coordinated of the following strokes: breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
• Level 6: Swimming & Skill Proficiency
  • Comfortable in deep water, swims at least 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly. 
• Private Swim Lessons
  • 30 Minute Lessons
  • Private Lessons: $117 | 4 Sessions
  • Semi-Private Lessons: $97 | 4 Sessions 
  • Offered year-round with limited availability. 

Open Swim

Join us for Open Swim at the Orono Pool! For adults and children. Payment taken at the pool (cash or check). No need to pre-register.

See the monthly pool schedule linked above for the most up-to-date Open Swim times.

• $6/person or $18/family (up to 5 immediate family members)
• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult in the facility
• Orono Activities Center individual membership = 1 free admission
• Orono Activities Center family membership = free admission for all immediate family members (up to 5)
• Three lap lanes will be available during open swim
• Pool toys are allowed

Participants must register with U.S. Masters Swimming at usms.org. U.S. Masters Swimming is a national membership-oriented nonprofit organization that provides membership benefits to swimmers across the country. Self-led with swim workouts available upon request. 

To learn more about the Masters Swim program at Orono, contact Alden at alden.vonbargen@orono.k12.mn.us

Adults are invited to join us at the pool for Lap Swim or Masters Swim.

Aquatic Fitness Programs are free for Orono Activities Center members.

Open to ages 7 - 18

Head Coach: Mike Wood

The Metro Marlins Swim Team is a member team of USA Swimming. The program includes conditioning, stroke technique, dry land training, team-building opportunities, Metro Marlins in-house meets and swim meets against other USA Swim Clubs. Our team is divided into four levels: Red, White, Blue, and Silver. All levels are encouraged to compete at meets. Swimmer should be able to perform all 4 competitive swim strokes. New swimmers will be asked to try out and be evaluated by the Metro Marlins coaching staff. Final team placement will be based on swimmer performance.

For more information:

Phone: 952-449-8350

Email: metromarlinsswimteam@gmail.com

Visit the GOmotion team app

Schedule:

Summer Season: April 13 - July 31

General Pool Rules

• Remove shoes before entering pool area (swim shoes and flip flops are o.k. if clean)

• Everyone must shower before entering the pool

• No food or drink in pool area or locker rooms

• No gum allowed while in the pool

• No head first entry into shallow water

• No horseplay

• Remove bandages before entering the water

• Stairs and ladders are for entering and exiting the pool

• No glass containers in the pool area

• No swimming under the diving board

• WALK at all times

• Children under 50 inches of height must be accompanied by an adult in the water (within arm’s reach) 100% of the time (a swim test may be given at lifeguard’s discretion)

• School-age children must use appropriate locker rooms

• Swim diapers must be used for children who are not potty trained

• Follow lifeguard instructions at all times

Minnesota Health Code

• NO person with or suspected of having a communicable disease, which could be transmitted through use of the pool shall work at or use any public pool.

• A person with a considerable area of exposed tissue, open blister, or cuts must be warned that these may become infected and should be advised not to use the pool.

• Any person using a public pool must take a cleansing shower before entering the pool and must re-shower after using the toilet before reentering the water.

• Spitting, spouting water from the mouth and blowing your nose in the pool is prohibited.

• No running, boisterous or rough play, except supervised water sports, is permitted in the pool, dressing rooms or shower rooms, on runways, or on diving boards or platforms.

• Glassware and similar materials with a tendency to shatter on impact is not allowed in the pool area.

• Diving is only permitted in designated areas.

• Domestic animals are not permitted in the pool, showers, or dressing rooms.

Diving Board and Jumping Station Rules

• Only one person may jump or dive at a time

• No running on the deck or to the board to jump

• Swim to the appropriate ladder- diving board: far corner ladder, jumping station: straight across to ladder near red lane line

• The next person may jump after the first person reaches the ladder

• Only one bounce

• No googles on the diving board. Googles may be used at the jumping station

• Jump straight off, not to the sides

• No flips, spins, twists, anything backwards, or flops of any kind

• You must be able to swim to the ladder independently

 Open Swim Policies

• No snorkels or masks may be used during open swim

• No inflatable devices may be used

• Do not slap pool noodles on the water or others swimmers

• Keep mouths off of pool noodles and play balls

• No dodge ball or throwing balls at others

• Only Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed and only when an adult (16 years or older) is in the water and within arms reach.

• Kick boards are for lap swim only

• No use of the diving blocks during open swim

Lap Swim Policies

• Lap swimmers must be 15 years of age or older unless prior approval has been established by the Aquatics Coordinator

• During Lap/Open swim hours, lap swimmers are to limit their swimming to the designated lanes

• Lap lanes are first come first serve basis. Lap swimmers are encouraged to circle swim

• Lane lines may be put in upon request

Throughout the year, we offer a variety of courses including:

• Lifeguarding & CPR for the Professional Water Rescuers
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) & Water Safety Aide
• CPR, First Aid, & AED

Please note that while we offer these certifications, not all classes are available year-round. We encourage you to register early to guarantee a spot.

View the current schedule and register today:

Online: www.oronocommunityed.com

Phone: 952-449-8333

Pool Punch Card

Punch cards can be purchased at the Community Education office Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, directly at the pool with cash or check, or online at www.oronocommunityed.com.

Punch Card Prices

Pass Type	Adult Price	62+ Price
20 Punches	$120	$108
10 Punches	$60	$54
5 Punches	$30	$27
Per Visit	$8	$7