The Center of Clayton offers a wide variety of Aquatic Programs for children and adults.  Please refer to the Recreation Programs page for days, times, and course codes of all aquatic programs. 

Group Swim Lessons

Choosing the right swim lessons is the first step in your child’s aquatic education. It is important to select lessons that provide equal amounts of new challenges and old favorites in order to foster confidence, skill progression, endurance, and safe water practices.

We have outlined the critical prerequisite skills that determine class placement. Please use the guide below to help identify the swim class that most appropriately matches your child’s swimming skill level. 

Youth Group Swim Lesson Guide

Private Lessons

(Ages 3+) The City of Clayton offers private and semi-private instruction in swimming. If you're interested in scheduling private swim lessons, please email privateswimlessons@claytonmo.gov. Clients will be contacted within one week of registration to arrange lessons. Private lessons will be scheduled based on instructor availability.  A waitlist will be prepared if instructor availability is inaccessible. Maximum list capacity is 10 individuals. 

Inclusive Swim Lessons

The Inclusive Swim Lesson program features 1-on-1 instruction for individuals with a diagnosed disability.  Special attention is given to each participant’s abilities and skills.  Swim Lessons are modified to meet participants' abilities and goals for independent swimming and safety.  The Inclusive Swim Lesson program is offered at a discounted rate due to a Scholarship Fund through the Clayton Community Foundation (CCF).

Participants must complete a Recreation Assessment prior to scheduling lessons.  Please email inclusion@claytonmo.gov to schedule a Recreation Assessment.  An updated Recreation Assessment is required annually. Private lessons will be scheduled based on instructor availability.  A waitlist will be prepared if instructor availability is inaccessible.

Swim Lesson Report Cards

Swimgen is an online progress report that lets you review your child's swimming lesson progress. Every swimmer will receive an electronic Progress Report highlighting areas of achievement and continued practice at the end of each session.

The goal of having this system is to make record-keeping more efficient and effective for everyone! No more soggy, lost, or forgotten progress reports. Once your swimmer's progress report is posted online, it’s always available online.

Find A Swimmer Progress Report

Specialty Aquatic Groups

The following organizations operate in the City of Clayton and offer instruction and training in specialty areas.  Please contact them directly for more information.