City of Clayton, MO
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Early Morning Lap Swim
One lap lane will be available for early morning lap swimmers to share. Participants may register one week in advance at the Center of Clayton or online for the date of interest. Registration closes at 4:45 a.m. the day of. Registration is limited to SPAC season pass holders and Platinum members. Limited to 8 registrations/day
Dates: May 28 - August 30 (excludes June 21 and July 4)
Cost: Drop-in fee available for any open spots at the door.
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Water Aerobics
(Ages 14+) Start your day with outdoor water exercise! Each class includes a warm-up, a fast-paced shallow-water aerobic workout designed to increase cardiovascular performance and build endurance, and a warm-down session for stretching at the end of class. It’s twice the workout on land in half the time! Classes are free for passholders, but registration is required. Registration for Residents is $50.00 per session and General Admission is $75.00 per session, based on an 5week session. Options are listed in the registration portal.
Group Swim Lessons
Shaw Park Aquatic Center offers outdoor swim lessons. Class participants should sign up for class based on age. On the first day, participants will be separated into group according to their skill level. Additional levels are available at The Center of Clayton. Registration begins on the 18th of the preceding month for passholders. Open registration begins on the 25th of the preceding month.
Private Lessons
The City of Clayton offers private and semi-private instruction in swimming and diving. If you are 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 are based on instructor availability. A waitlist will be prepared if instructor availability is inaccessible. Maximum list capacity is 10 individuals.
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.
Infant Swim Resource (ISR) | (314) 764-7706 |
CSP Tideriders Swim Team (youth & masters) | (314) 727-7946 |
Clayton Diving Alliance | (314) 308-5525 |
Strike Zone Water Polo (youth) | (515) 371-3146 |
Clayton Water Polo (adult) |
(314) 727-1177 |
Y-Kiki Divers | (314) 469-8722 |
Midwest Pool Management | (314) 432-1313 |