Extended Aquatics Season Schedule

Per City Council approval, summer lap swim has been extended through the month of September.  Further extension of the season through October will be determined by program participation.

Aqua Trim Fitness                                                

Stay cool this summer while toning muscles and strengthening your cardiovascular system in this exercise class done in the pool.  All muscle groups will be worked against the resistance of the water in this fun, relaxing class. 

Dates: August 23-September 27 (No class on August 30)

Day:  Saturday

Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

Location: McCambridge Swimming Pool

Fee:  $20 Resident / $30 Non-Resident

click here to download an extended aquatics season schedule 

Lap Swim 

Tone your muscles and improve your cardiovascular fitness by participating in one of the best exercises available.  Stop by to improve your stroke and swim to good health.  

Verdugo Swimming Pool is open until Sunday, August 24.

Beginning Monday, August 25 the Lap Swim Program will be moving to:

McCambridge Swimming Pool

1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard

August 25 - September 30 

Monday - Friday

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

No lap swim on Monday, September 1

Dates and times are subject to change

Save money by purchasing a monthly lap swim pass at Verdugo (until 8/24)

or McCambridge swimming pool!

Daily Fee:  $5 Resident / $7 Non-Resident

Monthly Pass:  $45 Resident / $55 Non-Resident 

Special 14 Visit Pass: $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

click here to download a monthly lap swim registration form

click here to download an extended aquatics season schedule

For more information call:

McCambridge Park Swimming Pool

1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard

818.238.5381

Contact Us 

SUMMER Learn to Swim Classes

American Red Cross Learn to Swim classes are held at McCambridge and Verdugo Swimming Pools Monday-Friday for two weeks.  There are four two-week sessions held in the summer.   Activities, dates, and fees are subject to change.

The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program features six levels of Learn-to-Swim instruction to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience. American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. The objective is to teach people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water.

Skills are categorized as Water Entry and Exit, Breath Control and Underwater Swimming, Buoyancy, Changing Direction and Position, Treading, Swimming on Front, Back and Side, General and Personal Water Safety, and Helping Others.  Although not every level of instruction includes skills in all categories. It is not necessary to introduce the skills in the order of categories listed above. It is very important, however, to introduce safety skills in the first lesson of each level so participants are aware of what they can do to be safe around the water.

Students in Level I are oriented to the aquatic environment and gain some basic skills in each category. At later levels, students build on their basic skills to learn propulsive movements on the front, back and side. They learn different strokes at various levels and then refine them at later levels. Personal safety and rescue skills are included to help students meet safety goals. By the end of Level VI, students have all the prerequisite skills and have developed the necessary fitness level for entrance into the American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor courses.  

Parent and Child Aquatics                                     starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.       

This introductory class is designed for children 6 months up to 5 years of age and their parents, Parent and Child Aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water.  All children must have one-on-one adult supervision in the water at all times.

Fee:  $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

Level I - Introduction to Water Skills                    starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.   

The objective of Level I is to help students feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely.  Students will learn to swim on their front and back, using any type of arm or leg action and will gain ability to explore, with support, at least 5 feet.  Swim diapers or swim pants must be worn by infants and children who are not toilet trained. 

Prerequisite:  Children must be at least 3 years of age or a height of 36” to the chin.

Fee:  $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

Level II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills

The objective of Level II is to give students success with fundamental skills.  Students will learn to swim on their front, back and side, using alternating and simultaneous arm and leg action and will gain the ability to explore at least 15 feet unsupported.  Swim diapers or swim pants must be worn by infants and children who are not toilet trained.

Prerequisite:  Children must be at least 3 years of age and possess either a Level I completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level.

Fee:  $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

Level III - Stroke Development

Level III class builds on the skills learned in Level II by providing additional guided practice.   Students will learn to swim using  front crawl and back crawl strokes using arms, legs, breathing, timing and learn butterfly kick.  Students will gain the ability to demonstrate the front crawl at least 15 yards.

Prerequisite:  Children must be at least 5 years of age and possess either a Level II completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level.

Fee:  $40 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Level IV - Stroke Improvement

The objective of Level IV is to develop confidence in the strokes learned and to improve other skills.  Breaststroke is introduced and elementary backstroke is learned. Students will gain the ability to demonstrate the front crawl at least 25 yards. 

Prerequisite:  Children must be at least 5 years of age and possess either a Level III completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level.

Fee:  $40 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Level V - Stroke Refinement

The Level V class provides further coordination and refinement of key strokes.  Students will be able to swim using front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly using arms, legs, breathing, and timing. Students will gain the ability to demonstrate the front crawl at least 50 yards. Prerequisite:  Children must be at least 5 years of age and possess either a Level IV completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level.

Fee:  $40 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Level VI - Swimming and Skill Proficiency

Level VI class refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Level VI is designed with "menu" options. Each of these options focuses on preparing students to participate in more advance courses such as Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training. These options include personal water safety, lifeguard readiness, fundamentals of diving, and fitness swimming.  Prerequisite:  Children must be at least 7 years of age and possess either a Level V completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level.

Fee:  $40 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Adult Beginning                                    starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m.      

Designed for Adults 18 years and older who want to learn to swim.  The class helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely.  Swim on front and back, using any type of arm or leg action. 

Fee:  $40 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Special Programs

Youth Swim Team                                               starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. 

The swim team is open to youth swimmers who have completed their Level III certification and are capable and comfortable swimming 25 yards or more.  Swimmers participate in preliminary swim meets.  Those with qualifying race times will be eligible to compete in swim meets.  Fee includes team photo, t-shirt, and swim cap.  Enroll same participant in Swim Team and Water Polo and save $25 on Water Polo registration fee.  Participants are responsible to pay additional fees for swim meets and swimwear and provide own transportation to and from swim meets.

No class on July 4 and August 6. 

Fee: $100 Resident / $110 Non-Resident

Introduction to Water Polo                             

The water polo class is open to swimmers, ages 11 and older, who have completed their Level III certification and are capable and comfortable swimming 25 yards or more.  Enroll same participant in Swim Team and save $25 on Water Polo registration fee. Participants are responsible to pay additional fees for water polo games and swimwear and provide own transportation to and from water polo meets. .

No class on July 4 and August 6. 

Fee: $100 Resident / $110 Non-Resident

Aqua Trim Fitness                                                  starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. 

Stay cool this summer while toning muscles and strengthening your cardiovascular system in this exercise class done in the pool.  All muscle groups will be worked against the resistance of the water in this fun, relaxing class. 

No class on July 2 and August 6. 

Fee:  $65 Resident / $75 Non-Resident (Mon/Wed)

         $55 Resident / $65 Non-Resident (Sat)

Lifeguard Training                                                 starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. 

Comprehensive training is provided in this class for those who wish to become a lifeguard at a swimming pool. Participants must be present at all sessions, wear a swim suit, and bring a towel.  There will be no make-up classes.

Fee: $200 Resident / $210 Non-Resident

Prerequisite:    Must be at least 15 years of age

Certificates issued at time of completion:

Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED Essentials, Title 22, Preventing Disease Transmission

Training includes:

Equipment-based rescue skills, Victim recognition/surveillance skills, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation (AED), Preventing Disease Transmission, and First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)

Guard Start Program (Jr. Lifeguard)          starts Tuesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. 

Experience the challenge and satisfaction of learning how to be safe in and around the water. Learn the basics of water rescue, first aid, and CPR skills.  The Guard Start Program will develop basic lifeguarding skills, teach First Aid and CPR, and improve overall swimming and water safety skills.  The Guard Start Program gives participant the opportunity to experience many of the daily lifeguard duties. 

Completion of this program does not guarantee of future employment with the City of Burbank.   

No class on July 4 and August 6. 

Fee:  $55 Resident / $65 Non-Resident

 Prerequisite:    Must be 11-14 years of age

Aquatic Registration Information

Aquatics registration appointment times are established from a random drawing. To register for swim lessons, Burbank residents must draw an Aquatics Registration Lottery Number prior to the Aquatic Registration-Burbank Residents.  Only one (1) lottery number will be issued per family per household.  Proof of Burbank residency required for all participants to obtain an Aquatics Registration Lottery Number.

To register for the appropriate swim level class, please bring each child's

American Red Cross Learn to Swim Certification Card.

For more information or to download aquatic registration information, Aquatic Brochure, or class schedule by following the link(s) below:

Aquatic Registration Information

Aquatic Brochure

 Aquatic Class Schedule

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Register On-line:          

Save time by registering On-line at: http://burbankparks.com  

Provided space is available, register on-line for the following selected Aquatics Programs only:

Level I, Adult Beginning, Aqua Trim, Guard Start (Jr. Lifeguard), Lifeguard Training, Parent and Child Aquatics, and Swim Team.   Walk-in registration for all other classes, Level II-VI Learn-to-Swim classes and Water Polo will be accepted on May 3, May 10, and June 14.

 Tuesday May 6, 2008

 Starting at 9:00 a.m.

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Refund Policy

It is the City of Burbank's goal to provide quality classes and programs.  In the event that a student is unable to participate in a class, a refund will be granted if the following guidelines are met:

• A $5.00 refund processing fee will be assessed for each class refund. 

• Notification of withdrawal must be given to Aquatics/Registration Staff a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled session start date.

• Notification given less than two (2) weeks prior to the session start date will result in a 50% refund for each class session. 

• Once the session begins, no refunds will be issued. 

• In the event that a session is cancelled by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, a full refund will be issued.

For more information call:

McCambridge Park Swimming Pool

1515 North Glenoaks Boulevard

818.238.5381

Verdugo Park Swimming Pool

3201 West Verdugo Avenue

818.238.5391

For more information call:

Sports and Aquatics Office

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday  9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

818.238.5330  telephone

818.238.5336  fax

P.O. Box 6459

Burbank, California  91510-6459

email:  Sportsoffice@ci.burbank.ca.us