Children's Group Swim Lessons are offered year-round to participants ages 3 - 13 years, with Preschool Lessons for ages 3 - 5 and Youth Lessons for ages 6 - 13. (Information for teen and adult lessons can be found here.)
GAC Waves is equivalent to Youth Level 5 & 6. Completing Youth Level 4 or the ability to swim 50 meters in deep water, with knowledge of all four competitive strokes, is required before enrolling in GAC Waves.
NO MORE Swim Evaluations
Great news, we no longer require a swim evaluation before registration for our Children’s Group lessons. Our new format allows you to choose the time slots that best fit your family’s busy schedule. On the first day of class, children will be sorted into the appropriate groups.
NO MORE Restricted Registration
As of December 2025, we will not be offering restricted registration. Restricted Registration was for current participants in the Children’s Group Swim program, which offers advanced access to register for the upcoming session. This often causes confusion and does not allow for online registrations. To streamline the registration process for both current and new parents, we have removed this option. Lessons registration will be on a first-come come first first-served basis.
Children's Group Lesson Registration
Before registering, please look through our program catalog, The Wave, above, to see offerings and registration information. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis in person or through the online registration portal. If a class is full, please add yourself to the waitlist. GAC staff will reach out if space becomes available. If you have any questions, please call the GAC front desk at 336.315.8498.
Program Cancellation and Refund Policies
All lessons are non-refundable, non-transferable & no make-ups unless we cancel. The Greensboro Aquatic Center reserves the right to move participants down a level for safety purposes. If your child needs to be moved to another level, a spot in another class is not guaranteed for the same session.
Register online through the registration portal. Make sure you create a profile and add any children as dependents on the account before registering.
If you need help setting up an account or registering, call the front desk at 336.315.8498.