Columbia MD Pool Rentals

Outdoor Pool Lessons

CA is committed to providing quality-swimming lessons for members and residents. Lessons are available at lesson centers throughout the city. We hope that your experience will be beneficial and rewarding to you and your child.

  • Waterbabies - 6 months to 3 years
    Parent participation is required and is an integral part of this learning experience. Emphasis is on water adjustment through group interaction and individual attention in this 30-minute class. Indoors only. (Stevens Forest Pool Sessions TBD)
  • Ripples: Individual Lessons - Ages 3-6
    Each student receives 10 minutes of individual instruction. Parents are encouraged to work with their child. Outdoors only.

The Leveled Swimming Lesson Program

The 30 minute level I to level III group lessons are designed for children ages six to fourteen and consist of three levels of adventure. Available indoor and outdoors.

  • School-Age Level I - Ages 6-10 years
    For those children who are not yet able to confidently swim 20 yards of each of the following strokes: Front Crawl and Elementary Backstroke. Goals in this 30-minute class include: water adjustment, front and back floating and the ability to swim a coordinated stroke on the front and back. This class will include a significant amount of time spent in deep water.
  • School-Age Level 2 - Ages 6-10 years
    Children in this class must be able to swim a minimum of 20 yards front crawl and 20 yards elementary backstroke on the first day of class. Goals in this 30-minute class include: Introduction of Breaststroke, Backstroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly and Diving. This class will include a significant amount of time spent in deep water.
  • Stroke Clinic - Ages 6-14 years
    For those who can demonstrate an ability to swim a minimum of 50 yards of each of the following strokes: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, as well as a basic familiarity of Butterfly. Goals in this 45-minute class include: starts and turns, stroke improvement and endurance.

Evening Lessons

2 nights a week for 2 weeks or 4 classes per session
Each student receives 15 minutes of individual instruction. Parents are encouraged to work with their child.

  • Monday and Wednesday nights at Thunder Hill Pool and Bryant Woods Pool
  • Tuesday and Thursday nights at Hobbits Glen Pool and Locust Park Pool

Free Swim Lessons

The CA Aquatics Department offers a series of free lessons to train our instructors, open to members and CA resident cardholders. Contact the location of the Free Swim Lesson after June 1st to Register.

6/22 Hawthorne Pool 3:30 – 4:00p
6/22 Hawthorne Pool 4:00 – 4:30p
6/23 River Hill Pool 10:30a-11:00a
6/23 River Hill Pool 11:00a-11:30a
6/24 Kendal Ridge Pool 10:30a-11:00a
6/24 Kendal Ridge Pool 11:00a-11:30a

Columbia Swims

New Columbia Association Program Promoting Water Safety For All Columbia Residents
COLUMBIA SWIMS $2 PER SESSION - CA Members & CA Resident Members

This NEW program is designed for non-swimmers 6 years-60 years+ (under 13 must be accompanied by an adult) to receive the basic skills of swimming and information on how to stay safe around water. Each hour long session provides instruction on water safety, water acclimation, basic swimming skills and more. Held at Talbott Springs pool on Tuesdays 7-8pm or Saturdays 4-5pm, Jun 25-Aug 13. Must pre-register at Talbott Springs Pool, 9660 Basket Ring or by calling the Aquatics Office at 410-312-6332. Participants may attend more than one session to receive additional swimming instructions.

For more information, call the Columbia Association Aquatics Office at 410-312-6332.