Youth Swim Lessons
The Arundel Olympic Swim Center and North Arundel Aquatic Center offers swimming lessons for pre-school, youth and teens. Our instructors provide a safe and fun environment for children to develop their swimming skills. View the current program guide for detailed information.
How to Register
How to Create an Account:
- Go to Recreation and Parks Registration Portal
- Select “Join” under the “Sign In” button
- Enter a valid email address as the primary account holder
- Do NOT use your child’s name as the primary account holder
- You will add your child(ren) or other family members after your information is completed.
- Follow the prompts to fill out your information.
- If prompted, your address is invalid. Use the recommended address format.
- Your sign-in will be the valid email address and password that you choose.
- Once you’ve completed all the required information for your account, submit the form and check your email for an account activation email.
- Click the activation link in your email to activate your account
- You cannot access your account without this step!
How to add Family Members to Account:
- Go to Recreation and Parks Registration Portal
- Log in to your account.
- On the right side of the page, under “Balance”, locate “Lastname’s family.”
- Under “Lastname’s family”, select “Manage Family Member.”
- In the gray banner, select “+ Add family member.”
- Provide the required information for your family member and submit the form
- If a family member is a child and does not have an email, please use your email address rather than a made-up email
- Important messages regarding registered programs will be sent to the email submitted
HOT TIP: Create a “Wish List” ❤︎ in your account to be ready for Registration Day
- Go to Recreation and Parks Registration Portal
- Log in to your account.
- Select “Activities” in the top blue bar of your account page (desktop) or the “Activities” box under “Join the Fun!” on our website (mobile).
- Browse the available programs or use the search bar to look up specific programs or topics.
- To review more details about each program, select the blue program title
- If you wish to enroll, select the blue “Enroll Now” link
- Use the drop-down menu to select the participant, then select “Add to cart.”
- You may go back to the list of Activities to enroll in multiple programs.
- When finished, select the shopping cart.
- Read the Waiver and select the check box.
- Select “Check out” to complete your enrollment.
- Follow the prompts to pay with a credit card.
- You will receive a confirmation email shortly after payment has been processed.
- Stay tuned for emails regarding camp forms that must be completed before camp starts!
How to make a Wish List:
- When browsing programs, you will see to the right of the program name, under the price and “Enroll Now” link, there is a heart icon ❤︎.
- When the heart is selected, a pop-up window with a drop-down menu will appear, asking you to select which participant you would like to enroll in that program (this step is optional but convenient for organizing).
- The heart will turn red ❤ when the program is added to your Wish List.
- Access your Wish List at the top of the page, between “My Account” and “Sign Out” or at the bottom of your profile page.
- When registration is open, and you are ready to enroll, go to your Wish List and select “Enroll Now.”
- Follow the registration instructions above.
Questions? Contact the Registration Office: recregistration@aacounty.org / (410) 222-7313
Lesson Registration
We have swimming lessons for all abilities, ages 3 and up. Swimming lessons are offered year-round. Total group instructional time per session is four hours. Children often require more than one session to master the skills needed to proceed to the next level. Swim class descriptions and session dates are listed in our program guide or on the online registration website.
Lesson Registration INFORMATION
- We do not reserve spaces; payment is due at the time of registration.
- Please register for the level suggested by the instructor.
- Register early, classes fill up quickly. Classes that have not yet met minimum enrollment by the Friday before the start date may be cancelled.
- Classes cancelled by the facility will receive a full refund. Please see refund policy below.
- If the class is full, please sign up on the waiting list. The facility will contact you if space becomes available.
- Make up classes are not available if the child misses a class or if they sign up late. However cancelled classes will be made up at the end of the session.
Refund Policy
All refund requests must be submitted in writing with the exception of cancelled programs. Full refunds are given only if a program is cancelled or there are extenuating circumstances prior to the start date of the program. Cancelled program refunds will be automatically processed for 100% refund. Written requests received prior to the start date, will forfeit 20% of the fee for the program or no more than $25 for each registration as an administrative fee. Any request received after the start date will be considered on a case by case basis and prorated. Refund requests for medical reasons shall be accompanied by a physician’s note. Request for refunds must be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of the program.
Payment Options
Accepting cash, check or credit card for daily admissions and program registrations at the facilities. Online payment with credit card is available for aquatic programs.