City of Boise Swim Lessons

Four city-run pools for affordable swim lessons

City of Boise Parks & Recreation runs swim lessons at four public pools: Borah, Fairmont, Ivywild, and the Natatorium. Programming is city-subsidized, so tuition runs well below private schools, and scholarships are available for qualifying families.

Lessons across four pools

Age-tiered group instruction with multiple format options. Offerings include:
- Parent & Tot (under age 2)
- Preschool (ages 2-4)
- Learn-to-Swim Levels (ages 4-12)
- Teen Classes
- Adult Lessons
- Private lessons at most pools
- Summer swim team feeder

What's Included

• Access to four city pools with varied facilities
• Red Cross certified WSI instructors
• Parks-subsidized pricing
• Scholarship program for qualifying families
• Summer open-swim included with lesson packages at outdoor pools
• Multiple session scheduling throughout summer

Experience

City-subsidized affordability is the main draw - this is where most Boise families start their kids on water safety. Outdoor summer sessions at Borah and Fairmont draw big crowds. Good fit for Boise families wanting reliable, accessible swim instruction backed by the parks department.