Swimming Lessons & Swim Team
CITY OF FOLEY
Parks and Recreation Department
315 E. Jessamine Avenue
Foley, AL 36535
Telephone:
251-970-5020
Postal address:
P.O. Box 1750
Foley, AL 36536
Email:
jlee@cityoffoley.org
2026 Foley Summer Swim Lessons
251-943-7946(SWIM)
We now offer ONLINE REGISTRATION for swim lessons starting May 4, 2026!
Swim lessons will be offered at Max Griffin Pool this summer Monday – Thursday (Friday will be a makeup day) beginning June 1st. Click the “Register Now” button above to register online starting May 4th. Parents will be allowed to register for a maximum of two swim sessions per child. You can also register at the Foley Parks and Recreation Office located at 121 N. Alston Street which is open Monday – Friday from 8am -5pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm).
Things to Pay Attention To When Registering for Swim Lessons:
Please pay close attention to the class you choose when registering your children for swim lessons online. We have 2 time periods, Morning and Evening. We have 4 sessions and for each session there are 3 classes available: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced (see screen shot below).
Session 1B – If you see a B this is the Beginners class – Prerequisite – ages four and up.
The beginner class is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of swimming building confidence in the water for the swimmer.
Session 1I – If you see an I this is intermediate class – Prerequisite – ages five and up. Completion of the beginner class. Ability to swim across the pool freestyle without stopping or using help.
The intermediate and advance course is designed to refine swimming strokes and will teach additional advanced strokes such as the side stroke and the butterfly.
Session 1A – If you see an A this is Advanced Class – Prerequisite – ages five and up. Breathe control and propulsion through the water using the crawl stroke. Participant must be comfortable with the water and not scared.
The advanced class is designed to teach the correct mechanical stroke technique for the freestyle and the backstroke. Upon completion of the class the swimmer, will be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. The swimmer will also be introduced to the elementary backstroke, treading water, the breaststroke and an introduction to diving.
We also offer a Infant and Preschool class that is for ages 4 and under.
The infant and preschool class is designed to assist infants, young children, and parents in becoming familiar with the water and developing confidence in the water through participation in a range of safe and enjoyable aquatic activities. This class requires parent participation.
Please check to make sure you have registered your child/children for the right class. Because our swim lesson registration is done on a first come first served basis if the child is registered for the wrong class the registration will be cancelled and we will refund your registration fee. You can then register them for the right class if space is available. If you have questions while registering feel free to contact the office and we will be happy to assist you.
Morning Lessons 10:00 – 10:50AM (Monday-Thursday)
Classes are for two weeks ($30)
Night Lessons 7:00 – 7:50PM (Monday-Thursday)
Classes are for two weeks ($30)
Infant &Preschool Lessons 6:00 – 6:50PM (Monday-Thursday) Ages 3 & Under
Classes are for 4 days ($15)
2026 Foley Sea Lions Swim Team
Registration starts May 4, 2026!
Cost: $60.00 (includes team t-shirt)
Practice will start May 26th
Online registration will be May 4th – May 21st. To register click the green “Register Now” button at the top of the page. You will be redirected to RecDesk – if you are new to online registration you will click “Create Account” where you will create a profile for you, the parent, first and then click “Add a Family Member” and create a profile for your child. If you are registering more than one child, you will create a profile for each child separately. Once you have finished you would then click on “Programs” click on “Swim Team” and click “Register”. Should you have any questions or issues with registration please don’t hesitate to call the office and I will be happy to help you. If you choose not to register online you can also register in our office located at 121 N. Alston Street.
There is one last step! You must also register your child/children on Swimtopia, which is the Foley Lions Swim Team website. This is where Coach Christy will send important swim team information regarding swim meets, important dates and reminders.