Swim School lessons at PCC provide water safety skills as well as fundamental stroke-building and technique work to build confidence and stamina in the water. Lessons will be taught according to ability and skill level, and each lesson will be 25 minutes long. Participating children must be 3 years of age or older and potty trained.
Swim School Levels
Before signing up your swimmer, please ensure you are registering for the appropriate level. Our Swim School Levels can be found here.
Session Cost
Each session includes a pack of four 25-minute swim lessons
$175 - Center Members
$205 - Non-Member / Public
Each session of our Spring Swim School includes a pack of 4 lessons running on consecutive weekends.
Sessions Details
Spring Session 1 - SATURDAYS
March 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
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11am Bubble Buddies
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11:30am Starfish
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12pm Crab
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12:30pm Crocodile
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1pm Otter/Piranha​
​Spring Session 2 - SUNDAYS
April 27th, May 4th, 11th, and 18th
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12:30pm Bubble Buddies
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1pm Starfish
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1:30pm Crab
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2pm Crocodile
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2:30pm Otter
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3pm Piranha
*Swim School Levels - Before signing up your swimmer, please ensure you are registering for the appropriate level.
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Our Swim School Levels descriptions can be found here.
Each session of our Spring Swim School includes a pack of 4 lessons running on consecutive weekends.
Sessions Details
Our Summer Swim School will run each week beginning the week of June 9th and ending the week of August 4th.​​​
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​​Session 1 - June 9-12
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Session 2 - June 16-19
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Session 3 - June 23-26
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Session 4 - June 30-July 3
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Session 5 - July 7-10
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Session 6 - July 14-17
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Session 7 - July 21-24
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Session 8 - July 28-31
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Session 9 - August 4-7
Each weekly session of our Summer Swim School includes 4 lessons running Monday-Thursday at one of the times listed below.
Click the images below to sign up by level. Before signing up your swimmer, please ensure you are registering for the appropriate level. Our Swim School Levels descriptions can be found here.
Bubble Buddies (Level 1)
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12:30pm, 3pm, 5pm, 5:30pm
Starfish Floaters (Level 2)
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1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm
Crab Kickers (Level 3)
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1pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Crocodile Crawlers (Level 4)
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1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm
Otter Strokes (Level 5)
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2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Piranha Pre-Team (Level 6)
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2pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm
Our 2:1 swimmer to instructor ratio allows our swimmers the chance to really get to know their instructor and fellow swimmer.
*In order to ensure you are registering your swimmer for the appropriate level, please visit our Swim School Level page before registering
Sign Up Process
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You can enroll your child in Swim School through the member portal found here.
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Guardians must sign up under their child’s name as it is age-restricted. (Participating children must be 3 years of age or older.)
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In order to register, one must purchase AND REGISTER for the class.
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Just purchasing the class but not registering will NOT add the swimmer to the roster.
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Questions? Please email Lisa at lisah@wearepcc.com.
Helpful Tips for Registration
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Use the calendar in the upper right-hand corner of the member portal to select the week you’d like to register.
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To filter by swim level, please use the instructor option in the upper right-hand corner to choose the level.
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Example: If you are looking to register for our Bubble Buddies class, please choose Bubble Buddies as the instructor.
Refund Policy and Make-Up Policy
Email requests to lisah@wearepcc.com must be received 14 or more days prior to the registered class session date for a full refund. A 50% fee will be deducted from any refund requested thirteen days or less prior to the beginning of the class. No refund will be made once the class has started. Refunds will not be granted for absences, dismissal or voluntary withdrawal from the class or for changes to the class schedule deemed necessary by Peninsula Community Center staff. No make-up lessons will be granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements needed in order to register for Swim School?
Participating children must be 3 years of age or older and potty trained. We accept swimmers of all abilities. You can find our Swim School levels here. Late Fees: Late fees will be additionally billed to you. Procedure for Late Pick-Up: Contacting Guardians: If a child is not picked up by 5:35 PM, we will attempt to contact the parent/guardian and emergency contacts listed on the camper’s registration form. Supervision: Campers will remain supervised by staff in a designated waiting area, we will never leave your child unattended to ensure safety until an authorized guardian arrives. If you anticipate being late, please call the front desk at 650-364-6272 as soon as possible. Parents/guardians must sign a late pick-up acknowledgment form when arriving after 5:30 PM. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and safe experience for all campers!
How do I pick what level to register my swimmer for?
Please register your swimmer for the level that most accurately describes their ability level. The skills listed under objectives are the goals for the class and need to be met in order to advance to the next level. If you are unsure of your swimmer’s level, we suggest enrolling in the lower level class as a starting point. Our Swim School levels can be found here.
How many lessons are in a Swim School session? How long are they?
Each session includes 4 lessons (25-minutes each). During the spring, it is four consecutive weekends. During the summer, lessons are Monday through Thursday. The dates for the session are set ahead of time and are not moveable.
How many swimmers are in each Swim School lesson?
Our Swim School lessons are semi-private, which means there are 2 kids per 1 instructor.
My child is registered for PE+ Summer Camp at PCC. Can they join Swim School for lessons during camp?
Yes! If your child is a registered summer camp participant, they can register for summer Swim School lessons during their camp time for 15% off. To qualify, Swim School lessons must be booked for the same week your child is enrolled at camp and during select times within the summer camp hours. Please visit the summer camp webpage for more information at peninsulacommunitycenter.com/summercamp.
What do I need to bring to the Swim School lessons? Can I bring floaties?
Please bring a swimsuit, goggles and a towel. We have goggles available for purchase should you need to purchase a pair. We do not sell swimsuits at this time. Please note, we do not allow our swimmers to wear floatation devices, such as life vests or water wings during their lesson.
How should I prepare for Swim School lessons?
In order to start the lesson promptly, please have your swimmer ready in their swimsuit five minutes prior to the lesson start time. This includes having your swimmer use the restroom ahead of time and applying sunscreen 15 minutes prior. Please note, although rash guards protect from the sun they do not insulate well and may cause the swimmer to be colder.
Are guardians allowed to get in the water with their swimmer?
We do not allow parents and/or guardians in the water for the lessons.
Where should I wait during the lesson?
We require parents/guardians to remain at Peninsula Community Center for the duration of the 25-minute class. We ask that you leave a buffer zone of at least 20 feet between you and your swimmer’s lesson. This preserves the quality of the lesson and allows the instructor to earn the trust of your student and the other student in the class. If your swimmer is reluctant, we may suggest you wait in the lobby.