A non-refundable 4% processing fee applies to all card payments and will appear as a separate charge. American Express is not accepted. Payments by cash or check are accepted at City Hall (5775 Carpinteria Avenue) or by mail. A $50 NSF fee applies to returned checks. ACH payments (no fee) can be arranged in person or by phone.
For questions or concerns, please contact our staff:

Saturday Session 3 - Group Preschool 11:05am

Program is Full
This class is designed for preschool-aged swimmers who are new to swim lessons or still building comfort in the water. No previous swim experience is required.

Swimmers will work on developing water comfort, breath control, and basic movement skills, with instructor support as needed. Skills introduced and practiced include:

Getting the face wet and submerging the face

Blowing bubbles through the mouth and nose

Bobbing in the water

Assisted front and back floating

Kicking on the front and back

Assisted front and back gliding

Beginning arm and leg movement for forward motion

Completion of this class is based on comfort, willingness, and developmental readiness. Swimmers who demonstrate readiness will be recommended to advance to Learn-to-Swim Level 1.

A minimum of 4 participants is required to hold this class. If the minimum enrollment is not met, the class may be canceled.

Note:

Program Notes

Refund requests must be submitted in writing (email: carppool@carpinteriaca.gov) or to the Aquatics Coordinators.
• Processing fees:
– $5 fee for check refunds
– No fee for credits left on account
• Canceled classes: Full refund issued

Refund Schedule:
• 90% refund if requested 2+ weeks before start (plus $5 fee for check refunds)
• 50% refund if requested <2 weeks before start (plus $5 fee for check refunds)
• No refunds once the program begins

Medical Emergencies:
• Doctor’s note may be required
• 90% refund if unable to transfer to another session

Transfers:
• Allowed up to 3 days before original session (subject to availability)

Missed Classes:
• No refunds, make-ups, or credits

Refund Method:
• Returned to original payment type
• Cash refunds issued by check (4–6 weeks + $5 fee)
• Credit card refunds exclude the 4% processing fee (non-refundable) and include a $0.01 processing fee

Program Type Swim Lessons
Program Subcategory Group Lessons
Program Code -
Online Registration No
Enrollment Begin Date 2/4/2026 6:00 PM
Enrollment End Date 4/30/2026 6:00 PM
Instructor(s)
Kathryn
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 4
Maximum 5
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 3 years Enforced - As of date 5/1/2026
Maximum 5 years 11 months Enforced - As of date 5/30/2026
Group Swim Lessons
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $40.00
Saturday - 05/02/2026
Start Time 11:05 AM
End Time 11:35 AM
Location Carpinteria Community Pool
Saturday - 05/09/2026
Start Time 11:05 AM
End Time 11:35 AM
Location Carpinteria Community Pool
Saturday - 05/16/2026
Start Time 11:05 AM
End Time 11:35 AM
Location Carpinteria Community Pool
Saturday - 05/30/2026
Start Time 11:05 AM
End Time 11:35 AM
Location Carpinteria Community Pool