In partnership with Guilford County Schools, the Greensboro Aquatic Center developed a curriculum-based ‘Learn to Swim’ healthy lifestyle program that debuted in 2011.

Students in the ‘Learn to Swim’ program receive instruction in a 25-yard pool and are taught techniques that foster a systematic progression of swimming skills that will maximize their development over a series of five 40-minute lessons. The skills learned through the "Learn to Swim Program" are lifesaving and help students develop an active lifestyle while exposing them to additional swimming opportunities.

The goal of the program is to teach every Public School second-grade student in Guilford County water safety skills.

Beginning with 257 students from four schools taking lessons at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in its first year, the 2023-2024 school year currently has 46 schools scheduled at seven locations in Greensboro and High Point. We are expecting our largest graduation to date with more than 2,800 students!

The total number of 'Learn to Swim' program graduates since 2011 has now climbed to 12,568.

Check out this video about our 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program with Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones!

All graduates of the Greensboro Aquatic Center/Guilford County Learn to Swim Program of the current school year may continue lessons through our 2nd Grade Extension Program. It is our goal to provide an instructor to assist our graduate students in their aquatic skill development. Class size is limited to 6 students. All classes require a minimum of 3 participants and classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not obtained.

*Limit 1 Class Registration Per Session*

                               All lessons are non-refundable.

The GAC is seeking volunteers to help instruct. For more information and to sign up for volunteer slots, visit the link below.

For more information on the Matt Brown Learn to Swim Endowment and to donate to the Learn to Swim program, visit the link below.