Aquatics Classes
The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center offers a variety of aquatics programs, including swim lessons for a wide range of ages and abilities. If you want to stay fit and active, join one of our fun and challenging fitness classes. Our Specialized Aquatics classes will certify you in CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding or as a Water Safety Instructor.
Aqua Fitness
The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center offers a variety of fitness classes to help you reach your health and wellness goals. The Aqua Fitness Page lists descriptions of the different classes offered.
Swim Lessons
The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center offers a variety of swim lessons for a wide range of ages and abilities. Not all levels are offered at all times. All participants must be registered before entering the swim area. Guests not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.
Group Swim Lessons are for ages six months to 12 years, including Parent-Tot, Preschool Levels 1-3, and Youth Levels 1-4.
Swim Assessment
This assessment is for those new to the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center Learn-to-Swim program or those who have spent more than three months between classes. At no additional charge, participants may come to the Natatorium for a swim-level assessment using the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center Learn-to-Swim program criteria. Participants must be at least three years old. Participants will be in the water for approximately five minutes and tested on swim skills (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, etc.). This assessment does not guarantee registration spots for participants.
Lifeguard Training
Join the Frog Squad! The first step to becoming an official Frog Squad member is being certified as a Lifeguard. Learn how to save lives and prevent injuries around water with one of our Lifeguard Training Courses.
Scout Swim
Calling all Scouts of America - Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts! This activity will provide an opportunity to complete required swim tests (Swim Classification Record). An aquatic staff member with American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Water Safety Instructor certification will sign off upon completion. Pre-registration is required; no walk-ins will be allowed. View upcoming classes.
Refund Policy
We do not offer admission refunds. However, we offer rain passes to use on another visit when the weather forces us to close all attractions for an extended amount of time. Please note that we will close our attractions when unsafe conditions are present (as determined by Management). We will reopen when weather conditions in our immediate area are safe to do so (we cannot guarantee ideal weather conditions).
Refund Policy for Programs
- Full Refunds: Requests made 48 hours or more before the program's start date will be fully refunded
- Late Refunds: For requests made within 48 hours of the start date, a $5 administrative fee will apply (Swim Lessons)
- Late Refunds: For requests made within 48 hours of the start date, a $15 administrative fee will apply (American Red Cross)
- Medical Refunds: Full refunds will be provided for medical reasons if a doctor’s note is submitted before the program starts If the request is made during the program or within one month of its end date, a prorated refund will be granted
- For students who fail the Lifeguard prerequisite, a $15 administrative fee will apply
- Absolutely no cash refunds will be given
Important: Parents are responsible for ensuring their children are registered in the correct session and activity. If an error is discovered after registration, please contact us immediately to correct it.
Please call the Aquatics Center to request a refund. Refunds for credit card payments will be credited back to the original card.
Cancellations by the Aquatics Center:
If a course is canceled due to low enrollment or other reasons, participants may choose one of the following options:
- Register for another available course
- Keep the funds on account for future use
- Request a full refund