Swim Programs
Monday and Wednesday Evenings
Located at: Roseville High School
17855 Common Road, Roseville
Enter through south parking lot, door #13
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings (beginning January 13, 2026)
Located at: Eastpointe High School
15501 Couzens Ave., Eastpointe
Enter through 9 Mile parking lot, door #27
After Labor Day - Memorial Day Weekend 6:00-9:00pm
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Teens ages 13-17 must bring a student ID card or driver's license. Locker rooms will be made available. Outside pool toys will not be permitted. There will be pool toys provided. Disposable swim diapers are not permitted. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) are permitted. See below for permitted diapers and PFDs.
Children/Teens: $3
Adults: $5
Seniors (55+): $4
CASH ONLY; bills greater than $10 will not be accepted.
SWIM LESSONS
The Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe is now offering Swim Lessons at Roseville High School. All lessons will be taught by trained American Red Cross Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors.
Parent/Tot - Ages 6 months - 3 years - Introduces basic skills to parents/caregivers and children. Parents learn how to safely work with their child in the water, including how to hold and support their child and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate in aquatic activities. This course will also include safety topics and shall be conducted in shallow water. There must be a caregiver over 18 years old with the child in the water. An American Red Cross Instructor will guide caregiver/parent with skills.
Preschool - Ages 4 -5 - This class will further develop basic aquatic skills that are taught by an instructor and build upon skills learned in the Parent and Child program. Students will perform skills with assistance and continue to become more self-sufficient in the water. This is an instructor-led class.
Level 1 - Ages 6 - 10 - Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
Level 2 - Ages 6 - 10 - Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills. Students will begin skills for stroke development.
Level 3 - Ages 6 - 10 - Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills. Stroke development will occur at this level.
Young Teens - Students who are new to swim lessons and are beginner swimmers , will become more comfortable in the water. Needs of the students are evaluated and students are taught at the level that is appropriate for them.
Adult - Ages 15+ - This program is for those who want to improve their knowledge of and skills in the water. Needs of the student are evaluated and students are taught at the level that is appropriate for them.
Resident: $75.00 per session
Non-Resident: $85.00 per session
Mondays and Wednesdays - Eastpointe High School Tuesdays and Thursdays - Roseville High School
January 26 - February 23 (no class 2/16) January 20 - February 12
Level 1 & Preschool 6:00 - 6:50pm Level 1 & Preschool 6:00 - 6:50pm
Level 2 & Young Teens 7:00 - 7:50pm Level 2 & Young Teens 7:00 - 7:50pm
March 2 - March 25 March 3 - March 26
Level 1 & Preschool 6:00 - 6:50pm Level 1 & Preschool 6:00 - 6:50pm
Level 2 & Young Teens 7:00 - 7:50pm Level 3 & Young Teens 7:00 - 7:50pm
April 6 - April 29 April 7 - April 30
Parent/Tot 6:00 - 6:25pm Parent/Tot 6:00 - 6:25pm
Parent/Tot 6:30 - 6:55pm Parent/Tot 6:30 - 6:55pm
Level 2 & Adult 7:00 - 7:50pm Level 2 & Young Teens 7:00 - 7:50pm
LIFEGUARDING TRAINING COURSE
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
- Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface, then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed).
- Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
- Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
- Surface dive (feet-first or head-first to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
- Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Blended learning (BL) combines online sessions with in-person sessions conducted by a Red Cross Certified Lifeguarding Instructor. Total course instruction time is 27 hours, 30 minutes: The online session for the Lifeguarding Course has 16 modules and takes approximately 6 hours to complete. Each individual module takes approximately 15 - 30 minutes to complete. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding Course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.
This is a Blended Learning Format class. Upon registering at RARE, students will receive a code to sign up on the American Red Cross Website and begin the online portion.
This class will take place over multiple days at Eastpointe High School: 15501 Couzens Ave., Eastpointe, MI 48021; enter through Athletic Entrance off 9 Mile Rd. Door #27.
January 13 6:00 - 7:00pm
January 14 4:00 - 9:00pm
January 15 4:00 - 9:00pm
January 20 4:00 - 9:00pm
January 21 4:00 - 9:00pm
January 22 4:00 - 9:00pm
Ages 15+
Fee: $99
