Learn-to-Swim Classes

Participants will register by age, session, and time. The first day of class is a testing day and staff will separate participants by ability. Classes are only offered at the Central Aquatics Center.

2025 Registration Start Dates

May 5 - Hurst residents

May 12 - Non-residents

You can register for classes in person at the Hurst Recreation Center or online. To register for a program online, you MUST have a household account. If you do not have one, you may make one online or in-person at the Hurst Recreation Center. To create an account online, please enter all required information. When you create an account online, you are automatically designated as a non-resident. When registering online, you must prove your residency beforehand to receive the Hurst resident rate. After registering there is no refund or prorate of the fee(s). If you are a Hurst Resident, you will need to bring your Hurst water bill or lease agreement, and your photo ID as proof of Hurst residency to the Hurst Recreation Center. Upon reviewing the proof of residency information, the Recreation staff will change the designation from non-resident to resident. You do not have to wait until your appropriate registration date to activate your account and receive your use name and password. 

The deadline to register or transfer a swimming class is Monday at 5:00 p.m., the week before classes start. See Class Transfer/Withdrawal policy below. Walk-in registration at the pool is not allowed. If the class is full, you may add the participant to the waitlist online or by calling the Hurst Recreation Center at 817.788.7325. If an opening becomes available, Recreation Staff will contact you to confirm enrollment and collect payment.

LTS classes are conducted Monday - Thursday. Fridays are reserved for make-ups due to inclement weather. See inclement weather policy below.

First Day Evaluations

The LTS Coordinators and Instructors are trained to recognize proper swimming technique and ability. Students are evaluated on the first day of class and grouped by the appropriate level based on their ability. 

Due to the high demand of our classes and to ensure appropriate staffing levels, any withdrawals or transfers conducted after the deadline will be accessed a $7 fee per class. We will consider medical reasons with a Doctor's note and appropriate notification.

Observation Policy

Please be aware that the Aquatics Centers are not open to the public during swim lessons. We ask that parents/guardians sit in the designated parent area to prevent distractions. The last day of the session is Parent Observation Day. Parents/guardians are encouraged to stand on the deck, watch their child in the water, take photographs, etc.

Inclement Weather

If we experience inclement weather, please call the LTS Rain Out Line at 817.788.7323, option 3. Class cancellations may occur on a class-by-class basis or for the entire morning/evening. Make-ups will take place the following Friday at your normal time. If Hurst Aquatics cannot provide a make-up opportunity, we will refund participants a prorated amount.  

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