Swim Lessons

The City of Fontana's learn-to-swim programs are among the most comprehensive in the Inland Empire. We offer eight different levels in the morning and evening to fit almost everyone's schedule. Classes fill up fast! Click here to view offerings and register.

To ensure your child is placed into the correct level, the Fontana Park Aquatic Center offers Swim Tests free of charge! Swim Tests take place Monday-Thursday at the Fontana Park Aquatic Center from 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm, with no appointment necessary. Can't make it to a Swim Test? Please see chart below or speak to one of our managers!

Important: Additional $15 applies to non-residents. No transfers, credits or refunds. Online registration is highly recommended and opens at 6am on the registration date. Assistance for in-person registration is very limited. Registration for all lessons closes the Thursday before the session begins at 9pm.

Fall Swim Lessons

$52 Residents |  $67 Non-Residents

Lessons are Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 30-minutes each day for 4-consecutive weeks.

*Online registration is highly recommended due to low staffing for in-person registration.
*Registration for each session opens at 6:00 am online at fontanaca.perfectmind.com. Classes fill up 
fast - it is recommended that patrons create their Perfect Mind accounts prior to the start of registration. All spots are first come, first serve.

Lap Swim & Water Walking

Monday-Saturday
$5 Non-Residents | $4 Residents | $3 Seniors (55+)
No Monthly Memberships at this time | Punch Card now available 

Lap Swim and Water Walking is offered Monday through Saturday with varying times and lane availability each day. For our most accurate lane availability schedule and to register for Lap Swim and Water Walking lanes, please CLICK HERE*. 
Width of competition pool is 25-yards.
*Patrons should carefully review the lane added into their shopping cart before checking out. Lane depth is stated in the title of each set of lanes. To avoid an error message after multiple transactions, it is recommended for patrons to add their multiple lane reservations and check out in one transaction.
*Friends and family members may share a lane by also purchasing the Lap Swim Lane Companion Pass. Two person per lane maximum.
*All participants must be at least 15 years old. Youth Lap Swim is not offered at this time.

    Procedures  

• Anyone experiencing any symptoms of illness should stay home and refrain from public facility use.
• All patrons should pre-register online for Lap Swim & Water Walking. In-person registration may not be accepted. 
• Maximum of two persons per lap swim lane - lane sharing must be pre-arranged with the purchase of a Lap Swim Companion Pass in addition to the chosen lap swim lane and session/time.
• Patrons must check-in at the first aid table on the pool deck.

There are no transfers, credits or refunds for any Aquatics programs. Unattended program, activity registration, and/or reservations will not be refunded or credited. If you have any questions, please contact the Fontana Park Aquatic Center at (909) 854-5111.

Aqua Aerobics

Monday-Saturday
$5 Non-Residents | $4 Residents | $3 Seniors (55+)

A total body workout while minimizing impact on muscles and joints!
*All participants should register online prior to the start of class. In-person payments or registration may not be accepted due to class capacity. To register, please CLICK HERE. Aqua Aerobics can be found under the heading "Aqua Fitness".

Aqua Circuit Training (NEW!)

Wednesday, Saturday
$5 Non-Residents | $4 Residents | $3 Seniors (55+)

A total body workout alternating between dry-deck and in-water exercises.
*All participants should register online prior to the start of class. In-person payments or registration may not be accepted due to class capacity. To register, please CLICK HERE. Aqua Circuit Training can be found under the heading "Aqua Fitness".

Aqua Yoga (NEW!)

Wednesday
$10 Adults | $8 Seniors (55+)

Utilizing the water for a total body stretch, participants will leave refreshed and ready to tackle life with renewed energy. 
*All participants should register online prior to the start of class. In-person payments or registration may not be accepted due to class capacity. To register, please CLICK HERE. Aqua Yoga can be found under the heading "Aqua Fitness".

Procedures

• Anyone experiencing any symptoms of symptoms of illness should stay home and refrain from public facility use. 
• All patrons should pre-register online for all activities. In-person registration may not be accepted if class is at capacity.
• Patrons should check-in for activity at the first aid table on the pool deck.

There are no transfers, credits or refunds for any Aquatics programs. Unattended program, activity registration and/or reservations will not be refunded. If you have any questions, please contact the Fontana Park Aquatic Center at (909) 854-5111.

Red Cross Classes

Registration for most courses and activities are accepted online. To register online, please click here or visit the Aquatic Center for in-person registration. 

Lifeguard Training with Title 22

$189 | $204 Non-Resident

The course content and activities prepares candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and more advanced land emergency. Successful course completion requires full participation in classroom and skills, as well as successful performance in skill and knowledge evaluations.
*All participants must attend and successfully complete all class sessions to obtain certification. Certification is valid for two years from completion date. 
*All participants must complete a prerequisite test prior to enrollment. Call the Aquatic Center for more information at (909) 854-5111.

Lifeguard Recertification

$105 | $120 Non-Resident

A current Lifeguarding certificate is required and must be presented to instructor before taking review. Participant must bring all personal equipment need to complete course. This includes swim suit, towel, and CPR mask. 

Water Safety Instructor

$236 | $251 Non-Resident

Upon successful completion, students will be certified as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.  A swim assessment is required prior to enrolling. Please contact the Fontana Park Aquatic Center regarding the best time to arrive for swim assessment. All courses are blended learning. All participants are required to complete online course work prior to every class meeting.   
*All participants must attend and successfully complete all class sessions to obtain certification.
*All participants must complete a prerequisite test prior to enrollment. Call the Aquatic Center for more information at (909) 854-5111.

First Aid/CPR/AED

$84 | $99 Non-Resident

This American Red Cross course provides training for anyone who is interested in learning CPR and First Aid. This class is great for care takers, babysitters or anyone interested in knowing lifesaving skills. Course is blended learning - participants must complete online coursework prior to the in-person portion of class.
*Participants must attend and successfully complete entire class session to obtain certification.
*CPR and First Aid certification is valid for two years from the date the class ends.

Safety Training for Swim Coaches

$25

This course provides safety training for swim coaches and aquatic athlete trainers. This course includes both an online portion and an in-water skills session. Courses are held the second Saturday of each month. For more information, please call (909) 854-5108 or email us.

Junior Lifeguard Camp

The Junior Lifeguard Camp program has concluded for the season, but will return in June 2023. Please check back for registration dates in Spring of 2023.

Junior Lifeguard Volunteers

Already completed the Junior Lifeguard program? Email us to get started volunteering at our Aquatics facilities!

Tiger Sharks Water Polo 

The Tiger Sharks focus on teaching endurance, strength and the fundamental skills of playing water polo. Participants will gain experience and knowledge necessary to compete in water polo.
*Registration is accepted online at fontanaca.perfectmind.com 

Fontana Lions - Special Olympics

 No matter the person's age or skill level, Special Olympics has something for every person with intellectual disabilities. We deliver high-quality, year-round competition and training opportunities in an inclusive culture that stresses athletic excellence, rewards determination, emphasizes health and celebrates personal achievement. 

All athletes must submit an online application to be cleared through Special Olympics prior to participation in programming. Once the online application is submitted, a link to the Medical Form will be emailed. The Medical Form requires a physical examination by a licensed medical examiner. If the athlete does not have access to completing the forms online, please utilize this registration application (PDF) and mail all documents to the address below. The application is also available in Spanish (PDF).

Please mail completed registration forms to:

Special Olympics - Inland Empire Region
Attn: Athlete Participation
14880 Kalmia Street #155
Murrieta, CA 92562

Fontana Aquatics Club - Seahorses

The Fontana Aquatics Club offers an opportunity for children to enjoy the challenge of competitive swimming while being taught in an exciting, enjoyable atmosphere.

There are two separate fees associated with FAC: (1) Team Unify is billed monthly and automatically for team associated fees and (2) City of Fontana's Perfect Mind monthly dues pay for FAC's pool usage and must be paid manually. To avoid late fees, payments are due within the first five days of each month. 

Please visit the Fontana Aquatics Club website for fees, tryouts, and further information.