Aquatics Center in Solana Beach
Thanks for choosing our pool!
We are truly grateful to you for choosing to swim with us! Our nonprofit pool is more than just a place to swim—it’s a vibrant part of the community where everyone is welcome. By participating in our swimming programs, you are not only investing in your health and fitness but also supporting a local space that gives back to the community. All skill levels are welcome, from first-timers to recreational or competitive swimmers!
We are recognized as a leader in drowning prevention and swim lesson instruction
by USA Swimming’s Make a Splash Foundation and San Diego Prevent Drowning Foundation
Our swim lessons prepare youth for our national recognized USA Swim Club and San Diego's most successful swim team–Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team (RSD)
Our Aquatic Center Features
Two regulation length 25 yard pools
Spacious locker rooms
Snack bar
Fitness center
Swim Lessons3-12 years Old
Great Swimmers Start Here
Jump into our Aquatic Center, where young swimmers build strength, confidence, and lifelong skills! Our youth swim programs focus on developing strong swimmers in a safe and supportive environment. Whether your child is just starting out or refining their strokes, our expert instructors guide them every step of the way.
With two 25-yard regulation pools and a variety of fun, structured activities, your child will not only improve their swimming skills but also gain confidence and resilience both in and out of the water. Dive in and grow with us!
Swim Lesson Pricing
(4 day session = $120)
(4 day session = $204)
(4 day session = $144)
(4 day session = $300)
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to foster a positive and enjoyable experience for children in the water. We employ a gradual, developmentally appropriate approach to instruction, ensuring that children have fun while building their skills.
Please note, this is not an Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) program. Our Staff is not trained to teach the ISR Curriculum.
Instruction is tailored to the class age and level of motor skill development, progressing at a steady pace. The goal of our program is that swimmers will learn essential water safety skills, proper technique, and the four competitive swim strokes. Acquisition of these skills will vary among students. Our program provides opportunities for children to develop water safety awareness, improve swimming skills, and acquire knowledge for potential future participation on swim teams.
This program does not directly feed into a swim team. Swim Team enrollment is a separate process from our program. Click here to learn more about our RSD Swim Team.
Lesson Descriptions
All swim lessons are held on Saturdays and Sundays
1:1 Private Lessons
Our private lessons offer personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored specifically to you and your child’s needs. Share your goals and any areas you’d like the instructor to focus on during the session. Information such as your child’s swimming background or experience with water sports is very helpful for the teacher.
If you’re unsure what your child needs to work on, feel free to discuss your goals with the instructor or contact us ahead of time for guidance!
Two durations available on Saturdays & Sundays:
- 30-minute lessons for ages 3-12
At 12-12:30pm; 12:35-1:05pm; 2:20-2:50pm; 2:55-3:25pm - 45-minute lessons for ages 8+
At 1:10-1:55pm & 3:30-4:15pm
Sand Crab
Perfect for new swimmers who enjoy being in the water but still need assistance. Students learn:
- Assisted floating, gliding, kicking, and front arm strokes
- Assisted back floating, kicking, and rolling over to breathe
We focus on practicing prone skills with the face in the water, front arm strokes, back floating, and rolling over to breathe.
Class progression: We start on the stairs and work toward the goal of swimming 5 yards with arm pulls, then rolling over unassisted to qualify for the Seahorse class. Students may need more than one session to master these skills.
Saturdays & Sundays (30 minutes)
12:35pm-1:05pm
2:55pm-3:25pm
Sea Horse
This is not a beginner class. Swimmers in this level will refine:
- Front arm pulls with coordinated breathing (rolling over to breathe while kicking)
- Back skills, including floating, gliding, kicking, and body balance
Swim goal: Swim 12.5 yards unassisted comfortably (half way across the pool)
Students may need more than one session to master these skills. The next progression is the Otter class. If a swimmer turns 6 and is not yet ready for Otter, they will be recommended for the Penguin class.
Saturdays & Sundays (30 minutes)
12:35pm-1:05pm
2:55pm-3:25pm
Penguin
Designed for comfortable beginner swimmers, this class focuses on building confidence in the water while introducing freestyle and backstroke fundamentals, including:
- Floating on front and back
- Gliding and kicking
- Arm pulls and rolling to breathe
Swim goal: Progress from a starting distance of 12.5 yards to 25 yards.
Note: This class is not a progression from Seahorse—it is the same skill level
Saturdays & Sundays
(30 minutes)
12:00pm-12:30pm
2:20pm-2:50pm
Otter
Swimmers in this class can already safely swim 12.5 yards with rolling to breathe. Swimmers in this class will build on their skills by learning:
- Freestyle techniques, including side breathing, streamline position, and proper body balance
- Backstroke techniques, including back balance, kicking, and arm pulls
- Introduction to open turns and flip turns
Swim goal: Progress from 25 yards to 50 yards.
Students may need more than one session to master these skills.
Saturdays & Sundays
(30 minutes)
12:00pm-12:30pm
2:20pm-2:50pm
Seal
This class builds on stroke techniques by improving freestyle and backstroke endurance and proficiency. Swimmers will be introduced to the butterfly stroke and breaststroke kick, as well as treading water using the eggbeater technique. Standing dives may also be introduced when competition pool space is available. Starting swim distances range from 25 to 50 yards, with a goal of reaching 75 to 100 yards.
Because of the focus on technique, students may spend multiple sessions in this class to fully develop their skills.
Saturdays & Sundays
(45 minutes)
1:10pm-1:55pm
3:30pm-4:15pm
Shark
This class focuses on building endurance while refining freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly techniques. Swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke arm movements and timing, as well as treading water using the eggbeater kick and performing competitive dives. The starting swim distance is 50 yards, with a goal of reaching 100 yards by the end of the course.
*Please note: Enrollment in the Shark class does not guarantee placement on the swim team. Swim team registration is handled separately through the swim team department.
Saturdays & Sundays
(45 minutes)
1:10pm-1:55pm
3:30pm-4:15pm
Swim Lesson Class Progression
Learn to swim at the Club!
Registration
To register, click the button of the preferred session below. You will select the class type on the next step.
For questions, contact Patty Mariscal, Aquatics Coordinator, at pmariscal@bgcgreatertogether.org
Jade Foyston, Aquatics Coordinator Assistant, at jfoyston@bgcgreatertogether.org
September to October sessions are now closed. Spots are still available for October to November. Register below!
Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team
Ages 5 – 18 years
Our Rancho San Dieguito Swim team (RSD) is a USA Swimming-affiliated, age-group competitive, year-round program. RSD is a nationally recognized program that serves as a training ground for some of the country’s top swimmers.
Our Impact
For the past 15 years, RSD has had over 400 members and sustains a waitlist of over 100 swimmers.
RSD athletes have earned over $3,500,000 in college scholarships to over 50 different colleges and universities, making us one of the nation’s leading college swimming development programs.
RSD is a USA Swimming designated Silver Medal Club and ranked as a Top 100 team in the country out of 4,000 teams
RSD has been nationally recognized by USA Swimming as a Club Excellence program since 2012.
Blended Lifeguard Certification CoursesOnline & In-Person
Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San Diego Pardee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross classes. The Blended Lifeguard Certification course provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Earn Your Certification
Students that successfully complete this course will obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Oxygen Administration Certificate.
You must schedule a prerequisite in-water skills evaluation as soon as possible before the online content is emailed to you. Email ARC instructor Kevin Sotelo at ksotelo@bgcGreaterTogether.org to schedule your in-water skills evaluation.
If you do not pass the prerequisite, you will not be able to enroll in the course and will receive a refund of your registration fee.
If you do pass the prerequisite, you will receive a lifeguard manual and pocket mask. Additionally, the link to access online content will be emailed to you at the end of the evaluation day.
Prerequisites
- Participants must meet the minimum age requirement of 15+ years
- Swim 300 yards continuously (freestyle and breaststroke)
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. You will need to surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point with your hands holding onto the 10-pound object and keeping your face out of the water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Upcoming Courses
MUST ATTEND BOTH CLASSES, NO EXCEPTIONS
Dates:
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time:
9:00 am-7:45 pm (both days). Each day will be 10 hours with a 1-hour lunch break.
Cost: $350.00
Class size: 5 to 8 participants
Materials Provided With Course
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual
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CPR Pocket Mask
- Attend the entire course
- Participate in all skill sessions/drills, activities, and scenarios
- Demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios
- Pass the final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%
Please contact Patty Mariscal pmariscal@bgcGreaterTogether.org if you have any questions.
Contact Info
Harper Clubhouse
533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive,
Solana Beach, CA 92075