5 places to take the kids for swim lessons

Even if you don't have your own pool, chances are you'll be around one at some point during the summer.

So, if your kids don't know how to swim yet, it's a good time to learn.

If you're not sure where to go, check out the list below. We've got you covered with the YMCA, city pools and swim schools.

Saguaro Aquatics

There are three locations to choose from, so click here to find one near you. It offers parent and tot lessons, group lessons for kids and adult lessons. You can also host a pool party there.

Cost: Parent and tot classes are $55 per month. Group lessons are $13.50 per lesson.

Info: Call 638-8040 or click here

Red Cross Tucson Learn-to-Swim Programs

These programs are offered through the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation and are available at all city pools in four two-week sessions during June and July. Registration is done at each pool.

Cost: $15 per two week session

Info: Click here

Sunshine Swim School

Classes are offered in sessions of different lengths. Classes during the week are generally offered on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students are grouped according to 13 different levels of swimming abilities. Each class is 25 minutes long and are scheduled every half hour.

Location: 8484 E. Speedway

Cost: $14 per lesson for a group class. Sessions start at $112.

More info: Click here

Safety, skills are focus of 'Splash' — LEFT: Hannah Marquez, front, 11, takes a deep breath during the first day of a free weeklong swim class at the Northwest YMCA. "It's not designed to make an Olympic swimmer out of them. We just want to make them comfortable and give them a few skills," said YMCA aquatic director Barbara McFarlin of the "Splash" class, which started Monday. "When we teach kids to swim, we have fewer drownings. It's a crucial skill." Greg Bryan/Arizona Daily Star

All Kids Swim at the YMCA

The Y is offering its All Kids Swim program, a free drowning prevention program for children ages 5 to 12 years old. There are four sessions to choose from: June 5-15; June 19-29; July 3-13 and July 17-27. The program is being offered at five locations.

Registration has begun. You can drop by any YMCA to register, as well as some select locations around town.

Cost: Classes are free, but are subject to a $10 registration fee

Info: Click here

DeMont Family Swim School

Lessons take place in two indoor pools, heated to 90 degrees. There's a glass-walled air conditioned observation area for parents and a swim shop.

Location: 2850 W. Ina Road, suite 130

Cost: $124 per month for semi-private classes with one half-hour lesson each week. Group classes are $75.60 per month with one half-hour lesson each week. There is a $50 one-time family registration fee.

Info: Click here