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DOH SWIM LESSONS

This page is for families approved through the DOH Broward swim lesson program. Eligible participants may register for free swim lessons provided by CPR, Etc. 

 

Have a Voucher? Register below.

 

The purpose of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) Swimming Lesson Voucher Program is to increase water safety and prevent drownings in Broward County by offering free swimming lessons to children ages 0–17.

  • What’s covered by the voucher?

    • The voucher covers the cost of enrolling your child in a swimming course, which includes 4 to 8 progressive swimming lessons. No additional payment is required for the course.

  • What are the eligibility requirements?

    • The child must be 0–17 years old.

  • Do I need to submit multiple applications if requesting the offer for more than one child?

    • Yes, if you need vouchers for more than one child, you’ll need to apply separately for each child.

  • How many times can I redeem this offer?

    • The voucher can only be claimed once per child.

    • Scheduling Swimming Lessons

    • Receiving the voucher:

    • Within 5 business days of submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming if your application was approved. If approved, the email will include a voucher number and expiration date.

    • Once you have the voucher, Register Below and choose a course from the list at the bottom of this page to enroll and schedule your child’s lessons.

  • What to know about the swimming lessons provider:
    • Number and duration of lessons: The total number of lessons varies by location. The voucher covers up to 8 lessons, each lasting 20–45 minutes.

    • Scheduling: Each facility offers lessons at different times (days/evenings and weekdays/weekends), and schedules are based on age groups.

    • Special Needs: We provide lessons for children with special needs (adaptive swim curricula). 

Each session includes:

8 total lessons

Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks.

Lessons are 30 minutes each and grouped by age and skill level.

To enter Level 2 courses, a skill test is administered.

Make-up days are on Friday due to bad weather, etc.

 

*Participants must have a valid voucher ID before registering.*

Session 1

Dates: June 8 – June 18, 2026
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class Times:

  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM → WaveBabies / Parent & Child

  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM → Preschool Aquatics

  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 1

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM → Adaptive Aquatics 

Session 2

Dates: June 22 – July 2, 2026
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class Times:

  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM → WaveBabies / Parent & Child

  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM → Preschool Aquatics

  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 1

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 2

Session 3

Dates: July 6 – July 16, 2026
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class Times:

  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM → WaveBabies / Parent & Child

  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM → Preschool Aquatics

  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 1

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM → Adaptive Aquatics

Session 4

Dates: July 20 – July 30, 2026
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class Times:

  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM → WaveBabies / Parent & Child

  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM → Preschool Aquatics

  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 1

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 2

Session 5

Dates: August 3 – August 13, 2026
Days: Monday–Thursday
Class Times:

  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM → WaveBabies / Parent & Child

  • 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM → Preschool Aquatics

  • 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM → Learn-to-Swim Level 1

  • 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM → Adaptive Aquatics

BROWARD LOCATIONS:

Coral Springs

Tamarac

Lauderhill

Pompano Beach

Sunrise

Available Programs:

* This is a 2 week session. The booking calendar only allows you to choose one day which is the first day of the session. The booking is for all class days.

WaveBabies

Swim lessons for Children 6 Mo to 3yr

Parent and Child Aquatics (Children 6 mos - 3 yrs.)

WaveExplorers

WaveExplorers is a Preschool Aquatics course putting the “fun” in fundamentals.

Preschool Aquatics (Children 3 yrs. - 5 yrs)

WaveReady 1

Intermediate Swimmers +6Yrs

Learn to Swim 1 (Children +6 Yrs)

WaveReady 2

Intermediate Swimmers +6Yrs

Learn to Swim 2 (Children +6 yrs.)

Adaptive Lessons

Have our Dan Marino Foundation certified instructors teach your child to swim

For children with special needs

       info@cpretc.org   |   (954) 529-8353

     Miami, West Palm Beach, and Broward

     American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider

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Office Hours:Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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