Group Lessons

FYI:

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for infrastructure upgrades and guest improvements – a project aimed to secure the long-term future success of the facility.

All pools will be closed during this shutdown, except for the Outdoor Lap Pool. Locker rooms will not be available during the shutdown.

The Outdoor Lap Pool hours can be found on our Hours page.

Class Information

American Red Cross swimming lessons for all ages are offered year-round. Weekday classes include eight sessions, and Saturday classes include four. Class descriptions are available at the front desk or at this link. A swim test can help determine the best class level based on skills. To schedule a test, contact Jessie Charlton at (423)343-9763 or JessieCharlton@KingsportTN.gov.

View our full swim lesson policies and procedures by clicking here. For additional swim lesson information, please contact the Aquatic Center Front Desk at (423)343-9758.

Interpreters are available for guests with hearing impairment. To ensure proper service and scheduling, please call (423)343-9763 or email JessieCharlton@KingsportTN.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the event date to request interpreter services.

Interpreter services are available at no cost in accordance with Title VI.

We have swim lesson scholarships! Please visit this page to learn more or apply.

Class Fees

KAC MembersYMCA MembersNon-members
Weekday (8 sessions)$40 per child
$35 per additional child in household
$70 per child
$65 per additional child in household
$80 per child
$75 per additional child in household
Saturday (4 sessions)$20 per child
$18 per additional child in household
$45 per child
$43 per additional child in household
$55 per child
$53 per additional child in household

Participants taking swim lessons must have a current active KAC membership or YMCA membership in order to receive the KAC or YMCA discount rate. Season pass holders are not included in this KAC discount.

Swim School Schedule

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Closure


The Kingsport Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for infrastructure upgrades and guest improvements – a project aimed to secure the long-term future success of the facility.

All pools will be closed during this shutdown, except for the Outdoor Lap Pool. Locker rooms will not be available during the shutdown.

The Outdoor Lap Pool hours can be found on our Hours page.

Southern Watershapes Inc., will be performing this improvement project for the city, which will include the following:

  • Five pools will receive new plaster, updated tile, edge treatments, guttering improvements and new filtration components.
  • Pump room upgrades will include replacement and updates to chlorine lines and related mechanical components.
  • All main drains throughout the facility will receive new compliant drain covers.
  • Indoor slide will receive a new gel coat finish and updated structural paint.
  • Indoor splash pad spray features will receive updates and improvements.
  • Outdoor leisure pool and play structure will receive updated paint and new plexiglass components.

The KAC plans to reopen the facility in January. A reopening update will be provided to the public in December.

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