StarBabies and StarTots are limited to 5 students, and Swim School and Specialty Classes are limited to 3 students in Age 3 classes and 4 students in Age 4 and up classes to ensure each student gets enough instruction and swim time.

Select your child's age group from the swim classes main page and you will find a handy chart to help you determine the best class for your child. If you still aren't sure, please email our swim director at swimschool@santabarbaraaquatics.com. Due to limited class spots, it will not always be possible to move your student to a different class if they are signed up for the wrong level class.

Registering for a class reserves a spot in the swim lesson program. Because space is limited and instructors are contracted, cancellations cannot be refunded.

There are multiple options for parking. You can park in front of the store on Hollister as well as park on Nectarine next to 7-11. There is also public parking designated across the street at the Community West Bank parking lot.

All children must have on a bathing suit and a towel. Goggles are required for Swim School students ages 3 and up. Goggles are available for purchase on site.

Unfortunately, due to pool size we ask that only one parent be in the pool at a time, however the other parent is welcome to watch.

All students under the age of four, even if they are potty trained, must wear a disposable swim diaper and an approved non–disposable swim diaper to assure a double layer of protection.  The non–disposable swim diaper must pass the two – finger test (if two fingers can be inserted under the elastic in the legs and waist, the swim diaper is too large and the child will not be permitted to enter the water).  Wearing only one diaper (regardless of the type) is not allowed.  Non-disposable swim diapers are available for purchase at our facility. Please respect our policy as we strive to provide our customers with the cleanest and safest facility possible.  Thank you in advance for your understanding and support on this matter.

Please do not let children enter the pool area until the instructor calls for class to begin and leads them into the pool area. All children must be supervised by parents when not in the water. Siblings in the viewing area must be supervised as well. No child is to be left unattended in the facility. Also, parents in the parent participation classes should not enter the pool area until your class is called. 

1. Is sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, difficulty breathing, sore throat, chills, congestion, muscle or body aches, or any other symptoms listed by the CDC) within the last 14 days. Any swimmer experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms should stay home and seek medical advice.
2. Has had contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days
3. Has traveled out of the area in the last 14 days
4. Diarrhea in the past 14 days
5. Vomiting or has had an ear infection within the past 14 days
6. Has undiagnosed sores or rashes
7. If your child has an open sore that requires a bandage please do not allow them to swim, remove ALL band-aids before entering water. If the cut or scrape requires a bandage, the child should not swim until the wound is healed. Please inform instructors of any medical conditions such as diabetes, tubes in the ears, epilepsy, asthma or any physical or mental disabilities prior to the start of lessons. These conditions do not hinder a child from participating but may affect the way a teacher attends to each student's needs.
8. Positive Test Procedure: If a swimmer tests positive, please notify the staff as soon as possible! The facility will be shut down for deep cleaning and all members will be notified.

Please inform instructors of any medical conditions such as diabetes, tubes in the ears, epilepsy, asthma or any physical or mental disabilities prior to the start of lessons. These conditions do not hinder a child from participating but may affect the way a teacher attends to each students needs.

Photos and videos are occasionally taken at Santa Barbara Aquatics and visual images of you and / or your child may be used for publicity purposes in newsletters, posters and advertising as well as on social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Please speak with the director if you would like to make sure you or your child are not included in these photographs.

At Santa Barbara Aquatics, we believe that children are most successful in a consistent learning environment. Because of that, we encourage you to attend your regularly scheduled swim class as often as possible.  Due to our low instructor to swimmer ratio it is not possible to accommodate make up lessons.