REGISTER FOR THE 2026 SEASON!
The 2026 swim schedule is available below and on the Talbot County Parks & Recreation website. Sessions are conducted Mondays–Thursdays, with make-up days on Fridays. For inclement weather, call your specific pool or check the Facebook page. Pre-registration is required in order to participate. Each registrant may sign up for up to two SOS Swim Sessions.
To register, you must complete the entire registration form and return the form by the deadline for each session or register online.
Class sizes are limited and registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis!
Registration Forms must be completed and returned to:
Talbot County Community Center
10028 Ocean Gateway
Easton, MD 21601
Email: parks@talbotcountymd.gov
Fax: 410-822-7107
***Forms ARE NOT accepted at the pools***
2026 SOS SWIM LESSON schedule
All sessions are Monday-Thursdays. Pre-registration is required.
Session I: June 15th - 25th, 2026
Session II: July 6th - 16th, 2026
Session III: July 20th - 30th, 2026
Adult Lessons & Jr. Lifeguard: June 29th - July 2nd, 2026 & August 3rd - 7th, 2026
We team up with Talbot Parks and Recreation to offer classes at every level. Click on each class below to learn more.
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This class is offered to children 18 months to 2 years old. It will teach the basics of bubble blowing, supported front and back float, locomotion along the wall, assisted front and back kick, introduction to alternating arms, and basic water and sun safety skills. Games will be introduced to make learning new skills an enjoyable and fun experience for the child. The swim instructor will work with the child as well as the guardian in learning new skills. Adults must accompany the child in the water. Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.
Who: 18 Months-2 Years & Adult
Time: GMCP 11:30-12:00PM | BHCP 11:00-11:30AM or 6:00-6:30PM -
This class is offered for the beginning swimmer ages 3 and up. It emphasizes comfort in the water, bobbing, front and back float, front and back glide with kick, introduction to alternating arms and basic water and sun safety skills.
Who: Ages 3+
Time: GMCP 8:00-8:30AM or 10:00-10:30AM | BHCP 10:30-11:00AM or 6:30-7:00PM -
This class is offered to swimmers ages 3 and up who have passed level one and should be able to be fully submerged for up to 3 seconds. It emphasizes comfort in the water, beginning back stroke, beginning forward crawl, introduction to rhythmic breathing, front and back floating, and progress from supported to unsupported swimming.
Who: Ages 3+
Time: GMCP 8:30-9:00AM or 10:30-11:00AM | BHCP 10:30-11:00AM or 7:00-7:30PM -
This class is offered to swimmers ages 5 and up who have passed level two or are able to submerged and retrieve an object in chest deep water. They also must be able to jump into chest deep water unassisted, and be able to swim without a bubble or flotation device. The child will learn to coordinate front and back crawls with rhythmic breathing, elementary diving skills, treading water, introduction to breast stroke and water and sun safety skills.
Who: Ages 5+
Time: GMCP 11:00-11:30AM | BHCP 11:00-11:30PM or 6:00-6:30PM -
This class is offered to swimmers ages 5 and up who have passed level three and can easily swim laps unassisted. This is advanced training for swimmers to perfect all swim strokes. It will help to improve endurance, fundamentals and speed.
Who: Ages 5+
Time: GMCP 11:00-11:30AM | BHCP 11:00-11:30AM or 6:00-6:30PM -
Youth ages 10-15 years wanting to learn what is expected of a lifeguard can join us for a two week training session to help prepare them for the lifeguard course. The goal of this aquatics program is to help youth who may not have considered lifeguarding as part of their future. All registrants are required to pass the deep end swim test. This is a one week session of four 1-hour classes. Limited spaces are available so please register early!
Who: Ages 10-15
Time: GMCP 10:30-11:30am | BHCP 6:00-7:00pm -
It is never too late to learn how to swim! Learn all about water safety and basic swimming skills during this one-week session of four 1-hour classes. The class is offered for non-swimming and beginner swimming adults. This is a great way to learn how to enjoy and feel comfortable in the water!
Who: Ages 15 & up
Time: GMCP 10:30-11:30am | BHCP 6:00-7:00pm