2701 De Soto Blvd.

Additional information: VPinfo@CoralGables.com or 305-460-5306

American Red Cross - Venetian Aquatic Club Spring Training

Coral Gables Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd.

Two-Week Course Weekday Session:

Make-up dates: May 12 and 13

9:30-11 a.m.

Must attend all days to complete training.

Get involved in your community and meet new friends! Learn to teach adults and children how to swim. Receive member-discounted swim lessons for volunteers and their children. Enjoy free swimming and child care while you teach.

For more information, email VPinfo@CoralGables.com.

American Red Cross - Adult Swim Lessons

Coral Gables Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd.

Session 1: June 9-25

Session 2: June 30-July 16

Session 3: July 21-Aug. 6

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Learning how to swim is essential at any age!

Learn how to swim or improve your skills with our instructors who tailor lessons to your individual needs.

Bring proper swim attire and towel.

For more information, email VPinfo@CoralGables.com.

Gables Family Literacy Festival

Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.

War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Drive

Let's Celebrate Literacy Together!

Embark on a literacy journey to combat the summer slide! In an effort to promote financial literacy and independent money management, all Scholastic Book Fair sales will be conducted through the use of Gables Bucks. This event is FREE.

For more information, email VPinfo@CoralGables.com.

Register for Summer Camps:

• Junior Lifeguard Full Day Camp for ages 5-7
• Junior Lifeguard Full Day Camp for ages 8-12
• Fun in the Sun Half Day Camp for ages 7-12

Summer Programs:

• Learn to Swim: Level 1 for ages 5 years old and above
• Guard Start Program for ages 15 years old and above
• Adult Swim Lessons for ages 18 years old and above
• Learn to Swim: VAC Volunteers Internal Roster

American Red Cross Children's Swimming Lessons: 

Ages 5 years old and above

Classes are taught by volunteers of the Venetian Aquatic Club who have taught American Red Cross lessons since 1959. Please visit www.VenetianAquaticClub.org for additional information on the club.

Monday-Friday, 2-week sessions

8:30 a.m., 9:10 a.m., or 9:50 a.m.

Children must be 5 years of age at start of class (Birth certificate required for all ages)

Session 1: June 8-19

Session 2: June 22-July 3 

Session 3: July 6-17

Session 4: July 20-31

Level I: Introduction to water skills - offered all sessions, all times

Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills - offered all sessions, all times

Level III: Stroke Development - offered all sessions, all times

Level IV: Stroke Improvement - offered all sessions, all times

Level V: Stroke Refinement - offered all sessions - 8:30 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. ONLY

Level VI: Stroke Proficiency - offered all sessions - 9:50 a.m. ONLY

For more information, email VPinfo@CoralGables.com or call 305-460-5306.

Junior Water Safety Aide Course: 

Must have completed and passed Level VI and be at least 11 years of age. After successful completion of the course, graduates 15 years and above have the opportunity to volunteer to assist swim instructors as Junior Aides.

Offered Session II only

Session 2: June 22-July 3 

8-10:30 a.m.

For more information, email VPinfo@CoralGables.com or call 305-460-5306.

Venetian Pool Hours of Operation: 

March 10-May 24 2026

Tuesday-Sunday: 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

The Venetian Pool is closed Mondays.

*Open Mon-Fri week of March 23 for Spring Break.