Homeschool benefits and savings in Nampa

Nampa Parks and Recreation's swim lesson scholarship pays up to 80% of an American Red Cross group swim lesson at the Nampa Recreation Center, so a $50 member session can cost you as little as $10. Applications are due the last day of each month, and the form asks why your family needs help, not where your child goes to school.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Who qualifies

1. Applies on the online form

   Fill out the American Red Cross Swim Lessons Scholarship Application and explain why you are applying.

2. Chooses one session

   Pick one session and your child's level, or describe your child's swim ability if you do not know the level.

3. Applies by month's end

   Applications are due the last day of each month and reviewed on the first Tuesday of the next month.

What it is worth

The Nampa Recreation Center charges $50 for members and $60 for non-members for a four-week group swim lesson session.

Member session ($50)

$10

Non-member session ($60)

$12

Class length

30 minutes

Classes a week

2

The scholarship covers up to 80%, not a fixed 80%, so ask the Recreation Programs office what share your approval covers before you register.

From applying to keeping it

1. Before you apply

   Pick a session

   Fall sessions run September 21 to October 15, October 19 to November 12, and November 16 to December 17, meeting Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.

2. By the last day of the month

   Submit the application

   Complete the online scholarship form for the session you want.

3. First Tuesday of the month

   Wait for review

   Staff review the month's applications on the first Tuesday.

4. After approval

   Choose days and register

   Pick your exact days and times, then register online at nampa.activityreg.com or at the Recreation Center program desk.

What it pays for

Covered

• Up to 80% of the session fee

Not covered

• At least 20% of the session fee
• Private lessons
• Homeschool Swimming Fridays, which the scholarship page does not list

Good to know

• Homeschooled children can get swim scholarships

  The swim scholarship has no school requirement. For youth sports scholarships, families outside Nampa School District schools apply on the online sports form instead of through a principal or counselor.

• No income documents are needed

  The swim scholarship form asks you to explain your reasons for applying and specifically asks you not to include financial details.

Who to contact

The Recreation Programs office at the Nampa Recreation Center, 131 Constitution Way, answers questions about scholarships and swim lesson registration.

208-468-5858 Scholarship opportunities

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Idaho

You do not have to file a homeschool notice.

Idaho sets these rules:

• Subjects: Homeschool parents in Idaho must provide instruction in subjects commonly taught in public schools.
• Testing: Idaho does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
• Records: Idaho does not require homeschool records.
• Teachers: Idaho does not require a teaching certificate or degree to homeschool your own child.

Read the Idaho homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Idaho

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