Swim Lessons
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We offer Youth Swim Lessons, Adult Swim Lessons, and Private and Semi Private Lessons.
Click below to see the different course options.
Preschool Swim I & II
For ages 3-5 years old, Preschool Level 1 & 2 is for children who are just starting their first swimming experience and/or graduating from Parent/Child classes and becoming used to working 1 on 1 with an instructor for the first time. Level & 2 introduces and reinforces basic aquatic skills such as blowing bubbles, breath holding, floating, simultaneous arm and leg motions, safely entering and exiting the water, retrieving objects underwater, and basic water safety skills. At this level, children will learn skills while wearing a “bubble” to help them stay afloat and focus on technique. Instructors will discuss safety and introduce self-rescue techniques. Ratio is 1:2-3 instructor to child ratio. A session is (8) 30 minute classes. Class will not meet during state holidays, inclement weather, University breaks, or when the App State campus is closed. Make-up week will be April 20th-23rd. Please speak with your instructor if you need to attend a make-up session.
Registration for Preschool I (ages 3-5) Here
Register for Preschool II (ages 3-5) Here
Youth Beginner Levels 1-3
School ages 6 and 12. American Red Cross Levels 1 - 3. A session is (8) 45 minute classes. Youth Level 1 is for children who are just starting their first swimming experience. At this level, instructors will work on safe entry and exit from the pool, breath control, submersion, front and back floating, and begin introducing arm and leg motion. Youth Level 2 is for children who demonstrate comfort in the water. Children at this level should already be able to enter the water, travel 5 yards, bob 5 times, and then safely exit the pool. They should also already be able to glide on their front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds, and recover to a vertical position. The goal for this level is to give children the opportunity to swim the length of a lane independently. Youth Level 3 should already be able to step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the pool. To enter this level, the swimmer should also already be able float on their back, roll to their front, and swim at least 5 body lengths. Youth Level 3 is considered the beginning of the intermediate level and will work on refining skills already learned. Class will not meet during state holidays, inclement weather, University breaks, or when the App State campus is closed. Make-up week will be April 20th - 23rd. Please speak with your instructor if you need to attend a make-up session.
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Youth Stroke Refinement and diving Levels 4-6
Stroke Refinement and Diving is for students who can swim at least one pool length, and be comfortable in water at least 9 feet deep, as required for diving. Swimmers will refine all strokes, and work on endurance, flip turns, and diving. This is a challenging class designed to build endurance and incorporate elements from American Red Cross Levels 4-6. The class is suitable for participants ages 7-15. Classes meet two (2) times per week, 45 minutes per class. Class will not meet during state holidays, inclement weather, University breaks, or when the App State campus is closed. **Make-up week will be April 20th - 23rd. Please speak with your instructor if you need to attend a make-up session. Please review our cancellation/refund policy before enrolling in swim lessons.
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Teen Basics Swim Beginner Levels 1 and 2
Teen Basics Swim is open to ages 13 to 15, and focuses on developing swim skills for beginner swimmers. This class is ideal for Teens who are just starting their first swimming experience, or who are comfortable in shallow water but want to extend their skills. The teaching focus will be on introduction of basic swim skills, which include breath control, floating (front and back), arm movement, kicking, and basic water safety. This is a recurring class that meets one day per week, for 8-weeks. Ratio is 1:4-5 instructor to teen ratio. A session is (8) 45 minute classes. Class will not meet during state holidays, inclement weather, University breaks, or when the App State campus is closed. Make-up week will be April 27th through the 30th. Please speak with your instructor if you need to attend a make-up session.
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General Information
Every swim class offered through Appalachian State UREC will cover a series of water safety modules to promote safe swimming among kids.
When choosing a class for your child: It is more important to match the class description to your child's ability rather than matching the age. At the beginning of each class, a skill assessment will be performed and participants will be advised to switch classes if the instructor feels like a different level would better suit them. If you are in a situation where you are trying to determine the class and the age and ability are not lining up, feel free to contact us.
Youth swim lessons are limited to small instructor to participant ratios.
Swim lessons are NON-REFUNDABLE once classes have started. (Except for extenuating circumstances considered on an individual basis.)
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program focuses on building skills one step at a time. By giving them the opportunity to master one element before moving on to the next, our kids' swim classes make it easy to build confidence in the water.
During their swim lessons, children will spend time on the following six levels:
- Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it.
- Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
- Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
- Level 4: Stroke Improvement: Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
- Level 5: Stroke Refinement: Guidance allows kids to refine their strokes and become more efficient swimmers.
- Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency: Students will learn to swim with ease and efficiency, and gain the ability to swim smoothly over greater distances. Swimmers will also have the option to participate in more advanced courses.
Free Swim App
Red Cross Swim, sponsored by The ZAC Foundation, can help children and adults learn to be safer in and around water. Knowing how to swim is exciting and opens the door to many opportunities, but water is not without risk. Learning to enjoy the water safely should be the first step for anyone who will be around water. Have fun learning water safety in an engaging way with video and activities for kids and families. Track your kids’ progress with this FREE app as they learn to swim.
Adult Beginner Swim
Adult Basics Swim is open to ages 16 and up, and focuses on developing swim skills for those that are beginner level, or intermediate/advanced beginners. The skills taught will focus on basic swim skills, which include breathing, floating, arm movement, kicking, and basic water safety. This is a recurring class that meets one day per week, for 8-weeks. Class will not meet during state holidays, inclement weather, University breaks, or when the App State campus is closed. Make-up week will be April 27th through the 30th. Please speak with your instructor if you need to attend a make-up session.
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Adult Stroke Mechanics
Adult Intermediate/Advanced is open to ages 16 and up. These lessons will develop swim skills for those that are intermediate/advanced swimmers. The focus will include stroke refinement (which includes breath control, treading, arm movement, kicking) basic water safety, and goal setting. This is a great class for swimmers training for Triathlon, distance swimming, and swimming for fitness. This is a recurring class that meets one day per week, for 8-weeks. Class will not meet during state holidays, inclement weather, University breaks, or when the App State campus is closed. Make-up week will be April 27th through the 30th. Please speak with your instructor if you need to attend a make-up session.
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We offer private and semi-private lessons with trained swim instructors for students, faculty/staff and their dependents, and community members. The minimum age for private lessons is 3 years old. The objective of our private lesson program is to provide instruction that meets the individual's swimming goals through a one-on-one experience, regardless of their abilities.
These private and semi-private classes are scheduled by appointment through the University Recreation Aquatics Program. Contact Melissa Williamson, Assistant Director of Aquatics and Risk Management at [email protected] to fill out a request for private swim lessons or semi-private lessons and get the registration process started. In this form, be prepared to answer things like contact information, information about the child's age and abilities, goals, and availability.
The private lessons are offered throughout the semester to individuals in a package of six (6) thirty-minute sessions. These are typically completed once a week over six weeks, but that can be flexible. The lesson may be canceled and rescheduled due to sickness. Lessons MUST be canceled at least 6 hours prior to the lesson. Lessons canceled within 6 hours will be forfeited.
The semi-private lessons are offered throughout the semester to two participants of the same skill level, in a package of six (6) thirty-minute sessions. These participants would be registered together, as we do not pair students together (some examples of pairings are twins, siblings, or family friends) and this package must be purchased at one time.
The Aquatic Assistant Program Manager will set up the lessons with an instructor and send a link to pay for the lessons. All lessons must be completed by the end of the semester in which they were started (lessons do not carry over from Fall to Spring, Spring to Summer, etc.).
Private lessons are NON-REFUNDABLE except for extenuating circumstances considered on an individual basis.
Rates
| Private Lessons | Semi-Private Lessons | |
| General Rate | $95 |
$150.00 ($75 per person) |
Notice of Cancellation & Refund Policy:
- If you cannot attend the class and need to cancel, please contact Melissa Williamson, Assistant Director of Aquatics & Risk Management, at [email protected], or by calling (828) 262-8707.
- If you cancel more than 48 hours before the swim lesson session begins, you will receive a 50% refund. For cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows, no refund will be issued. If UREC cancels the class, you will receive a 100% refund.
- We look forward to having you swim with UREC Aquatics!
Guidelines and Procedures
- Parking: SRC parking lot is available with a parking pass Monday through Friday. Visitors are encouraged to use the Parking Deck pay lot for parking.
- First Lesson: Enter the Student Recreation Center and follow designated signs to the pool deck. Please be prepared 10 minutes prior to your lesson time.
- Locker Rooms: Locker rooms are equipped with showers and lockers. You may sign out a lock at the Member Services Desk if you are a UREC member. Otherwise, we recommend that you bring your own lock.
- Family changing room is available
- Observation Area: Parents and caregivers must go to the benches on the pool deck if they wish to observe lessons.
- Completing Private and Semi-Private Lessons: After the initial purchase, the purchaser will have the semester to complete their lessons. If lessons are not completed during the semester, the lessons will be canceled and no refund will be issued. A No Show without letting the instructor know of the absence will count as a lesson.