Swim Lessons
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We offer Youth Swim Lessons, Adult Swim Lessons, and Private and Semi Private Lessons.
Infant/Toddler Swim with ParentThis class is designed for infants and small children who are not ready to be in the pool without a parent or guardian (generally 6 months to 2 years old). The focus of this class is to get the participants comfortable in the water with both the parent and the instructor. Participants will play and be given a safe environment to explore different toys and flotation devices. the goal of this class is to prepare participants to eventually take classes without a parent or guardian in the pool. This program encompasses many of the American Red Cross Level I sentiments. Register HERE |
Preschool Swim I & IIThis is designed to be the first class taken without an adult. Participants will be encouraged to become comfortable in the water, as well as begin to learn skills such as blowing bubbles, floating on their back, exit and enter the pool safely, and swim with assistance. Typically, these participants are 3-5 years old. This program works to build a strong base of American Red Cross Preschool Level I skills. Register Preschool Swim I HERERegister Preschool Swim II HERE |
Beginner SwimThis class is designed to suit participants who have experience with skills from Preschool Swim and are ready to practice these skills with more independence. These participants will begin learning to swim and complete other skills with less help from instructors and flotation devices. Some new skills introduced in this class include freestyle/front crawl, backstroke, kicking with a kickboard, and gliding off the wall. These participants are generally ages 6-9. This program strengthens many of the American Red Cross Preschool Level II skills. Register HERE |
Intermediate SwimThis class is designed for participants who can swim independently and are working toward being able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards). The four formal swim strokes will be introduced as well as an introduction to streamline and turns. This is a more rigorous class that will involve building endurance and will include elements from American Red Cross Levels III and IV. This class is best suited for participants ages 7-11. Register HERE |
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.
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 SwimAdult Beginner Swim lessons is open to ages 14 and up. These leassons will develop swim skills for those that are beginners or advanced beginners. The skills taught will be basic swim skills including breathing, floating, arm movement, kicking, and basic water safety. Register HERE |
Adult Stroke MechanicsAdult Stroke Mechanics class is offered once a week for a 6 week 45 minute period. This class improve on the basic freestyle and breast stoke as well as introduces other competitive strokes.the class also includes swim skills and workouts. Register HERE |
First Friday Free Swim Clinic for StudentsSeptember 9, October 4, & November 1 Free learn to swim lesson or improve your swim skills for students. Register HERE |
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 Jacob Wuwert, Assistant Progam Manager 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.
Click here to access the semi-private lesson form.
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 | |
| Student Rate | $80.00 | $120.00 ($60 per person) |
| Affiliated Rate | $95.00 | $135.00 ($67.50 per person) |
| General Rate | $105.00 |
$150.00 ($75 per person) |
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.