Swim Lesson Interest Form
We are offering private, semi-private lessons, and group lessons! Please complete the Swim Lesson Interest Form to indicate your interest, and to be notified when group lessons are available. Swim Lesson Interest Form►
If you are looking for the fastest, easiest and most flexible way to learn how to swim or improve a skill, then consider taking our private or semi-private swim lessons. Private swim lessons give you the individualized attention you need to progress more quickly. Semi-Private swim lessons offer personalized instruction for 2 swimmers similar in age and swimming ability. Semi-private lessons are customized based on the goals of the swimmers. All of our instructors are American Red Cross certified and will offer you a great experience!
Please note:
- Minimum age to participate is 3 years old.
- The prices listed are per person.
- Parents/guardians must be present for the duration of all youth lessons.
- All lessons will take place at the J.C. Scrap Chandler Pool in the ODU Student Recreation Center.
Private Lessons
Private swim lessons give you the individualized attention you need to progress more quickly.
| Lessons | ODU Student | SRC Member | Non-Member |
| Private Six 30-minute lessons |
$130 | $145 | $185 |
| Private Twelve 30-minute lessons |
$230 | $260 | $320 |
| Private Six 45-minute lessons |
$145 | $160 | $200 |
| Private Twelve 45-minute lessons |
$245 | $275 | $335 |
Semi-Private Lessons
Semi-private swim lessons are for a small group of two family members or friends with similar skill level who want to learn how to swim together. Please note, we do not offer participant matching for semi-private lessons. Participants who do not have a partner should register for private swim lessons.
| Lessons | ODU Student | SRC Member | Non-Member |
| Semi-Private Six 30-minute lessons |
$71 per participant | $93 per participant | $113 per participant |
| Semi-Private Twelve 30-minute lessons |
$125 per participant | $165 per participant | $195 per participant |
| Semi-Private Six 45-minute lessons |
$88 per participant | $108 per participant | $128 per participant |
| Semi-Private Twelve 45-minute lessons |
$140 per participant | $185 per participant | $215 per participant |
Group swim lessons are 4 weeks long and meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Class start times are 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m., or 7:15 p.m.
Fall Session 1
September 9 - October 3: Registration open August 19 - September 3
Fall Session 2
October 21 - November 14: Registration open October 1 - October 15
Become a Swim Aide! Being a swim aide is a great way to connect with children and adults about water skills and safety. For those interested in being a water safety instructor, becoming a volunteer Swim Aide is an excellent opportunity to get hands-on experience and credited volunteer hours. Please complete this form if you are interested in becoming a volunteer Swim Aide.
Adult Group Lessons
Adults (12+) can take one of our American Red Cross swimming courses at either the beginner or intermediate level. Participants in this Learn-to-Swim program will learn how to float, submerge completely, and propel themselves through the water on both front and back using the front and back crawl. This program is designed to allow swimmers to progress at their own pace, mastering one set of skills before moving on to the next.
ODU Student $70 | SRC Member $90 | Non-Member $110
Price covers eight 45-minute group lessons (twice a week for four weeks)
Adult beginner swim lessons are for individuals 12 years and older who are looking to learn the basics for swimming. Participants in this Learn-to-Swim program will learn how to float, submerge completely, and propel themselves through the water on both front and back using the front and back crawl. This program is designed to allow swimmers to progress at their own pace, mastering one set of skills before moving on to the next.
This American Red Cross course is for individuals 12 years and older who are comfortable with the basic concepts of swimming and looking to enhance their swimming skills.
This American Red Cross course is for individuals 12 years and older who are ready to work on stroke technique.
Preschool Group Lessons
Preschool lessons (3-5 years old) are designed to teach water adjustment, basic swimming and safety skills in a fun, small group setting. The class will help children get familiar with an aquatic environment and develop basic aquatic skills such as blowing bubbles, breath holding, floating, simultaneous arm and leg motions, as well as exits into water, retrieving objects underwater, and basic water safety skills. Children must be 3 on the first day of class, toilet trained, able to communicate their needs and be willing to separate from their guardian.
ODU Student $70 | SRC Member $90 | Non-Member $110
Price covers eight 30-minute group lessons (twice a week for four weeks)
This level introduces basic aquatic skill, which children continue to build on as they progress through Levels 2 Preschool Aquatics and then on to Youth Lessons. Children start developing positive attitudes and safe practices around the water. Most skills are performed with assistance from the instructor.
This level promotes further development of aquatic skills. Children begin to perform skills at a more advanced level by increasing repetitions, distances, times and levels of refinement. Skills are performed increasingly more independently.
Swimmers will work on: gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breast stroke and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deeper water, treading water, jumping into deep water and compact dives.
Youth Group Lessons
Youth lessons (6-12 years old) are designed to allow students to progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. Participants will learn elementary aquatic skills such as floating, gliding, submerging, rotary breathing, front crawl, back crawl, as well as simultaneous arm and leg motion to propel themselves through the water. This program provides an increased emphasis in the areas of drowning prevention and water safety through an inclusive approach to swimming.
ODU Student $70 | SRC Member $90 | Non-Member $110
Price covers eight 45-minute group lessons (twice a week for four weeks)
This level introduces basic aquatics skills and will orient swimmers to aquatic environment through development of a positive attitude and safe practices near the water. This level is for the non-swimmer who does not submerge head or body. Swimmers will learn to fully submerge, front floats, back floats and forward momentum in the water. There are no prerequisite swim skills required, and it is recommended that your child be able to learn comfortably without a parent/guardian.
This level introduces more independent swimming skills. Your child must be able to float without assistance for at least 10 seconds and perform the basic motions of a freestyle (front crawl) and/or backstroke (back crawl) approximately five body lengths without assistance.
This level features independent ability to swim freestyle and backstroke without aid for at least 15 yards. Your child must be comfortable swimming in the deep end for this level. Stroke development, stroke mastery and endurance building will be the primary focus.
Kids will gain confidence during swim lessons, improve their stroke and gain additional aquatic skills.
Ready to Learn to Swim?
If you are interested in receiving information about private and semi-private swim lessons, please complete the interest form.