Swim Lessons

Aquatics

Swim Lessons

The Campus Recreation Swim Lesson Program serves adults and children of all ages and abilities in a one-on-one or within a small group environment. All swim instructors nationally certified by recognized organizations to teach the fundamentals of water safety, stroke development and skill refinement. Swim lessons are either 30 or 45 minutes in length. Note, 30-minute classes are typically recommended for younger children.

Description of swim lesson levels and skill development

  • Foundations
    Foundations

    Participant is uncomfortable in the water, and will not put his/her face in the water. Participant has not yet mastered floating, and is unable to swim independently. 

  • Level 1
    Level 1

    Swimmer is comfortable in the water and will submerge independently and is starting to float on front and back independently.

  • Level 2
    Level 2

    Swimmer is swimming short distances on their front and back unassisted, and comfortable jumping into water above their heads. This level expands upon basic skills learned in Level 1.

  • Level 3
    Level 3

    Swimmer is swimming full strokes unassisted. This level focuses on increasing endurance, and introduces breaststroke and butterfly strokes.

  • Level 4
    Level 4

    Swimmer is swimming at least half the length of the pool unassisted. This level focuses on stroke improvement and technique.

  • Level 5
    Level 5

    Before starting this level, swimmers must pass the UCCS swim test. Swimmer will refine stroke coordination and stroke technique for the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly, and side stroke. This level also introduces flip turns and surface dives.

Private Swim Lessons

Swim instructors at Campus Recreation use the above description of swim lessons levels to guide adults and children during 1:1 instruction. We recommend 45-minute lessons to maximize learning, while 30-minute lessons are most appropriate for children 5 and 6 depending on skill level. Campus Recreation recommends swim lessons 2-3 times per week to ensure skill development and progression. Please note our pool hours in the "About Us" link as the Campus Recreation Aquatic Center is only open during specific times throughout the week. 

Swim Lesson Scheduling

Private swim lessons are offered based on the mutual availability of the participant and swim instructor. Please indicate on registration form day(s) of the week and time blocks the participant is available for lessons to ensure appropriate and timely matching with an instructor.

Please note our pool hours in the "About Us" link as the Campus Recreation Aquatic Center is only open during specific times throughout the week.

Swim Lesson Cancellation

Swim instructors employed by Campus Recreation are obligated and trained to wait for 15 minutes following the start time of the agreed upon swim lesson(s). If a swim participant is more than 15 minutes late, the participant forfeits the lesson and no make-up session(s) will be offered. In the event that Campus Recreation cancels a swim lesson or session, a make-up lesson or session will be scheduled. If a swim lesson participant provides notice at least 24 hours prior to scheduled swim lesson beginning, the swim instructor will reschedule lesson without losing your session.

If you reschedule the activity with Guest Services Desk during business hours at least 24 hours prior to scheduled program, class, or service beginning without losing your appointment and session.

Lightning During Swim Lessons

Campus Recreation utilizes iSTRIKE, a location-specific and severe weather alerting system indicating lightning strikes within the university and UCCS Campus Recreation and Wellness Center area. Lifeguards reserve the right in the event of a lightning strike, or severe weather to close the Aquatic Center.

Parking

UCCS Campus parking rules and regulations apply for all UCCS students, faculty, staff, and general public. For those swim lesson participants that have not purchased or are not eligible for a parking pass, parking is available in the Alpine Parking Garage for $2 per hour for visitor parking.

Fees

Private Swim Lesson Pricing
30-Minute Private Swim Lessons               Student/ Member     UCCS Community      General Public     
Private Lessons, 3-Package $74 $86 $100
Private Lessons, 10-Package $200 $230 $270
45-Minute Private Swim Lessons Student/ Member UCCS Community General Public
Private Lesson, 1-Lesson $45 $53 $62
Private Lessons, 3-Package $85 $98 $115
Private Lessons, 10-Package $250 $288 $335
Semi-Private Swim Lesson Pricing

Semi-private swim lessons consist of 2-4 participants. The price below will be either paid in full for both participants or split between the two individuals within the swim lesson. The package will only be reflected on the lesson that the payment was associated with. One semi-private will not be able to swim without the other lesson present. There will be a note included on the user’s account that paid, and it will list the name and parent of the additional semi-private so that you are allowed back to the pool to complete your semi-private lesson.

30-Minute Semi-Private (2 Person) Swim Lessons      Student/Member   UCCS Community    General Public  
Semi-Private Lessons, 3-Package $48 per person $55 per person $65 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 10-Package $145 per person $170 per person $200 per person
45-Minute Semi-Private (2 Person) Swim Lessons Student/Member UCCS Community General Public
Semi-Private Lesson, 1-Lesson $33 per person $38 per person $45 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 3-Package $62 per person $72 per person $85 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 10-Package $176 per person $205 per person $240 per person
30-Minute Semi-Private (3 Person) Swim Lessons      Student/Member   UCCS Community    General Public  
Semi-Private Lessons, 3-Package $44 per person $51 per person $60 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 10-Package $137 per person $160 per person $188 per person
45-Minute Semi-Private (3 Person) Swim Lessons Student/Member UCCS Community General Public
Semi-Private Lesson, 1-Lesson $27 per person $32 per person $37 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 3-Package $57 per person $67 per person $79 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 10-Package $171 per person $200 per person $233 per person
30-Minute Semi-Private (4 Person) Swim Lessons      Student/Member   UCCS Community    General Public  
Semi-Private Lessons, 3-Package $42 per person $49 per person $57 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 10-Package $133 per person $155 per person $183 per person
45-Minute Semi-Private (4 Person) Swim Lessons Student/Member UCCS Community General Public
Semi-Private Lesson, 1-Lesson $25 per person $28 per person $34 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 3-Package $55 per person $65 per person $76 per person
Semi-Private Lessons, 10-Package $168 per person $198 per person $230 per person

Swim Lesson Registration

Private Lessons: Please fill out our private swim lesson registration through our intake form HERE and we will process your request.  

For any questions or comments related to the Campus Recreation Swim Lesson Program, please contact aquatics@uccs.edu.