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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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.