Registration Now OPEN
Spring 2025: Student Swim Lessons
OPENS 3/7/25 at 5pm | CLOSES 4/2/25 at 11:59pm
Summer 2025: Youth Swim Lessons
OPENS 3/1/25 at 5pm | CLOSES the Wednesday prior to each session start date at 11:59pm
Register HERE!
Swim Lessons
Student Group Swim Lessons
Class ratio: 3:1
Eight 45-minute class sessions offered year-round
Academic Year: one 45-minute class per week for eight weeks
Summer Sessions: two 45-minute class per week for four weeks
Our program is flexibly designed to teach skills ranging from basic water safety to competitive strokes. Classes are primarily taught in the Leisure Pool (3.5 ft depth) to provide accessibility for all participants.
All swim lesson instructors are UC Davis students who are trained in water safety, proper stroke techniques, age-appropriate lesson plans, and verbal and hands-on instruction.
Cost: Free for enrolled UC Davis Students
A refundable $15 fee is required to register. Participants must attend 80% of all classes to receive a refund at the end of the session.
Enroll in Spring Quarter 2025 HERE!
Student Individual Swim Lessons
Class ratio: 1:1
Eight 45-minute class sessions offered year-round
Academic Year: one 45-minute class per week for eight weeks
Summer Sessions: two 45-minute class per week for four weeks
Our program is flexibly designed to teach skills ranging from basic water safety to competitive strokes. Classes are primarily taught in the Leisure Pool (3.5 ft depth) to provide accessibility for all participants.
All swim lesson instructors are UC Davis students who are trained in water safety, proper stroke techniques, age-appropriate lesson plans, and verbal and hands-on instruction.
Enroll in Spring Quarter 2025 HERE!
Youth Swim Lessons
Check out our Event Page HERE for more details!
Group Classes
Class ratio: 4:1
Eight 30-minute classes in two-week sessions offered in summer
Our program is flexibly designed to teach skills ranging from basic water safety to competitive strokes. Classes are primarily taught in the Leisure Pool (3.5 ft depth) to provide accessibility for all participants.
All swim lesson instructors are UC Davis students who are trained in water safety, proper stroke techniques, age-appropriate lesson plans, and verbal and hands-on instruction.
Individual Classes
Class ratio: 1:1
Eight 30-minute classes in two-week sessions offered in summer
Our program is flexibly designed to teach skills ranging from basic water safety to competitive strokes. Classes are primarily taught in the Leisure Pool (3.5 ft depth) to provide accessibility for all participants.
All swim lesson instructors are UC Davis students who are trained in water safety, proper stroke techniques, age-appropriate lesson plans, and verbal and hands-on instruction.
Levels
Level availability varies per session
- Tadpoles, 6 months–3 years (Parent & Tot)
- Starfish, 3–5 years
- Sea Horses, 5–7 years
- Manta Rays, 7–12 years
| Morning | Evening |
9:35-10:05am 10:10-10:40am 10:45-11:15am | 5:00-5:30pm 5:35-6:05pm 6:10 - 6:40pm |
Registration
Registration for Summer 2025 swim lessons begins March 1, 2025.
Enroll your child in the appropriate class based on age and ability.
- Navigate to the UC Davis Rec Portal
- Select Rec Portal Profile> Select Add Family Member> Add Child's Information
- Select Aquatics Programs Page> Select desired program> Select Enroll
