Swim Lessons

Registration for summer 2024 swim lessons is open. Register for lessons.

At the UC Davis Rec Pool, we LOVE Swimming and we'd love to help you to improve your skills in the water! Whether it's your first time in the water or you're a seasoned swimmer, there's lots to learn! We offer free group swim lessons to UC Davis students, private lessons, and youth swim lessons.

Group Swim Lessons

Fall-Spring Quarters:

Lessons are 45 minutes long, once per week for six weeks. Each class has a maximum of three students. Lessons are FREE for enrolled UC Davis students, however a $15 charge will be needed to register, which will be refunded at the end of the lessons. Please note: if you miss two or more lessons without letting the swim lessons instructor/manager know, you will not be refunded the $15. After signing up, please be on the lookout for an email with more information regarding your swim lesson.

Summer Quarters:

Lessons are given twice per week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for one month (total of eight classes). Classes are 45 minutes long.

Private Swim Lessons

Lessons are 45 minutes long, once per week for six weeks. Lessons are $175 total, and you can apply for a Fee Waiver to cover the cost of private swim lessons. After signing up, please be on the lookout for an email with more information regarding your swim lesson.

Youth Swim Lessons

What lessons are available?

The Aquatics Unit will be offering group and private Lessons in summer 2024!

Summer swim lessons will be held in "lesson sessions". One session is four lessons per week for two weeks (Monday–Thursday) for a total of eight* lessons. *Some sessions may have seven lessons during holidays.

What levels are available?

Level Availability will differ depending on each lesson session. All levels may not be available each session.

Parent and tot (6 months–3 years)
Starfish (3–5 years)
Sea Horses (5–7 years)
Manta Rays (7–10 years)
Killer Whales/Intro to Competition Class (10–15 years)

How much do lessons cost?

Group lessons are $150 per session.

Private lessons are $275 per session.

Summer Sessions:

Session 1–3 (Session 1: July 1st-July 11th) *, (Session 2: July 15-July 25), (Session 3: July 29-August 8)

*Session has one fewer lesson due to a holiday.

Morning Lessons:

9:40am-10:10am

1 Tadpoles Class, 1 Starfish Class, 1 Seahorse Class, 1 Private Lesson

10:20am-10:50am

1 Starfish Class, 1 Seahorse Class, 1 Manta Ray Class, 1 Private Lesson

Evening Lessons:

5pm-5:30pm

1 Starfish Classes, 1 Seahorse Class, 2 Private Lessons

5:40pm-6:10pm

1 Starfish Class, 1 Seahorse Classes, 2 Private Lessons

How do I register my child?

PLEASE ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL BASED ON AGE. NOT ANTICIPATED SWIMMING ABILITIES.

Head to the UC Davis Rec Portal here.
Head to your Rec Portal Profile> Add Family Member> Add all necessary information for the child you want to enroll.
Navigate to the Aquatics Programs Page>Choose your desired program>Enroll.