Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons
Just for fun, or with competition in mind, our swim instructors will help you reach your goals. Age and ability make no difference; it is never too late to learn how to swim or to refine one’s skills! UDCR offers 30-minute, 1-on-1 lessons for all ages or 45-minute small group lessons for ages 3-13!
Swim Lesson Pricing and Policies
Private lessons are an opportunity to have 30-minute, one-on-one instruction that guides the participant to their goals. Each lesson is developed around the strengths and needs of the participant to meet them at their level. Lessons can follow UDCR's swim lesson level objectives or assist in reaching the specific goals of the participant.
Pricing
We offer some of the most competitive swim lesson prices in the Dayton area! Below is our pricing for our Group and Private Lessons:
Group
UDCR Member Price $55 (4 - 45 minute lessons)
Non-Member Price: $75 (4 - 45 minute lessons)
Private
UDCR Member Price: $105 (4 - 30 minute lessons)
Non-Member Price: $125 (4 - 30 minute lessons)
Discounted pricing available through December 25th!
Policies
A permit is required to park in UD lots prior to 7:30pm on weekdays. UDCR sells 30-day parking permits for $30. More than one permit may be needed per session. This permit allows access to lots S2 or C. No permit is needed in the “visitors” C Lot after 7:30pm on weekdays or weekends. Permits purchased through Campus Recreation will be available on the the first day of the registered session.
In the best interest of your child, the University of Dayton has established the following minors policy. Please click here to review our Minors Policy before registering for any preskills or lifeguard course.
Swim lessons do not allow for flexible scheduling. Classes take place on the dates and times on which they are scheduled. Participants may not mix and match dates from various sessions. We encourage attendance and participation at all lessons within the session. UDCR does not offer make-up lessons for missed swim lessons.
The Aquatic Center is available for open swim only to those who are current members of UD Campus Recreation. The same policy stands for the RecPlex as a whole.
All swimming lessons purchased are purchased for the registrant and are non-transferable to another person.
Your appreciation and gratitude is always welcomed, though gifts and/or tips are not. Smiles, thank you notes, or art created by your child are the best choices to show your thanks for our instructors!
Skill Level Descriptions
*Suggested ages are listed for guidance in selecting the right level. Everyone learns swimming skills and techniques at different speeds. If you have any questions regarding what level you/your child should be placed in, please email udcrswimlessons@udayton.edu or call (937)-229-2711.
Target Audience: Participants with little to no prior swimming experience.
Ages: 3-5 (not a restriction)
Goal: Help participants feel comfortable and safe in the water.
Skills Taught:
- Water acclimation: Submerging face, blowing bubbles, and holding breath.
- Learning to float: Front and back floats with assistance.
- Water safety: Entering and exiting the water safely, basic pool rules.
- Kicking: Learning how to kick using a kick board and using a barbell to incorporate kicking and scooping with hands
Readiness to Progress:
- Comfortable putting face in water.
- Can float on front and back with minimal assistance.
- Can kick with a kick board and barbell
Target Audience: Participants who are comfortable in the water but need basic skill development.
Ages: 5-7 (not a restriction)
Goal: Build confidence in fundamental swimming and floating techniques.
Skills Taught:
- Independent front and back floats for 10-30 seconds.
- Gliding unassisted for short distances (5 feet) on front and back.
- Introduction to freestyle and backstroke arm movements.
- Kicking techniques: Flutter kick on front and back using a kickboard
- Beginner underwater exploration: Retrieving objects.
- Safety skills: Treading water with assistance
Readiness to Progress:
- Floats and glides independently.
- Demonstrates coordinated arm and leg movements for short distances.
- Comfortable submerging fully and retrieving objects.
Target Audience: Participants who can swim short distances and are ready to learn formal strokes.
Ages: 6-13 (not a restriction)
Goal: Introduce stroke techniques while building stamina.
Skills Taught:
- Freestyle (front crawl) with side breathing
- Backstroke with proper arm and leg coordination.
- Elementary backstroke introduction.
- Dolphin kick introduction for butterfly.
- Treading water for 30–60 seconds.
- Diving into deep water
Readiness to Progress:
- Swims freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards with minimal stopping.
- Tread water confidently for 60 seconds.
Target Audience: Participants ready to refine strokes and build endurance for longer distances.
Ages: 8-13 (not a restriction)
Goal: Perfect swimming techniques and prepare for competitive or fitness swimming.
Skills Taught:
- Refinement of freestyle and backstroke
- Introduction to breaststroke and butterfly (basic form).
- Flip turns and open turns for freestyle and backstroke.
- Endurance building: Swimming continuous laps.
Indicators of Completion:
- Swims all strokes (freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly)
- Demonstrates flip turns, dives, and extended treading water.
- Shows consistent stamina and confidence in deep water.