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Adult Beginner Swim

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Adult Beginner Swim Lessons

If you have never learned to swim, our Adult Beginner Swim Lessons would be best. Class takes place in our Warm Water Pool until the class is comfortable enough to work in the Competition Pool. If you are fearful of getting into a deep pool or cannot swim 50 yards freestyle, this is the place for you. If you are still learning to swim several laps at at time, the Advanced Beginner Swim is recommended for you.

What some new swimmers had to say…

“Just wanted to let you know how much I loved the adult beginners swim classes. It took a mini freak-out moment during a Caribbean snorkeling excursion to realize I should probably learn to swim and be comfortable in deep water. I now feel comfortable and know I can be safe in the water.”

“I had a fear of swimming for several years until I enrolled in the adult learn to swim lessons at UVAC. The swim instructors were super friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. With a group of fellow learners, learning to swim was a lot of fun! I never thought I’d enjoy swimming so much or be able to swim unsupervised, thank you so much UVAC for helping me overcome the fear!”

“I completed two sessions and am now enrolled in the Masters class with Barbara. Although I don’t plan to enter any meets or swim competitively, I do hope to become a distance swimmer one day.”

Adult Beginner Swim Classes focus on:

Develop comfort in the water

Basic swimming techniques with face submersion and breath control

Learn Body Balance

Front and back floats and glides

Learn to tread water

Learn a proper kick

Refine good air exchange (breathing)

Develop efficient freestyle technique

Additional stroke work (breast stroke and back stroke)

Build confidence!

Dates & Pricing

Dates:

Winter Session 2 (5 Weeks)
January 6 – February 9, 2025
45 Minute Lessons/$125
Registration Opens Monday, December 30 at 9:00am

Spring Session 1 (6 Weeks)
February 24 – April 6, 2025
45 Minute Lessons/$150
Registration Opens Monday, February 17 at 9:00am

Spring Session 2 (5 Weeks)
April 21 – May 25, 2025
45 Minute Lessons/$125
Registration Opens Monday, April 14 at 9:00am

Times:

Wednesday 6:15 – 7:00pm • Warm Water Pool

Price:

$150 / 6-wk session
$125 / 5-wk session
$75 / 3-wk session

for both Member/Non-Member

Not a member? Find out more!

For more information, contact Kanako Wyman

Where do I check-in for lessons?

Please check in at the Welcome Desk.
Let the Welcome Desk know if you are new to UVAC and they can direct you down the hall to our locker rooms!
All of our locker rooms also exit onto the deck of the Warm Water Pool where our lessons are conducted!

What should I bring for swim lessons?

Please bring:

Towels
Desired Toiletries
REQUIRED Swim Diaper
- Reusable swim diapers are allowed
- We also have disposable swim diapers available at the Welcome Desk for $3
- Please don’t take swim diapers off on the pool deck, but rather wait to be in the locker rooms or front hall bathroom, Thank you!

Can we stay and swim after our lesson?

Unfortunately, extended swimming is not yet available for weekend lessons

Can both parents participate in Parent & Me Lessons?

Space permitting both parents may participate in the class!

Anything else we should know about swim lessons at UVAC?

If you’ve never been here before, when you go back into the locker rooms after being in the warm water… it will feel chillier… but if you bring your towels on deck with you, that will help!
Please review our current Swim Lesson Protocols (Link to protocols page).

Private Swim Lessons

We offer private and semi-private 1/2 hour swim lessons for children and adults of all abilities. They are a great solution for individuals who have a fear of the water or just need extra attention to advance their swimming skills.

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