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.
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 Private Lessons:
UDCR Member Price: $105 (4 lessons)
Non-Member Price: $125 (4 lessons)
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.
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: No experience needed
- Overall goal: Become comfortable in the water with guardians. Instructors are teaching the guardian and child!
- Ages: 6 months-2 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: No experience needed
- Overall goal: Become comfortable in water with the instructor and putting face into the water!
- Ages: 2-8 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 2 OR comfortable in water getting face wet
- Overall goal: Learning water safety skills and beginning swimming short distances independently!
- Ages: 2-10 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 3 OR comfortable with face in the water, knowledge of water safety, and comfortable swimming short distances
- Overall Goal: Fully independent in the water and mastering water safety skills
- Ages: 3-14 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 4 OR swimming independently short distances
- Overall goal: Swimming half a length independently!
- Ages: 4-14 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 5 OR able to swim half a length independently
- Overall goal: Beginning learning strokes and swimming 1 length!
- Ages: 7-18 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 6 OR able to swim 1 length
- Overall goal: Stroke refinement and swimming laps continuously!
- Ages: 7-18 years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: No experience needed
- Overall goal: Becoming comfortable in the water and master water safety skills
- Ages: 18+ years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 8 OR comfortable in the water
- Overall goal: Swimming independently and learning strokes
- Ages: 18+ years*
- Length of lesson: 30 minutes
- Experience suggested: Completed level 9 OR confident swimming independently
- Overall goal: Learn/master strokes
- Ages: 18+ years*