University Recreation
Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim

Only the American Red Cross offers six comprehensive levels of swimming that teach participants how to swim skillfully and safely.  Learn-to-Swim offers something for everybody.  Plus our instructors are trained and certified by the American Red Cross, so swimmers of all ages and abilities are in good hands. 

In addition to the skills outlined below, each level of Learn-to-Swim includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency.

Level 1
Introduction to Water Skills

helps students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water.

Level 2
Fundamental Aquatic Skills

gives students success with fundamental skills

Level 3
Stroke Development

builds on the skills in level 2 by providing additional guided practice

Level 4
Stroke Improvement

develops confidence in the skills learned in previous levels and improves techniques for strokes

Level 5
Stroke Refinement

provides further coordination and refinement of strokes