Welcome to Adult Swim.
Developed for older teens and adults, our program gives adult swimmers at every level the opportunity to improve their skills in a safe environment – and under the guidance of a trained instructor. Lessons are open to students, faculty, staff and all members of the Tucson community.
Please note: due to high demand, private and semi-private lesson registration is paused until late May. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Quick Links to Courses
Clinics
Adult Swim
BEGINNER LESSONS | INTERMEDIATE LESSONS
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
PRIVATE LESSONS | SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
For More Information
Contact the aquatics staff at crec-aquatics@email.arizona.edu to learn more or to either request a disability-related accommodation or ask a question about accessibility.
CLINICS
Become a better swimmer with our swim clinics! Each clinic will focus on one aspect of swimming at a time. Clinics are designed to help swimmers who want to learn, improve or perfect a specific swim skill or stroke.
What You Will Learn
Participants will be able to:
- refine their technique, learn a new skill and better understand the finer details of swimming
Course Delivery
Clinics may incorporate videos, in-water demonstrations and feedback from our experienced staff.
Dates
Day/Date | Time | Location | Member | Non-Mem | |
No Upcoming clinics, | check back later! | Pool | $0 | $0 | REGISTER |
BEGINNER LESSONS - LEARNING THE BASICS
The Adult Beginner class is designed for participants who have very little or no swimming experience and may be uncomfortable in the water.
What You Will Learn
Participants will be able to:
- gain confidence and self-reliance in the water
- perform basic water skills including comfortable entry, submersion, floating, breathing techniques, and an introduction to basic swimming strokes
Course Delivery
Adult Beginner lessons take place in the north end of the shallow end of the Campus Rec pool which is 4-4.5ft. deep. Instructors may move to another area to practice specific skills.
Click here for more information about the pool layout.
Please Note: Our swim lesson program progresses participants through the learning process of swimming. Participants will start at their entry level and after successfully completing a skill checklist can progress to the next level. Each participant learns at their own rate and repeating a level is normal for the learning process of swimming.
Weather policy: In the event of inclement weather (thunder & lightning) the pool is closed for 30 minutes after the last lightning sighting. During this time, lessons could be delayed up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes past the start time, the lesson will be cancelled. Cancellations are processed on a case-by-case scenario and communicated with participants via email.
Dates
Swim lessons held on the same day of the week for four consecutive weeks of the month.
Day/Date | Time | Location | Member | Non-Mem | |
Pre-Summer Mini-Series, May 28-31 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Mondays, June 3-24 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Tuesdays, June 4-25 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Wednesdays, June 5-26 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Thursdays, June 6-27 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Saturdays, June 8-29 | 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Mondays, July 8-29 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Tuesdays, July 9-30 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Wednesdays, July 10-31 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Thursdays, July 11-August 1 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Saturdays, July 13-August 3 | 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Please note: no refunds will be offered once registration has been processed and a $15 administrative fee will be assessed to switch between courses.
INTERMEDIATE LESSONS - REFINING STROKE TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS
The Adult Intermediate class is designed for participants who are comfortable swimming in shallow water and have experience swimming in deep water.
What You Will Learn
Participants will be able to:
- swim distances greater than 25 yards comfortably using more than one defined swimming stroke
- Improve stroke technique to allow for continuous lap swimming
Course Delivery
Adult Intermediate lessons take place in the north end of the shallow area and lanes 14-15 of the Campus Rec pool which is 4-5.5ft. deep. Instructors may move to another area to practice specific skills.
Click here for more information about the pool layout.
Please Note: Our swim lesson program progresses participants through the learning process of swimming. Participants will start at their entry level and after successfully completing a skill checklist can progress to the next level. Each participant learns at their own rate and repeating a level is normal for the learning process of swimming.
Weather policy: In the event of inclement weather (thunder & lightning) the pool is closed for 30 minutes after the last lightning sighting. During this time, lessons could be delayed up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes past the start time, the lesson will be cancelled. Cancellations are processed on a case-by-case scenario and communicated with participants via email.
Dates
Swim lessons held on the same day of the week for four consecutive weeks of the month.
Day/Date | Time | Location | Member | Non-Mem | |
Pre-Summer Mini-Series, May 28-31 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Mondays, June 3-24 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Tuesdays, June 4-25 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Wednesdays, June 5-26 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Thursdays, June 6-27 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Saturdays, June 8-29 | 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Mondays, July 8-29 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Tuesdays, July 9-30 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Wednesdays, July 10-31 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Thursdays, July 11-August 1 | 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Saturdays, July 13-August 3 | 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Pool | $80 | $88 | REGISTER |
Please note: no refunds will be offered once registration has been processed and a $15 administrative fee will be assessed to switch between courses.
PRIVATE LESSONS
All private lessons are 30-minute one-on-one sessions with a certified instructor. The number of sessions depends on which package you decide to purchase.
Please note: due to high demand, private and semi-private lesson registration is paused until late May. We apologize for any inconvenience.
What You Will Learn
Participants will be able to:
- Improve their skills and work on their goals by learning from an instructor in an intimate setting
Course Delivery
All lessons must be completed within 6 months in which the package is purchased. Participants are required to sign an agreement detailing times, dates and cancelation policy for the lessons. Once registration is completed, the Aquatic Staff will review your client information and will email additional documentation for you to complete. Only after this documentation is finished will they pair you with an instructor. The Aquatic Staff pairs instructors to best match your swimming/ training background, goals and schedule. While we start this process right away, we do ask for a transition period to contact and confirm the instructors' availability; at times this process can take roughly 2 to 3 weeks. Our priority is to find an instructor who is well-suited to your preferences and training needs!
Dates
# of Packages | # of Sessions | Location | Member | Non-Mem | |
5 Packages | 5 Sessions | Pool | $175 | $200 | REGISTER |
10 Packages | 10 Sessions | Pool | $333 | $380 | REGISTER |
15 Packages | 15 Sessions | Pool | $450 | $513 | REGISTER |
Please note: no refunds will be offered once registration has been processed.
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
All semi-private lessons are 30-minute sessions for up to three participants with a certified instructor. The number of sessions depends on which package you decide to purchase.
Please note: due to high demand, private and semi-private lesson registration is paused until late May. We apologize for any inconvenience.
What You Will Learn
Participants will be able to:
- Improve their skills and work on their goals by learning from an instructor in a more intimate setting
Course Delivery
All lessons must be completed within 6 months in which the package is purchased. Participants are required to sign an agreement detailing times, dates and cancelation policy for the lessons. Once registration is completed, the Aquatic Staff will review your client information and will email additional documentation for you to complete. Only after this documentation is finished will they pair you with an instructor. The Aquatic Staff pairs instructors to best match your swimming/ training background, goals and schedule. While we start this process right away, we do ask for a transition period to contact and confirm the instructors' availability; at times this process can take roughly 2 to 3 weeks. Our priority is to find an instructor who is well-suited to your preferences and training needs!
Dates
# of Packages | # of Sessions | Location | Member | Non-Mem | |
5 Packages | 5 Sessions | Pool | $225 | $250 | REGISTER |
10 Packages | 10 Sessions | Pool | $428 | $475 | REGISTER |
15 Packages | 15 Sessions | Pool | $578 | $642 | REGISTER |
Please note: no refunds will be offered once registration has been processed.