Welcome to Teen Swim
Teen Swim is all about learning at your own pace in a safe, supportive environment. Our certified instructors know their stuff—and they’re here to help you feel confident in the water, no matter your starting point. Whether you’re new to swimming or looking to improve your strokes, we’ve got you.
Open to all teens in the Tucson community, ages 13–17.
For More Information
Contact the Aquatics staff at crec-aquatics@email.arizona.edu with questions about accessibility or to request a disability-related accommodation.
TEEN LESSONS
Teen lessons are offered for ages 13–17 of all skill levels!
Learning Outcomes
Depending on their skill level, participants will be able to:
- Improve confidence in the water
- Perform basic water skills including comfortable entry, submersion, floating, breathing techniques, and an introduction to basic swimming strokes
- Train for swim team
- Learn water fitness strategies for health & wellness
- Develop the skills necessary to take the Lifeguard certification course, to gain employment/resume skills (15+)
Course Delivery
Teen swimming lessons are offered in a 4-day (Monday–Thursday) Series, at the same time each day. The lessons take place in the northern area of the shallow end and in lane 15 of the Campus Rec pool which is 4–4.5 ft. deep and is temperature-controlled to a range of 81–84 degrees year-round.
Click here for more information about the pool layout.
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
Series (Days) | Dates | Time | Location | Member | Non-Mem | Reg. Deadline |
Saturdays (April) | April 4–18 | 11–11:40 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, April 2 |
Pre Summer Mini Series (Tuesday–Friday) | May 26–29 | 6:15–6:45 p.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, May 21 |
Summer Series 1 (Monday–Thursday) | June 1–4 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, May 28 |
Summer Series 2 (Monday–Thursday) | June 8–11 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, June 4 |
Summer Series 3 (Monday–Thursday) | June 15–18 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, June 11 |
Summer Series 4 (Monday–Thursday) | June 22–25 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, June 17 |
Summer Series 5 (Monday–Thursday) | June 29–July 2 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, June 25 |
Summer Series 6 (Monday–Thursday) | July 6–9 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, July 2 |
Summer Series 7 (Monday–Thursday) | July 13–16 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, July 9 |
Summer Series 8 (Monday–Thursday) | July 20–23 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, July 16 |
Summer Series 9 (Monday–Thursday) | July 27–30 | 10:00–10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | Thursday, July 23 |
Register
Please note: All sales are final. There will be no refunds or makeup lessons should the client be unable to attend the entire session.
There will be a $15 transfer fee associated with any client who needs to move to a different series, should there be space available. This is not a guarantee.
*Please note that Saturday April lessons are scheduled for 3 sessions at 40 minutes each.