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
Starting in Summer 2025, teen lessons will be offered for ages 13-17 of all skill levels! Splash in with Campus Rec this summer!
What You Will Learn
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.
Swimming lessons include a variety of activities including direct and indirect teaching techniques. Each 30 minute lesson can be observed to include the following components:
- Welcome & Water Safety topic
- Water Warm-up
- Review Skills - taught through games and drills
- New Skills - taught through games and drills
- Games & Drills - to reinforce learned skills
- Wrap-up and Water Exit
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 Dates | Time | Location | Member | Non-Mem | Reg. Deadline |
Summer Series 1 June 2 - 5 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 5/29/25 |
Summer Series 2 June 9 - 12 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 6/5/25 |
Summer Series 3 June 23 - 26 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 6/19/25 |
Summer Series 4 July 7 - 10 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 7/2/25 |
Summer Series 5 July 14 - 17 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 7/10/25 |
Summer Series 6 July 21 - 24 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 7/17/25 |
Summer Series 7 July 28 - 31 | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Pool | $90 | $98 | 7/24/25 |
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.