{"id":207,"date":"2023-07-26T10:51:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T15:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/?page_id=207"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:02:32","slug":"swim-lessons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/programs\/aquatics\/swim-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Swim Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let our aquatics staff help you achieve your swimming goals. University Recreation\u2019s swim program offers both private and private +1 swim lessons for both members and non-members of our facility. Our lessons are available for adults and children over 4 years of age. These lessons are designed for the individual needs of beginner, intermediate, and advanced swimmers as well as those who may be fearful of the water. By placing you with a specific&nbsp;instructor&nbsp;your lesson schedule can adjust to fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lessons will last 30 minutes for both private and private +1 lessons; however, this can be adjusted if your child may not benefit for the full lesson. For a private +1 lesson we encourage the swimmers to be at a similar swimming ability level to obtain the full utilization of our program. It is up to the instructors discretion for the swimmers to work together or split that 30 minutes into&nbsp;half lessons (i.e. 15 minutes per swimmer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-arrow uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/forms\/swim-lesson-application\/\" rel=\"\">Swim Lesson Application<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-to-swim-course-levels\">Learn To Swim Course Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Learn To Swim Course Levels offer a progressive and comprehensive swimming curriculum suitable for all ages and skill levels. From beginners taking their first strokes to advanced swimmers refining their techniques, each level is expertly designed to instill confidence and foster a lifelong love for swimming. Dive in and embark on a transformative aquatic journey, guided by our certified instructors, as you progress through these engaging and skill-building courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Introduction to Water Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orient participants to the aquatic&nbsp;environment and help them gain&nbsp;basic aquatic skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help participants begin to develop&nbsp;positive attitudes and safe practices&nbsp;around water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prerequisites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No skill prerequisites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants usually start at about 6 years of age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Fundamental Aquatic Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build on the basic aquatic skill and water safety skill sand concepts learned in Level 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prerequisites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 1 exit skills assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Level 3: Stroke Development<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Stroke Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency in a pool environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prerequisites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 2 exit skills assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Level 4: Stroke Improvement<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Stroke Improvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve participants\u2019 proficiency in performing the swimming strokes that were introduced in Level 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prerequisites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 3 exit skills assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Level 5: Stroke Refinement<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Stroke Refinement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help participants\u2019 refine their performance of all six swimming strokes (i.e., front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prerequisites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful demonstration of the Learn-to-Swim Level 4 exit skills assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-swimming-instruction-fees\">Swimming Instruction Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Swimming Instruction Fees are designed to provide exceptional value for the comprehensive and personalized instruction you&#8217;ll receive. With a range of affordable options to suit your needs, our fees ensure that everyone can access high-quality swimming instruction tailored to their individual goals and abilities. Join us in the pool and unlock your potential as our experienced instructors guide you towards becoming a confident and skilled swimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table \"><table><thead><tr><th>UWM Students &amp; University Recreation Members<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Private Lesson (One swimmer and one instructor)<\/td><td>$19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private +1 Lesson (Two swimmers of similar abilities and goals)<\/td><td>$21<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table \"><table><thead><tr><th>Non-Members &amp; Milwaukee Area Community<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Private Lesson (One swimmer and one instructor)<\/td><td>$21<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private +1 Lesson (Two swimmers of similar abilities and goals)<\/td><td>$23<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cancellations\">Cancellations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that cancellations do occur; however, if you have to cancel we require that all swimmers cancel their scheduled lesson at least <strong>12 hours in advance<\/strong>. This ensures we have enough time to offer the opening to another swimmer and maintain an efficient schedule for both families and instructors. <strong>Effective March 1, 2026<\/strong>, swimmers who cancel a scheduled lesson without providing at least <strong>12 hours\u2019 notice<\/strong> may incur a <strong>$16 cancellation fee<\/strong> as compensation for the instructors commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps ensure fairness for all swimmers and respects the valuable time of our instructors. Adequate notice allows our instructors to offer the available lesson slot to another swimmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that <strong>repeated late cancellations<\/strong> may result in the swimmer being placed back on the waiting list.<br><br>We sincerely appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and continued support of our program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-placements\">Placements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see below for what to expect in the process of assigning lessons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This process is dependent on matching availability, and therefore we encourage our applicants to fill out as much availability as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once we have received your application we will place the application in our in our spreadsheet, for our instructor to choose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are typically able to place applicants with an instructor within a month of applying, however there are many factors involved that may cause delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If after a few weeks you haven\u2019t been placed, please resubmit an updated\/current application or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:learn-to-swim@uwm.edu\">learn-to-swim@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have any questions or concerns please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:learn-to-swim@uwm.edu\">learn-to-swim@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let our aquatics staff help you achieve your swimming goals. 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