Swimming lessons
We offer American Red Cross lessons throughout the year to children and adults. No swimming skills are required, as each 30 minute class is tailored to the needs of the participants.
American Red Cross-certified water safety instructors teach all swim lessons.
Prices
Group lessons
Group lessons are offered in two week sessions. Classes meet four times a week on Monday-Thursday. Please see the class schedule below for session dates and times.
The cost of eight, 30 minute group lessons are as follows:
- Northern Arizona University students: $30
- Northern Arizona University faculty, staff, and alumni: $35
- community members: $40
Private lessons
Private lessons are available, arranged to fit the instructor’s and/or participant’s schedule. The cost for private lessons is as follows:
- four, 30 minute lessons: $80
- eight, 30 minute lessons: $140
- twelve, 30 minute lessons: $180
Semi-private swim lessons - Students must be close in age and/or ability.
Semi-private lessons are also available for 2-3 students at a time, arranged to fit the instructor’s and/or participant’s schedule. Students participating in semi-private lessons together must be of the same age and/or ability. The cost for semi-private lessons are as follows:
Two students:
- four, 30 minute lessons: $100
- eight, 30 minute lessons: $160
- twelve, 30 minute lessons: $200
Three students:
- four, 30 minute lessons: $120
- eight, 30 minute lessons: $180
- twelve, 30 minute lessons: $225
If you are interested in private lessons, please fill out and submit the semi-private swim lesson registration form.
Youth swim lessons
Youth swim lessons are for children between the ages of six months and 14 years old.
Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks.
Approximate class sizes:
- Six students for preschool (PS) levels 1-3 and LTS levels 1-2
- Eight students for LTS levels 3-4
Swimming lesson class overview
Our swimming lessons differ by age. Choose the right class for your child.
Parent-Child aquatics, Levels One and Two
These classes are designed to teach children ages six months to three years to be safe in, on, and around the water. You will learn information and techniques to help orient your child to the water and to safely supervise water activities. This class is not designed to teach children to learn to swim or even to survive in the water on their own..
Preschool Aquatics, Levels One to Three
These classes are designed for children ages three to five who are independent and comfortable in the water and can function without a parental presence. Young children develop a positive, developmentally-appropriate aquatic learning experience.
Your child will learn basic aquatic skills and rudimentary propulsive swimming movements on both the front and back. Appropriate personal safety and rescue skills are included to help children meet safety goals.
Learn to Swim, Levels One to Six
This course is designed for children ages six and up who are independent and can function without a parental presence. The LTS program teaches your child to be safe in, on, and around the water, and to swim well.
Your child will learn aquatic and personal water safety. Throughout the levels, swimmers build on basic skills to learn various propulsive movements on the front, back, and side. As the levels increase, swimmers refine the different strokes, and build endurance.
Summer Session 2: June 17 - 27
Keep your child progressing with their swimming skills!
The summer format is 4 lessons per week over 2 weeks instead of the usual semester format.
Class Schedule Session 2:
The schedule posted below is subject to changes and cancellations according to enrollment numbers.
A.M.
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Levels:
PS 1, PS 2, PS 3, LTS 2, LTS 3
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Levels:
PS 2, PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 4/5
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Levels:
P/T, PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 4/5
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
P/T, PS 1, PS 3, LTS 2, LTS 3
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Levels:
PS 2, PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
P.M.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Levels:
P/T, PS 1, PS 2, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Levels:
PS 1/2, PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 3
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
Summer Session 3: July 8 - 18
Registration for Session 3 opens June 17. It is highly recommended that if your child is registered for Session 2 you discuss with the instructor which level is appropriate to register them in for Session 3.
The summer format is 4 lessons per week over 2 weeks instead of the usual semester format.
Class Schedule Session 3:
The schedule posted below is subject to changes and cancellations according to enrollment numbers.
A.M.
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Levels:
P/T, PS 1, PS 2, LTS 1, LTS 2
8:45 – 9:15 a.m. Levels:
PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Levels:
PS 2, LTS 1, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
PS 3, LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 3
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Levels:
PS 2, LTS 1, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
P.M.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Levels:
P/T, PS 2, PS 3, LTS 2, LTS 3`
4:45 – 5:15 p.m. Levels:
PS 1, PS 3, LTS 2, LTS 4/5
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 3, LTS 4/5
How to register
Registration for Summer Session 2 is currently open. Registration for Session 3 opens June 17. It is highly recommended that if your child is registered for Session 2 you discuss with the instructor which level is appropriate to register them in for Session 3.
Register for group swimming lessons by calling or walking into the Wall Aquatic Center during business hours: Weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Weekends 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please call or email:
Phone: (928) 523-4509
E-mail: WallAquaticCenter@nau.edu