"Learn to Swim"

Swim lessons at Rice University

Programs are offered for both youth and adults during the Fall, Spring and Summer. Lessons start for children at age three.

The Rice Recreation Center pool is an indoor, 25 yard, 6 lane pool. The depth ranges from 3 1/2 feet to 12 feet. We are required to close when lightning and thunder are in the area. Take a look at the lightning and thunder information for swim lessons.

Have a question about our swim lessons? Please view our Frequently Asked Questions.

Fall 2008 Registration Information

Steps for Selecting a Swimming Lesson:

Step One

From the class descriptions below select the appropriate level (click on the level number for a more detailed description):

Class Descriptions
Youth
Level I	Orientation to aquatic environment, and create a sound foundation for aquatic and safety skills
Level II	Expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion and safety skills
Level III	Increase swimming skill competency, and practice safety and non-swimming rescue skills
Level IV	Develop confidence and competency in strokes and safety skills
Adult
Beginners	Introduce adults to basic swimming strokes and water safety
Stroke Mechanics	Work on stroke mechanics and techniques for the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly

Step Two

Look at the Session Schedule below to select the day(s) and time for your lesson:

fall 2008 lesson Schedule
Monday & Wednesday
5:30 to 6:00 p.m.	Level I & Level II
6:05 to 6:45 p.m.	Level III & Level IV
6:50 to 7:30 p.m.	Adult Beginner & Stroke Mechanics
Saturday
11:00 to 11:30 a.m.	Level I & Level II
11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.	Level III & Level IV
12:20 to 1:00 p.m.	Adult Beginners and Stroke Mechanics

Step Three

Next, select which session(s) you would like to take your lesson:

Fall 2008 Session Schedule
Monday & Wednesday
M & W Session 1	Sept. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & Oct. 1
M & W Session 2	Oct. 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 & Nov. 3 (No class on October 13th)
M & W Session 3	Nov. 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & Dec. 1, 3 Class begins on a Wednesday (No class on November 26th)
Saturday
S Session 1	Sept. 13, 20, 27 & Oct. 4 (No class on October 11th)
S Session 2	Oct. 18, 25 & Nov. 1, 8

Step Four

Session fees are based on the number of lessons. The Rice fee is for family members of students, faculty, staff, alumni, recreation center members, and their family members. Registration, below, is required. Lessons meet on the pool deck.

Class Fees
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday classes
	Rice	Comm.	Rice Student
Level I & II	$75	$100
Level III & IV	$100	$125
Adult	$100	$125	$50
Saturday classes
	Rice	Comm.	Rice Student
Level I & II	$40	$50
Level III & IV	$55	$65
Adult	$50	$65	$25

Step Five

"Learn To Swim" registration is available on-line. Please follow the appropriate link below after noting all above steps and after reading the following information:

• There are no make-ups, refunds or transfers of registrations.

Fall 2008 Swim Lesson Registration

• Swim lesson registration for Fall 2008 is currently Open.
• Registration for Monday & Wednesday classes, Session 1. (Registration has closed.)
• Registration for Monday & Wednesday classes, Session 2.
• Registration for Monday & Wednesday classes, Session 3.
• Registration for Saturday classes, Session 1. (Registration has closed.)
• Registration for Saturday classes, Session 2.