Swim Lessons


Group Swim Lessons for Children and Adults

 

Campus Recreation offers Group Swim Lessons at the Rec Plex (915 W. Wisconsin Ave.)



Fall 2025 Swim Lessons Available:

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Adult Group Lessons

These lessons are for adults 18 years and over who are looking to learn how to swim and become more comfortable in the water.  The atmostphere is a relaxed and judgement-free environment for adults to learn water safety and stroke skills.

Thursdays, 7:15-8:15pm
September 25 - November 6
(no class October 16)

Parent Plus

This is a parent/child program for children 2 months to 2 years of age.  These lessons encourage water adjustment skills and develop basic water and swimming skills.  Lessons are designed to create confidence and comfort in the water for the child.  Non-toilet trained children are required to wear swim diapers.  One parent/guardian will need to be in the water with their child.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:10pm
September 23 - November 4
(no class October 14)
OR 
Saturdays, 9:30-10:10am
September 27 - November 8
(no class October 18)

LEVEL 1 Pre-School - Water Skills Introduction

This level is for children beginning to become independent in the water, commonly 3 - 6 years old.  There is an emphasis on water safety, comfort and introducing beginner skills (submerging face, bobbing, front/back floats, kicking, arm strokes.)

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:10pm
September 23 - November 4
(no class October 14)
OR 
Saturdays, 9:30-10:10am
September 27 - November 8
(no class October 18)

LEVEL 2 Beginner - Essential Aquatic Skills

This level is for children who have previously been introduced to the water and are fairly comfortable with submerging and floating in the water, commonly 5 - 9 years old. Lessons are geared toward teaching coordinated practice of front crawl, back crawl, floats, glides and treading water.

Tuesdays, 7:20-8pm
September 23 - November 4
(no class October 14)
OR 
Saturdays, 10:10-10:50am
September 27 - November 8
(no class October 18)

LEVEL 3 Advanced Beginner - Stroke Development

Swimmers who have a basic understanding of the swimming skills taught at the beginner level will focus on building endurance and refined front and back crawl skills. Breaststroke and butterfly motions will be introduced, as well as sidestroke and elementary backstroke.  Use of deep-water skills like treading water and simple dives will be taught.Commonly students are 7-12 years old.

Tuesdays, 7:20-8pm
September 23 - November 4
(no class October 14)
OR 
Saturdays, 10:10-10:50am
September 27 - November 8
(no class October 18)

LEVEL 4 Intermediate - Endurance and Refinement

Swimmers who understand and demonstrate the four main strokes and are able to swim in the deep water will focus on fully completing all strokes for longer distances in the pool.Age range is typically 7-12 years old.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:10pm
September 23 - November 4
(no class October 14)
OR 
Saturdays, 9:30-10:10am
September 27 - November 8
(no class October 18)

LEVEL 5 Advanced - Pre-Swim Team

If the swimmer has completed the previous requirements in the intermediate level, then they will work on race-ready strokes and water skills.  Flip turns, dives and underwater swimming will be added to their already-learned strokes.  About 200-500 yards will be the endurance goal for this group.  Common age range is 10-15 years of age.

Tuesdays, 7:20-8pm
September 23 - November 4
(no class October 14)
OR 
Saturdays, 10:10-10:50am
September 27 - November 8
(no class October 18)

 

 

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Cost and Class Restrictions

Any 6-week group lesson is $100 per swimmer.  Parent Plus and Children's Group are offered on Tuesdays OR Saturdays.  Adult Group is offered on Thursdays.  Day and time are selected at the time of registration.  Enrollment is limited to insure a lower instructor/swimmer ration.  All sessions have a minimum number of spaces that must be filled in order to offer the class.  Classes may be combined by administration to accommodate these requirements.

Fall 2025 Class Registration

Registrations for Group Child, Group Adult and Parent Plus began on Tuesday, August 26.  Register online at .  A liability waiver must be completed by the parent/legal guardian before a child/minor may participate.  Sorry, no exceptions.

Private Swim Lessons

Private and semi-private lessons are also available for children and adults. 
A minimum of 2 swimmers are required for semi-private lessons.
Contact Scott Anderegg or (414) 288-5604 with any questions.

Private Lessons: $20 per 1/2 hour
Private Lessons: $40 for 1 hour
Semi-private Lessons: $17 for 1 hour

Refund Policy for Group Lessons

This policy applies to ALL swimmers who have registered and paid for any 2025 class.

  • 75% refund will be given prior to, and including, the first week the program meets
  • 50% refund will be given during the second week of the program
  • No refunds will be given after the second week of the program