Swim Lessons

UREC's Learn to Swim program has something to offer for everyone; whether you're a student, faculty/staff member, or a parent who wants to get their child ready for summer. Please explore all the offerings that we have for individuals 6 months of age through adulthood. Register for these programs at the UREC Welcome Center. Questions? Contact Katie Jones at joneske@jmu.edu or 540-568-8703.
*Please note: You must be a JMU affiliate to participate in swim lessons.

Group Swim Lessons

Parent and Child Swim Lessons

This American Red Cross Course is for participants 6 months to 3 years, 5 months.  Parent is in the water with the child and focus is comfort level and water adjustment.
Dates:  Sept. 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 10, 17
Time:   11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register by: 9/11/2009
Level:   1
Cost:  $30.00

Learn-To-Swim Youth

This American Red Cross Course is for participants 6 years to 12 years. 
Dates:
  Sept. 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 10, 17
Time:   10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Register by: 9/11/2009

Level:
   1
Cost:  $45.00

Learn-To-Swim Preschool

This American Red Cross program teaches children ages 3 years, 6 months to 5 years.  Focus is on water adjustment and beginning skills.
Dates:  Sept. 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 10, 17
Time:   10:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Register by: 9/11/2009

Level:
   1
Cost:  $35.00


Private Lesson Program

UREC will be offering private lessons for all ages, starting at 6 months through adulthood. The lessons take place during family hours at UREC (Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm). Visit the UREC Welcome Center and purchase a package of 5 half-hour lessons ($60) or 10 half-hour sessions ($100) with FLEX only. Once you have purchaced the package of your choice an instructor will contact you within one week to set up dates and times. We will begin registration Monday, August 31, 2009. Questions? Contact Katie Jones at joneske@jmu.edu or 540-568-8703.

Level Definitions

Level 1
For those new to swimming or swim instruction programs.
Level 2
For those familiar to swimming and have some instruction in swimming skills.
Level 3
For those who are active in swimming and have had extensive instruction in swimming skills.