"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 Aquatic Center is required to close during times of lightening and thunder. If a lesson is canceled with less than half completed than the lesson will be considered canceled and adjustments will be made on your next registration. There are no make-up classes or transfers of registration.

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

Summer 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:

Summer 2008 lesson Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Weather make-ups on Friday, if needed)
4:00 to 4:30 p.m.	Level I & Level II
4:30 to 5:00 p.m.	Level III & Level IV
5:00 to 5:30 p.m.	Adult Beginner & Stroke Mechanics
Saturday (No weather make-ups)
9:00 to 9:30 a.m.	Level I & Level II
9:35 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.	Level III & Level IV
10:20 to 12:00 p.m.	Adult Beginners and Stroke Mechanics

Step Three

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

Summer 2008 Session Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (Weather make-ups on Friday, if needed)
M-Th Session 1	June 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12
M-Th Session 2	June 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26
M-Th Session 3	July 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
M-Th Session 4	July 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31
Saturday (No weather make-ups)
S Session 1	June 7, 14, 21, 28
S Session 2	July 12, 19, 26, Aug 2

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	$90	$115
Adult	$90	$115	$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 or transfers of registrations.

Summer 2008 Swim Lesson Registration

• Swim lesson registration for SUMMER 2008 is currently OPEN.
• Registration for Monday through Thursday classes, Session 1. (Level 1 class is full)
• Registration for Monday through Thursday classes, Session 2. (Level 1 class is full)
• Registration for Monday through Thursday classes, Session 3.
• Registration for Monday through Thursday classes, Session 4.
• Registration for Saturday classes, Session 1. (Level 1 class is full)
• Registration for Saturday classes, Session 2.