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Learn to Swim

Learn to swim provides instruction for every level of swimmer, beginning at age 3.

This progressive program allows participants to gain confidence and improve their ability in the water, progressing to fine tune all four competitive strokes.

New for 2013-14: We are now offering weekday morning private lessons for toddlers ages 3-5. Tot lessons will run from 9-10 a.m. and are 20 minutes each.

Upcoming Series Dates

Series 1: September 9 - December 21
Series 2: January 6 - April 19
Series 3: April 21 - August 2

Sessions are offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Each learn to swim series includes seven weeks of instruction, unless otherwise noted on the schedule.

Please note: Lessons may be combined and/or a schedule may change based on the number of participants.

Cost

$215 - $260/14-week series*

*Coors Fitness Center members, DU faculty/staff, DU students and DU alumni are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Please call 303-871-7728 to request the appropriate coupon code.

Age requirements

3 - 8 years

We recommend private learn to swim lessons for any person over 8 years old and tot private lessons for children 3-5 years old.

Instructor to Participant Ratio

1:4 for levels 1-4

1:1 for tot lessons

Registration

Register online or call 303-871-4484.

Additional information

For additional information on learn to swim, please call 303-871-4484, email swim@du.edu or complete the interest form below.

Learn to Swim Interest Form