Swim School
Summer 2026
Registration Opens Soon!
March 1 for LSU Students, Faculty, Staff, and current UREC Members
April 1 for Community and Non-Members
UREC Swim School offers group swim lessons designed for children ages 6 months to 12 years who thrive in small group learning environments. Our program offers six skill based levels: Parent and Child, Preschool, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. Please review the level descriptions below carefully, as each class is designed around specific skill expectations to help swimmers feel confident, successful, and safe.
Each session includes eight 30 minute lessons held Monday through Thursday at the outdoor pool. In the event of inclement weather, lessons will be moved to the indoor pool. Fun Fridays are reserved for extra family time. During your child’s session dates, up to four immediate family members may enjoy access to the shallow end of the lap pool and the leisure river each Friday. Registration closes the Monday prior to the start of classes.
To allow fair access for all families and support accurate placement, swimmers should only be registered for one skill based level per session. Parent and Child and Preschool classes are age based rather than skill based.
Please note that registering a swimmer for multiple skill based levels within the same session is not permitted, as it may prevent other families from accessing available spots and does not improve placement accuracy.
While parents and guardians may indicate a preferred level, final placement is determined by our instructors based on the child’s age, previous swim experience, and performance during the first day assessment to ensure the best fit for safety and learning. Swimmers will also have an opportunity each Thursday to demonstrate their skills and be evaluated for promotion to the next level.
#2
Second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children aged 1-14 is drowning.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
88%
Providing children ages 1 - 4 formal swim lessons decreases the chance of drowning by 88%.
- National Institute of Health
Swim School Schedule
| Times | Levels | LSU Students | Members, LSU Faculty, LSU Staff | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 5:40 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 6:10 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| Times | Levels | LSU Students | Members, LSU Faculty, LSU Staff | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 5:40 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 6:10 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| Times | Levels | LSU Students | Members, LSU Faculty, LSU Staff | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 5:40 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 6:10 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| Times | Levels | LSU Students | Members, LSU Faculty, LSU Staff | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 5:40 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
| 6:10 pm | Levels vary based on availability | $115 | $125 | $145 |
6 Months - 3 Years Old
This introductory class helps young children become comfortable in the water through
guided activities with a parent or guardian. It focuses on water exploration, safety,
and building confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Holds
- Supports
- Safe entry & exit
- Bubble Blowing
- Short face submersion
3 - 5 Years Old
This class introduces young children to fundamental water skills and safety practices.
Through engaging activities, participants begin to develop independence in the water,
building a foundation for future swim instruction.
Learning Objectives:
- Safe water entry & exit
- Assisted floating & gliding
- Basic swim movements
- Breath control & submersion
- Water safety
5 - 12 Years Old
This introductory class builds foundational swimming skills, focusing on water confidence,
basic movements, and breath control. Swimmers develop essential techniques to prepare
for more advanced instruction in the next level.
Learning Objectives:
- Jump, submerge & resurface
- Breath control & bobbing
- Floating & treading water
- Basic swim strokes & kicks
- Water safety
5 - 12 Years Old
This class builds on fundamental skills with a focus on stroke development, breath
control, and water safety. Swimmers gain confidence in deep water, refine their kicks,
and learn essential survival techniques.
Learning Objectives:
- Deep water entry & resurfacing
- Floating & treading skills
- Rotary breathing & breath control
- Front crawl & elementary backstroke
- Water safety & rescue skills
5 - 12 Years Old
Swimmers refine their technique and build endurance while learning foundational skills
for more advanced strokes. This class introduces diving, breaststroke, and backstroke,
while reinforcing water safety and confidence.
Learning Objectives:
- Headfirst & feet first entries
- Front crawl & backstroke refinement
- Breaststroke, butterfly & sidestroke basics
- Underwater swimming & open turns
- Water safety & rescue skills
5 - 12 Years Old
This class focuses on endurance, stroke refinement, and advanced water skills. Swimmers
develop proficiency in all strokes, improve diving techniques, and build stamina through
longer swim distances and treading water.
Learning Objectives:
- Advanced dives & surface dives
- Treading water & sculling techniques
- Proficiency in all swim strokes
- Flip turns & efficient transitions
- Water safety & emergency awareness