Our Learn to Swim Program is structured to promote water familiarization, safety, correct stroke technique, and personal development within an enjoyable and safe environment. Our Adult classes consist of eight 45-minute lessons with a maximum of 5 individuals per instructor. Campus Recreation strives to maintain smaller classes to provide our participants with personal and individual care. Beginner, Intermediate and Stroke Technique swim lessons are offered.

Group Swim Lessons  

Swim Lesson Pricing
8 classes Session | Members: $80.00, Non-Member: $95.00.
4 classes Session | Members: $45.00

Criteria for Adult Swim Lessons

Please ensure you sign up for the appropriate skill level based on the following criteria:

Beginner

• No experience required

Intermediate

• Comfortable in chest-deep water
• Able to put face in the water (preferably no goggles)
• Able to perform strokes that can be recognized as front crawl, breaststroke, & back crawl, each for 15 yards

Stroke Technique

• Perform 25 yards of front crawl
• Perform 15 yards of breaststroke
• Perform 25 yards of back crawl
• Treading experience in deep water highly preferred

Waitlist Option

• Go to myrec.uh.edu
• Sign in and go to the Offerings page
  • If there are Spots available, it lists the Number of Spots Available in the class
  • If there are NO Spots, you will see the class is Full and have the option to Join Waitlist
    • You may have to select Waitlist Options first before you can join

Note: We have a managed waitlist, meaning that it does not guarantee you a spot in the class. The Aquatics Program Manager will be calling individuals in the order in which they are on the waitlist if a spot becomes available. The Aquatics Program Manager will call individuals anytime between the time you join the waitlist to before the start of the lessons about any open spots.

Entrance Policy

All participants must enter through the ID Check Station. Thank you for your compliance in this matter as we strive to increase safety and customer service at the Campus Recreation Center.

Registration and Cancellation

Registration for all adult swim lessons can be completed in person at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Welcome Desk - Member Services. Member registration and payments can be done online through UH recreation portal. Registration closes the Thursday prior to the start of the first lesson of a new session.
Emails will be sent out to participants generally 2-3 days before the start date of a new session. This assures that we have an accurate count when planning for instructors. Once you're registered, refunds are only provided with a doctor's note stating you are unable to participate.

For questions, comments or more information, please stop by the Aquatics office in the CRWC Natatorium or call 713-743-SWIM (7946).

Parking

Metered Parking is available on the west side of the CWRC. Information on the other areas to park on the UH campus is available at: Visitor Parking.