Swim Lessons

There is always room to improve. Whether you are just starting or want to perfect an advanced stroke, our instructors help you achieve your goals. Don't be one of the many adults in Charlottesville who think it's too late to learn to swim. UVA is the perfect place for swim lessons.

All of the instructors were awesome! The class was one of the very best I have ever taken. Thank you!

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SCUBA

1 Session

You can fulfill the requirements for SCUBA Basic Certification in just two weekends! This course is a combination of lectures on the physics and physiology of diving, use of dive tables, marine environment and diving situations and pool sessions to teach snorkeling and SCUBA skills. You will complete open water SCUBA dives too! Please note, course textbooks and personal SCUBA items are a separate charge.

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Member/Student: $450 | Non-Member: $500

Ages

13+

Oct 17 to Oct 27

Su Th F Sa | 6:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Intermediate Swim

4 Sessions

Our swim instructors will help you learn how to swim, or just swim better by teaching the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. By learning these basic swim strokes, you'll be more efficient in the water for a better workout.

Pricing

Member/Student: $70 | Non-Member: $85

Ages

18+

Sep 9 to Oct 2

M W | 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Sep 10 to Oct 3

Tu Th | 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Oct 14 to Nov 6

M W | 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Oct 15 to Nov 7

Tu Th | 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM

Fitness Swim

2 Sessions

Truly an awesome workout! Get more out of your swimming workouts and be coached to better fitness while learning from the best! This class is designed for adults who are proficient with each of the major strokes. Participants will swim approximately 1500 yards each class meeting. Lap swimming ability required.

Pricing

Member/Student: $70 | Non-Member: $85

Ages

18+

Sep 10 to Oct 3

Tu Th | 6:00 AM - 6:50 AM

Oct 15 to Nov 7

Tu Th | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Adult Swim-Learning the Basics

4 Sessions

If you're uncomfortable around water, this swim lesson is for you! You will learn all skills in the warm water pool as our sensitive instructor directs you through painless methods. As you become more comfortable, you'll decide your own level of readiness to progress deeper. By the end of the class, you'll be comfortable with the freestyle, breast stroke, treading, survival skills and diving.

Pricing

Member/Student: $70 | Non-Member: $85

Ages

18+

Sep 9 to Oct 2

M W | 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

Sep 10 to Oct 3

Tu Th | 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

Oct 14 to Nov 6

M W | 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

Oct 15 to Nov 7

Tu Th | 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

Youth swim lessons are also available at UVA.

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I felt confident enough after my beginner swim class to participate in an indoor triathlon! My instructors were all great, encouraging and very willing to adapt the class for everyone's needs!

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