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Swimming's Cool at UVA

You'll be confident in their ability, they'll enjoy the pool all year.

Swim Lessons

Kids love swimming. Set them up for success with swim lessons at UVA. Our small class sizes give each kid individual instruction to help them succeed. If you are looking for youth swim lessons in Charlottesville, look no further.

This program is far superior to that offered by --- in our experience. My child looks forward to class every week and is not afraid to push her comfort level. It’s been so great watching her have fun and respect the water at the same time. I can’t thank the instructors and program enough.

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Parent Infant Aquatics

Get in the pool with your children for water games and group activities that make these lessons fun. Guided activities that focus on water exploration, floating, basic locomotion are just what your child needs at this age. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, snug plastic or swim diapers are required. For children under 18 months. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

Under - 1

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Pre-School Level 1

Hoo says the fundamentals aren't FUN? These lessons are loaded with enjoyable, engaging and challenging activities that motivate children to learn to swim. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

3 - 5

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Pre-School Level 2

In these lessons, children continue refining front and back glides and learn freestyle, backstroke, rhythmic breathing, and safety awareness/skills. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

3 - 5

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

It's time to move to the big pool so that your children can increase distance while improving technique in freestyle, backstroke, rhythmic breathing, elementary backstroke, treading water, surface dives and safety awareness/skills. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

5 - 11

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Now that your children are comfortable floating without assistance, they are ready to work on freestyle, backstroke, object retrieval in 4 ft. deep water and elementary backstroke. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

6 - 11

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

If your child feels comfortable floating, kicking and gliding without assistance, we will help them develop their freestyle, backstroke and ability to retrieve objects in 5 ft. deep water. And it's time to learn new skills including diving, treading water. Prerequisite for these lessons includes the ability to swim 15 yards freestyle. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

6 - 18

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Youth Stroke Mechanics

In theses lessons, we put it all together and you'll be so proud that your child has learned how to swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes and swim at least 50 yards of each stroke. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

7 - 18

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Parent Toddler Aquatics

Get in the pool with your children for water games and group activities that make these lessons fun. Guided activities that focus on water exploration, floating, basic locomotion are just what your child needs at this age. For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, snug plastic or swim diapers are required. Ages 18 months to 3 years. If you're not sure which lessons are appropriate for your child, click here for our Youth Aquatics Class Placement Guide.

Pricing

Member/Student: $85.00. Non-Member: $110.00

Ages

1 - 3

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

May 20 to May 31

M Tu W Th F | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th F | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Jun 3 to Jun 13

M Tu W Th | 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

This is the second year we have done UVA Youth Swim lessons and we couldn't be happier! We aim to do this every spring session and we can't wait for next year! Thank you!

Not sure which class is right for your child? Have a look at the Placement Guide

Adult swim lessons are also available at UVA.

Click to explore adult swim lessons →