UNC Aquatics offers quality aquatic instruction for both children and adults based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Classes are taught by experienced instructors and maintain a low instructor to participant ratio. For additional information on any of these classes, stop by the UNC Aquatics Office at 110 Bowman Gray Pool or call 962-2268. 

Only UNC affiliated persons are eligible.  All participants must have current Gym and Pool Privileges (check Eligibility for details on obtaining privileges)

Adult Programs    

• Two options are available for adults seeking swimming instruction
  • PHYA swim classes

  • Private Swim Lessons  

    • All ages

    • 1:1 or 1:2 Instructor/Student ratio

    • 45 minute sessions

    for age 10 and up

    • 35 minute sessions for age 9 and under

    • Registration Form

Child Programs (ages 5 - 15;  6mo-4yrs for Parent/Toddler classes)

• Two options are available for children seeking swimming instruction
  • Group classes
    • Classes will resume in Summer 2008.  No classes during the academic year.

  • Private Swim Lessons

    • All ages

    • 1:1 or 1:2 Instructor/Student ratio

    • 45 minute sessions

    for age 10 and up

    • 35 minute sessions for age 9 and under

    • Registration Form

     
   
  • Enrolled in Carolina Kid's Camp?  Then sign up for Kid's Camp swim lessons! (exclusive lessons for 2008 Carolina Kid's Summer Camp participants)
    •  Registration will be posted in April 2008

CLASS LEVEL

DESCRIPTION

PREREQUISITES

Level One →

Water exploration, safety, and primary skills

· No skill prerequisites

Level Two →

Refinement of  primary skills; introducing more strokes and advanced skills

· Able to put face/head under water

· Ability to float unsupported for at least 5 seconds on front and back

· Swim 5 yards (any stroke)

· Level Two skills

· Ability to swim 15 yards using front crawl using rhythmic breathing

· Ability to tread water for 30 secs

Parent/Toddler →

To help develop swimming readiness by leading parents and their children in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in , on and around the water.

· No skill prerequisites

· Child must be at least 6 months old to enroll, and up to age 4

· Parent or other caregiver must accompany each child into the water and participate in each class

GROUP LESSONS (ages 5-18)     Cost: $50       Location: Bowman Gray indoor pool    

SESSION & DATE

TIMES OFFERED

Session I (8 classes) →

MON-THUR:  June 18 - June 28

Level 1,2, P/T - 5:30-6:10

Level 3 -6:15-7:00

Session II (8 classes) →

MON-THUR:  July 9 - July 19

Level 1,2, - 5:30-6:10

Level 3 -6:15-7:00