The Rice Aquatic Center proudly offers the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. Our Learn-to-Swim Program is structured to promote water familiarization, safety, correct stroke technique, and personal development within an enjoyable and safe environment. All of our instructors are Red Cross certified or trained by certified instructors to teach people of all ages and abilities. Registration is open to those affiliated with Rice University, as well as the community.
All of our class levels have 8 lessons per session. Our Parent & Me and AquaTots classes are always 25 minutes to keep the young children engaged. The Learn-to-Swim levels and Adult classes are 30 minutes for all classes. Group Lessons are $100.00 for members and $130.00 for nonmembers.
If you are looking for levels 1-5, please sign up for the time period that is most convenient for you (5:20 PM or 6:00 PM). A brief swim test will be done on the first day, and all participants will be divided amongst the instructors based on the skills they demonstrate during the lessons.
If you have any questions, please email Maggie McGuffee at mm208@rice.edu.
Spring 2025 Dates coming soon!
Fall 2024 Dates:
Monday & Wednesday Lessons (8 Lessons)
Session 1: September 9, September 11, September 16, September 18, September 23, September 25, September 30, October 2
Registration for Session 1 opens Wed. April 3, 2024.
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Parent & Me and AquaTots: 4:45 PM - 5:10 PM
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Early Evening Class (Levels 1-5): 5:20 PM - 5:50 PM
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Late Evening Class (Levels 1-5): 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Adults: 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Session 2: October 7, October 9, October 14, October 16, October 21, October 23, October 28, October 30
Registration for Session 2 opens Wed. April 3, 2024.
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Parent & Me and AquaTots: 4:45 PM - 5:10 PM
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Early Evening Class (Levels 1-5): 5:20 PM - 5:50 PM
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Late Evening Class (Levels 1-5): 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Adults: 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Saturday Lessons (8 Lessons)
Dates: September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26, November 2
Registration for Saturday Lessons opens Wed. April 3, 2024.
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Adults: 10 AM - 10:30 AM
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Levels 1-5: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Parent & Me and AquaTots: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Class descriptions can be found below:
Parent & Me Swim Lessons
6 months - 3 years old (Note: A parent MUST be in the water with their child for each lesson)
This course introduces children to the water, learn basic water safety skills, and prepares them for the AquaTots class.
AquaTots Swim Lessons
3 - 5 years old
This course introduces preschool-aged children basic aquatic skills through games and activities.
Level 1 Swim Lessons
6 years old and up
This course introduces swimming strokes and teaches water safety skills.
Level 2 Swim Lessons
6 years old and up
This course builds on skills learned in Level 1. Prerequisites: Child has passed Level 1 OR successfully demonstrated passing requirements from Level 1 to Aquatic staff.
Level 3 Swim Lessons
6 years old and up
This course builds on skills learned in Level 2. Prerequisites: Child has passed Level 2 OR successfully demonstrated passing requirements from Level 2 to Aquatic staff.
Level 4 Swim Lessons
6 years old and up
This course builds on skills learned in Level 3. Prerequisites: Child has passed Level 3 OR successfully demonstrated passing requirements from Level 3 to Aquatic staff.
Level 5 Swim Lessons
6 years old and up
This course builds on skills learned in Level 4. Prerequisites: Child has passed Level 4 OR successfully demonstrated passing requirements from Level 4 to Aquatic staff.
Adult Swim Lessons
18 years old and up