The Rice Aquatic Center is proud to offer 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 in length to keep the young children engaged. The Learn-to-Swim levels and Adult classes are 30 minutes for all classes.
If you are looking for levels 1-5, please sign up for the time period which is most convenient for you (5:15 PM or 6:00 PM). A brief swim test will be done on the first day and all participants will be divided accordingly amongst the instructors based on the skills they are able to demonstrate during the lessons.
If you have any questions, please email Maggie McGuffee, mm208@rice.edu.
Summer 2024 Dates:
Weekday Lessons (8 Lessons)
Session 1: June 3, June 4, June 5, June 6, June 10, June 11, June 12, June 13
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): 5:15 PM - 5:45 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: June 17, June 18, June 20, June 21, June 24, June 25, June 26, June 27
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): 5:15 PM - 5:45 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 3: July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18
Registration for Session 3 opens Thurs. June 13, 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): 5:15 PM - 5:45 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 4: July 22, July 23, July 24, July 25, July 29, July 30, July 31, August 1
Registration for Session 4 opens Thurs. June 27, 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): 5:15 PM - 5:45 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: June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug 3
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