Drew University Athletics

Adult Lessons
We offer private & semi private lessons to adults to learn how to swim, improve technique and train. But, becoming a swimmer is more than just learning to swim. It’s learning to enjoy swimming as a fitness activity. Our goal is not just to get you across the pool – it’s to start you on a lifelong path to overall fitness through one of the best, low impact, aerobic activities available.

As a non-swimmer or novice, our step-by-step process will teach you how to swim each stroke, how to swim safely, how to make continuous improvement, and much more. The Drew Swimming coaches will personally assess your individual needs and goals and create a personalized package for you to teach you how to swim safely and more efficiently. You will have available a combination of private and semi-private lessons with one of our experienced instructors.

Every person learns at their own rate, but on average it will usually take between 3-6 sessions for a non-swimmer to become comfortable and relaxed in the water. The more you are in a pool practicing the quicker you get over any discomfort in the water and learn to relax – a major key to swimming!


Cost:
Private Lessons are scheduled directly with the instructor and are held during our recreational swim hours. They are dependent upon an instructor being available. To coordinate a private / semi private lesson please call the office and we will put you in touch with one of our highly trained instructors.



Children's Lessons
Children learning, exploring and enjoying the world of water. Our dedicated instructors/coaches bring years of swim experience, maturity and patience to your child and will develop your child’s swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment.

We offer private, semi private swim lessons and a limited group lesson (see dates below) for children beginning at age 5. Our program is highly individualized so we can meet the needs of each child. Our instructors are experienced, patient and highly trained.

Private or Semi Private Lessons are a great way to learn skills quickly. The progression of skills will occur much faster than in a group setting. If interested in a semi private lesson we encourage doing a lesson with a neighbor or friend. Private Lessons run for 20 min while semi private run for 30 min.


Group Lessons are recommended as they provide socialization skills along with aquatic skills. Socialization skills are very important in the development of a child and progression through our lesson series will prepare the child for age group swimming. Group lessons run for 30 min and are designed for children over the age of 5 who are at the same level. We try our best to match swimmers. We also recommend goggles for all swimmers.


Cost:
Private Lessons are scheduled directly with the instructor and are held during our recreational swim hours. They are dependent upon an instructor being available. To coordinate a private / semi private lesson please call the office and we will put you in touch with one of our highly trained instructors.



Children's Group Lessons
Registration and payment required prior to start of class