Announcements
If you would like to request a private lesson instructor for the Spring 2025 semester, the Private Swim Lesson Request Form will be available starting Wednesday January 22nd. Requests will be processed after all group lessons begin (mid-February) and will be matched based on instructor availability. Private lessons will typically start at the end of February/early March.
Please note, there is limited space for private lessons, therefore requests do not guarantee placement.
Typical Schedule
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End of September through End of November
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End of February through End of April
Pool Availability for Private Lessons
Academic Year
Please note these are GENERAL HOURS and may change frequently based on other events and activities being scheduled at the pool.
Type | Monday | Friday | Sat/Sun |
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LANES | 5-7pm | 5-8pm | 1pm-4pm 5pm-7pm |
WADING POOL | 5-7pm | 5-8pm | 1pm-4pm 5pm-7pm |
How to Register:
- Complete the Princeton University Aquatics Private Lessons Request Form.
- An instructor will be matched to the participant and a start date determined by the Assistant Director of Aquatics.
- When an instructor has been confirmed, you will receive an email with more information as well as instruction on how to make the payment. Please do not make any payments prior to receiving a confirmation email.

Important Information
Each private lesson is 30 minutes of one on one instruction for participants, ages 2 and up.
Lesson packages:
1 lesson = $60
5 lessons = $275
Location: All classes are held at the Rec Pool (NOT DENUNZIO POOL) located in the Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center/Dillon Gym at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
For directions on getting to campus and where to park (Stadium Drive Garage for non-permit visitors), visit the parking.
Scheduling: Times and dates of lessons are determined based on individual participant as well as instructor and pool availability. Lessons are subject to change, based on the Rec Pool availability. Please check the pool schedule before each lesson. Changes to regularly scheduled lessons need to be done 24 hours in advance. Any changes after that point will be charged as a lesson. All no-shows will be charged.