Announcements
Online Registration will open for the Fall 2024 semester on August 22, 2024. The link will be available here.
Fall 2024 Group Lesson Schedule
2-3 years old *parent required in water
| Saturday | 11:40am - 12:10pm |
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3-6 years old
| Wednesday | 4:50pm-5:20pm |
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| Saturday | 11:40am-12:10pm |
6-9 years old
| Wednesday | 5:25pm - 6:10pm |
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| Saturday | 10:50am-11:35am |
9-12 years old
| Wednesday | 6:15pm-7pm |
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| Saturday | 10am-10:45am |
Princeton Swim Lessons coincide with the University Academic Semesters.
Fall 2024 Session Dates
Wednesdays: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 (Makeups- 11/20)
No lessons: 10/16 (Fall Break)
Saturdays: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, (Makeups- 11/23)
No lessons: 10/12 & 10/19 (Fall Break)
Cost: $200 member/$225 non-member
Please note classes fill up very quickly and may be full prior to registration deadlines.
General Fall/Spring Session Information:
Registration is available online in August (for Fall) and January (for Spring). Exact dates as well as online registration links will be posted in those months.
- 7-9 lessons per session
- No lessons during Fall/Spring Break
- 1 Makeup lesson at the end of each session
(Makeup lessons are for any participant who missed a day of class in that session.)
Questions regarding Swim Lessons: Contact Kaitlin Dobiesz @ [email protected]
Important Information
Program: American Red Cross Swim Lesson Curriculum
Ratio: Approximately 5 students per instructor
(Will vary depending on level)
Location: All classes are held at the Rec/Dillon Pool (NOT DENUNZIO POOL) located in The Class of 1986 Fitness & Wellness Center at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
For directions on getting to campus and where to park, visit the parking website. Please allow some time (~15 minutes) to walk from your car to the pool. The pool is located down multiple levels within the building.
First Day of Lessons: Once you arrive at the pool you will be checked in and can have a seat in the bleachers. Participants will be called down at the start of their lesson. Students will be grouped with others of similar age/ability.
All 45 minute lessons will begin with a 5 minute stretching/warm up session at each lesson
What to bring to swim class:
Towel
Bathing suit
Goggles- optional but highly recommended
Swim Cap- optional (please tie back long hair)
Please note: As per the facility usage policy, A parent/guardian must remain with their child(ren) at all times anywhere in Dillon Gym.
Class Descriptions
2-3 years *adult required in water
Children ages 2-3 years old with limited or no lesson experience will explore the basics of swimming by gaining comfort in the water.
3- 6 years
Children ages 3-6 with limited or no lesson experience will learn basic skills. (Students must leave their parent willing, to work with the instructor.)
6-9 years
Level 1
Children ages 6-9 focusing on basic skills of learning how to swim and feel comfortable in the water.
Level 2
Children ages 6-9 gaining greater independence in the water by achieving success with fundamental skills.
Level 3
Children ages 6-9 continue to build on skills learned in level 2 and gaining comfort in greater water depths and distance.
9-12 years
Level 4
Children ages 9-12 developing more variety of strokes and improve on those learned previously.
Level 5
Children ages 9-12 furthering their stroke refinement and working towards gaining confidence in each individual stroke.
Level 6
Children ages 9-12 focusing on improving techniques of all strokes as well as building endurance. This is the most advanced level offered.