Learn to Swim
Community Programs offers Red Cross swim lessons for ages 6 months through adult, at all skill levels. Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical group and private classes are held during the academic year.
Lessons do not take place during the summer months (May through August).
Coming Soon: Learn to Swim will be getting a new name! Be on the lookout for our new name coming this fall.
Participants receive six 30 – 45-minute lessons which teach swimming and water safety skills, including those listed below:
- Water entry and exit
- Breath control and underwater swimming
- Buoyancy
- Changing direction and position treading
- Swimming on front back and side
- General and personal water safety
Learn-to-Swim Group Lessons
Community Programs offers swim lessons for 6-month-olds through adults. Learn-to-Swim teaches skills in a logical progression, allowing participants to swim and play safely in and around the water. Group Classes are held during the academic year on Sundays.
The Learn-to-Swim Program provides an increased emphasis in the areas of drowning prevention and water safety and an inclusive approach to swimming and water safety through the American Red Cross. Please review the course selection guide carefully to choose the correct placement for your child. Please email Pangio.3@osu.edu with any questions.
Student to Instructor Ratio:
1:4
First Lesson Structure
Meet your instructor on the Recreation Natatorium pool deck near the class pool. Signage will be provided. Instructors will spend part of the first class assessing your child’s skills. Instructors reserve the right to change placement and class time to provide the best possible learning experience. If you are unsure of your child’s level, please be sure to give us a call at 614-292-2115 before registering.
Sunday Group Lesson Dates, Offerings and Fees
Spring 2024 Group Registration Dates:
Our Spring registration is now closed for both sessions.
Spring 2024 Dates:
- Spring Session 1: Sundays: January 14- February 18, 2024
- Spring Session 2: Sundays: February 25-April 21, 2024 ( No class 3/10, 3/17, 3/31))
Group Lesson Fees:
$90 Per child, includes six 30-45 minute classes.
Families who would like to swim before or after their assigned group lesson must be Recreational Sports Members. If you would like information on how to become a member please click the following LINK
Sunday Class Offering Schedule:
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Class Length |
Offerings |
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Parent Child |
30 Minutes |
11:30 a.m. |
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2:15 p.m. |
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Preschool Level 1 |
30 Minutes |
12:15 p.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
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Preschool Level 2 |
45 Minutes |
12:15 p.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
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Preschool Level 3 |
45 Minutes |
1:15 p.m. |
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2:15 p.m. |
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Learn to Swim Level 1 |
45 Minutes |
12:15 p.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
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2:15 p.m. |
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Learn to Swim Level 2 |
45 Minutes |
12:15 p.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
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2:15 p.m. |
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Learn to Swim Level 3 |
45 Minutes |
12:15 p.m. |
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1:15 p.m. |
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3:15 p.m. |
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Learn to Swim Level 4 |
45 Minutes |
12:15 p.m. |
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2:15 p.m. |
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3:15 p.m. |
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Learn to Swim Level 5 |
45 Minutes |
3:15 p.m. |
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Learn to Swim Level 6 |
45 Minutes |
3:15 p.m. |
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Adult Beginner |
45 Minutes |
1:15 p.m. |
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2:15 p.m. |
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Adult Intermediate |
45 Minutes |
3:15 p.m. |
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*Please review the level description document
Private Lesson Dates, and Fees
Spring 2024 Private/Semiprivate Registration Dates:
Private and semi-private registration is now closed for the Spring semester.
Spring 2024 Dates:
- Spring Session 1: Week of: January 14- February 18, 2024
- Spring Session 2: Week of: February 25-April 21, 2024
Private Lesson Fees
$150.00 per child (Includes 6 lessons) Click here to register and see current private lesson offerings. Rolling offerings may be available pending instructor availability. If you do not see any openings online please be sure to fill out the interest form and you will be added to our waitlist. As spots open in our program, we will reach out to you directly.
Semi-Private lesson Dates and Fees:
If you would like to do a semi-private lesson, please register one person for the lesson on fusion and email our office at pangio.3@osu.edu to change the lesson to a semi-private lesson. You will be required to pay the difference with a saved payment on file.
Spring 2024 Private/Semiprivate Registration Dates:
Private and semi-private registration is now closed for the Spring semester.
Semiprivate Lesson Fees
$210 (includes both participants, includes six classes)
Make up Classes
Group Lessons: We do not provide make-ups or refunds for any missed lessons. If we must cancel an entire Sunday due to the weather, Covid-19, etc. we will make every attempt to provide a makeup day, but a makeup day is not guaranteed. Make up days are pending on our facility schedule and instructor availability.
Private Lessons: We do not provide make-ups or refunds for any missed lessons outside of a medical illness or family emergency. If your instructor needs to miss a class a make up day will be provided.
Cancelation/Refund Policy
Any registrations that are canceled at least 2 weeks prior to the start of a program are eligible for a 100% refund minus a $15.00 administration fee. Refunds or cancellations must be requested by filling out the refund request form at the following LINK. Please note that all refund requests need to be reviewed and approved before a refund is provided.
Any cancelations within less than 2 weeks of the start of a program will not be refunded. If you have any questions, please contact Nick at Pangio.3@osu.edu
Parking
The department of recreational sports does not provide parking. Please be sure to review your parking options HERE. Participants that are affiliated with Ohio State and have a parking pass please be sure to review where your pass allows you to park during programming hours