Learn to Swim - Private Lessons
Private and semi-private swimming lessons are designed to meet the recreational needs of children (ages 4 and older) and adults. Registrants can choose their instructor and time of day within the provided offerings. Private lessons offer one-on-one instruction, while semi-private lessons offer instruction for two students with one instructor. Students sharing a semi-private lesson must be of the same skill level. Each private/semi-private lesson lasts 30 minutes.
Summer 2026 Sessions
We are pleased to offer a limited number of summer lessons. Summer session offerings will differ from our academic year offerings. During the summer we will offer five, 30-minute lessons, once per day (at the same time each day) for five consecutive days (Monday through Friday). This condensed private lesson format will enable students to quickly build on the skills learned from one day to the next.
Prior to registering, please ensure that you can attend all five lessons for the week. Make-ups will not be provided for missed lessons.
Summer 2026 Private Lesson Session Dates and Class Times
Week 1: Monday - Friday, May 4 - 8
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, May 18 - 22
*No lesson on Wednesday, May 20. This week includes four lessons and is prorated.
Week 3: Monday - Friday, June 1 - 5
Week 4: Monday - Friday, June 8 - 12
*Each week of lessons will be sold separately.
Anticipated Class Times
Morning: 9:10, 9:50, 10:30, 11:10 a.m.
Evening: 4:10, 4:50, 5:30, 6:10 p.m.
*Class times depend on instructor availability and will be posted in the Member Portal prior to the start of registration.
Summer Private & Semi-Private Lesson Fees
Private Lessons
Rec Sports Members: $125 per student, includes five lessons in one week
Rec Sports Non-Members: $150 per student, includes five lessons in one week
Semi-Private Lessons
Rec Sports Members: $150 per pair of students, five lessons in one week
Rec Sports Non-Members: $175 per pair of students, five lessons in one week
Summer Registration Dates
Returning Families: Date and time will be sent via email by April 1.
New Families: Tuesday, April 14 at 9 a.m.
Register in the online Member Portal
*A returning family for Summer 2026 is defined as a family that had a participant in the previous session (Spring Session 2 2026).
Make-up Class Policy
We do not provide make-up classes or refunds for any missed lessons. However, if your instructor must cancel a class, a make-up class will be provided. Make-up classes are not guaranteed and are dependent on our facility schedule and instructor availability.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Any registrations that are canceled at least one week prior to the start of a program are eligible for a 100% refund minus a $15 administrative fee. Refunds or cancellations must be requested by emailing agegroup@osu.edu. Please note that all refund requests need to be reviewed and approved before a refund is provided. Any cancellations within less than one week of the start of a program will not be refunded. If you have any questions, please contact us at agegroup@osu.edu.
Parking
The Department of Recreational Sports does not provide parking. Please be sure to review your parking options. Participants who 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.