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 or semi-private lesson lasts 30 minutes.
Please email agegroup@osu.edu with any questions.
Autumn 2026 Sessions
Autumn Session 2 registration is now closed. Please review the session dates and class information below for additional details.
During the academic year, six 30-minute lessons are offered once per week at the same day and time for six weeks.
Autumn 2026 Private Lesson Session Dates and Class Times
Session 1
Mondays: September 14, 21 and 28; October 5, 12 and 19
Tuesdays: September 15, 22 and 29; October 6, 13 and 20
Wednesdays: September 9, 16, 23 and 30; October 7 and 14
Thursdays: September 10, 17 and 24; October 1, 8 and 22
Fridays: September 11, 18 and 25; October 2, 9 and 23
Sundays: September 13, 20 and 27; October 4, 11 and 25
No lessons October 15 - 18 due to Autumn Break.
Session 2
Mondays: October 26; November 2, 9, 16 and 30; December 7
Tuesdays: October 27; November 3, 10 and 17; December 1 and 8
Wednesdays: October 28; November 4, 11 and 18; December 2 and 9
Thursdays: October 29; November 5, 12 and 19; December 3 and 10
Fridays: October 30; November 6, 13 and 20; December 4 and 11
Sundays: November 1, 8, 15 and 22; December 6 and 13
No lessons November 25 - 29 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Class Times
30-minute private and semi-private lessons may be offered during the following times. Offerings and available lesson times are subject to change based on instructor availability.
Sundays: 10:10 a.m., 10:50 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 4:10 p.m., 4:50 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Weekdays: 4:10 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:10 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Academic Year Private and Semi-Private Lesson Fees
Private Lessons
Rec Sports Members
$153 per student, includes six lessons
Rec Sports Non-Members
$184 per student, includes six lessons
Semi-Private Lessons
Rec Sports Members
$183 per pair of students, includes six lessons
Rec Sports Non-Members
$214 per pair of students, includes six lessons
Autumn Registration Dates
Session 1
Registration for Autumn Session 1 is closed.
Session 2
Registration for Autumn Session 2 is closed. Registration closed Friday, October 23, at 9 a.m.
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.