SWIM LESSONS
The Campus Recreation Center (CRC) offers instructional swim
programs for Members. Private lessons are available for Georgia Tech
Students & CRC Adult Patrons.
CLASS TYPES & PRICING
Please review our lesson rules and procedures prior to registration.
Beginner Swim Lessons for Adults
- Water Comfort and Safety:
- Getting comfortable in the water.
- Understanding basic water safety rules.
- Learning how to float on the back and front.
- Basic Skills:
- Blowing bubbles and submerging the face.
- Kicking with a kickboard.
- Basic arm movements for freestyle and backstroke.
- Breathing Techniques:
- Learning to breathe while swimming.
- Coordinating breathing with arm and leg movements.
- Introduction to Strokes:
- Basic freestyle (front crawl) technique.
- Basic backstroke technique.
- Building Confidence:
- Encouraging independence in the water.
- Practicing in shallow and deeper water.
Intermediate Swim Lessons for Adults
- Stroke Refinement:
- Improving freestyle and backstroke techniques.
- Introducing breaststroke and butterfly strokes.
- Breathing and Endurance:
- Advanced breathing techniques.
- Building swimming endurance through longer distances.
- Advanced Skills:
- Learning flip turns and open turns.
- Diving techniques from the pool edge.
- Stroke Efficiency:
- Focusing on stroke mechanics and efficiency.
- Reducing drag and improving speed.
- Personalized Goals:
- Setting and achieving personal swimming goals.
- Providing feedback and progress tracking.
SCHEDULING & REGISTRATION
Only current CRC Members are eligible for lessons. A minimum of 3-month membership is required to be eligible for lessons, and the membership must remain active for the duration of all lessons.
How to Request Private Swim Lessons:
- Complete this Private Lesson Intake Form
- Please register for 2-30 minute private lessons here. If lessons are for a dependent, they must be on your account and they must be signed up for lessons. Please do not register yourself for lessons intended for another party.
- Once registration is complete, please email Tahlia Pate (tahlia.pate@crc.gatech.edu).
- Once a confirmed instructor is available, you will be connected with the Swim Instructor to coordinate the scheduling of your lessons.
Refund Policy:
Refunds for swim lessons will not be provided unless there is a medical exception1 that prevents the patron from continuing indefinitely. No refunds for unused or missed sessions or cancellations with less than 24-hour notice. An account credit for cancellations in the schedule below can be offered:
- Two weeks or more prior to the first day, the patron will be provided with 100% account credit.
- One to two weeks before the first day, the patron will be provided a 50% account credit.
- Less than one week prior to the first day, no refunds and no account credit will be allowed.
For more information on Georgia Tech’s Campus Recreation Center Refund policy, please select the link here.
GROUP SESSIONS
GROUP LESSON SCHEDULE
| Fall 2024 | |
| Session 1 | Mon/Wed Sept 2nd – Sept 25th |
| Session 2 | Tues/Thurs Sept 3rd – Sept 26th |
| Session 3 | Mon/Wed Oct 21st – Nov 13th |
| Session 4 | Tues/Thurs Oct 22nd – Nov 14th |
Registration for each session is open until the day before the first lesson begins or until full. Once a class is full or registration has closed, no additional spots can be added.
CLASS TIMES
| Adult Beginner | 5:45p – 6:30p |
| Adult Intermediate | 6:40p – 7:25p |
NOTICE*
Intermediate class participants must be able to comfortably swim 15 feet freestyle and 15 feet backstroke unassisted.
We suggest you bring goggles and wear an appropriate swim suit.
