Swim Lessons & Aquatic Offerings
UC Santa Cruz Community Aquatic Offerings
Group Swim Lessons
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UC Santa Cruz Community Group Swim Lessons include up to four swimmers (4:1 Student: Teacher Ratio) per instructor, creating a fun and supportive environment while still allowing for individualized attention.Â
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These lessons are designed to help both new and experienced swimmers build confidence, develop skills, and continue improving in the water.
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 Swimmers will be assigned to their appropriate level, either beginner, intermediate, or advanced, during their initial assessment on day one.Â
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Swimmers may enroll with friends or siblings, or participants can be paired with others of a similar age and skill level.
GROUP SWIM LESSON PRICINGÂ
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Lesson Type |
Length |
Price Per Person |
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3-Day Group Lessons |
30 minutes per session |
$68 |
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2-Day Group Lessons |
30 minutes per session |
$47 |
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1-Day Group Lessons |
30 minutes per session |
$25 |
Private Swim Lessons
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UC Santa Cruz Community Private Swim Lessons provide one-on-one instruction between a swimmer and instructor, allowing for fully personalized coaching and focused skill development. These lessons are designed to help swimmers of all levels build confidence, improve technique, and progress at their own pace in a supportive environment.
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Private lessons are ideal for both new swimmers learning the basics and experienced swimmers looking to refine their skills.
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All lessons take place at the UCSC East Field House Pool and run for 30 minutes. For pricing details, please review the table below.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSON PRICINGÂ
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Lesson Type |
Length |
Price |
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3-Day Private Lesson |
60 minutes per session |
$300 |
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2-Day Private Lesson |
60 minutes per session |
$200 |
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1-Day Private Lesson |
60 minutes per session |
$100 |
Note: Group lessons are set based on the advertised schedule. Private lessons only may be customized within the month to allow more flexibility for the Instructor and the student if needed.
JUNIOR GUARD TEST SESSIONS
- Interested in joining Junior Guards within the Santa Cruz Community? Come to the UC Santa Cruz Aquatics Center and test your skills in the pool and learn what it takes to pass the test and become a Junior Guard here in Santa Cruz.
- UC Santa Cruz is offering three-day Junior Lifeguard Prep Sessions. These sessions are led by a former Junior Lifeguard Regional and National Champion, bringing high-level experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to succeed in the program. Swimmers will train in a focused and supportive environment designed to prepare them for Junior Lifeguard swim tryouts and program activities
- Â Participants will work on swim endurance, technique, and water confidence, while also learning the skills commonly expected during junior guard training
- Parents will leave with a clearer understanding of their swimmer’s readiness for the Junior Lifeguard swim test and areas where improvement may be needed.
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The Junior Guard test sessions will take place at the UC Santa Cruz East Field House Complex Pool. For additional details and pricing, please review the information below.
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Lesson Type |
Length |
Price |
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1-day session |
30 minutes |
$25 |
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