Learn to swim or improve your skills! IU Recreational Sports offers swim instruction for beginner and intermediate swimmers.
You may choose to participate in a group, private, or semi-private setting. Enjoy sessions with others, focus on your swim goals one-on-one with an instructor, or become a stronger swimmer with your friends by your side.
Find out more information about our different session options below.
If you need information regarding swim sessions at IU Recreational Sports, contact Brooklyn Hey.
Thanks to the Residence Hall Association, you can participate in group swim sessions or receive up to three private swim sessions at no cost to you.
Discount applied at time of registration. Click here to learn more about this special offer.
| Registration Deadline | Dates | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 22 | Jan. 25–Feb. 15 | Sundays (4 weeks) | 12:15–1 p.m. |
Jan. 22 | Jan. 25–Feb. 15 | Sundays (4 weeks) | 1:15–2 p.m. |
Jan. 29 | Feb. 2–Feb. 25 | Monday/Wednesday | 5:45–6:30 p.m. |
Jan. 29 | Feb. 3–Feb. 26 | Tuesday/Thursday | 5:45–6:30 p.m. |
Feb. 26 | Mar. 2–Apr. 1* | Monday/Wednesday | 5:45–6:30 p.m. |
Feb. 26 | Mar. 3–Apr. 2* | Tuesday/Thursday
| 5:45–6:30 p.m. |
Apr. 2 | Apr. 5–Apr. 26** | Sundays (4 weeks) | 12:15–1 p.m. |
Apr. 2 | Apr. 5–Apr. 26** | Sundays (4 weeks) | 1:15–2 p.m. |
| Apr. 2 | Apr. 6–Apr. 29 | Monday/Wednesday | 5:45–6:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 2 | Apr. 7–Apr. 30 | Tuesday/Thursday | 5:45–6:30 p.m. |
Cost for group swim is $79 (student), $90 (faculty/staff), or $100 (public).
*Swim sessions will not meet during the week of Spring Break, Mar. 14–22.
**Start date: Sunday, April 5 (Easter holiday)
Bursar billing is available as a form of payment for IU students. To pay via bursar billing, you must enroll in person at either the Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC) or Bill Garrett Fieldhouse.
Interested in other group programming options? Check out our Water Fitness page.
Due to the high demand of Private/Semi-Private sessions, we accept new clients on a rolling basis. For more information contact Brooklyn Hey.
| Type | Student | Faculty/Staff | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-session package | $180 | $203 | $232 |
| 10-session package | $347 | $390 | $445 |
Private sessions are 45 minutes and focus on specific swim goals while progressing at your own rate. Purchase a multiple-session package at rates listed below. Private sessions are for ages 3 and older. RS membership is not required to participate.
| Type | Student | Faculty/Staff | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-session package | $270 | $304 | $344 |
| 10-session package | $521 | $587 | $663 |
Enjoy the benefits of a private session with one of your friends. Sessions are 45 minutes in length. Purchase the package that works best for your group. Prices listed are the total due at time of purchase. Semi-Private sessions are for ages 3 and older. RS membership is not required to participate.
No, you do not need a Recreational Sports membership to work with a swim instructor.
We offer 5-session and 10-session swim lesson packages.
Each session is a 45-minute focused experience designed to build confidence and support steady progress.
Life happens! If plans change, please let your instructor know at least 12 hours in advance. Whether a session is charged or rescheduled is up to your instructor's discretion. Instructors will wait 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, but arriving on time means you get the most out of your session.
Packages are valid for 6 months, giving you time to learn and grow at your own pace. If unexpected circumstances arise, our team will be happy to review and support you.
Your instructor will create a session plan tailored to your goals and guide you through progressions designed for where you are and where you want to go. Along the way, they'll provide encouragement to help you build skills, confidence, and a love for the water.
Yes! Sign up with a buddy for semi-private sessions. It's a great way to stay motivated, cheer each other on, and share the joy of leveling up together.
Our instructors are certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructors. That means you're learning from trained, experienced professionals who know how to make the water safe, supportive, and encouraging.
Absolutely! If there's an instructor you connect with, you're welcome to request them. We'll do our best to pair you with an instructor who helps you feel confident and inspired.
All sessions take place in our indoor aquatic facilities: the Counsilman-Billingsley Aquatic Center or Royer Pool inside the IU School of Public Health. These welcoming, well-equipped spaces offer shallow and deep-water areas that help swimmers build confidence as they learn, practice, and celebrate every milestone.
We have multiple facilities across campus, each with different parking options. Check out our Parking page to learn more about parking at the location you're visiting.
Visit the Office of Parking Operations website for more information on parking on the IU Bloomington campus.
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