Youth Swim Lessons
The goal of youth swim lessons is to offer a safe and welcoming environment to all participants. Group lessons are offered for all different swim levels.
- Lessons are 30 minutes with a teacher to student ratio of 1:5.
- Make-up classes are not offered, no exceptions.
Cost
- UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $65
- Non-member: $70
Swim Levels
Skills listed will be performed with assistance from the instructor when needed.
Level A: Ages 3 – 6, (Recommended Age 3 – 4) Bubble will be used for some skills. Enter the pool independently using the ladder, steps or slide; travel at least 5 yards; submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds; then safely exit the water. While in shallow water glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float for 3 seconds then recover to vertical position. Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then roll to front and continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths.
Level B: Ages 3 – 6, (Recommended Age 4 – 5) Bubble may or may not be used. Step from side into chest deep water, move to a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back and float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.
Level C: Ages 3-6, (Recommended Age 5 – 6) Bubble will not be used. Step from side into chest deep water, move into front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front and continue swimming for 5 body lengths.
Skills listed should be performed with little or no assistance.
Ages 6+, Level 1: Enter independently using either ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.
Ages 6+, Level 2: Step from side into chest deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front and continue swimming.
Ages 6+, Level 3: Jump into deep water from side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading water or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Ages 6+, Level 4: Perform a feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke 25 yards. Swim breaststroke 15 yards, change direction and swim back crawl 15 yards.
Ages 6+, Level 5: Perform a shallow angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl 50 yards, change direction and swim elementary backstroke 50 yards. Swim breaststroke 25 yards change direction and swim back crawl 25 yards.
Ages 6+: Level 6: Fitness Swimmer: Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards of each. Perform Cooper – 12 minute swim test and compare with pre-assessment test.
- All registrations must include a parent/guardian participant release.
- Classes may be combined to meet class size quota.
- Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.
- Class dates may change due to scheduled UNO activities, weather, instructor illness, or university closure.
- Class absences that are not due to University schedules may not be made up.
- Spectators and non-participants should remain seated away from the pool.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
Stop by the H&K Control Desk to register or call 402.554.2539.
Fall 2025 Session
Session 1: September 2-25
Session 2: October 14-November 6
Parent and Child (ages 1-3) & Beginners (ages 3-5)
6:15 – 6:45 P.M.
Level 1-3
6:50 – 7:20 P.M.
Level 4-6
7:25 – 7:55 P.M.
September 6 - November 8
*No class on October 4 & November 1
Beginners (ages 3-5)
10 – 10:30 A.M.
Level 1-3
10:40 A.M. – 11:10 A.M.
Level 4-6
11:20 – 11:50 A.M.
Adult Swim Lessons
Adult lessons provide the opportunity for anyone over the age of 18 to work on a variety of swim skills.
From novice beginner learning to float or an advanced swimmer looking for stroke refinement, the swim instructor will work with small class sizes (five to eight students) to meet individual swim goals.
- Adult lessons will meet for four times for 45 minutes.
- No make-up classes, no exceptions.
Cost
- UNO Student or Campus Rec Member: $75
- Non-member: $80
Session 1: September 15-24
Session 2: October 6-15
Session 3: November 10-19
Time: 6 – 6:45 P.M.