Swim Lessons
Whether you are looking for a good workout or just want to relax with your friends, our Aquatics program offers recreation for individuals of all ages to enjoy. Our mission is to offer a wide variety of aquatics classes and opportunities to participate in organized events and open swimming while maintaining a safe environment. Swimming lessons are offered to all ages and are designed to emphasize stroke and turn technical development into a fun and challenging environment.
Dates & Times
Youth Swim Lessons – Brownsville BCASA
Summer 2025: July 14 - August 7, 2025
Session 1: July 14 - July 24
Session 2: July 28 - August 7
6:00 – 6:45 pm
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Price
$130 per session
$15 Discount for multi-sessions (Discount applied to subsequent session after paying full-price for first session)
Registration
Location
BCASA -Classes are held at Brownsville UTRGV Casa Bella Apartments outdoor pool. 2651 FJRM Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520
Lesson Level Description
Preschool I - 4 to 5-year-olds who are new to the water will develop comfort in the water, learn water entry, bubble blowing, floating, kicking, underwater exploration and general water safety skills.
Preschool II - Prerequisite: Able to demonstrate completion requirements of Preschool 1. 4 to 5-year-olds who are very comfortable in the water will learn new skills such as combined arm and leg action on the front, treading with support and general water safety skills.
Levels 1 – 6: Participants are taught to swim and improve their level of skill.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Must be age 6 on the first day of the program in order to participate. Objectives: Supported floating on front and back, gliding, kicking, and alternating arm and leg action.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Objectives: Unsupported float, gliding, kicking on front and back without support, combined
Level 3 - Stroke Development
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable in deep water. Objectives: Front crawl with breathing to the side, coordinated back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, surface diving, treading water, personal safety, and rescue skills.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Objectives: Improve stroke proficiency on front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, surface diving, open turns, personal safety, and rescue skills.
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Objectives: Refine front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, turns on front and back, long shallow dives and treading water. Personal safety and rescue skills are also covered.
Level 6 - Stroke Proficiency
Objectives: Refine all strokes to increase efficiency, power, and smoothness over great distances. Personal safety and rescue skills are also covered.
Dates & Times
Adult Beginner Swim Lessons – Edinburg EUREC
Youth Swim Lessons – Edinburg EUREC
Monday - Thursday
5:00 - 5:45 pm
6:00 - 6:45 pm
Price
$130 UREC (University Recreation) Members
$145 UREC Non-Members
*$15 Discount for multi-sessions (Discount applied to subsequent session after paying full-price for first session)
Registration
Register for lessons here!
Location
EUREC – Classes are held at Edinburg University Recreation’s outdoor pool. W Schunior St & N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Lesson Description
Preschool I - 4 to 5-year-olds who are new to the water will develop comfort in the water, learn water entry, bubble blowing, floating, kicking, underwater exploration and general water safety skills.
Preschool II - Prerequisite: Able to demonstrate completion requirements of Preschool 1. 4 to 5-year-olds who are very comfortable in the water will learn new skills such as combined arm and leg action on the front, treading with support and general water safety skills.
Levels 1 – 6: Participants are taught to swim and improve their level of skill.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills
Must be age 6 on the first day of the program in order to participate. Objectives: Supported floating on front and back, gliding, kicking, and alternating arm and leg action.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Objectives: Unsupported float, gliding, kicking on front and back without support, combined
Level 3 - Stroke Development
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable in deep water. Objectives: Front crawl with breathing to the side, coordinated back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, surface diving, treading water, personal safety, and rescue skills.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement
Objectives: Improve stroke proficiency on front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, surface diving, open turns, personal safety, and rescue skills.
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement
Objectives: Refine front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, turns on front and back, long shallow dives and treading water. Personal safety and rescue skills are also covered.
Level 6 - Stroke Proficiency
Objectives: Refine all strokes to increase efficiency, power, and smoothness over great distances. Personal safety and rescue skills are also covered.
Price
$184 for eight 45 minute lessons.
Ask us about multi-session discounts.
Refunds are not available for private lessons.
Dates & Registration
Lessons will be scheduled by appointment (45 min.) during hours of operation of our Lap and Leisure pools.
Register for private swim lessons by emailing recaquatics@utrgv.edu.
Location
EUREC – Classes are held at Edinburg University Recreation’s outdoor pool. W Schunior St & N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
