University of Delaware Recreation

 

Blue Hen Swim School

GROUP SWIM LESSONS - Youth & Adult
Blue Hen Swim School is excited to offer group swim lesson instruction this summer.
 
YOUTH Group Swim Lessons
Lessons are scheduled in the mornings, Monday through Thursday for each two-week session.  Fridays are used only as inclement weather makeup days in the event of an electrical storm that impacts planned lessons.  
 
Youth Group Swim Lessons are age restricted to children ages 5-12.  Prerequisite skills, to determine which level a child should be registered for, can be found here 

Summer 2026 Youth Sessions:

• Session I: July 6 – July 17
• Session II: August 3 – August 14

ADULT Group Swim Lessons
Lessons are scheduled on Wednesday evenings each week.  August 19 is held as an inclement weather makeup day in the event of an electrical storm that impacts planned lessons.  Adult Group Swim Lessons are only available to UD students, faculty, and staff.
 
Summer 2024 Adult Session:

• Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12

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Registration opens:

• Monday, May 11, 2026 (UD students, faculty, & staff, and their dependents)
• Monday, June 1 (non-UD affiliates)

 
To register, please visit recreation.udel.edu and click Blue Hen Swim School
 

Questions?  Please contact the Aquatics & Safety Manager.