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Private Swim Lessons

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We offer two types of private lessons: Private (1 student) and Semiprivate (2-5 students)

All private and semiprivate lessons are scheduled directly between the instructor and client(s). Instruction is based on the client's swimming ability and goals. These lessons can be scheduled at any time during which the pool is open for recreational swim.


Private Lessons

Private swim lessons are 30 minute lessons for only one student. Private lesson plans are based on the student's individual skill level and goals. 

Semiprivate Lessons

Semiprivate swim lessons are 30 minute lessons for 2-5 students. Semiprivate lesson plans are based on the group's overall skill level and goals. 


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Pricing

Private lessons are sold in packages of 4 or 8 lessons. Any member of the Penn Community may purchase a package of lessons. There is a discount automatically applied for those with active gym memberships. 

Class TypeMember RateNon-Member Rate
Four Private Lessons$145$165
Eight Private Lessons (Currently unavailable)$275$310
Four Semiprivate Lessons$100*$105*
Eight Semiprivate Lessons (Currently unavailable)$195*$200*

*Price per participant


Select one of the options below to purchase a package of swim lessons:

4 Private Lessons
4 Semiprivate Lessons
8 Private Lessons (currently unavailable)
8 Semiprivate Lessons (currently unavailable)

After you have purchased a package of lessons, please submit our Swim Lesson Interest Form where you will provide us with your goals, availability, and instructor preferences. From there, you'll be matched with an instructor and can begin scheduling lessons. Instructor-client matches are not guaranteed, but we will attempt to match each client with an instructor in a timely fashion. Failure to find a swim instructor match will result in a full refund. 


Refund Policy

Package Expiration: Unredeemed lessons expire 90 days after the first lesson. Refund requests will not be accepted after package expiration. 

Difficulty Finding an Instructor: If it has been longer than 21 business days since you submitted the swim instructor match questionnaire and you have not yet received a match, you may request a full refund.

Refund requests will be accepted only due to the following reasons: failure to find an instructor match, relocations outside of Philadelphia county and the bordering counties of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, personal health reasons, family health reasons, or termination of employment or change in academic status with the University of Pennsylvania

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