Learn to Swim: Private Lessons

Learn to Swim: Private Lessons

UNH Campus Recreation offers Private Swim Lessons (one participant) for children ages 3-15 who need individual attention, have special needs, learn better in a one-on-one environment, or have unique scheduling needs. Private lessons are 30 minutes in length and can be purchased in blocks of 4 or 8 lessons. Full payment is required at the time of enrollment. Students must be at least 3 years old at the time of enrollment to participate in Private Lessons. 

Enrollment opens at 7pm on the Enrollment Open Dates below. If you are on this page prior to 7pm on that date, you may need to refresh the page. Space is limited - enroll early to guarantee your spot. Review the "How to Enroll" block below for instructions on enrolling.

Lesson scheduling preferences are asked as part of the CampDoc registration questions, not at the time of enrollment. Review the "CampDoc" block below for more information. Families must choose at least two available days/times. Weekend dates may not be available due to event or facility closures.

Once the registration questions are complete, the Swim Lesson coordinator will make initial contact via email to pair the student with an instructor and finalize the lesson schedule prior to the Start Date indicated on the chart below. This initial contact will typically take place within 7 business days of CampDoc completion. Lessons cannot be scheduled until the participant's CampDoc profile is 100% complete.

All lessons are held at the Swasey Indoor Pool, inside the UNH Field House, 145 Main St., Durham, NH. Additional information is sent to enrolled students/families directly from the Aquatics staff before the session start date.

Aquatics staff make every effort to accommodate all lessons as planned. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, a make-up session will be scheduled. Participants will be notified via email if the lesson is canceled and rescheduled.

All Private Lessons must be complete by Monday, December 14. 

Learn to Swim: Private Lessons - Fall 2026

Sessions Enrollment Open Date Lesson Blocks Available Lesson Start Date* Ages Cost Enrollment Close Date
(unless full earlier)
Session 1 Wednesday, August 19 at 7pm 4 Block and 8 Block September 14 Ages 3-15

4 Block: $140 per student
8 Block: $240 per student

 September 6
Session 2 Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm 4 Block and 8 Block October 12 Ages 3-15

4 Block: $140 per student
8 Block: $240 per student

 September 16
Session 3 Wednesday, October 7 at 7pm 4 Block November 9 Ages 3-13

4 Block: $140 per student

 October 14

* Lessons will not begin until after this date. Actual Start Date depends on scheduling preferences. 

Review the blocks below for important information and instructions on How to Enroll, CampDoc, and more.

To request a Drop or Transfer from a Youth Program, contact the program manager (info below). Please include the full name of the participant(s) and clearly state the program and session(s) to be adjusted. Campus Recreation does not offer refunds for Swim Lessons, including for missed lessons.

For more information and program questions, email: unhaquatics@gmail.com

For the program website:   

Enroll Now
140.00 Private Swim Lesson 4 Block Fee
Request Information
240.00 Private Swim Lesson 8 Block Fee

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Click the '+' on the block for the session you want to register for, then click "Enroll Now" to add the session to your shopping cart. Repeat this step for as many sessions as you want to register for. Review the Online Registration Instructions before registering for the best outcome. 

If you don't have an account in our system, you can set one up at any time. The Online Registration Instructions link above also provides guidance for creating a new account. Family Accounts are recommended when registering for a youth program. The account should be created in the name of the parent/guardian. Students are added as "members" after the account is created.

If you have an account in our system, you will be asked to log into your Student Account or Family Account after adding the session(s) to your shopping cart. We recommend attempting to log into your account before registration opens as this will minimize difficulty and time while registering. Email youth.programs@unh.edu if you require assistance recovering your account information. Do not create a new account if you have one already.

Payments are made online at the time of registration. Accepted forms of payment for youth programs are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Paper checks are accepted only under very limited circumstances (ex: from a school or organization). We do not accept cash payments or e-checks and we cannot take payments over the phone. 

A participant cannot attend a youth program unless they are paid in full. Any participant with an unpaid balance may be locked from future enrollment in any youth program until the balance is paid.

Academic Year Youth Programs

In addition to the program fees, participants in academic year youth programs are subject to a non-refundable $5 registration fee once per student per semester at checkout. This fee supports use of our supplemental registration software.

Refund Procedures

Refund procedures are set by the department running the program. The procedures will be stated on the program webpage. If the session is canceled by UNH before the session start date, a full refund will be issued.

CampDoc is the platform for UNH youth programs to collect registration and health information for participating students.

Within a few days of registering, you will receive an email from "Â鶹app via CampDoc" at the address provided during registration prompting completion of the participating student's CampDoc Profile. Families who have participated in a youth program previously will likely already have a CampDoc account. Once you receive this email, a parent/guardian will need to log into the student's account to complete all required questions for the current enrollment(s). Completing the profile early gives UNH staff ample time to finalize program arrangements and provide any necessary follow-up.

A student cannot attend a youth program until their CampDoc Profile is 100% complete. The due date for completing the profile is indicated in both the CampDoc email and while completing the registration questions. If the profile is not complete by that date, the student may be dropped from the program.

For more information, visit our CampDoc page.

Swim Lessons are held at the Swasey Indoor Pool, inside the UNH Field House, 145 Main St., Durham, NH.

Parking Information: Pay & Display parking is available at these locations near the Field House:

  • Sage Way Visitor Lot at 20 Sage Way
  • Edgewood Road Visitor Lot at 5 Edgewood Rd 

Families with students taking a lesson after 6pm may park for free across the from the Field House in Lot A. Parking in Lot A before 6pm may result in being ticketed.

For more information on Visitor Parking, visit: Visitor & Metered Parking