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Swimming Lessons

Miller Wellness Center Pool

The South Dakota State University Wellness Center offers swim lessons for individuals of all ages and swimming abilities. Private swim lessons are designed specifically for the participant to achieve their swimming goals. Whether just getting familiar with the water or looking to improve on existing skills, our instructors will create a fun and comfortable environment. All swimming lessons are 30-minute sessions with an experienced swim instructor either working in an individual or group setting.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are 1-on-1 swim instruction with developed plans to meet the participant's swim goals. Participants will gain confidence in the water while improving on skills, and enhancing techniques. Our instructors are experienced in working with individuals of all ages and a variety of experience levels. Lessons are open to students, members and non-members.

Request private lessons:

Private Swimming Lessons waitlist is open for the 2024 Spring Semester.

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Number of SessionsCost for Students/MembersCost for Non-Members
3 Sessions$75$90
6 Sessions$100$120

Group Lessons

Group swimming lessons are split up by in-water skills to ensure all participants feel comfortable in the level in which they are placed. Age requirements must be met for each level, with the earliest being only six months old. Working with groups of all ages and experience levels, our instructors will ensure each participant learns and develops strokes and skills. Session dates and times can be viewed online.

Numbers of SessionsCost for Students/MembersCost for Non-Members
8 Sessions$70$85

Spring 2024 Group Swim Lessons

Monday/Wednesday Sessions

Monday, March 18-Monday, April 15 (Skip Monday, April 1 for Easter Recess)

Registration will be open February 20-March 13

  • 5:30 p.m. – Parent/Child
  • 5:45 p.m. – Preschool 1
  • 6:00 p.m. – Preschool 2
  • 6:15 p.m. – Level 1
  • 6:30 p.m. – Level 2
  • 6:45 p.m. – Level 3
  • 7:00 p.m. - Level 4/5

Thursday Sessions

Thursday, February 22-Thursday, April 18 (Skip March 14 for Spring Break)

Registration will be open January 22-February 15

  • 5:15 p.m. – Parent/Child
  • 5:45 p.m. – Preschool
  • 6:15 p.m. – Level 1
  • 6:30 p.m. - Level 2
  • 6:45 p.m. - Adult

To register call 605-688-5521 or visit the Member Portal.

If your child is a member, you can register online, in-person or call 605-688-5521.

  • If your child is not a member, you can register in-person or call 605-688-5521.
  • If you are a member, a child under the age of 5 can be added to your membership for free. The child must be living in the same household. Call 605-688-5521 to set up a free Toddler Membership.

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