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.
Youth Swim Lessons – Brownsville BCASA
Summer 2026: July 13 - August 6, 2026
Session 1: July 13 - July 23
Session 2: July 27 - August 6
6:00 – 6:45 pm
7:00 – 7:45 pm
$130 per session
BCASA -Classes are held at Brownsville UTRGV Casa Bella Apartments outdoor pool. 2651 FJRM Ave, Brownsville, TX 78520
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.
Adult Beginner Swim Lessons
Adult Intermediate Swim Lessons
6:00 - 6:45 pm
Youth Swim Lessons
Monday - Thursday (8 sessions)
11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Adult Beginner Swim Lessons
Monday - Thursday (8 sessions)
10am, 6pm
$150 UREC (University Recreation) Members
$160 UREC Non-Members
$10 Discount for multi-sessions (Discount applied to subsequent session after paying full-price for first session)
Register for lessons here!
EUREC – Classes are held at Edinburg University Recreation’s outdoor pool. W Schunior St & N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
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.
Improve your strokes, gain endurance, or learn to swim for the first time. Our instructors will provide you with a 45 minute, individualized program to meet your needs.
*Due to high demand, private lessons are offered on a limited basis and are available on a first-come first-served basis. We invite you to explore our group swim lesson options, which provide instruction in a small group setting.
**Private Lessons for Summer 2026 are currently not being offered. Please check out our group lesson options which maintain a low student-to-instructor ration of 6:1.
45 minute lessons
4 session package: $140
8 session package: $280
Please email recaquatics@utrgv.edu to schedule your lessons
Limited spots available.
Lessons will be scheduled by appointment (45 min.) during hours of operation of our Lap and Leisure pools.
Due to high demand, private lessons are offered on a limited basis and are available on a first-come first-served basis. We invite you to explore our group swim lesson options, which provide instruction in a small group setting.
Register for private swim lessons by emailing recaquatics@utrgv.edu.
EUREC – Classes are held at Edinburg University Recreation’s outdoor pool. W Schunior St & N Sugar Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
