The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program provides instruction to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience. Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. The objective is to teach people to swim and to be safe in, on and around the water.

Lesson Dates and Registration

Participants can view class dates and register online through their account on MyRec. Registration opens on the 15th of each month.  

More information about MyRec and instructions on how to create a profile can be found on our MyRec webpage.

Youth Learn-to-Swim Details

Lessons are taught at the Brodie Aquatics Center and are held on Mondays/Wednesdays or Saturdays.

To learn more about each level, click on the links below:

• Parent/Child  
• LTS Level 1
• LTS Level 2
• LTS Level 3

Swim Lessons Policies

1. Students must listen to the instructor and follow all safety rules.
2. Parent’s must refrain from interacting with the children during lessons.
3. Instructors reserve the right to move students to the appropriate level based on their skills
4. We are an inclusive program and expect that all participant’s treat each other and instructors with respect and understanding
5. For our cancellation and refund policy please click here.

Additional questions regarding the Learn-to-Swim program at Duke can be directed to aquatics@duke.edu. 

Swim Lessons are proudly sponsored by a grant through the USA Swimming Foundation.