Swim Lessons

Hillsborough Aquatic Club Swim Academy

Our Swim Academy is designed to teach swimmers of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds the confidence and techniques they need to be safe and successful in the water.

Each class focuses on:

  • Water safety

  • Stroke development

  • Endurance building

Our philosophy is safety first, skills second. Instructors use fun, creative, and engaging activities to help swimmers build both confidence and ability.

To ensure full mastery, each level is designed to be repeated as needed before progressing to the next stage.

We look forward to seeing you in our group swim lessons, private swim lessons, and swim team programs!


Before Your Lesson

Check In: Please check in at the table in front of the Recreation Pool and Aquatics Office before each lesson.
🏊‍♀️ Warm Up: Arrive 5–10 minutes early and enjoy our open swim time to help your child get comfortable in the water.
💦 Practice Anytime: Recreational swimming is available daily — take advantage of it to practice new skills!


Safety Reminders

  • Never swim alone.

  • Never leave a child unattended near water.

  • When in doubt, wear a lifejacket — it saves lives.


Fall/Winter 2025 Swim Lessons

[Click Here for Registration Form] [FAQs] • [Reminders] • [Class Descriptions] • [Swim Levels]


Questions?
Contact Anna Varnell, Swim Lesson Director
📧 AVarnell@oc-sportsplex.com | ☎️ 919-644-0339 Ext. 229

Group Swim Lessons
  • Classes are organized by age and skill level. For more info, there is a link to registration form above in red. The student-to-teacher ratio in each class is no more than 6-to-1. Choose from Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs. sessions (2 classes per week). Saturday swim lessons are also available. And Parent-Tot classes are a great way to introduce your little one to swimming. There are 8 classes lasting 30 minutes offered in each weekday session. There are 4 classes lasting 30 minutes offered in each Saturday session. Classes fill up fast, so sign up online today!
Private Swim Lessons
  • Private Swim Lessons are open to all ages and abilities. Private Lessons can be purchased by members and non-members in packages of 1, 4, or 8 total swim lessons. All lessons are 30 minutes in duration and scheduling is subject to instructor availability.
Hillsborough Aquatic Club Swim Team
  • Ready for the next step? Swimmers who graduate from Swim Lessons are perfect candidates to join the Sportsplex's very own competitive swim team. Whether interested in swimming with the Hillsborough Hammerheads Summer Swim Team, swimming year-round with the Hillsborough Aquatic Club, or doing both, we have groups for all age s and skill levels! We even have a Masters Swim Team for the adults!!
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