Swim Lesson Levels & Programs in Colorado Springs

Swimmers 6 months and older benefit from small class sizes in our warm-water pool learning from and socializing with their peers while being taught by experienced instructors committed to the ongoing development of their own skills. Once enrolled, swimmer spots are reserved until a family chooses to transfer to another class or submit a withdrawal form. 

Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center
Regular Group Lessons (4:1)
$28.75 per 30-minute lesson

Mini Group Lessons (2:1)
$46.25 per 30-minute lesson

The Country Club of Colorado
Regular Group Lessons (4:1)
$28.75 per 30-minute lesson (members)
$34 per 30-minute lesson (non-members)

Mini Group Lessons (2:1)
$46.25 per 30-minute lesson (members)
$56.50 per 30-minute lesson (non-members)

10% multi-sibling or military discount applies at all locations.

Families may enroll to attend as many days/week as they wish!

Base Camp Swim Team supports swimmers in confidently transitioning from lessons to swim team. With a focus on technique, endurance, and team basics, it’s ideal for those who need a little more time before committing to a full team - offering a supportive environment with experienced coaches and a small group of peers.

Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center
$30.50 per 45-minute lesson

10% multi-sibling or military discount applies

• An evaluation is required prior to enrolling in Base Camp. Swimmers should be able to comfortably complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, 12 yards of butterfly and breaststroke, along with a flip turn and a dive. To schedule an evaluation, please contact our front desk at (719) 400-7450 or trainingcenter@pikespeakathletics.com.

• Swimmers may enroll to attend 1-3 times per week at PPATC.

• Any Base Campers moving to Pikes Peak Athletics Competitive Teams will receive a discount on the team registration fee.

Private swim lessons are available for swimmers who benefit from one-on-one attention, including swimmers with significant fear or anxiety, special needs that require 1:1 instruction, or specific skill goals. For children under 12, PPA generally recommends private lessons as a supplement to group lessons or as a transition into group instruction.

These lessons are especially helpful to swimmers who:

• experience a high level of fear/anxiety

• have special needs that require 1:1 attention

• have specific goals toward Base Camp, swim team, or triathlon preparedness.

While anyone is welcome to take private lessons, we recommend swimmers under 12 participate in group lessons and perhaps supplement with private lessons toward accomplishing specific goals.

Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center

$57.25 - $66.75 per 30-minute lesson

dependent on instructor level

The Country Club of Colorado

$57.25 - $66.75 per 30-minute lesson (members)
$68.75 - $80.00 per 30-minute lesson (non-members)

dependent on instructor level

10% multi-sibling or military discount applies at all locations

Attendance, Make-Ups & Cancellations

Private lessons are eligible for one make-up lesson per month.

Please notify our Front Desk as early as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule:
(719) 400-7450 | trainingcenter@pikespeakathletics.com

• Less than 8 hours’ notice: $15 fee

• No-show: $25 fee

• Fees ensure instructors are compensated for their time when adequate notice isn’t given. When a fee is applied, the lesson remains eligible for a make-up rather than being forfeited.

Private lesson standards and pricing also apply to semi-private lessons.

We offer swim lessons for teens and adults of all abilities - whether you're learning to swim, improving technique, or training for fitness or performance. Group lessons provide a supportive, efficient way to build skills alongside peers, with private lessons available based on instructor availability.

Who it’s for:

• New swimmers learning foundational skills - it’s never too late to learn to swim!

• Triathletes and fitness swimmers refining technique

• Military members preparing for swim tests

Class options:

• Beginner (Teen 13–17, Adult 18+): Little to no experience; focus on comfort, safety, and fundamentals

• Intermediate (Teen & Adult): Some ability; focus on stroke development and efficiency

• Advanced (Adult 18+): Strong swimmers refining technique for Masters, triathlon, or performance goals

Adult/Teen Lessons are offered at PPA Training Center and available under the “Adult/Teen Tab” here.

$28.75 per 30-minute lesson

10% military discount available

While we cannot guarantee the availability of make-up lessons, we are happy to do our best to accommodate families who must miss their scheduled lesson on a space available basis at any point while currently enrolled.

Should you miss a lesson and wish to schedule a make-up lesson, please contact us at trainingcenter@pikespeakathletics.com or (719) 400-7450 for availability in classes with a scheduled absence.

If there are no scheduled absences, you are welcome to call back at your convenience as absences are scheduled ongoing by other families. We recommend contacting us for available spots the morning you wish to schedule your make-up. While we understand the desire to plan ahead, we’ve found we often have more spots to offer the day of.

Please note:

• Families may make up 2 missed lessons per 4-week session.

• Make-up lessons may be completed at any time by swimmers who are currently enrolled in group lessons. If you withdraw from lessons, you are no longer eligible to makeup missed lessons past your withdrawal date.

• Make-up lessons are not credits and cannot be applied to future tuition nor can they be refunded.

• Make-up lessons may be cancelled with more than 24-hour notice and rescheduled.

• Missed make-up lessons with less than 24-hour notice are not eligible for make-up.

*Group lesson make-ups may be converted to a single private lesson for a $20 fee. Mini Group Lessons for a $10 fee. (dependent on instructor availability)

Private Lesson Make-Ups & Cancellations
Private lessons are eligible for one make-up lesson per month.

Please notify our Front Desk as early as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule:
(719) 400-7450 | trainingcenter@pikespeakathletics.com

• Less than 8 hours’ notice: $15 fee

• No-show: $25 fee

• Fees ensure instructors are compensated for their time when adequate notice isn’t given. When a fee is applied, the lesson remains eligible for a make-up rather than being forfeited.

PPA Swim Camp is a fun, skill-building experience focused on stroke development, water safety, and engaging swim activities.

Each day includes two 30-minute swim lessons, a dedicated water safety lesson, and a mix of in- and out-of-water games. Campers (ages 4–12) are grouped by age and skill level to support confidence and progress.

Whether your child is building water safety or refining technique, this camp is a great fit.

Camps are offered during most school breaks to include: Spring, Summer, Fall, Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

Learn more and enroll in Little Pikes Swim Camp here.

Swim Camps available at:

Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center‍ ‍| Spring, Summer, Fall, Thanksgiving, and Winter Breaks

Country Club of Colorado | Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving, and Winter Breaks

The Club at Flying Horse | Summer Only

Our series group lessons are designed to meet the needs of our families during times where scheduling can be the most challenging or more time is available to reinforce and build their swimmer’s skills even more!

Series Lessons are available at:

Pikes Peak Athletics Training Center‍ ‍| Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving, and Winter Breaks

Valley Swim Club | Summer Only

The Club at Flying Horse (private lesson series) | Summer Only

Make-up policy:
Due to limited space and the nature of this program, swimmers are eligible for one make-up per series.

• Group lessons: Must be completed within 30 days of the series and are scheduled in an ongoing lesson at our Training Center.
  • Private lessons at The Club at Flying Horse: May be scheduled directly with your instructor within 30 days of the series.

Click here to register.

A $35 Administrative Fee is automatically charged upon initial enrollment. This fee is charged per family, not per swimmer.

If a family fully withdraws from lessons and later re-enrolls, the Administrative Fee will apply again, up to a maximum of two charges per 12-month period.

Need a break instead? Families planning to return within three sessions (12 weeks) can choose to pause their lessons rather than withdraw. Families who return within their approved pause period won't be charged another Administrative Fee, and they'll keep any unused make-up lessons on their account!

Learn more about pausing your enrollment under Tuition, Billing & Enrollment Changes.

Initial Enrollment Fee (per swimmer)

Upon the initial enrollment of each swimmer under age 12, a one-time $10 Initial Enrollment Fee is charged.

This fee includes your choice of:

• A pair of youth goggles, or

• A reusable swim diaper for swimmers under 2.

Ongoing Lesson Billing & Enrollment:

• Tuition & Automatic Billing: Your first month's tuition is charged at enrollment. After that, tuition is automatically processed on the 16th of each month for the following session reserving your swimmer’s spot ongoing.

• Holiday Adjustments: Lessons falling on major holidays will be prorated before tuition is processed.

• Transferring Lessons: Need a different day, time, or lesson format? You can submit a Lesson Transfer Request to explore available classes, including switching between group and private lessons. Transfers are subject to availability and any applicable tuition differences.

• Pausing Lessons: Need a little break? Families may pause lessons for up to three consecutive sessions (12 weeks) within a 12-month period without paying tuition during their pause. When you return, you'll keep your unused make-up lessons and won't be charged an Administrative Fee upon re-enrollment! Class placement upon return is subject to availability.

• Withdrawing from Lessons: If you need to discontinue lessons, please submit a Lesson Withdrawal Request by the 15th of the month prior to your desired withdrawal date to avoid being charged for the following session.

• Tuition is processed on the 16th and is non-refundable once processed. Requests received after the 15th will take effect after the next billed session.

Series enrollment & billing:

• Swimmers enroll for each series they wish to attend - this program doesn’t auto-enroll.

• A withdrawal form is not required due to the defined start and end dates.

• Tuition is processed on the 16th of the month prior to the series; enrollments after this date will be billed upon enrollment.

• Tuition is non-refundable and may not be transferred to another series once processed.

Camp Billing & Enrollment
A 25% non-refundable tuition deposit is processed upon camp enrollment to reserve your swimmer’s spot.

This deposit is credited toward your total camp tuition and is not an additional fee. The remaining 75% of camp tuition will be processed using the payment method on file on the following dates:

• Spring Break Camps: March 1

• June Camps: May 1

• July Camps: June 1

• Fall Break Camps: October 1

• Thanksgiving Camps: November 1

• Winter Break Camps: December 1

If a swimmer enrolls after a camp’s billing date, full tuition will be processed upon enrollment.

Once processed, camp tuition is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to a different camp. Up until full tuition processes, swimmers may be dropped or transferred to another camp with availability. If a swimmer is dropped, their deposit is not eligible for refund.