Aquatics

Classes & Lessons

MIT Recreation offers a variety of aquatic classes and lessons.  The instruction offered is organized by youth (under age 18) and adult.  We offer both group and private instruction.  Please click on a link below according to the programs that you are interested in.

Registration Procedure
All swim lessons are open to the students & staff of MIT as well as the public.  Registration is on a first come first serve basis.  If we do not have our minimum enrollment 4 days prior to the class start date, the class will be canceled.

You can register for private lessons in person at the building. 

You can register for group classes online or in person at the building:
 
 * If you’ve never had a membership here before and/or you’ve never taken a class with us before, you’ll need to create an account, which can take up to 48 hours to be verified and activated.  You will receive an email when this has been done, and then you can return to the site and register for the class. 

 * If you have had a membership here or taken a class here in the past, you will already have an account with us and can enter your email address to gain access to your online account. 

2) Sign up in person at the Main Desk of the Zesiger Sports and Fitness Center (120 Vassar Street, Cambridge MA 02139) during any of our operational hours: Monday through Friday 6a-11p, Sat 7a-9p, and Sun 9a-11p.

 * This is the fastest way to secure yourself a spot in the class.  Payment is required at the time of registration; we accept cash, check, Master Card, Visa or Discover.

If you have any further questions please email aqualesson@mit.edu or call 617-324-2100.

Refunds/Cancellation/Credits:

Group Classes: Full refunds will be given to participants registered for a class that is canceled and to those who withdraw from a class eight or more days before the scheduled start date. Participants who withdraw within one week of the scheduled start date will be eligible for a 50 percent refund. No refund will be given to persons who withdraw from courses within one day of or after the scheduled start date.

Private Programs: Full refunds are available if cancellation occurs 24 hours prior to the first scheduled session. Failure to give 24 hours notice will result in the participant being charged the full amount of the first session. Persons who wish to cancel after the first completed session will be eligible for a 50 percent refund on the remaining balance of the sessions purchased. All private instruction sessions expire one year from date of purchase.


Adult and Youth Swim Lesson Listserv
 
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UPDATES
 
ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS AND CLASSES IS
NOW AVAILABLE!
 
Click Here for more information    

UPCOMING EVENTS
 

TRY A TRAINER
 
Spend 10-15 minutes with a personal trainer.  Participants receive 10% off any personal training package purchased during the event.
  
Wednesday, March 10,
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Zesiger Fitness Centrer, 2nd Floor
  
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS
NONMEMBERS MUST PUCHASE A DAY PASS

MEMBERSHIP
 
 
FACILITY TOURS
Guide tours of the Zesiger Center are available at no cost.
Contact Jennifer Gallagher at gallaje@mit.edu or
617-452-2349 to schedule
a tour.
 

 
 
 
 
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