Stanford
Recreation and Wellness

Recreational Classes

Summer Rec Classes

Registration for Summer 2025 Fitness and Recreational Programs opens on Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m. Schedules will be released in late May.

5 Steps to Success

Take a look at these five steps to help you prepare for registration day

On this page: 

Registration Tutorial

If you visit the registration portal via any button on this page, start the tutorial on step 6 and remember to login with your SUID in the upper right corner.

Check out Tutorial Here

Recreational Classes

Our diverse range of Recreational Classes taught by experienced, certified instructors provides the opportunity to learn a new activity, no matter your skill level. 

Stanford Campus

Waitlist Opening Update

The waitlist for select Recreation Classes will now open between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM on Wednesday, June 11. This slight delay allows us to ensure the system is running optimally, offering everyone an equal opportunity to join waitlists for our most popular offerings. Classes impacted by this update include: Tennis, Golf, Pickleball, Gymnastics, Olympic Weightlifting, and Boxing

Redwood City

If you are unsure which rec class to register for, come to Open Rec Pickleball on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM—5:30 PM or Wednesdays from 12:00 PM—1:30 PM, and Coach David can recommend which class.

Aquatics Classes

The Stanford Aquatics program provides a comprehensive range of aquatic classes and activities for individuals of all skill levels. These programs are primarily held at the Avery Recreation Pool (ARP), located within the Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center (AOERC) on the Stanford campus.

Summer Aquatics Classes

Classes start the week of June and end on Friday, August 29.
Schedules will be released in late May.

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Resources

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Private Adult Swim Lessons

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer, our qualified instructors are dedicated to helping you reach your goals.

Each package includes four (4) private swim lessons. Registration opens Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m. 

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