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Recreation and Wellness

Stanford Campus Aquatics

Welcome to Stanford Campus Aquatics!

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.

Aquatics Classes

Take classes such as Beginner – Advanced Swim, Aqua Fitness, and Stroke Refinement.  

Summer Quarter: Monday, June 22 - Friday, August 28 No classes: July 3 - July 5 

Summer Schedule 

Purchase an Aquatics Class 

Private Swim Lessons

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

  • Private Swim Lessons are sold as a 4-lesson package.
  • Each lesson is 30 minutes long.
  • Lessons are scheduled twice per week over a 2-week period.
  • $240 total for the 4-lesson package

Select a swim time 

Facility Information

Stanford Aquatics provides a safe and inclusive environment for all, and we promote private swim lessons, recreation classes, special events, open rec swim, as well as job opportunities.

View the Pool Rules 

Avery Rec Pool Availability

AOERC Avery Recreation Pool

285 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305 Contact: (650) 498-0756

ARP is open for lap swimming and recreation use to all members with a membership during our operating hours

The Avery Recreation Pool is a 50-meter pool setup in short course yards. The Avery Aquatic Center is a 50-meter pool setup in long course meters or short course yards depending on availability and circumstances.  

Offerings and programs can change each quarter so be sure to check back frequently for any additions or changes. 

 

Avery Aquatic Center

235 Sam MacDonald Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 (CLOSED)Contact: (650) 498-0756

AAC is closed year round to all members except members of master swim and is only open to all members during winter closure when ARP is closed (end of December).

Refund Policy

Stanford Recreation and Wellness has a no refund policy. Refunds, switches, cancellations, and/or program credits are not permitted. Refunds will only be issued in the event of a program-wide cancellation (e.g., full quarter-long class vs. single-day session) or if the activity location, time, or type changes from what was advertised, as determined by Recreation and Wellness.

For other concerns, such as defective merchandise or facility issues that affect operations, please contact us at recreation@stanford.edu. See policy 6.2.1.