Community Education with Lifelong Learning
Mermaid Swimming and Diving, Spring Semester 2025
Join one of Utah’s foremost mermaiding experts for a mind-body experience that gives technical skills, an imaginative playground and physical exercise that is unparalleled! You will start in the classroom and learn the basics of mermaid swimming with a monofin and freediving. You’ll then split into small groups for a pool session where you will practice stretches, self-rescue skills, the basics of safe breath-hold techniques, weighting, surface diving, how to enter and exit the water, and how to float. Mermaiding is for everyone no matter your gender, shape, background, or age – it’s never too late to transform into a mermaid!
*Certification is available after course completion, inquire for details.
Course Notes: This class takes place in person at the Continuing Education and Community Engagement building on Wednesdays (540 Arapeen Drive, SLC) and at Dive Utah on Saturdays(4679 S 2225 E Holladay). The special fee covers all equipment and pool rental. Please bring your own towel, a secure swimsuit, water and water bottle, and a change of clothing. Class is limited to 8, pool sessions are limited to 4. Please view the University of Utah's current Covid guidelines for attending classes on campus at https://coronavirus.utah.edu/
Tuition: $175.00 + Special Fee: $95.00 = $270.00 Registration for this class is open now.
Enrollment Minimum: 4 Enrollment Cap: 8
Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download, review, and complete the Diver Medical form at least one week prior to your course start date to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a freediving course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
Join one of Utah’s foremost mermaiding experts for a mind-body experience that gives technical skills, an imaginative playground and physical exercise that is unparalleled! You will start in the classroom and learn the basics of mermaid swimming with a monofin and freediving. You’ll then split into small groups for a pool session where you will practice stretches, self-rescue skills, the basics of safe breath-hold techniques, weighting, surface diving, how to enter and exit the water, and how to float. Mermaiding is for everyone no matter your gender, shape, background, or age – it’s never too late to transform into a mermaid!
*Certification is available after course completion, inquire for details.
Course Notes: This class takes place in person at the Continuing Education and Community Engagement building on Wednesdays (540 Arapeen Drive, SLC) and at Dive Utah on Saturdays(4679 S 2225 E Holladay). The special fee covers all equipment and pool rental. Please bring your own towel, a secure swimsuit, water and water bottle, and a change of clothing. Class is limited to 8, pool sessions are limited to 4. Please view the University of Utah's current Covid guidelines for attending classes on campus at https://coronavirus.utah.edu/
Tuition: $175.00 + Special Fee: $95.00 = $270.00 Registration for this class is open now.
Enrollment Minimum: 4 Enrollment Cap: 8
Freediving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download, review, and complete the Diver Medical form at least one week prior to your course start date to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a freediving course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
"This was a wonderful class that I would recommend to everyone. The professor was amazing, kind and patient. The other people in the class were super supportive and encouraging. It was a unique opportunity that introduced me to a hobby that I might have for the rest of my life. Great Experience." ~ Lifelong Learning Student
