MIT Recreation - Swim Lessons in Cambridge

My favourite thing to do at MIT outside of research. I love Stef, the swimming instructor. Hands down the best swimming instruction -- she's so fun, so good at teaching and always mixes it up w different strokes. Thank you for teaching me how to swim, Stef! You ROCK.

Greatly improved my swimming taking group lessons here. Took a handful of classes. Great instructors. Serious lessons from beginner to advanced, makes you feel like you're getting quality instruction, unlike the average lesson at a Y. Awesome clean spacious facility.

Great place to get a one day pass for $8 with student ID and $15 without. This sports facility has some great place to workout and play sports.

The facility seems modern but sometimes there are annoying quirks, like the water in the showers fluctuating in temperature. The water in the teaching pool is kept cold during toddler classes for some reason. my son keeps shivering. Complaining didn't help. In my opinion they charge MIT postdocs way too much for a membership. The annual fee is ~$500 while at Harvard postdocs pay $30 annually!!!

Nice sport complex. it is expensive and some part of it is old. But the best in the area.

An amazing facility, which is super friendly for non-MiT people. Make sure to bring your own lock! Edit: “Post” covid, the non-MIT prices went up and the towel service became an additional expense, something I cannot fathom to justify. It’s still the best facility in Boston, but one has to think twice about the cost-effectiveness of it.

Great pool, but check the weekly schedule first to make sure there isn't a special event when you want to go.

A premium class gym, swimming pool and a bunch of other activities combines in a single place. Worth visiting at least once if you have an MIT ID since it's all free for you.