Swim Lessons

Water Babies! Parent & Child Aquatics
Feb 7 - Mar 15
Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-10am
East Gym Pool

Feb 18 - Mar 24
Saturdays, 9-9:45a.m.
East Gym Pool

Mar 20 - May 3 (no class Apr 2, 4, 9)
Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-10am
East Gym Pool

Parent & Child Aquatics is designed to help young children (ages 6 months to 2 years) become comfortable in and around water so they are ready to learn to swim. This program does not teach children to swim or to survive in the water on their own. The goal is to provide parents with skills to orient their little ones to the water and to supervise water activities safely. Classes will meet once or twice a week for 30 minutes in the water. Parents must get in the water and participate in each session.

* All children must wear tight fitting rubber pants or specifically designed swim diaper. There is a main pool entrance and an entrance through the men's and women's locker room. Parents must use gender appropriate locker rooms. You cannot change your children on the pool deck.

Tuesday, Thursday $50 for 6-week session.
Saturday $40 for 6 week-session.

Water Skippers - Preschool Swim
Feb 18 - Mar 24
Saturday
East Gym Pool

• Level I: (10-10:45am) Students will learn how to enter and exit the water safely. Students will learn to submerge his / her head and open their eyes under the water to see objects. The child will learn to float and glide on his / her stomach and back while being supported and explore ways of changing position in the water using their arms and legs. Prior to enrollment in this class, child should have little to no in-water experience and may even be fearful of the water.
  
  
• Level II: (10-10:45am) This level builds off of Level I. In this level, students will learn to submerge their entire head under the water while learning breath control. Students will learn to float on his / her stomach and back unassisted. Students will learn to move arms and legs in motions that will promote swimming on his/her own both on front and back. Prior to enrollment in this class, child should feel comfortable in the water and not be afraid to get their face and head wet.
  
  
• Level III: (9-9:45am) Once the student can swim on his / her own, it is time to learn the fundamentals of different strokes. Level III offers an introduction to the elementary backstroke, increased endurance on front crawl and kicking action for the butterfly. Students will also begin to learn how to tread water effectively as well as kick on their side. The beginning stages of diving will also be taught. Prior to enrollment in this class, child should be able to float on their own (both front and back) as well as be able to swim on their own short distances.

$40 for a 6-week session
Classes are for 3-5 year olds and meet once a week for 45 minutes. Program sizes are limited.

You must accompany your child to lessons. You may sit in the pool area during class. *If this becomes disruptive to the lesson, instructors may ask you to sit in the lobby lounge area.

There is a main pool entrance and an entrance through the men's and women's locker rooms. Please plan accordingly if your child needs help getting ready for lessons. Parents must use gender appropriate locker rooms. There are two family change rooms available for children older than 4 years old needing assistance. You cannot change children on the pool deck.

Every child MUST wear diapers wih tight fitting rubber pants or specifically designed swim diapers that are less likely to leak. Parents are encouraged to check and change child's diaper often.

Children's Swim Lessons
Feb 13 - Apr 16 (no class Apr 2, 4, 9)
Monday, Wednesday
East Gym Pool

• Level I - Introduction to Water Skills: (5:30-6:15pm) Students will learn how to enter and exit water safely, open their eyes under the water to see objects, learn to float and glide on stomach while being supported and explore ways of changing position in the water.
  
  
• Level II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: (6:30-7:15pm) Students will learn breathing control, learn to float on stomach and back unassisted and learn to move arms and legs in motions that will promote swimming.
  
  
• Level III - Stroke Development: (5:30-6:15pm) An introduction to the elementary backstroke, increased endurance on front crawl and kicking action for the butterfly.  Students will also begin to learn how to tread water effectively, as well as kick on their side.
  
  
• Level IV/V - Stroke Improvement/Refinement: (6:30-7:15pm) Students learn more basic stroke techniques for backstroke, breaststroke, as well as the arm movements for sidestroke and butterfly.  Students will continue to develop their front crawl and elementary back strokes and learn open turns to change directions at the wall.

$60 for an 8-week session.
Classes will meet twice a week for 45 minutes and is intended for children 5 years or older.

During the first class, instructors will evaluate students on their skill level to ensure they are in the right class. Students must successfully demonstrate all certification requirements from previous skill level.

You must accompany your child to lessons. You may sit in the pool area during class. *If this becomes disruptive to the lesson, instructors may ask you to sit in the lobby lounge area.

There is a main pool entrance and an entrance through the men's and women's locker rooms. Please plan accordingly if your child needs help getting ready for lessons. Parents must use gender appropriate locker rooms. There are two family change rooms available for children older than 4 years old needing assistance. You cannot change children on the pool deck.

Adult Learn to Swim Lessons
Feb 18 - Mar 24
Saturday 11-11:45am
East Gym Pool

Feel comfortable in the water and have fun learning to swim! These lessons are geared specifically for adult learners, ages 18 and over. Every step from getting acclimated to the water to stroke refinement will be covered during this six week class.  This is not a lap swimming or fitness class.  

$40.00 for 6-week session
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.

1. Swim lessons are NOT included in Recreation, FitSpace, or Group Fitness memberships. In order to participate, participants must register in advance with Member Services. No registrations will be taken at the time of the program, or at the program location.
2. Any child with ear infections or tympanotomy tubes should follow the advice of their pediatrician. Parents are encouraged to seek advice before beginning a swim class.
3. All classes follow American Red Cross guidelines (adopted Spring 2009). All participants will receive a Red Cross certificate of participation.
4. Students, faculty, staff and Recreation Members MUST have a current University photo ID card to enter the East Gym facility. All other participants will be issued an ID card for facility entrance.
5. Programs are filled on a first come, first served basis.Most programs have a minimum and maximum occupancy. Some programs have a registration date cut off as well. No one will be allowed to register after the cut off date.
6. If a class is cancelled for any reason, Campus Recreational Services will notify participants or parents/guardians as soon as it is cancelled. Please be sure to provide accurate contact information.
7. No Day Guest Passes or Week Passes are available for these programs.
8. Parking Permits are required to park anywhere on campus, including the East Gym Lot E. Passes are available for purchase at Parking Services (Couper - G8) or at the Information Booth on Bartle Drive.
9. Individuals must register in person at the Rec Center front desk at the East Gym. Please call 777-PLAY for more information.