Learn-to-Swim

COVID-19 Precautions

Registration for Spring 2021 opens 1/5 for members and 1/12 for non-members.

In the light of COVID-19, we are taking many precautions and abiding by guidelines set forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department, University of Illinois, and the American Red Cross. Safety of our participants and staff has always been, and will remain our priority even through these challenging times. Some of the initiatives we are taking are listed below:

• Reduced capacities (except for our private lessons)
• Organized a 15+ minute gap between the end of one session and beginning the next
• Any toys/equipment will be provided at a 1:1 ratio per participant
• All swim instructors and staff will be wearing a double-layered lycra facial covering
• Spectators will be stationed 6-8ft apart
• Overall capacity of 50 or less within the pool area at all times
• Advanced levels will be taught primarily from the deck (Level 4+)
• Logistics for pool deck entry/exit will be organized by on-deck coordinator to limit patron/participant interaction
• Locker rooms will be sanitized hourly by facilities staff; touch points within pool deck area will be sanitized between sessions

Registration

Dates

• Member Registration: 1/5 – 2/11
• Non-Member Registration: 1/12 – 2/11
• Classes: 2/20 – 4/15

Payment

After creating your account with us and selecting your course(s) you would like to sign up for, you can pay for your classes online as well! If you have any questions, please contact us at learntoswim@illinois.edu. We are always happy to help you however we can!

Instructions

1. Go to the Online Reservation Portal and login with your username and password.
   • If you don’t have a username/password, click “Do not have a login?” You will be prompted to enter your Member Number (UIN; can be found on your iCard) and Date of Birth. Email dcr-memberservices@illinois.edu if you have questions, or call Member Services 217-333-3806 to have them send your credentials or reset your password.
2. After you have logged in, select “Program Registration.”
3. Select “Aquatics.”
4. Click “View Programs” under the classes you wish to view.
5. Once you find your desired class, select to “Add to Cart.”
6. A waiver page will appear for you to view before clicking “Continue.”
   • Add your child as “sub member” if applicable. Make sure the appropriate check box is filled in to complete registration for the course.
7. From here you may “Continue Shopping” to add more classes if you intend to sign up more than one person – otherwise you may select “Continue to Cart” to complete the payment process.
8. After securing a spot in your desired class, you will receive an email confirmation and information on how we will process payment for your course(s). 

Class Descriptions & Schedules

Parent/Child

Children ages 6 months-3 years work directly with their parents in this class to develop comfort in the water, basic skills to prepare them for swimming, and water safety. This program is designed to orient children and parents to the aquatic environment and lay a foundation that will assist with swimming development. It is not intended to teach children to swim or survive in the water on their own, but to provide parents with useful information and techniques to orient their children to the water environment. Parents are REQUIRED to participate in this level. Review the list of Required Skills for this class.

Youth Beginner

Preschool, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3B

The beginner youth lessons are for children at the beginning levels of Pre-school to Level 3Beginner. Parents are expected to stay on the pool deck but do not directly participate. Students will learn the basic skills of swimming and the different types of strokes. For specific information regarding the different levels, please refer to the required skills page. Preschool will be tested and divided on the first day of lessons. Review the list of Required Skills for this class.

Youth Advanced

Level 3A, Level 4, Level 5, and Level 6

Review the list of Required Skills for this class.

Cost

• Member: $55 / child
• Non-Member: $70 / child

Youth Swim Conditioning

This class is designed for children who have completed level 6 and wish to continue to use swimming for fitness and/or competition. Stroke refinement, endurance, and competitive techniques are emphasized in a small group environment. Participants must be able to swim 8 pool lengths (200 yards) continuously. Review the list of Required Skills for this class.

Adult

Adult Beginner 1, Adult Beginner 2, and Adult Intermediate

Review the list of Required Skills for this class.

Cost

• Member: $65
• Non-Member: $80

Adult Swim for Fitness (1x/week and 3x/week)

Review the list of Required Skills for this class.

Private Swim Lessons

One-on-one instruction for ages 5-adult. CRCE is recommended for beginners and the ARC is recommended for advanced swimmers.

Cost

• Member: $260
• Non-Member: $290

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Refunds are available prior to the first day of lessons. Please send an email to learntoswim@illinois.edu and we will be happy to start the refund process for you. Please expect a 2-4 week wait for the refund to your account.

After the first day of lessons, refunds will be given due to medical reasons only. Please provide a doctor’s note and brief explanation; we will be happy to prorate your purchase and hope you will join us again the following semester.

There are no make-up classes for missed lessons. If it is necessary to cancel due to a pool malfunction or weather, affected participants will be notified by email and make-ups will be communicated.

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