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Learn-to-Swim

Registration

Spring 2019 learn to swim schedule is now available to view.

Three Ways to Register

  1. Drop Off:
    Register in person at ARC or CRCE Member Services when facilities are open for operation. Please refer to the facilities schedule for hours of operation.
  2. By Mail:
    Mail to: Swim Registration, 201 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL 61820.
    Payment by credit card must be included. Mail-in registrations are handled in order of postmark date received. Refunds (minus $5 handling fee) are given before the first day of class. To receive the member rate for child/youth lessons, the parent or guardian responsible must be a Campus Recreation member.
  3. By Fax:
    Register by fax to (217) 244-3319. Faxes will be processed by date and time received. Confirmation of fax transmission will be made by phone and/or email.***Per University policy, email registration WILL NOT be accepted.

Learn to Swim 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.

Learn to Swim

Planned Class Cancellations

NOTE: No classes March 16-24

Learn to Swim

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.

  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:00-6:30 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesday, February 20 – April 17
    6:00-6:30 pm, CRCE
Preschool

Required skills.

The beginner youth lessons are for children in the beginning levels of Pre-school to Level 3Beginner. Parents are expected to stay on the pool deck but do not directly participate. The morning lessons will take place at the ARC Outdoor pool. Students will learn the basic skills of swimming and the 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.

  • Saturdays, February 16 – April 20
    10:00-10:40 am, CRCE
    10:45-11:25 am, CRCE
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Tuesdays, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
    6:45-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE

 

Youth Beginner

Level 1
  • Saturdays, February 16 – April 20
    10:00-10:40 am, CRCE
    10:45-11:25 am, CRCE
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Tuesday, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
    6:45-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
Level 2
  • Saturdays, February 16 – April 20
    10:00-10:40 am, CRCE
    10:45-11:25 am, CRCE
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Tuesdays, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
    6:45-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
Level 3
  • Saturdays, February 16 – April 20
    9:10-9:50 am, CRCE
    10:00-10:40 am, CRCE
    10:45-11:25 am, CRCE
Level 3B
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Tuesdays, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
    6:45-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    6:35-7:15 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE

 

 

Youth Advanced

Level 3A
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Tuesday, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Wednesday, February 20 – April 17
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Thursday, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
Level 4
  • Saturdays, February 16 – April 20
    9:10-9:50 am, CRCE
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Tuesday, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Wednesday, February 20 – April 17
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Thursday, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
Level 5
  • Saturdays, February 16 – April 20
    9:10-9:50 am, CRCE
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Tuesday, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Wednesday, February 20 – April 17
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Thursday, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
Level 6
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Tuesday, February 19 – April 16
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Wednesday, February 20 – April 17
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Thursday, February 21 – April 18 
    6:20-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor

 

Youth Swim Conditioning

Required skills.
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.

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, February 18 – April 17
    6:00-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 19 – April 18
    5:15-6:15 pm, ARC Indoor

 

Adult

Adult Beginner 1
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    7:20-8:00 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    7:20-8:00 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    6:45-7:25 pm, CRCE
Adult Beginner 2
  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:00-6:40 pm, ARC
  • Tuesdays, February 19 – April 16
    5:15-5:55 pm, ARC
Adult Intermediate
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    6:00-6:40 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    5:15-5:55 pm, CRCE
Adult Swim for Fitness
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays, February 18 – April 20
    Monday & Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm, ARC Indoor
    Saturday, 11:00-1:00 pm, ARC Indoor
Adult Swim for Fitness Saturday Only
  • Saturdays, February 23 – April 20
    11:00-1:00 pm, ARC Indoor

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Private Swim Lessons

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

  • Mondays, February 18 – April 15
    6:00-6:30 pm, CRCE
    7:25-7:55 pm, CRCE
  • Tuesdays, February 19 – April 16
    6:20-6:50 pm, ARC Indoor
    7:30-8:00 pm, CRCE
  • Wednesdays, February 20 – April 17
    6:00-6:30 pm, ARC
    6:00-6:30 pm, CRCE
    7:25-7:55 pm, CRCE
  • Thursdays, February 21 – April 18 
    5:30-6:00 pm, ARC Indoor
    6:45-7:15 pm, CRCE
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For questions, please email us at learntoswim@illinois.edu.

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