Student Recreation Facility (SRF) 737 S. Halsted St. 312.413.5150 Facility Hours Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 9:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday Noon - 8:00PM Pool Hours Pool closes one hour prior to facility closing. Come enjoy the SRF leisure pool, three lap lanes, vortex, bubble benches, lazy river, spa, co-ed sauna and steam room. Sports & Fitness Center (SFC) 828 S. Wolcott Ave. 312.413.5260 Facility Hours Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 9:00PM Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday Noon - 8:00PM Pool Hours Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 7:00PM Saturday - Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM If you are looking for more room to swim laps, the SFC has six lap lanes, an 11 foot deep end and co-ed sauna. For more information contact: Chris Stachewicz Aquatics Coordinator cstach@uic.edu 312.413.5161 http://www.uic.edu/depts/recreation/aquatics.shtml
PARENT TOT CLASSES These 45 minute classes are designed to help toddlers develop swimming readiness and become comfortable in the water. The Parent-Tot classes are for children 6 months to 3 years old. Children must be at least 6 months old by the start of enrolled classes. One parent or caregiver must accompany each child in the water. Children who are not potty-trained must wear a swim diaper. No disposable or cloth diapers are allowed. No cameras or video recording devices are permitted in the pool or Aqua Suite areas. All nonparticipants must wait in the Aqua Suite throughout the duration of the lesson. SESSION 1: 6 WEEKS REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 17TH AT 8AM AGE GROUP CLASS DAY CLASS DATES TIME CLASSES ARE HELD 6-18 mos. Wednesday 5/15-6/26 9:00AM - 9:45AM Saturday 5/18-6/29 10:15AM - 11:00AM/12:15AM - 1:00PM Sunday 5/19-6/30 1:00PM - 1:45PM 19 mos. - 3 yrs. Wednesday 5/15-6/26 10:00AM - 10:45AM Saturday 5/18-6/29 11:15AM - 12:00AM/1:15PM - 2:00PM Sunday 5/19-6/30 2:00PM - 2:45PM SESSION PRICES: Students $72 Members $75 Non-Members $94 (No classes May 25-May 30 for Memorial Day) SESSION 2: 6 WEEKS REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 19TH AT 8AM AGE GROUP CLASS DAY CLASS DATES TIME CLASSES ARE HELD 6-18 mos. Wednesday 7/10-8/14 9:00AM - 9:45AM Saturday 7/13-8/17 10:15AM - 11:00AM/ 12:15AM - 1:00PM Sunday 7/14-8/18 1:00PM - 1:45PM 19 mos. - 3 yrs. Wednesday 7/10-8/14 10:00AM - 10:45AM Saturday 7/13-8/17 11:15AM - 12:00AM/1:15PM - 2:00PM Sunday 7/14-8/18 2:00PM - 2:45PM SESSION PRICES: Students $72 Members $75 Non-Members $94
GROUP LESSONS These lessons are for beginners. The 45 minute instruction is designed for children 3 to 6 years old, without the assistance of their parent, caregiver or guardian. All non-participants must wait in the Aqua Suite throughout the duration of the lesson. SESSION 1: 6 WEEKS REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 24TH AT 8AM AGE GROUP CLASS DAY CLASS DATES TIME CLASSES ARE HELD 3-4 yrs. Monday 5/13-6/24 4:00PM - 4:45PM Wednesday 5/15-6/26 4:00PM - 4:45PM Thursday 5/16-6/27 4:00PM - 4:45PM Saturday 5/18-6/29 10:15AM - 11:00AM/12:15PM - 1:00PM Sunday 5/19-6/30 1:00PM - 1:45PM 5-6 yrs. Tuesday Saturday Sunday 5/14-6/25 5/18-6/29 5/19-6/30 4:00PM - 4:45PM 11:15AM - 12:00PM/1:15PM - 2:00PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM SESSION PRICES: Students $72 Members $75 Non-Members $94 (No classes May 25-May 30 for Memorial Day) SESSION 2: 6 WEEKS REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 26th AT 8AM AGE GROUP CLASS DAY CLASS DATES TIME CLASSES ARE HELD 3-4 yrs. Monday 7/8-8/12 4:00PM - 4:45PM Wednesday 7/10-8/14 4:00PM - 4:45PM Thursday 7/11-8/15 4:00PM - 4:45PM Saturday 7/13-8/17 10:15AM - 11:00AM/12:15PM - 1:00PM Sunday 7/14-8/18 1:00PM - 1:45PM 5-6 yrs. Tuesday Saturday Sunday 7/19-8/13 7/13-8/17 7/14-8/18 4:00PM - 4:45PM 11:15AM - 12:00AM/1:15PM - 2:00PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM SESSION PRICES: Students $72 Members $75 Non-Members $94
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS These lessons are designed to help participants feel comfortable and safe in the water. Learn to Swim Lessons help swimmers gain confidence while learning fundamental skills. Private and Semi-Private lessons covering all levels of swimming ability are available for anyone age 4 through adult. These are eight, 30 minute lessons for children (4-16 years old) and eight, 60-minute lessons for adults (17 years old and up) All lessons will meet once a week for 8 weeks. You will be notified by e-mail of your instructor. No refunds or make-up lessons will be offered if a swim participant cancels with less than 24 hour notice to their instructor or does not show up to a scheduled lesson. PRIVATE LESSON PRICES Children (4-16 years) Students- $100 Members- $120 Non-Members- $155 Adults (17+ years) Students- $160 Members- $175 Non-Members- $220 SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON PRICES Children (4-16 years) Students- $150 Members- $180 Non-Members- $233 *Two participant maximum enrollment for semi-private lessons. Swimmers must also have similar ability levels. All non-participants must wait in the Aqua Suite throughout the duration of the lesson. The use of cameras or any recording equipment is prohibited, except for the last 15 minutes of the last class of our group and parent tot lessons. Non-members who are enrolled in swim lessons are only allowed in the pool during scheduled swim lesson times. Use of the sauna, steam room and spa are prohibited by anyone 17 years of age or younger. *For a complete list of policies please visit our website.
LESSONS WHERE DO I REGISTER FOR SWIM LESSONS? Both Parent-Tot and Group Lessons require ONLINE registration. Sign-in by following the Register Now link on the UIC Campus Recreation home page at http://uic.edu/ depts/recreation Members and Students must click on the forgot user name/password link in order to request a user name and password for registration. Non-members must click on the Join Now link. Please note registration for private lessons is still required to be completed in person at our Student Recreation Facility. You have four months from the first scheduled lesson to complete your eight lessons. If you need to cancel a private lesson, please contact your instructor. WHAT CURRICULUM DOES UIC USE FOR SWIM LESSONS? The Learn to Swim Program is based on the American Red Cross Curriculum. HOW ARE PRIVATE SWIM LESSON PARTICIPANTS MATCHED WITH AN INSTRUCTOR? When participants register for swim lessons, they select days and times that they are available. We then match the participants with instructors with similar availability. Participants will be contacted within 7 days of registration. WHAT TYPES OF LESSONS ARE OFFERED AT UIC? Parent-Tot 6 months to 3 years old Group Lessons 3-6 years old Semi-Private Lessons 4-16 years old Private Lessons 4 years old-adult REGISTRATION INFORMATION STEP 1: Visit www.rec.uic.edu Click on Register Online icon on the left of the screen.
STEP 2: Account Creation STUDENTS/MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS ONLY Select the Forgot username/password option. Enter your email address. Please make sure you enter the email address that is on file with Membership Services. You may be asked for your Member Number which can be located on your I-Card. An email will be sent to you with a user name and password; this is what you will use to login. After logging in with the initial assigned user name and password, you will be prompted to choose a new user name and password. This is what you will use to log-in going forward. Once you have a user name and password, you may register online for Group swim lessons. You will also be able to view your account information and transactions. Click on the Join now link to sign up as a guest. Fill out your the personal information form. Be sure to include your email address. You must enter your birthdate; if you fail to do so, the system will read you as zero years old and ineligible to register for swim lessons. Add all of your children as Sub-Members in order to register more than one child at a time. You will be prompted to choose a user name and password. After receiving confirmation of your account, you will be able to log-in with your new user name. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Natalie Banach, Assistant Director of Member Services at 312.413.5162 or ndachn1@uic.edu STEP 3: Signing up for Swim Lesson Programs Online Log-in to Online Services. On the left hand side under program registrations, click Sign up for Program. Select the Current Session (e.g. Fall 2012) and site (e.g. Student Recreation Facility). To view classes, expand the category by clicking the + sign. Click on a course and a description with class times will be displayed. Select course and click on it to add to cart Select continue to cart. Read the waiver and check the accept box, click continue. Enter your payment information if you are not using a card already on file. Confirm the email address for your receipt Select Submit Payment. After payment is processed, a receipt will appear on your screen. To check your registration, click current reservation on the left hand side of the screen. Enter the date range for the class (e.g. program length is 5/1-5/31) and registered class can be viewed. On the left hand side, select Transaction listing and payments will be shown.