Aquatic Instructional Programs

Session One-Adult
Date: Jan. 27-Apr. 6, Sundays  (no class Mar. 2, 9, & 23)
Time: 2:30-3:00 pm

Session Two-Adult
Date: Jan. 28-Mar. 31 Mondays (no class Mar 3 & 24)
Time: 7:30-8:00 pm

Register by: Jan. 23
FAC Members fee: $45
Fac/Staff Non-Members fee: $55

YOUTH LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

Our learn to swim program follows the American Red Cross (ARC) “Learn to Swim “ curriculum, composed of five levels: elementary water skills, fundamental aquatic skills, stroke development, stroke improvement, stroke refinement.  Demonstration of all previous skill levels is required for advancement.  Participants will be placed based on a skills test.  Please see Member Services for questions regarding level placement or call Stacy Epperson at 410-617-2089.  Eight 30 minute lessons.

Session One-Youth
Dates: Jan. 27-Apr. 6, Sundays  (no class Mar 2, 9, & 23)
Time: 1:30-2:00pm (Levels One and Two)
2:00-2:30pm (Levels Three, Four and Five)

Session Two-Youth
Dates: Jan. 28-Mar. 31, Mondays
Time: 6:30-7:00pm (Levels One and Two)
7:00-7:30pm (Levels Three, Four and Five)

FAC Members fee: $45
Fac/Staff Non-Members fee: $55
Non-Affiliate Fee: $70
Register by: Jan. 23

*A $5 discount off the original price will be offered to each additional child in the same family per session.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

If group swim lessons do not work with your schedule or you want more specialized attention for yourself or your child to develop stronger swimming skills, we have an option for you.  We will pair you with one of our swim instructors to work one-on-one with you in the pool. 

Dates: Available all semester at a variety of times
FAC Members Fee: $20/half hour
Fac/Staff Non-Member Fee: $25/half hour

PDIC OPEN WATER SCUBA CERTIFICATION

Dates:  Thursdays, Feb. 21 through Apr. 17
Time:  6:00-9:00 pm
FAC Member fee:  $150 (Must be paid in full prior to second class)
Fac/Staff Non-member fee:  $175

The above fee includes 7 class and water sessions and a final exam.  Registration fee is paid to FAC membership staff. Register by phone with Stacy (x2089) by Monday, Feb. 18. No obligation until the second night.

Additional fees:
Dive equipment rental:  $90 (Includes wetsuit, fins, snorkel, mask, dive boots)
Book:  $50
Open water check out fee:  $63
Rental and other fees are paid directly to the instructor.

To obtain certification you must attend 6 class sessions, receive at least 80% passing grade on final exam, and successfully complete an Open Water Check Out.  For more information, call Stacy Epperson, Assistant Director of Aquatics at 410-617-2089.

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD COURSE

The lifeguarding course teaches a preventive approach to lifeguarding as well as rescue and lifesaving techniques endorsed by the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course includes certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First-Aid.

*Must pass swim test at first class. Swim test consists of:  a. Swim 300 yards, freestyle and breaststroke, no rest but no time limit  b. swim 20 yards, surface dive to retrieve 10lb brick in 7 feet of water, return to the surface, and holding brick on chest with both hands, swim 20 yards with brick/hands out of water in a timed event.

Students who fail swim test will not be allowed to continue. Students must attend every class, pass rescue skills, and pass final written test to become certified.  No refunds for students that do not pass.

Dates:   February 19-April 8, Tuesdays  (no class March 4)

Time:    6PM-10PM

Member fee: $170

Fac/Staff Non-member fee: $185

Register by: Wednesday, Feb 13

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register for any fee-based aquatic program, please stop by the Fitness & Aquatic Center Member Services Office Monday-Thursday, noon-7:00, or Friday, noon-6pm.  Phone registration is also available  by calling 410-617-2441 prior to the listed registration deadline.  Credit card payment is required for all phone registrations. Individuals who have registered by phone will be charged the registration fee regardless of attendance.