The purpose of UIC Campus Recreation aquatic facilities is to enhance the educational and recreational experience of the UIC community.
Aquatics Facilities
Swimming Pool Policies
Lap Swim
Pool Rentals
Learn to Swim
Registration (Private Lessons)
Parent & Tot Water Orientation
Click here to download Summer 2013 Aquatics Schedule
The Student Recreation Facility and the Sport & Fitness Center provide the opportunity for lap and recreational swimming. Both aquatic facilities are fully accessible and ADA compliant.
Student Recreation Facility
737 S. Halsted Street
(312)413-5150
- leisure pool
- 3 lap lanes
- vortex
- 2 bubble benchs
- spa
- co-ed sauna on pool deck
- co-ed steam room on pool deck
- lazy river
Sport & Fitness Center
828 S. Wolcott Avenue
(312)413-5260
- 6 lap lanes
- co-ed sauna on pool deck
- 11 ft. deep end
Swimming Pool Rules
- All users must wear swimwear when entering the pool area. No street clothes can be worn in the water.
- Infants and toddlers must wear swim diapers or swim pants that are form-fitting.
- All users must shower before entering the pool area.
- Running, pushing, or horseplay will not be toelrated in the pool or on the deck area.
- No food or drinks are allowed in the pool area, except for water.
- Only non-breakable containers are allowed. No glass in the pool area.
- No gum or adhesive bandages are allowed in the pool.
- Users with open wounds or infectious diseases are not allowed in the pool.
- Spitting or spouting of water is not allowed in the pool.
- Parties and groups are only permitted to use designated pool areas as stipulated in Pool Rental Agreement.
- Adults (18+) must be present at all times to supervise the children in the pool. Children (17 and under) may not use lap lanes, spa, sauna, and/or steam room.
- Children under the age of 9 who are swimming must be supervised by an adult (18+) in the water. Each adult can only supervise up to three children (under the age of 9) while in the water.
- Children may not use kickboards or buoys. Children may use the inner tubes, U.S. Coast Guard Approved flotation devices, or swimming fins, unless deemed unsafe by the Recreation Staff/Lifeguard.
- Cameras or video recording devices are not permitted in the pool or aqua suite.
Aqua/MAC Suite
- Parties are responsible for set-up before and clean-up after their room reservation
- All food must be store bought or delivered (catered).
- Perishable foods, made with milk, eggs, or mayonnaise products, are not allowed in the facility, for example: dips, creams, cheese sauces, cole slaw, potato salad, and macaroni salad.
- Food that must be cooked, heated, or chilled is not allowed. The use of sternos (portable heating candles) is not allowed.
Sauna Rules
- Proper swimming attire is required.
- No personal belongings of any kind are allowed in the Sauna.
- Lewd or suggestive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Nobody under the age of 18 is allowed in the Sauna.
- Adjustments to the Sauna or tending to the rocks are not permitted. Alert Campus Recreation Staff if the Sauna is not functioning properly.
Steam Room Rules
- Proper swimming attire is required.
- No personal belongings of any kind are allowed in the Steam Room.
- Lewd or Suggestive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Nobody under the age of 18 is allowed in the Steam Room.
- Adjustments to the steam are not permitted. Alert Campus Recreation Staff is the Steam Room is not functioning properly.
Assisted Change Locker Room
Regardless of age, females are not allowed in the men’s locker room and males are not allowed in the women’s locker room. The Assisted Change Locker Room is available for parents or a guardian accompanying an opposite sex child into the facility. Daily use lockers are available in this area.
If you are age 16 or older and want a full-body workout, visit our lanes for lap swimming during designated times. Except during special events and/or pool rentals, the lap lanes are reserved exclusively for lap swimming during peak hours.
Peak hours:
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (6:15 PM on Wednesday)
Starting on August 11, there will be limited lap lane usage on Wednesdays from 6:15pm-7:30pm due to an Aqua fitness class.
The Student Recreation Facility Aquatics Center is available for private rental to all recognized UIC student organizations. For more information on availability and rates, please contact Chris Stachewicz at cstach@uic.edu.
Birthday Party Rental
Your birthday party rental may include use of the leisure pool and a party room for three hours.
Pool Rental
| Affiliation | Number of People Attending | ||
| 15 or less | 16-30 | 31-50 | |
| Student | $100.00 | $150.00 | $200.00 |
| Member | $150.00 | $225.00 | $300.00 |
| Non-Member | $200.00 | $275.00 | $350.00 |
Room Rental
Set rate of $100.00 for 3 hours
Required Deposit
$100.00 must be paid to hold your date
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Everyone from tots to adults can learn to swim at UIC Campus Recreation. Our full complement of Learn to Swim classes is perfect for participants of all ages who want to become comfortable in the water. Instruction is lead by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and the class is taught according to American Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum.
Group Lessons
These lessons are for beginners. The 45 minute instruction is designed for children 3-4 / 5-6 years old, without the assistance of their parent, caregiver or guardian. All non-participants must wait in the Aqua Suite throught the duration of the lesson.
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SESSION 1: 6 WEEKS | REGISTRATION BEGINS April 24th 8am
[May 13 – June 30] (No Classes May 25 - May 30 for Memorial Day)
| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 3-4 year old | Monday | May 13 - June 24 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Wednesday | May 15 - June 26 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Thursday | May 16 - June 27 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Saturday | May 18 - June 29 | 10:15 - 11:00 PM/ 12:15 - 1:00 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Sunday | May 19 - June 30 | 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Tuesday | May 14 - June 25 | 4:00 - 4:45 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Saturday | May 18 - June 29 | 11:15 - 12:00 PM/ 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Sunday | May 19 - June 30 | 2:00 - 2:45 |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESSION 1 | $72 | $75 | $94 |
SESSION 2: 6 WEEKS | REGISTRATION BEGINS June 26th 8am
[July 8 – August 18]
| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 3-4 year old | Monday | July 8 - August 12 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Wednesday | July 10 - August 14 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Thursday | July 11 - August 15 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Saturday | July 13 - August 17 | 10:15 - 11:00 AM/ 12:15 - 1:00 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Sunday | July 14 - August 18 | 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Tuesday | July 9 - August 13 | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Saturday | July 13 - August 17 | 11:15 - 12:00 PM/ 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Sunday | July 14 - August 18 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESSION 2 | $72 | $75 | $94 |
For safety purposes, all spectators must observe classes from the Aqua Suite.
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
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| Children 4-16 years old | $100.00 | $120.00 | $155.00 |
| Adults 17+ | $160.00 | $175.00 | $220.00 |
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSON PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| Children 4-16 years old | $150.00 | $180.00 | $233.00 |
*Two participant maximum enrollment for semi-private lessons.
Swimmers must also have similar ability levels.
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These 45 minute lessons are designed to help your toddlers develop swimming readiness and become comfortable in the water. Children must be at least 6 months old by the start date of the class to enroll. Only one parent or caregiver must accompany each child in the water. Children who are not toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper and tight-fitting plastic pants over diaper (NO disposable or cloth diapers). No cameras or video recording devices are permitted in the pool or aqua suite. Please note, there are no make ups for classes missed.
Parent Tot Class
SESSION 1: 6 WEEKS | REGISTRATION BEGINS April 17th 8am
[May 15 – June 30] (No Classes May 25- May 30 for Memorial Day)
| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 6 months - 18 months | Wednesday | May 15 - June 26 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
| 6 months - 18 months | Saturday | May 18 - June 29 | 10:15 - 11:00 AM/ 12:15 - 1:00 PM |
| 6 months - 18 months | Sunday | May 19 - June 30 | 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM |
| 19 months - 3 years | Wednesday | May 15 - June 26 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
| 19 months - 3 years | Saturday | May 18 - June 29 | 11:15 - 12:00 PM/ 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
| 19 months - 3 years | Sunday | May 19 - June 30 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESSION 1 | $72 | $75 | $94 |
SESSION 2: 6 WEEKS | REGISTRATION BEGINS June 19th 8am
[July 10 – August 18]
| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 6 months - 18 months | Wednesday | July 10 - August 14 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
| 6 months - 18 months | Saturday | July 13 - August 17 | 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM/ 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM |
| 6 months - 18 months | Sunday | July 14 - August 18 | 1:00 PM -1:45 PM |
| 19 months - 3 years | Wednesday | July 10 - August 14 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
| 19 months - 3 years | Saturday | July 13 - August 17 | 11:15 - 12:00 PM/ 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
| 19 months - 3 years | Sunday | July 14 - August 18 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESSION 2 | $72 | $75 | $94 |
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