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
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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.
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 18th ONLINE (starts at 8am)| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 3-4 year old | Tuesday | May 8th- June 18th | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Saturday | May 12th - June 23rd | 10:15 am - 11:00 am / 12:15 pm - 1:00pm |
| 3-4 year old | Sunday | May 13th - June 24th | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
| 5-6 Year old | Thursday | May 10th- June 21st | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Saturday | May 12th- June 23rd | 11:15 - Noon / 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 5-6 Year old | Sunday | May 13th- June 24th | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESION 1 | $56 | $60 | $75 |
SESSION 2: 6 weeks
Registration Begins June 20th ONLINE (starts at 8am)| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 3-4 year old | Tuesday | July 10th- August 14th | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 3-4 year old | Saturday | July 14th - August 18th | 10:15 am - 11:00 am / 12:15 pm - 1:00pm |
| 3-4 year old | Sunday | July 15th - August 18th | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
| 5-6 Year old | Thursday | July 12th- August 16th | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| 5-6 Year old | Saturday | July 14th- August 18th | 11:15 - Noon / 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 5-6 Year old | Sunday | July 15th- August 19th | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESION 2 | $56 | $60 | $75 |
For safety purposes, all spectators must observe classes from the Aqua Suite.
We currently have a waiting list for our private lessons. If you would like to be added to our waiting list please e-mail Chris Stachewicz (cstach@uic.edu) with days and times that you would prefer lessons to be scheduled. We will then contact you when we can schedule you for your lessons.
Registration for all UIC Campus Recreation Learn-to-Swim private lessons must be completed in person at the Student Recreation Facility – ONLY! Contact Chris Stachewicz at cstach@uic.edu for more information.
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| Children 4-16 years old | $100.00 | $105.00 | $125.00 |
| Adults 17+ | $160.00 | $170.00 | $205.00 |
Children's prices are for eight 30 minute lessons. Adult prices are for eight one hour sessions.
Private Lesson Makeup Policy
Participants requesting to cancel a lesson must notify the instructor at least 24 hours in advance otherwise the lesson will be forfeited. Lesson makeup is based on the Instructor’s availability and is permitted if absence is due to illness or if scheduled lesson is cancelled.
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons are scheduled on an individual basis, 1:1 instructor to participant ratio, and lessons can be tailored to fit any swimming level. Participants must come to the Student Recreation facility, 737 S. Halsted, to register and pay the appropriate registration fee.
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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 25th ONLINE (starts at 8am)| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 6 months - 18 months | Wednesday | May 9th- June 20th | 9:00 am - 9:45 am |
| 6 months - 18 months | Saturday | May 12th - June 23rd | 10:15 am - 11:00 am / 12:15 pm - 1:00pm |
| 6 months - 18 months | Sunday | May 13th - June 24th | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
| 19 months - 3 years | Wednesday | May 9th- June 20th | 10:00 am - 9:45 am |
| 19 months - 3 years | Saturday | May 12th- June 23rd | 11:15 - Noon / 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 19 months - 3 years | Sunday | May 13th- June 24th | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESION 1 | $71 | $75 | $95 |
SESSION 2: 6 weeks
Registration Begins June 27th ONLINE (starts at 8am)| AGE GROUP | CLASS DAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES CLASSES ARE HELD |
| 6 months - 18 months | Wednesday | July 11th- August 15th | 9:00am-9:45am |
| 6 months - 18 months | Saturday | July 14th - August 18th | 10:15 am - 11:00 am / 12:15 pm - 1:00pm |
| 6 months - 18 months | Sunday | July 15th - August 19th | 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
| 19 months - 3 years | Wednesday | July 11th- August 15th | 10:00am-10:45am |
| 19 months - 3 years | Saturday | July 14th- August 18th | 11:15 - Noon / 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm |
| 19 months - 3 years | Sunday | July 15th- August 19th | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm |
SESSION PRICES
| Students | Members | Non-Members | |
| SESION 2 | $71 | $75 | $95 |
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