Learn to Swim

About Our Program

American Red Cross certified multi-level swim lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors. Students are provided a positive and fun opportunity to acquire important, life-long aquatic skills.

To Register

Registration begins April 12th @ 12:00pm.

To register for the Learn to Swim program please download the registration form below and bring it to the CSUSB Student Recreation and Fitness Center. We do not accept registration over the phone, on-line or by fax.

For more information regarding the learn to swim program please refer to registration form below or call (909) 537-BFIT.

Registration Form

Download the registration form in PDF Format.

Group Swimming Lessons

Level 1-Tadpoles:

Prerequisites: None. We recommend students should be at least 4 years old. Entry level course designed to help students feel comfortable and safe in the water; students will learn elementary aquatic skills and water exploration. Class size limited to 5 students.

Level 2-Frogs:

Prerequisites: Level 1 certification or demonstration of Level 1 skills. This level teaches the beginning of true locomotion skills and promotes self-help; students learn rhythmic breathing and the fundamentals of both the front and back crawls. Class size limited to 6 students.

Level 3-Otters:

Prerequisites: Level 2 certification or demonstration of Level 2 skills. Students learn to coordinate the front and back crawls plus the fundamentals of the elementary back stroke, breast stroke, and treading water. Class size limited to 7 students.

Level 4-Seals:

Prerequisites: Level 3 certification or demonstration of Level 3 skills. Students build endurance by swimming the elementary backstroke and front and back crawls. Plus they learn more basics of the breast stroke, side stroke, and turning at the wall. Class size limited to 7 students.

Level 5-Dolphins:

Level 5 - Prerequisites: Level 4 certification or demonstration of Level 4 skills. Students will coordinate and refine key strokes and increase distances. Introduction to diving and open turns. Further development of the breast stroke and side stroke is also included. Class size limited to 7 student

When

Sessions

• June 16th - June 26th
• June 30th - July 10th
• July 14th - July 24th
• July 28th - August 7th
• August 11th - August 21st

Morning

8am - 8:30am

Class Level:

• Level 1: Tadpoles
• Level 2: Frogs

8:40am - 9:10am

Class Level:

• Level 2: Frogs
• Level 4: Seals

9:20am - 9:50am

Class Level:

• Level 1: Tadpoles
• Level 3: Otters

Afternoon

3pm - 3:30pm

Class Level:

• Level 1: Tadpoles
• Level 2: Frogs
• Level 3: Otters

3:40pm - 4:10pm

Class Level:

• Level 1: Tadpoles
• Level 2: Frogs
• Level 4: Seals

4:20pm - 4:50pm

Class Level:

• Level 1: Tadpoles
• Level 2: Frogs
• Level 3: Otters

5pm - 5:30pm

Class Level:

• Level 1: Tadpoles
• Level 2: Frogs
• Level 5: Dolphins

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for adults and children. Lessons can also be semi-private for up to three students per each lesson.

$14 per 1/2 hour session. Please use the form below to inquire about private lessons.

Form

Parents Name:	Childs Name:
Address:	City:
Zip Code:	Phone Number:
Email:	Best method of contact:
Number of lessons:
Please enter the text from the image on the right:

We will contact you soon to schedule the lessons.

Locations and parking

Lessons are taught at the CSUSB Pool located behind the Physical Education Building adjacent to the Coussoulis Arena. Parking lot “G” is the closest parking to the pool. A valid parking permit is needed to park on the CSUSB campus. Please indicate on your registration form if you will need a parking permit (group swim lesson participants only). Participants who register early will receive a permit in the mail. Please see the registration form for more information.

Open Swim

CSUSB Recreational Sports offers open swim hours to the community during the summer. Summer passes are available for individuals or families. In addition, individuals may purchase a daily pass. Please see the aquatics hours for more information.

The hours for open swim are 12 - 7 Mon - Thurs and 12pm - 5pm Fri. and Sat. Closed Sunday. The family pass is $40 for a family of 5 and $5 for each additional student. It is $20 for Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Staff.