Natatorium: classes

The University of Louisiana at Monroe

Aquatic Services
Natatorium
100 Stadium Drvie
Mornroe, LA 71209
318-342-5315

ULM DEPARTMENT OF AQUATIC SERVICES
2008 SUMMER LEARN TO SWIM

All classes are taught Monday through Thursday. For more information on any of the classes, please visit our website at ulm.edu/natatorium or contact ULM Natatorium at 318-342-5315. Pre-registration is required.

Days	Class Times	Class Type
Monday through Friday	7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Arthritis
Tuesday, Thursday	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basic
Tuesday, Thursday	5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Challenge
Tuesday, Thursday	6:30 PM - 7:15 PM	Challenge

ADULT LESSONS: (Maximum of students 8 per class)

Age	14 and older
Cost	$75.00 per person
Dates	May 12-22, June 9-19, July 7-17
Session Times	6:30-7:15 pm

PARENT/CHILD LESSONS: (6 parent/child groups per class)

Age	6 months to 3-4 years of age
Cost	$75.00 per parent/child group
Session Dates and Times	June 2- 12 11:30-12:00 am 6:00-6:30 pm July 9-19 12:00 pm-12:30 pm 6:15-6:45 pm

CHILDREN SWIMMING LESSONS: (Maximum of 8 students per instructor)

Age	4-13
Cost	$65 per child
Dates	June 2-12, June 16-26, July 7-17, July 21-31
Session Times	9:00-9:45 am 10:00-10:45 am 4:30-5:15 pm 5:30-6:15 pm

SUMMER SWIM TEAM: (Maximum of 20 SWIMMERS)

Open registration is throughout the summer. There will be 2 swim meets with the MAC (Monroe Athletic Club).

Pre-requisite	The child must be able to swim 25 yards with rhythmic breathing.
Cost	$150.00 for the first child and an additional $100.00 for each child in the same family
Dates	May 27-July 3 (Monday through Friday)
Session Times	8:00-9:30 am

GUARD START (JUNIOR LIFE GUARD): (Must register with Continuing Education) Learn the basic water rescue skills necessary to become a lifeguard, CPR, and first aid.

Ages	11-14 years of age
Pre-requisite	The child must be able to swim 25 yards with rhythmic breathing.
Cost	$75.00
Dates	June 3-26 (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Session Times	9:00-11:00 am

Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the Department of Continuing Education at 342-1030.

COMMUNITY LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS (in association with the American Red
Cross. Students must Pre-register at the American Red Cross. Registration begins on April 22 at 8 am at the American Red Cross.)

Ages

Session one: 13-18 years of age
Sessions two and three: 5-12 years of age

Cost

No charge

Session Dates and Times

Session one:
April 28-May 2 from 6-7 pm (ages 13-18)

Session two:
May 12-16 from 5:30-6:15 (ages 5-12)

Session three:
May 12-16 from 6:15-7:00 (ages 5-12)

LIFEGUARD TRAINING CLASSES (Must register at the American Red Cross)

Ages	15 and older
Cost	$200.00
Dates	April 25-May 3
Times	Weekdays times are from 4-8 pm; Saturdays from 8-4; Sundays from 1-4. (There will not be classes on Monday or Wednesday.)

SCUBA (Open to anyone reasonably fit, in good health, and at ease in the water. This course will prepare you for the open water certification test. No experience or equipment is necessary.)

Ages	12 and over (children aged 10-11 must be accompanied by a parent)
Cost	$100.00
Dates	TBA (Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 weeks)
Times	6-8 pm

ULM SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE

The summer program will be held at the ULM Natatorium from June 4 - July 13, Monday through Friday, from 8-9:30 AM The league will focus on having fun while learning and improving the four basic competitive strokes. There will be two local & one out-of-town swim meets. Child must be able to swim 25 yards with your face in the water while rhythmically breathing.

Cost is $150 for one child, $250 for two children and $300 for three children.
Open registration throughout the summer program.
For more information or to register for this program, call Continuing Education
at 318-342-1030

Group swim lessons* are also offered during the year

Parent/child aquatic program-ages 6 months to 3 years old
Children ages 4-17
Adult

*Group lessons are scheduled to begin in May (sign-up begins in April), other swim lessons are available by appointment only

Water Safety Instructors Courses

Other programs have included summer swim league, scuba classes, and lifeguard training classes. Contact Aquatic Services regarding these programs.

Updated: 01/28/2008

It takes 72 lengths or 36 Laps to equal a mile when the pool is in short course yards configuration.

In the long course configuration, it takes 30 lengths or 15 laps to equal a mile.