Whether you have never swam before or you want to brush up on your swimming stroke, the Aquatic Center is the perfect place to learn! Foster Recreation Center membership is required to enroll in swimming lessons.
Swimming Lessons
Student/Employee Group Swimming Lessons
Two levels of group swimming lessons are offered to MSU students and employees:
- Beginner: The beginner course focuses on the basic fundamentals of swimming, including the back float, treading water and simple swimming strokes.
- Intermediate: The intermediate class focuses on refining the skills learned in the beginner course, working on rotary breathing, and lap swimming techniques.
Registration Fee: $40
Open to: FRC Members
Class Length: 45 min.
Class Frequency: Once per week
Schedule: Check back soon for our Fall 2013 schedule
Youth Swimming Lessons Summer Schedule
Lessons are Tuesday/Thursdays from June4-July 18 (excluding July 2 and July 4)*
| Level | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | Tuesday and Thursday | 5:15-6:00pm |
| Learn-To-Swim Level 1 | Tuesday and Thursday | 5:15-6:00pm |
| Learn-To-Swim Level 2 | Tuesday and Thursday | 6:15-7:00pm |
| Learn-To-Swim Level 3 | Tuesday and Thursday | 6:15-7:00pm |
Don't know which level your child is? Class descriptions can be found here
Registration Fee: $100
Open to: Children (ages 3-10) of FRC Members, University Employees, and University Affiliates
Class Frequency/Length: Twice weekly for 45 minutes for 6 weeks
Class size: Classes are limited to a maximum of 4 participants per instructor
*Meeting Dates: 6/4, 6/6, 6/11, 6/13, 6/18, 6/20, 6/25, 6/27, 7/9, 7/11, 7/16, 7/18
Private and semi-private swimming lessons
The Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center offers private swim lessons for adults and children year-round.
Private lessons are designed for the swimmer who may feel uncomfortable in the group lesson setting or for participants who need additional assistance in refining strokes beyond the intermediate level. Lessons are scheduled at a time that works best for the participant.
All lessons will be held at the Aquatic Center. Lesson times are scheduled at the Welcome Center during registration based on facility, instructor, and participant availability.
Fee: Lessons can be purchased in packages of 2 or 5 sessions at a time.
2 Lessons: $40
5 Lessons: $90
Private swimming lessons will be available beginning Oct. 11, 2012
