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 is currently open and taking place at the Student Fitness and Recreation Center. We do not offer online, over the phone or registration by mail.
Youth Group Swim Lessons
- Visit the CSU, San Bernardino Student Recreation and Fitness Center on Coyote Dr. To save time please download our Group Swim Lesson Registration form. Full payment required.
Youth Private Swim Lessons
- Complete a Youth Private Swim Lesson Request form or call 909-537-SWIM and someone will contact you to arrange lessons and payment.
Refund Policy
- Refunds will be given, minus $10 cancelation charge, if a withdrawal request is made more than 7 days before the scheduled class.
- No Refund for request made less than 7 days prior.
- Transfer from one class to another is possible if the class is not already full.
- Minimum enrollment required in each class. Classes are subject to cancellation.
Location
Registration for Group Swim Lessons and payment for Private Swim Lessons takes place in person on the CSU, San Bernardino campus at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center during normal operating hours. Lessons are taught at the CSU, San Bernardino campus pool located behind the Physical Education Building adjacent to the Coussoulis Arena. Parking lot “G” is the closest parking to the pool. Campus directions and map
Parking
A valid parking permit is needed to park on the CSUSB campus.
Youth Group Swim Lessons - Please indicate on your registration form if you do not have a valid campus parking permit and will need a parking permit. Participants who register early can pick up your parking pass swim lesson info table in front of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.
Youth Private Swim Lessons- Parking is not included with private swim lessons. If you have valid campus permit you can park in lot "G". If you do not have apermit you can park for 1 hour ($1.50) in the coin metered spaces in lot "G", buy a day pass ($5) at a machine, or purchase a Session 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 parking pass ($10) valid for 2 weeks at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center.
Group Child 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
GuardStart
Information on the GuardStart program
Cost
- 8 lessons for 30 minutes (Monday - Thursday)
- $40 on or before, May 29, 2009
- $50 after May 29, 2009
Schedule
Coming soon, Summer 2010 schedule
Private Swim Lessons
These lessons are catered to your wants and needs in a swimming program. It will consist of a number of 40-60 minute lessons scheduled when you need the lesson. Must be during normal hours of operation. Fill out the request form below and a CSUSB Aquatics Instructor will contact you to schedule the lessons. Two weeks prior notice is required.
Location:
HPE Pool
Cost:
Youth Private Lesson Rates (30 minutes)
$16 per session
Youth Semi-Private Lessons - 2 people (30 minutes)
$22 per session
Youth Semi-Private Lessons - 3 people (30 minutes)
$28 per session
effective 10/28/09
Please use the form below to inquire about private lessons.
Private Swim Lesson Request Form
Prior to starting lessons each minor needs to have a parent or legal guardian complete a Recreational Sports Waiver in person before they are allowed to use the pool facility.
