Make a splash with our aquatics programs! Whether you’re looking for child or adult swim lessons, energizing water aerobics, or exciting water sports, we have something for everyone. Dive into fun, fitness, and skill-building in a safe and supportive environment. Join us at the pool and make waves today!
SWIM LESSONS INSTRUCTIONS: To register, please review the class descriptions and choose the class you think your child is ready for. Once you have chosen the class, please see the available times for the class. Note that if the class is full when you go to register, please add your child to the wait list. Depending on registrations for the time slot you want to choose, we may be able to offer your child a spot in a class.
WEATHER: In case of inclement weather, make-up days are on Fridays for weekday sessions, and on August 4 for Sunday morning sessions. If the number of rain days exceeds the number of make-up days, we will not offer refunds for the remaining days.
Summer 2025 Aquatics Activities
More Aquatics Programs
Tiny Tots Splash Time
Ages 0–5 with parent/guardian
One of Champaign-Urbana’s “best kept secrets,” Tiny Tots Splash Time provides a wonderful opportunity for you to spend some quality water play time with your little one before the afternoon rush. Only the kiddie pool will be available for Tiny Tots. This is a paid activity and is not part of swim lessons or swim team.
*Siblings 1-2 years older are welcome to join. However, the other pools and slides will not be open for public use at the program’s allocated time. Tiny Tot Splash Time gives priority to children 0-5 years old with parent/guardian due to the size of the area and for the safety of our tiny tots.
Date: June 2 – August 10, 2025*
Time: M-F: 8:30a-11:30a, Sa/Su: 8:30 – 10:45a
No Program*: June 7, June 28, July 1, July 12, August 6
Location: Sholem Aquatic Center
Fee: $5 or FREE for pool pass holders. Children ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult.
Questions: ryan.hays@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3985
Lap Swim
Dedicated lane space for those interested in swimming laps. M-F AM sessions have 8 lanes available and do not share the space with swim team or swim lessons. Sa/Su and evening sessions lanes are limited depending on other program usage. First come first serve but please circle swim!
Date: June 2 – August 10, 2025
Time: M-F: 6:30-8a, Sa/Su: 8:30-10:45a, Daily: 7-8p
No Lap Swim*: June 7 (am), June 28 (am), July 4 (pm), July 12 (am)
Fee: $5 or FREE for pool pass holders.
Location: Sholem Aquatic Center
Questions: ryan.hays@champaignparks. org or 217-819-3985
River Run/Walk
All Ages
Self-guided tour around the lazy river. Go with the flow or against the current! Bring a friend and socialize while you stroll or focus on the task at hand! Water shoes may be helpful for traction. Please be respectful of other participants (playing with toys, swimming, splashing). 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Youth being disruptive will be asked to exit.
Date: June 2 – August 10, 2025*
Time: M-F: 8:30-11:30a*, Sa/Su: 8:30-10:45a*, Daily 7-8p
No Program*: June 7 (am), June 28 (am), July 1 (am), July 4 (pm), July 12 (am), August 6 (am), August 10 (am)
Fee: $5 or FREE for pool pass holders.
Questions: ryan.hays@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3985
Sensory Friendly Swimming
Ages 0-22 with parent or guardian
Enjoy a day of family fun and sensory friendly swimming at Sholem Aquatic Center! Please see CUSR’s program guide or visit www.cuspecialrecreation.org or call the CUSR Center at 217-819-3980 for more information.
- June 30 | 8-10pm
- July 1 | 9:30-11:45am
- August 6 | 9:30 -11:45am
Fee: $5
Location: Sholem Aquatic Center
