Specialty Classes

The Campus Recreation Center offers a variety of specialty instructional classes for all students, staff, faculty and alumni members.  Register for classes at the Welcome Desk of the Campus Recreation Center.  Schedules and availability may vary each semester. Specialty classes are offered in the following categories:

Aquatic Programs
Swimming Lessons

Instructional Programs
Ballroom Dance     Hip Hop Dance        Salsa Dance

     Scuba Diving        Racquetball Clinics                                                     

Many of our programs require a minimum number of participants. Please note that each program has a registration deadline.

Register at the CRC Welcome Desk or send in Registration Form and fee (if applicable) to:

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

Swimming Lessons

Adult and children's swimming lessons are offered.  Adult lessons are geared for beginners while the children's lessons are offered at a number of different ability levels. 

Please be sure to read through the Class Descriptions carefully before registering for a class.

Spring and Fall classes will be held at Costello Gym Pool (directions to the Costello Gym may be found here) on Saturdays for 8 weeks. Each 8-week class costs $80.                             Please note: participants currently enrolled in a session will have the opportunity to register for the next session on the last day of class. 

Summer Swimming Program

Adult Classes - June 24-July 22

• Adult Beginner - Tuesdays 6:00pm - 6:45pm.  Our goal is to help increase swimmers' level of comfort in the water, to teach beginning safety concepts, and to introduce and improve stroke technique.  The majority of this class takes place in the shallow end of the pool with flexible, individual instruction.
• Adult Intermediate - Tuesdays 7:00pm - 7:45pm.  This class is designed for adults who can swim unassisted for at least one length of the pool and want to improve their stroke technique.  This class will use the entire length of the pool to help improve speed and swimming efficiency.
• Registration Fee is $40 for the Adult Beginner or the Adult Intermediate class.
• Summer Adult Swimming Registration Form     
• In-person registration at the CRC Welcome Desk is preferred. 
• You may also mail the form and payment to:
  

  UMass Lowell-Campus Recreation 100 Pawtucket Street Lowell , MA 01854

Private Lessons

Our Swimming Program Director Shannon Murray will be offering the following private lesson packages for children and adults.

• Individual - 4 lessons - $100
• 2 Person - 4 lessons - $85 per person
• 3 Person - 4 lessons - $75 per person

Private lessons can be scheduled at the Costello pool or at a private pool of your choice within 10 miles of Lowell.  Each lesson will be 1 hour in length.

Private Lesson Online Request Form

Note: For the safety of our participants, there are size limitations for each class.  Please note that classes fill quickly.  We recommend registering in person at the Campus Recreation Center for all Fall and Spring classes.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

Ballroom Dance

An 8-week dance program designed to introduce you to some popular ballroom dance styles.  A different style will be covered each week.  This program will be held on Thursday's, starting on February 7th  & runs through April 3rd, from 6:30-7:30 pm in Studio One.  There will be no class on March 20th.  No partner needed.  Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by February 7th!

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

*Receive $5 off each additional dance program registration!

Hip Hop Dance

Get your groove on in this hip hop dance class. Learn basic dance technique, the newest hip hop moves and fun choreography each week.  Each class will include dance technique drills, choreographed routines and basic conditioning exercises.  This 8 week program will be held on Tuesdays in Studio 2 starting February 12th and runs until April 8th.  There will be no class on March 18th.  No partner is needed.  Register at the CRC Welcome Desk by February 12th! 

Spots are limited for this class due to classroom size.  Registrations are limited to the first 15 people who sign up.  Register now to reserve your spot in this class!!!

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

*Receive $5 off each additional dance program registration!

Salsa Dance

Come shake your hips and break a sweat while learning this Latin style dance. Salsa I is for beginners and will be offered 6-7 pm in Studio 1.  Salsa II is for those with some experience and will be offered 7-8 pm in Studio 1.  No partner is necessary!  Both classes meet on Mondays and will run for 8 weeks: February 4th through March 31st.  There will be no class on Monday, March 17th.  Register at the CRC welcome desk by February 4th!!

Fee per Individual*:

• Student Members: $25
• Non-Student Members: $40
• Non-Members: $55

*Receive $5 off each additional dance program registration!

Racquetball Clinics

SCUBA Diving Courses

Spring 2008 Schedule