A shot of the indoor pool at the Student Recreation Center

Community Programs

Community Aquatics Programs – Fall 2025

We have a host of new programs returning to the Student Recreation Center in Fall 2024. See the registration information below to register for swimming lessons (ages 5 to adult), birthday parties and youth sports camps. Registration can be done online, and we highly encourage parents/participants to create a profile before registration begins.

Fall 2025 Community Programs

Registration for community members can be done online, and we highly encourage parents/participants to create a profile before registration begins.

REGISTRATION OPENS 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15  2025 FOR FALL 2025 CLASSES

Registration System

Learn how to make a profile.

Online Registration and Instructions

Youth

Birthday Parties

We are now hosting children’s pool birthday parties at the Student Recreation Center! You bring the food, decorations, and music and we’ll provide 2 lifeguards, the party room, pool toys and 2 staff members to help facilitate pool games! All children must be 5 years or older in order to swim, regardless if they are accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 may attend but are not permitted in the pool area. Children must be toilet trained

How It Works:

Each party is 2 hours long, with 1 hour of pool time, followed by the remaining time in our party room (after changing, typically about 45 minutes). 

Our staff meet you up to an hour before the party start time to help move decorations, presents or anything else you want in the party room. Food can be brought in, or delivered to the Student Recreation Center. 

Each party starts in the pool area, where our trained staff greet your guests and usher them into the pool area. At your request, our staff will organize activities for the first half-hour, then supervise free time for the last half hour. 

Staff helps move guests upstairs to the party room, where you can serve lunch/early dinner, cake or have them help run activities. After the time ends, staff will help you clean up, and assist with packing up the party. 

Pricing

  • 1 hour of Pool Time, 1 hour of Party Time: $250.00 for up to 30 swimmers
  • Additional hour of Pool/Party Time: $115.00 (may not be available for all dates/times)

Available party dates can be found here: Register for Party Dates

All parties are booked on a first come, first serve basis. Once you have booked, a representative will reach out to you regarding your party.

Learn to Swim

Our program focuses on the strengths and skills needed for swimming, and will help swimmers of all ages develop and refine their skills. Whether you already know how to swim or are just starting out, our classes will help you become a stronger swimmer and develop skills that will last a lifetime. Classes are taught under the watchful eye of our trained instructors, and include lessons on a variety of different strokes and techniques. Our program boasts an excellent instructor to student ratio, with one instructor for every 3 participants for beginner classes, and one instructor to five students at other levels.

How It Works

Our program is divided into classes based on the age of participants, not the ability level. We offer 3 different sections – Ages 5 to 8 years old, Ages 8 – 13 years old, and Adults. Once you register for the appropriate time, our instructors will sort the classes by ability and comfort level, so all of our participants will be working with others at a similar level.

Registration Information

Registration may be completed online, or in person. All registrations are first come, first served. You can register online here: Learn To Swim Program

Parking Information

All guests of Montclair State University must pay for parking while on campus. Courses have been reduced in cost to reflect this charge. Patrons can park in the meters in Lot 19 directly next to the facility. Parking can be paid for using cash, or the parking app – Paybyphone. In order to use Paybyphone you will need to download the Paybyphone app, and use the identifier: Loc# 4038.

Fall 2025 – Session 1

Saturdays Sundays
9am Adult 9:30am 12 to 17
10am 5 to 8 10:30am 8 to 13
11am 8 to 13 11:30am 5 to 8
12pm 5 to 8 12:30pm 5 to 8
1pm 8 to 13 1:30pm Adult

5 – 8 Years Old

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 10:00am – 10:45am 9/13/2025 10/11/2025 $64*
Saturday 12:00pm – 12:45pm 9/13/2025 10/11/2025 $64*
Sunday 11:30am – 12:15pm 9/14/2025 10/12/2025 $80
Sunday 12:30pm – 1:15pm 9/14/2025 10/12/2025 $80
*Miss date – Saturday, 9/27/2025

8 – 13 Years Old

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 11:00am – 11:45am 9/13/2025 10/11/2025 $64*
Saturday 1:00pm – 1:45pm 9/13/2025 10/11/2025 $64*
Sunday 10:30pm – 11:15am 9/14/2025 10/12/2025 $80
*Miss date – Saturday, 9/27/2025

12 – 17 Years Old **NEW PROGRAM**

Classes meet weekly for 5 weeks
Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Sunday 9:30am – 10:15am 9/14/2025 10/12/2025 $80

Adults

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am 9/13/2025 10/11/2025 $40
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:15pm 9/14/2025 10/12/2025 $50
*Miss date – Saturday, 9/27/2025

 

 


Fall 2025 – Session 2

5 – 8 Years old

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 10:00am – 10:45am 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $64
Saturday 12:00pm – 12:45pm 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $64
Sunday 11:30am – 12:15pm 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $64
Sunday 12:30pm – 1:15pm 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $64

8 – 13 Years Old

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 11:00am – 11:45am 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $64
Saturday 1:00pm – 1:45pm 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $64
Sunday 10:30pm – 11:15am 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $64

8 – 13 Years Old

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 11:00am – 11:45am 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $64
Saturday 1:00pm – 1:45pm 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $64
Sunday 10:30pm – 11:15am 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $64

12 to 17 years old **NEW PROGRAM**

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Sunday 9:30am – 10:15am 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $64

Adults

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $40
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:15pm 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $40

 

Safety School/Lifeguard Courses

*More Information coming soon*

Sign up for the community programs mailing list to keep up to date!

We will send periodic reminders about registration dates and new programs. You will typically receive about 3 to 5 emails per year.

Adult

Learn to Swim

Our program focuses on the strengths and skills needed for swimming, and will help swimmers of all ages develop and refine their skills. Our adult lessons focus on a wide range of ability levels. They are open to all ability levels, including brand new beginners, those that want to improve their comfort, up to those that want to improve their strokes for fitness swimming. Classes are taught under the watchful eye of our trained instructors, and include lessons on a variety of different strokes and techniques. Our program boasts an excellent instructor to student ratio, with one instructor for every 3 participants for beginner levels, and one instructor to five students at other levels.

How It Works

Register for a time that works best for you, and on the first day of instruction our instructors will sort the classes by ability and comfort level, so all of our participants will be working with others at a similar level.

Registration Information

Registration may be completed online, or in person. All registrations are first come, first served. You can register online here: Learn To Swim Program

Parking Information

All guests of Montclair State University must pay for parking while on campus. Courses have been reduced in cost to reflect this charge. Patrons can park in the meters in Lot 19 directly next to the facility. Parking can be paid for using cash, or the parking app – Paybyphone. In order to use Paybyphone you will need to download the Paybyphone app, and use the identifier: Loc# 4038.

Fall 2025 – Session 1

Saturdays Sundays
9am Adult 1:30pm Adult

Adults

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am 9/13/2025 10/11/2025 $40*
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:15pm 9/14/2025 10/12/2025 $50
*Miss date – Saturday, 9/27/2025

 

 


Fall 2025 – Session 2

Adults

Day Times Start Date End Date Cost
Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am 11/01/2025 11/23/2025 $40
Sunday 1:30pm – 2:15pm 11/02/2025 11/24/2025 $40

 

Safety School/Lifeguard Courses

*More Information coming soon*

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