SPECIALIZED SWIM LESSONS
These 30-minute private and semi-private swimming lessons are open to all ages and skill levels. The lessons can be private (one student, one instructor) or semi-private – two, three, or four students – with one instructor.
Lessons must be completed within three months of initial purchase, or they expire. If interested, please contact Cheri at cheri@dacfit.org.
| Lesson Rates | Member - 1 Lesson | Member - 6 Lessons | Non-member - 1 Lesson | Non-member - 6 Lessons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 | $32 | $163 | $37 | $200 |
| 2-on-1 | $27 | $138 | $32 | $172 |
| 3-on-1 | $22 | $113 | $27 | $146 |
| 4-on-1 | $17 | $87 | $22 | $119 |
GROUP SWIMMING CLASSES
Group swimming classes are a great way to get started. These classes have a proven successful teaching methodology and taught year-round during the following time frames:
- September to November
- November to January
- January to March
- March to May
- June to August
Group class fees per person per session:
- $8 member
- $13 non-member
Classes meet once a week. Class size is limited, and they fill up quickly. If interested, please contact Cheri at cheri@dacfit.org.
Level 1 (2-5 years old)
Designed for preschool age children taking their first series of swim lessons. Swimmers learn to feel comfortable in the water. Skills learned include supported floating and kicking on front and back, rhythmic breathing, and water safety skills.
Level 2 (3-5 years old)
The objective of Level 2 is to give swimmers success with fundamental skills. Swimmers must be comfortable in the water and have completed Level 1. Your child will learn to go underwater, glide on front and back, and front crawl.
Level 3 (Beginner)
Swimmers must be at the age of 6 or have completed the skills taught in Level 2. Level 3 builds on skills by coordinating strokes and increasing endurance. Your child will learn front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and elementary backstroke kick.
Level 4 (Advanced Beginner)
This level develops endurance in strokes learned and introduces the breaststroke and sidestroke. Swimmers must have completed Level 3 or equivalent skills.
Level 5 (Intermediate)
Work on refining coordination and increasing endurance of key strokes. Your child will learn to breaststroke 10 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, butterfly kick, and build other strokes. Swimmers must have completed Level 4 or have equivalent skills.
SWIM TEAM
DAC is the home of the Team Turbo Turtles, a competitive youth swim team that trains year-round.
Swimmers must have a basic knowledge of all four strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
The team competes in 10 meets within a 50-minute drive of Decatur. Most meets are in Springfield, Bloomington, and Champaign.
Members and non-members can participate. Swimmers are welcome to join mid-season.
There is a sibling discount of $5 off per month for additional siblings. For example, if there are two siblings, the first child pays the regular fee and the second child receives the $5 discount.
A child that is a DAC member receives $10 off the monthly fee.
There is a sibling discount of $5 off per month for additional siblings. For example, if there are two siblings, the first child pays the regular fee and the second child receives the $5 discount.
Interested athletes need to contact DAC at info@dacfit.org to set up a time for a tryout.
Swim Team Monthly Fees
| Beginner | $60 |
| Intermediate | $75 |
| Advanced | $90 |
TRIATHLON
Swim team members can also compete in triathlons – an event that combines swimming, cycling, and running.
Athletes are trained properly so they have a positive experience.
Triathlons help a young athlete not only develop physically but also mentally.
To learn more, please contact DAC at info@dacfit.org.
FAMILY SWIM TIMES
The following are the times open for families to come and swim. Children must be accompanied by a family member 16 years of age or older. These are the only times children can come and swim unless they are participating in a swimming lesson with a DAC instructor.
Day after Labor Day through the Day before Memorial Day
| Monday | 11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 3 pm & 6:30 - 9 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 3 pm |
| Saturday | 12 - 6 pm |
| Sunday | 12 - 6 pm |
Memorial Day through Labor Day
| Monday | 12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk |
| Wednesday | 12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk |
| Thursday | 12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk |
| Friday | 12 - 4 pm & 6:30 - Dusk |
| Saturday | 12 - 6 pm |
| Sunday | 12 - 6 pm |
Inclement Weather & Fogging
The pool will close immediately at the first sight of lightning or sound of thunder. The pool will re open after 30 minutes of no activity. Should activity resume, the 30 minutes will restart at every weather event.
The pool will also close in the event of fogging that reduces visibility inside the bubble. The pool will re-open when fogging has cleared, and visibility has returned to a safe level.
Holidays
DAC will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
DAC may have shortened hours on the following days:
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Day before Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- New Year’s Eve
- New Year’s Day
When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, DAC will be closed.
If you have any questions about DAC Family Swim Time, please contact Tammi at 217-423-7020 or tammi@dacfit.org.