Programs and Classes

Register for lessons in person, or by calling 509-359-6923 or 359-4252.  You can also email the Aquatic Center Manager at leos@ewu.edu to request lessons.  We offer both private and group lessons throughout the year.  Group lessons are $7/30 minute class*.  Private lessons are by arrangement and are $22/30 minute class.  Semi-private lessons are also by arrangement and are $27.50/30 minute class.

Spring Swim Lesson Sessions 2023

• Session 22/23-10   MW                 4/3-5/3             10 lessons   $70
•                                 TTH                 4/4-5/4             10 lessons   $70
•                                 Sat                  4/8-6/3              8 lessons    $56
• Session 22/23-11   MW                5/8-6/7            9 lessons       $63
•                                 TTH                 5/9-6/8          10 lessons      $70
• Summer 2023         Mon-Thu       6/20-29           8 lessons       $49
• Summer 2023       M/W                6/21-6/29        4 lessons        $21
• No Class on 6/19 in honor of Juneteenth

We register only one session at a time, to provide maximum flexibility in the schedule.  This allows for accommodating changing needs of the customers.

Registration for summer session will open 5/22/23

Water Exercise is low to zero weight bearing and is great for aerobic exercise that won't punish your joints.  Drop-In rate is $7.00 per day*.  Registration rate is $6.00 per day

You can register for only the classes you are able to attend at $6.00/class! This rate is only applied when you register in advance for more than one day of class.

Register by phone: call the  Aquatic Center at 509-359-6923 or 359-4252, or mail-in your check to EWU Aquatic Center WX, 337 Pavilion, Cheney WA 99004.  In-person registration is still available.  Registration is now open for Spring sessions below.

WX Sessions Spring 2023 -

MWF Session 22/23-11   4/3-4/28     8:30-9:30 AM    12 classes     $72.00*

TTH                                   4/4-4/27    7:00-8:00 PM      8 classes      $48.00

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MWF  Session 22/23-12   5/1-5/19     8:30-9:30 AM     9 classes    $54.00

TTH                                    5/2-5/18     7:00-8:00 PM      6 classes    $36.00
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MWF  Session 22/23-13    5/22-6/16    8:30-9:30 AM     11 classes     $66.00

TTH                                     5/23-6/15    7:00-8:00 PM      8 classes     $48.00

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*Prices listed are for registered students.  Drop-in price is $7/day.

• Summer 2023         Mon-Thu       6/20-29           8 lessons       $49
• Summer 2023       M/W                6/21-6/29        4 lessons        $21
• No Class on 6/19 in honor of Juneteenth
• Session 22/23-13   MW                 7/3-7/12             4 lessons   $28
• Session 22/23-13 Monday-Thursday                 7/3-7/13             7 lessons   $49
•  No Class on July 4th

Tues: Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM
Drop-In $7.00

Need to learn to swim, or just brush up on your technique?  This program is for you! Stroke Clinic fulfills a course requirement, thus EWU students enrolled in Swim Time are no charge.

EWU Students $195
General Public $240

Dates: May 6-7 and 13-14  Saturday/Sunday  8-5 PM..  32 hours total.   Registration is now open.

 All materials are online for free download upon enrollment. Call 509-359-6923 or register in person. Limit 10 students.

Instructor: Eli Bucklin LGI, EWU Lifeguard

Dates: April 15-16 and 22-23 .   Saturday/Sunday 8-5 PM..  32 hours.  Registration is now open. Please call 509-359-6923 or 359-4252 to register, or drop by to register in person.

EWU Students $195
General Public $240

Certification to teach the Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Two year certification. Minimum age 16.  Excellent swimming ability is required.  Blended Learning course - online portion is required. Course materials are online via Red Cross Learning Center. Limit 10 students.

EWU Students $175
General Public $350

Dates: March 29-31.   20 hours, Limit 20.  Registration is now open.

Wed/Thu 8-5 PM; Fri 8-12 PM

Certification to operate an aquatic facility (pool or water park). Five year certification through National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA). Call to register at 509-359-6923, or sign up at the Aquatic Center.  Course materials are included upon paid registration. Limit 20 students.

EWU classes are offered in cooperation with a Dive Shop in Spokane. SCUBA is a great class for our exceptionally deep pool at 18'. Sign up with the EWU registrar for PHED 125 SCUBA Diving.

Wednesday night from 7 to 8:30 pm during the school year.

Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course - .  Friday 5-9 PM. Sat/Sun 8-5 PM.  20 hours. Call 509-359-4252 or 509-359-6923 to be placed on the waiting list.  Certification to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding program courses.  2 year certification.  Must be 17 by last day of class and possess a basic level LGT certification.   Exemplary Lifeguarding skills are required.  $175 for EWU students, $225 for general public.

TBA.  Friday 5-9 PM.  Sat/Sun 8-5 PM.  20 hours.  Red Cross or Ellis instructors may take this course as a bridge to BESTGuard Instructor.  Authorization to teach the BESTGuard Lifeguard and Supervisor Courses.  $125.00 Registration is now open.  Call to register or drop in 509-359-4252 or 509-359-6923.