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The Aquatic Program offers a variety of pool-based activities for members. In addition to regularly scheduled open lap swim times, Campus Recreation offers Learn to Swim classes, Jr. Lifeguard and Lifeguard certification training. Summer Keiki swim lessons are offered for children 4 years old and up to the Hilo community. Water aerobic classes are scheduled throughout the academic year. Finally, Ohana Swim hours are available for members to bring their families and children to utilize the pool and locker room facilities on weekends.
Certifications and Classes
- Learn to Swim (TBA)
- Aquatic Aerobics (TBA)
- Snorkeling (TBA)
- PADI Scuba Diving Certifications
Open Water Diver (September Sign-up)- Advanced Open Water Diver (October Sign-up)
- Rescue Diver (November Sign-up)
- Dive Master (August - November)
Facilities
The Student Life Center features a collegiate-size outdoor swimming pool. The pool measures 50 meters in length by 25 yards in width, with depths ranging from about 4 feet to 6.5 feet.
Surrounding the swimming pool is a large open deck with tables and chairs which will be available for students to hang out or sunbathe while relaxing, studying or surfing the internet.
Programs and Activities
Aqua Aerobics-
Check the Imua Fitness Schedule for times/days.
Classes
In addition to the Summer swim instruction and SCUBA, more Instructional Classes will be added for Fall 2009. Future classes may include: kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding.
Intramural Sports
Competitions will be offered in water volleyball, water basketball and inner tube water polo. Dates and times TBA.
Please note: lap swimming lanes are always offered. There is also plenty of space to hang out on the deck, get a tan, work on your computer (wireless) or just splash and play.