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SWIM CENTER

Come Make A Splash In Our World Of Water

Get in the water and get moving!

We’re committed to providing a clean and safe area for all our members to enjoy a year-round swim experience. The Universal Athletic Club indoor Aquatics Center is the perfect place for relaxation, warm water therapy, lap swimming, swim lessons, aqua fitness classes and more – If you enjoy being in the water, there is something for you.

Swim Center Amenities Include:
  • 82° Main Pool with lanes for lap swimming & water walking
  • 82° Deep Pool with Aqua-trend & tethering stations
  • 92° Warm Pool with aqua jets & bench seat
  • 102° soothing Hot Tub
  • 55° Cold Tub for post workout recovery
  • Steam Room with a relaxing mentholyptus scent
  • Fully equipped modern men’s & women’s changing rooms
  • 2 Wheelchair Accessible Family Changing Rooms
  • Climate controlled private observation area
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Get More Information or Schedule Swim Lessons by Contacting Leah Darras:

717-341-8258 or LeahD@UniversalAthleticClub.com

Easy online swim lesson scheduling available.

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Get More Information and pricing on these specialty swim Lessons by Contacting Leah Darras:

717-341-8258 or LeahD@UniversalAthleticClub.com
Adaptive Swim Lessons

YOUTH THROUGH ADULT

WE REQUIRE 24 HOURS NOTICE FOR ALL PRIVATE LESSONS CANCELLATIONS. LESSONS CANCELLED WITHIN THE 24 HOUR PERIOD WILL BE LOST.

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Adaptive swim lessons are specialized swimming classes designed to accommodate the needs of individuals with various physical, cognitive, or sensory challenges. These lessons aim to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where participants can learn to swim and enjoy the water. By focusing on individual needs and creating a supportive environment, these lessons help participants gain confidence, improve physical health, and enjoy the many benefits of swimming.
  • Customized Instruction
  • Inclusive Environment
  • Focus on Safety
  • Adaptive Equipment:
For more details contact Leah Darras at LeahD@UniversalAthleticClub.com or 717-341-8258.
Survival Swim Lessons

Ages 3 - 24 Months

WE REQUIRE 24 HOURS NOTICE FOR ALL PRIVATE LESSONS CANCELLATIONS. LESSONS CANCELLED WITHIN THE 24 HOUR PERIOD WILL BE LOST.

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Our survival swim lessons are designed specifically for infants and toddlers, focusing on essential skills that can help save lives. Through our "Swim, Float, Swim, Survive" method, children will learn to navigate water safely and confidently.
  • Age-Appropriate Techniques: Lessons tailored for the developmental stages of infants and toddlers.
  • Gentle Techniques: Lessons are designed to be stress-free, fostering comfort and trust in the water.
  • Positive Water Experience: Help your child develop a love for water without fear or stress.
  • Swim, Float, Swim Method: Children will learn to swim to safety, float to conserve energy, and swim again to reach the shore or the edge.
  • Life-Saving Skills: Equip your child with critical survival techniques from an early age.
  • Water Comfort: Foster a positive relationship with water to reduce fear and anxiety.
For more details contact Leah Darras at LeahD@UniversalAthleticClub.com or 717-341-8258.
Masters Swim

18+ Years

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What is the difference between Regular Swim Lessons and Master Swim Lessons?
  • More Structure
  • More Coaching
  • More Accountability
  • Faster Results
There are 4 Different Types Of Swimmers That Can Benefit From UAC’s Structured Masters Swim Program
  • Fitness Swimmers
  • Competitive Swimmers
  • Triathletes
  • Open Water Swimmers
Contact Aquatics Director, Leah Darras for more details, scheduling and pricing. LeahD@UniversalAthleticClub.com
Swim Team Training

8 & Under and 9 & Up

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Prepare for Summer Swim team with training sessions at Universal! This class is designed for swimmers ages 9 and older who are planning on swimming competitively in summer of 2022. This is not a swim lesson. All children entering this class should already be able to swim 25 yards freestyle.  These training sessions will focus on improving stroke and technique to help your swimmer prepare for summer swim team.

Aqua Fitness Classes

All UAC Aqua Fitness classes are included in your membership and offer you an effective, joint friendly workout option. Choose from a variety of classes designed to suit your fitness goals, medical requirements and rehabilitation needs. Great for all ages, swimming ability or athletes and those recovering from injuries. Classes are led by certified fitness or swim professionals

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Aqua Fusion

This dynamic aquatic workout merges cardio and strength training, harnessing the resistance of water for a full-body workout.

Aqua Dance

Make a splash during this party in the water that will keep you moving while having fun to your favorite music.

Aqua Bootcamp

This highly challenging class will offer strength and endurance training to give you an excellent cardio and strength workout. Intensity of workout can be increased by adding water resistance tools.

Active Agers

This class is designed to get you moving with low impact. A variety of traveling exercises will offer a cardio workout to improve range of motion, muscular strength and stamina while decreasing stress of the joints.

Aqua Stretch

Loosen and relax tight muscles with slow exercises performed in water. Reduce back pain and overall stiffness while improving flexibility and core strength with exercises in the pool. Low or no-impact and increased resistance. Increase your stamina and endurance while taking it easy on your joints and bones.

Aqua Tai Chi

Water Tai Chi is a water exercise and relaxation program that has been created to help us enjoy the water in a flowing yet powerful progression. Tai Chi increases oxygen and caloric consumption simply with correct form and positioning in the water. Water’s buoyancy and three dimensional resistance allows people to move in ways that can help best meet their individual fitness needs and prepare their body for daily activities. We aim is to strengthen lower extremities, trunk and back muscles by using water’s resistance to improve muscular strength and endurance. In addition, we incorporate the inherit properties of the principles of Tai Chi to enhance, develop and expand the mind-body connection.

Lifeguard Training, Certification & Re-Certification

Lifeguard Training

15+ Years

2026 Lifeguard Recertification Class
Friday 2/27 from 7-9pm and Saturday 2/28 from 9:30am-5:30pm
 
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Universal’s American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is designed to prepare individuals with the skills to serve as qualified lifeguards in a swimming pool environment. This course emphasizes prevention, victim recognition, equipment rescues, first aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Participants must be 15 years old by the end of the last course date, and must attend all sessions within a course. Specific swimming prerequisites are required. Participant must complete all sessions within the course to be eligible for certification. CPR mask is required. Students may purchase beforehand or purchase one from Universal.Limits and Fees: There is a 10 participant, per class maximum. Registration is on a “first come, first serve” basis. Early registration is advised.


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Lap Swimming

5 lanes are reserved for lap swimming weekdays from 5-7 AM and weekends from 7-9 AM. At least one lane is set aside all day, every day for lap swimming. We encourage swimmers to share a lane when needed.

Family Swimming

The Swim Center is included in a Universal Membership which makes it perfect for family swim time. There may be hours when certain sections are reserved for private swim lessons.

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