In addition to providing our students, faculty and staff with a wealth of fitness and sports options, UChicago Athletics & Recreation also offers facility memberships and a range of year-round and seasonal programs for members of the greater community unaffiliated with the University.
Memberships
Memberships are available to non-affiliated community members for both Ratner Athletic Center and the Henry Crown Field House.
Community Swim School
Community Swim School, which is our aquatic program for Adult non-Ratner members and all youth under the age of 18 at the University of Chicago. Our Community Swim School runs two sessions per academic year (Fall & Spring). Recently, our Community Swim School has been offering one-on-one lessons, as we have found that is where the participants see the most success and improvement and we offer the lessons at an affordable rate. There is no age minimum (although, we encourage comfort in the water with an instructor that isn't the parent) or maximum (these are great for teenagers and adults!) for these lessons. The lessons are held in the Myers-McLoraine Pool at the Ratner Athletic Center on the University of Chicago campus. It is an Olympic sized pool and the water is typically around 80 degrees, which some participants may find chilly.
For more information and to be added to our Swim School distribution list, please email ucswimschool@uchicago.edu.
Summer Sports Camp
The University of Chicago offers a recreational and educational summer sports camp for children of all ability levels. Flexible options are available on a weekly or multi-weekly basis.
