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Aquatic Center

Aquatic Center logo with swimmers and text.

  • Since opening its doors in 2016, through a partnership with the United Way of the Wabash Valley, the staff at the Aquatic Center have taught over 12,000 Vigo County elementary school children how to swim. The Swim By 7 Program provides young children the opportunity to learn how to swim in a safe environment. Our teachers are Red-Cross certified Water Safety Instructors that deliver lessons on water safety and teach in-water skills to help students become safer and stronger in and around the water.

  • Location:
    2230 Prairieton Rd.
    Terre Haute, IN 47802

  • Contact:
    812-462-4224
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  • Facilities Report

    Vigo Aquatic Center IAQ Report

At the Aquatic Center students will focus on swimming skills including:

  • Comfortable
    Becoming comfortable and relaxed in and under the water
  • Floating
    Floating on their back
  • Kicking
    Kicking on their stomach and back
  • Swimming
    Swimming with their arms on their stomach and back
  • Life Jacket
    The safe and proper use of life jackets

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, ready for competition.

Our Reach Beyond VCSC

Our mission is to serve the students of the Vigo County School Corporation - and beyond. In addition to the Swim by 7 program and field trips, the VCSC Aquatic Center is the official home of Indiana StateUniversity Swim and Dive and the Terre Haute Torpeedos. We also host a number of regional and statewide meets throughout the year. (List) Heartland College Conference, IHSAA Boys and Girls Sectional Meet, WIC Conference and Conference Indiana Swim Meets. 

 

Our Swim Programs

  • Public (18+) Lap Swim Hours

    No lap swim on days VCSC is closed due to weather.

    HOURS:
    Tuesday/Thursday/Friday:     6:00-7:30 a.m. *If VCSC is on a 2 hour delay, no lap swim
    Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Noon-1:30 p.m.
    Sunday: Noon-2:00 p.m.

     
    PRICE:

    $5 per visit, free for VCSC employees
    Punch Cards are available – 11 punches for $50

     
    ATTENTION:

    During the academic school year we ask that all patrons of our Adult Lap Swimming program arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled hours and are out of the building no later than 15 minutes past closing hours to allow our school aged swimmers time to exit the facility.  Thank you.

  • Since opening its doors in 2016, through a partnership with the United Way of the Wabash Valley, the staff at the Aquatic Center have taught over 12,000 Vigo County elementary school children how to swim. The Swim By 7 Program provides young children the opportunity to learn how to swim in a safe environment. Our teachers are Red-Cross certified Water Safety Instructors that deliver lessons on water safety and in-water skills to help students become safer and stronger in and around the water. Below is a list of some of the swimming skills the students work on while at the Aquatic Center:

    • Blowing bubbles underwater
    • Floating on their back
    • Kicking on their stomach and back
    • Swimming with arms on their stomach and back
    • Proper use of life jackets
  • Offering Time:

    Fall Semester: 1st Period from 8:10 to 9:55 a.m. and 6th Period from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
    Spring Semester: 1st Period from 8:10 to 9:55 a.m. and 6th Period from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.

    Students must provide their own transportation and will be provided ample travel time to attend classes at the Aquatic Center.

     
    Purpose:
    • Learn how to prevent and manage emergencies in and around the water.
    • Master valuable first aid and lifesaving skills.
    • Improve swimming skills.
    • Achieve Red Cross Lifeguard certification in preparation for employment as a lifeguard.
     
    Activities:
    • Class activities are driven by the Red Cross Lifeguard curriculum.

  • Coming January 2024

  • High School Swim Teams

    The Aquatic Center is home to all three of the Vigo County high school swimming and diving teams. In addition to hosting all home meets, the Aquatic Center has also hosted the Western Indiana Conference Championships, the Conference Indiana Championships, and both the girls and the boys IHSAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

    North Vigo High School
    Patriots’ Athletics Homepage

    South Vigo High School
    Braves’ Athletics Homepage

    West Vigo High School
    Vikings’ Athletics Homepage

Community Partners

The VCSC Aquatic Center is Proud to Work with these Organizations and Community Partners.

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