Activities for Children

Swimming

We offer supervised swimming during our meetings for children on the autism spectrum. Children must be 6 years of age or older. This program is free and is held at: CRCE Aquatics Center, 1102 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, only a few blocks from the meeting location. It is run by Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) staff.

Please sign up by filling in the boxes below. If this is your child's first time, please note that in the last box. Read the information on What to Bring and The Drop Off Procedures and bring the Swim Emergency Form with you the first time each year. Limit of 12 swimmers a month.

 

Parent Name
Email Address

Child/Children's name(s) and
age(s) who you would like to
participate in swimming.

 

Items that you need to bring:

  • Swim clothes and a towel
  • Medication if needed
  • Extra clothes if your child has an accident
  • Sensory items or calming items specific to your child

*Please make sure all items are labeled with your child’s name

Please download and fill out the form below each year and the first time your child attends swimming. Thank you.

If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at (217) 621-8429 or email at info@cuautismnetwork.org.

Download the Swim Emergency Information Form (PDF)

 

Meeting Information

Activities For Children

Directions

Drop Off Procedure

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, the C-U Autism Network and CUSR (Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation) has established a drop off procedure for the swim program at CRCE.

  1. Drop off time is 6:45 pm.
  2. After entering the front doors at CRCE, please locate the CUSR staff table to the left.
  3. If you have not filled out an emergency sheet for your child, please do so before you sign your child in.
  4. At that time, a CUSR staff will escort your child to the playroom behind the pool.
  5. If your child needs to be changed into swim clothes, please inform the staff. However, it is best if they come already dressed for swim.
  6. If your child has any specific needs not listed please inform the staff.
  7. Please remember pick-up time is NO later than 8:45pm.