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.
Facilities Report
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 State University Swim and Dive and the Terre Haute Torpedos. We also host a number of regional and statewide meets throughout the year including Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, IHSAA Boys and Girls Sectional Meet, WIC Conference and Conference Indiana Swim Meets.
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.
Swim by 7
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 nearly 20,000 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:
