Aquatic Programs

Water Aerobics is here!!! Join the fun on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00am until noon at H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside) Pool.  For more information click here. Please arrive 10 minutes early to register and pay before each class.  Cost: $5 per class (pay as you go)

Swimming Lessons is the most popular program the we offer and has the largest age range. Our swimming lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors. Lessons are being offered at Westside Pool and Northeast Pool.  Click here for sessions, times and costs.  You may register online or come into our Administrative Office which is located at 1024 NE 14th Street.  If you have any questions, please call us at 352-334-5067.  You can print the registration form and bring it in with you to expedite the registration process. Limited scholarships are available if your child is on "free" or "reduced" lunch status with the School Board of Alachua County.  For scholarship eligibilty, bring Eligibilty Letter for your child to the Administrative Office to register. 

Lifeguard Certification Course ~ there are no classes scheduled at this time.  If you are interested in taking a future course, please call our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067.  Dates will be posted as they become available.

The Lifeguarding Course is designed to teach each participant the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies as well as prepare participants to recogize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning injuries.

Our Junior Lifeguarding Camp is a popular program for youth ages 12 - 15.  It will introduce the basic skills needed to become a lifeguard that are needed as a pre-requisite for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course.  It is designed to build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards.  The five categories that are the focus of the program are: prevention, fitness; response; leadership and professionalism.  You may register online or print the application and submit it at our Administrative Office located at 1024 NE 14th Street, Bldg. A. 

The Biathlon Series consists of a 5K run and an 800m swim.  There are six races in the series and interested participants can choose one or all of the races to compete in. The races will alternate between Westside Pool and Northeast Pool. Trophies are awarded for each age group at the end of the series.  The Series begins on Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at Northeast Pool and will to an end on Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at Northeast Pool. Click here for the list of dates, locations and route details.  You may register at our Administrative Office or the morning of the event.

Aquabilities Program (formerly know as "Adapted Aquatics") are swimming lessons offered to children with special needs. "Noah's Endeavor" runs and teaches this program that is being offered at Northeast Pool.  Each session will last two weeks with classes held Monday through Thursdays.  Lessons will not exceed a 3:1 student to teacher ratio.  You may register online or at our Administrative Office which is located at 1024 NE 14th Street. Additional information about the program can be obtained by calling Noah's Endeavor at 352-275-9639. 

Basic Water Rescue is a course that provides community members with information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies on a basic level. Target Audiences for this course are: Pubic Safety Personnel, Aquatic Fitness Instructors, Aquatic Therapist, home owners with pools and others who work around water.  This is a four (4) hour certification course and there are no pre-requisites.  It is recommended that individuals interested in the course be comfortable in "chest deep" water due to in water skill session.