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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. Registration is CLOSED for the Summer. For questions, please call our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067 or visit us at 306 NE 6th Avenue, Bldg. B, 3rd Floor. The camp is held at Westide Pool (1001 NW 31st Drive) from 8:30am-5:30pm.
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Swimming Lessons is the most popular program that 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 306 NE 6th Avenue, Bldg. B, 3rd Floor. 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 when you register.
| 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 2011 Series began on Saturday, April 23rd at Northeast Pool. Registrations begin at 7:00am, race starts at 8:00am. Click here for the list of dates, locations and registration form. For route details, click here. You may register at our Administrative Office or the morning of the event. |
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Water Aerobics has been cancelled until further notice. For more information about the instructor and her programs click here.
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Aquabilities Program (formerly know as "Adapted Aquatics") are swimming lessons offered to children with special needs. "Noah's Endeavor" runs and teaches the program. Additional information about the program can be obtained by calling Noah's Endeavor at 352-275-9639 or by visiting their website.
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Lifeguard Certification Course - there are no classes schedueld 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.
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.