1501 N. Australian Avenue; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 804-4961;
Aquatics Supervisor: Amy Blackman, CPRP ablackman@wpb.org
Aquatic center is currently closed and will reopen on Monday, April 2.
General Pool Information:
The Aquatic Center is an eight lane 25 meter facility with two deep water slides, a wading pool and a splash pad that is accessible from the pool deck and the park. The facility is fully accessible and offers programming for all ages and abilities.
Spring Operating Hours effective Monday, April 2, 2012 – June 9, 2011:
Open and Lap Swim
Monday and Wednesday: 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Admission Fees:
$1.00, 15 and under
$2.00, Resident 16 and over
$2.50, Non-resident 16 and over
Adult Lap Swim Pass:
Resident $25 for 20 visits, Non-Resident $31.50 for 20 visits
• Groups that wish to visit the facility need to reserve a time by submitting a Pool Facility Application. This may be obtained at the pool.
• Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult to visit the Aquatic Center
• Fees are subject to change
Learn to Swim Classes
The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 12 years.
The City of West Palm Beach has proudly partnered with the Palm Beach County Drowning Prevention Coalition in an effort to educate about water safety, prevent drowning and provide swim lessons free of charge to qualified candidates in the form of a voucher called “Drowning Prevention Bucks”. To see if you qualify for Drowning Prevention Coalition Bucks, please call 561-616-7068
Parent and Child Learn to Swim Program:
The seahorse parent nurtures and watches over it’s child until they are ready to swim independently. This course will do the same. Our instrcutors will teach parents the skills to use play as a form of learning to provide a fun environment in the water. Hands on parental involvement is instrumental in the learning process to reinforce your child’s development of water skills. A child that is 3 years of age may move into the preschool courses after demonstrating skill proficiency.
SEAHORSE 1 (Parent and Child – Level 1)
6 months through approximately 3 years old that have no water experience of one previous session of a water adjustment session.
SEAHORSE 2 (Parent and Child – Level 2)
6 months through approximately 3 years who have completed Level 1 or who can demonstrate the completion requirements for Level 1.
The Preschool Learn to Swim Program:
The preschool learn to swim program is designed for children 4 – 5 years of age. Children 3 years old are welcome to participate after a brief assessment from facility staff. All learn to swim skills include water safety topics to help participants be safe in and around the water. If you unsure which course is appropriate for your child’s current ability, please call the facility and we will schedule a free assessment to place them in the correct level. To ensure proper placement of your child, on-line registration is not available for learn to swim.
STARFISH (Preschool – Level 1)
Although many starfish start off slow in the water, by the end of the course they will shine. Among the skills taught are: water entry and exiting, submerging mouth, nose and eyes, and gliding on the front and back.
CLOWN FISH (Preschool – Level 3)
Just like clownfish know basic swimming skills, they still like to stay close to home. This course is for children that have learned basic skills but are not yet ready to venture out into the big blue water. Among the skills taught are: floating, opening eyes under water and retrieving an object, treading water and combining arm and leg actions.
TADPOLES (Preschool – Level 2)
Tadpoles learn the fundamentals of swimming on their way to earning their swimming legs and arms. Among the skills taught are: bobbing, demonstrating front and back glides independently for 15 seconds, changing direction while swimming, and demonstrating all the skills from the previous levels without assistance.
Youth Swimming Program
Children begin the youth swimming program around 6 years of age. 4 and 5 year olds may be enrolled if they have been previously enrolled in our preschool program or can pass a skills assessment. In order to move to the next level the participants must successfully complete the previous level or be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements. Please remember that unless a child is practicing skills learned in a class they may lose their proficiency to demonstrate required skills. Please do not place your child in a higher level course unless they have been practicing the required skills. If you are unsure of the proper level, please contact us for a free assessment of your child’s skills. To ensure proper placement of your child, on-line registration is not available for learn to swim.
WATERBUGS (Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills)
Welcome to the world of swimming. We will increase students comfort in and around the water with socialization techniques and creative water play.
GUPPIES (Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills)
By teaching floating without support and learning beginning arm and leg actions in this class, our skilled instructors are laying the foundation for your child to become water safe.
TURTLES (Level 3 – Stroke Development)
By providing additional guided instruction and practice, your child will learn to coordinate the front and back crawl and be introduced to skills to help others.
SEA OTTERS (Level 4 – Stroke Improvement)
Breaststroke, butterfly, elementary backstroke and care for a choking victim are among the skills introduced during this course.
DOLPHINS (Level 5 – Stroke Refinement)
Coordination and refinement of strokes are the primary focus of this course. Life safety skills such as survival swimming and rescue breathing are introduced and practiced.
SHARKS (Level 6 – Personal Water Safety)
This course consists of the group participant choice of Personal Water Safety: teaches skills necessary to be safe in and around the water. OR Fitness Swimmer: develops stroke technique to promote swimming for lifetime fitness OR Lifeguard Readiness: teaches basic rescue techniques and safety procedures are introduced. This course is a great way to transition into our Junior Lifeguard program.
Adult Learn to Swim
Level 1
Feeling comfortable and enjoying the water environment is the first step to being water safe. Our instructors will work with you at your pace to ensure your satisfaction.
Level 2
Your on your way to enjoying swimming with this course. Floating without support, recover to standing position and basic movement and rescue skills will be taught at your pace.
Level 3
Whether you are in training for a specific event or training for good health, this course will teach skills so you can enjoy swimming as a lifelong sport.
Weekday Courses
Please call the facility for specific class offerings during each time slot. You will be registering for a class that meets Monday and Wednesdays for 30 minutes each day for four weeks.
Ages: 6 months – adult
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Times: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Fees: $35 Resident/ 2 week session
$44 Non-resident/ 2 week session
Min/Max: 4/6
Sessions Registration Deadline
April 2 – 25 March 28
April 30 – May 23 April 28
Weekday Courses
Please call the facility for specific class offerings during each time slot. You will be registering for a class that meets Monday through Thursday for 30 minutes each day for two weeks.
Ages: 6 months – adult
Days: Monday – Thursday
Times: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Fees: $35 Resident/2 week session – 8 total classes
$44 Non-resident/ 2 week session – 8 total classes
Min/Max: 4/6
Sessions Registration Deadline
June 4 – June 14 May 30
June 18 – 28 June 14
Saturday Courses
Please call the facility for specific class offerings during each time slot. You will be registering for a class that meets on Saturdays for 30 minutes each day for eight weeks.
Ages: 6 months – adult
Days: Saturday
Times: 9:00 – 9:30 am
9:30 – 10:00 am
10:00 – 10:30 am
Fees: $35 Resident/ 2 week session
$44 Non-resident/ 2 week session
Min/Max: 4/6
Sessions Registration Deadline
April 14 – June 2 April 9
June 16 – August 4 June 13
Private Swim Lessons
Private swim lessons provide the greatest flexibility and one-on-one attention for swimmers of any age. From the beginner hesitant to enter the water to the competitive athlete looking to become more efficient in the water; you will have one-on-one private lessons that are catered to exactly what you want and need. The same fundamentals taught in our group lessons will be addressed in our private lessons. Sessions consist of 8/20 minutes lessons. After the initial session, additional lessons may be purchased individually at a 25% discounted rate.
Ages: 6 months – adult
Day: To be scheduled with the instructor
Dates: April 4 – October 31
Times: To be scheduled with the instructor
Fees: $120 Resident 8/20 minute sessions
Additional Resident lesson, $11.25
$150 Non-resident 8/20 minute sessions
Additional Non-resident lesson, $14.00
Min/Max: 1/1
Semi- Private Swim Lessons
Semi-private lessons provide the greatest flexibility and are a wonderful way to share the cost of the swim lessons. Guests will need to organize other participating individuals for the class. Lessons provide participants with the opportunity to learn at his/her own pace and can be adapted for all abilities. Taking semi private swim lessons is a great way for adults and children to learn to swim, as well as feel comfortable in and around the water. The same fundamentals taught in our group lessons will be addressed in our semi private lessons. Sessions consist of 8/20 minutes lessons. After the initial session, additional lessons may be purchased individually at a 25% discounted rate.
Ages: 6 months – adult
Day: To be scheduled with the instructor
Dates: April 4 – October 31
Times: To be scheduled with the instructor
Fees: $90 Resident 8/20 minute sessions
Additional Resident lesson, $8.50
$112.50 Non-resident 8/20 minute sessions
Additional Non-resident lesson, $10.50
Min/Max: 2/3
Fitness Programs
Water Fitness Program
Ease the stressful pounding on the joints and safely and effectively water walk. Learn how to safely exercise in the water.
Age: 14 and over
Days/Times: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Dates: April 2 – June 9
Fees: $4.00/ class Resident
10 visit convenience pass $40.00 Resident
$5.00/ class Resident
10 visit convenience pass $50 Non-Resident
Piranhas Youth Swim Team
The team is designed to promote competitive swimming in the community. The team introduces athletes to the fun and excitement of a life sport, improves stroke techniques, and promotes self-confidence. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of a recognizable competitive swimming stroke.
Ages: 4 – 17
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Times: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 – 10:00 am
Dates: Begins April 2
Fees: $35 resident (plus membership to South Florida Recreational Swim League and cost of uniforms)
$44 non-resident (plus membership to South Florida Recreational Swim League and cost of uniforms)
Min/Max: 6/30
Certification and Training Programs
Lifeguard Training
Show the world what you can do. Prepare for college and a career by developing leadership and communication skills and be a hero by learning lifesaving skills such as first aid and CPR and have fun and earn money at a job you love. Lifeguard Training teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants must pass a prerequisite swim test which includes: swimming 300 yard continuously using front crawl and breaststroke, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a minimum of 7 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object and swim 20 yards back to the starting point within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Course length is 31 hours.
The course fee includes a $10.00 non-refundable pretest fee. There is an additional American Red Cross Certification fee of $35
Session 1
Ages: 15 and over
Days: Saturdays
Dates: April 21 – May 12
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fees: $ 225 resident
$ 280 non-resident
Min/Max: 6/12
Session 2
Ages: 15 and over
Days: Monday – Friday
Dates: May 21 – June 1 (no class on May 28)
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fees: $225 resident
$280 non-resident
Min/Max: 6/12
Session 3
Ages: 15 and over
Days: Monday – Thursday
Dates: June 11 – June 14
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fees: $225 resident
$280 non-resident
Min/Max: 6/12
Certification Challenges
This will give individuals an opportunity to become re-certified without attending the classroom. Participants that are not currently certified in the specialty that they wish to challenge, may only take this course once. Challenges are available for CPR/AED for the Professional and Lay Rescuer, Oxygen Administration, Lifeguard Training/First Aid.
Days: Saturdays
Dates: April 14, May 12, June 9
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fees: CPR or Oxygen Administration
$50 resident
$62.50 non-resident
Lifeguard Training
$75 resident
$95 non-resident
Additional American Red Cross Certification Fees:
Oxygen Administration $8, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer $19, Lifeguard Training $35
Water Safety Instructor
Participants will learn how to teach water safety education, including the Basic Water Safety course, the six levels of the Learn to Swim Program and also parent and Child courses. Participants must pass a prerequisite swim test, including performing 25 yards of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and 15 yards of butterfly. Course is 36 hours.
Ages: 16 and over
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Dates: April 30 – May 19
Times: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fees: $250 resident
$312 non-resident
The above fees includes a $20.00 non-refundable pretest fee
Additional American Red Cross Certification Fee: $35.00
Min/Max: 6/20
Lifeguard Instructor
Provide instruction to future rescuers. Instructor candidates will learn to teach Lifeguard Training and all courses associated with being a professional lifeguard. Prerequisites include successfully passing all the skills associated with lifeguard training certification. Course length is 29 hours.
Ages: 17 and over
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Dates: April 9 – April 21
Times: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fees: $250 resident
$312 non-resident
The above rates includes a $50.00 non-refundable pretest fee
Additional American Red Cross Certification Fee: $35.00
Min/Max: 5/20
Community Water Safety/Water Safety Today
Presents information regarding various hazards of specific aquatic environments and how to avoid and respond to emergencies in and around water. Home and community pool safety education is also discussed. This course satisfies the Florida Statutes requirement for foster families and individuals adopting a child.
Ages: All ages
Day: Call the facility to schedule an appointment
Fees: $15
Junior Lifeguard
The Junior Lifeguard Program is a great way to get a head start on a future as a professional rescuer. The program includes training in rescue skills and drills; on the job skills, general pool operations, hands on training during swim lessons and public swim. This program does not certify participants as lifeguards. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards. Course is 16 hours.
Ages: 10 – 14
Days: Saturdays/4 week session
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Fees: $65 Resident, $80 Non-resident
Session Registration Deadline
May 5 – May 26 April 25
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special birthday at the Aquatic Center. The price includes a private shaded party area and a personal birthday party host to entertain your guests for the duration of your two hour party. Minimum of 10 party goers
Fee: $5.00/child Resident
$6.25/child Non-resident
Facility Rentals
The Aquatic Center is available after operating hours for private rentals for special occasions, celebrations and parties. A facility rental application must be submitted prior to your event and may be obtained at the facility. Please allow 3 weeks prior to your event for approval. Fees do not include staffing. Additional rates for the slide and wading pool will apply, please call for pricing.
Fees: $75 – 100/hour resident, $100 – 125/non-resident
Drowning Prevention Programs
Drowning remains the second-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years. Take the time this summer to learn water safety. Pick our “HAVE A BLAST” program that best meets the needs of your group. Call us to schedule class times.
Have “A Blast”
Adult Supervision
Barriers
Learn to Swim
Always Listen to Lifeguards
Swim With A Buddy
Tools For Safety
Splish
● Water presentation given on land
● 1 Hour Duration, $50
Splash
● Water presentation given on land
● Hour long in-water practice session
● Take home materials
● 2 Hour Duration, $75
Learn to Swim
● Learn to swim lessons for each group member
● 6 lessons, 30 minutes each, $20 per person
● Certified Water Safety Instructors
Amenities
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