AQUATICS PARK FOREST COMMUNITY POOL and WILLIAM L. WELCH COMMUNITY POOL

2023PoolSchedules•Saturday,May27throughMonday,September4

Pool Pass Photo Day: Saturday, May 20, 12-2 PM

Both pool offices will be open for season pool pass purchases and photos. No swimming that day!

Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays:

Adult Fitness Swim / Toddler Time, 10 AM-12 PM

General Swim, 12-8 PM

Adult Fitness Swim, 7-8 PM

School Weekdays*: General Swim, 4:30-6:30 PM (All cash admissions only $5 each!)

May 30-June 2, August 22 - September 1

*The school weekday schedule may change pending the SCASD calendar.

Weekdays (starting Mon., June 6): Adult Fitness Swim / Toddler Time, 12-1 PM

General Swim, 1-8 PM

Adult Fitness Swim, 7-8 PM

2023 Admissions and Season Pass Fees

RESIDENT FEES

Residents must reside in State College Borough or in the Township of College, Harris, Ferguson, or Patton. Proof of residence may be required.

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* Each toddler must wear a swim diaper and be accompanied by an in-water chaperone.

• 5th+ family member passes are available for $50/person

NON-RESIDENT FEES

* Each toddler must wear a swim diaper and be accompanied by an in-water chaperone.

• 5th+ family member passes are available for $75/person

IMPORTANT NOTES

**After 5 PM Pass is good for after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on the weekends.

• Non-Swimming Adults: $2 (Not in swimwear; not entering the water.)

• Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 16+.

• Ages listed apply as of the date of purchase.

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CRPR Aquatic Program Policies

Classes fill quickly; registration for sequential classes cannot be guaranteed.

•Please note that make-up sessions for all youth aquatic classes that are cancelled will be scheduled at the same time on the Friday following the cancelled class.

•Classes are held as scheduled except during electrical storms and facility closings.

•Only lesson participants are permitted on the pool deck areas. Parents and guests must remain in the designated waiting area.

Swim Lessons One-On-One at Welch Pool

Individualized instruction for youth, 5-14 yrs., who need extra feedback and personalized attention from our outstanding instructors. Four 30-minute lessons per program with the individual attention to help a youngster become a better swimmer faster.

Monday-Thursday, June 12-15

Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29

Monday, Wed.-Fri., July 3, 5, 6, 7

Monday-Thursday, July 10-13

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20

Monday-Thursday, 24-27

Monday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 3

Swim Lessons One-On-One at Park Forest Pool

Individualized instruction for youth, 5-14 yrs., who need extra feedback and personalized attention from our outstanding instructors. Four 30-minute lessons per program with the individual attention to help a youngster become a better swimmer faster.

Monday-Thursday, June 12-15

Tuesday-Friday, June 20-23

Monday-Thursday, June 26-29

Monday, Wed.-Fri., July 3, 5, 6, 7

Monday-Thursday, July 10-13

Monday-Thursday, July 17-20

Monday-Thursday, July 24-27

Monday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Preschool

Designed for the child to develop a comfort level in the water as well as a readiness for learning how to swim. Children receive an introduction to basic swimming and water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30, July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Forest Pool

Welch Pool

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Swimming Lessons Level 1

Designed for children beginning swim lessons. At completion, children are able to submerge face, float, and kick with support, demonstrate a combined stroke on front and on back, and demonstrate very basic water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Level 2

Welch Pool

Prerequisite: Preschool or Level 1 with no fear of the water. At completion, children are able to submerge and retrieve objects, do a front float and glide, back float and glide, bob 10 times, demonstrate three yards of front and back crawl, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Level 3

Welch Pool

Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to bob 15 times, jump into deep water, dive from a kneeling position, demonstrate 10 yards of front and back crawl stroke, demonstrate elementary backstroke kick, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Park Forest Pool

Welch Pool

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Swimming Lessons Level 4

Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to do a standing front dive, elementary backstroke, 25 yards of front and back crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks, tread water, and water safety skills.

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Swimming Lessons Level 5

Park Forest

Welch Pool

Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalent. At completion, children are able to do 50 yards of front and back crawl, 10 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of elementary backstroke, butterfly kick, turns, swimming under water, and water safety skills. For instructions beyond Level 5, CRPR invites you to consider the competive swim teams at Welch and Park Forest Pools. For other options, contact the Aquatics Division at pools@crpr.org

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Mondays-Fridays, June 12-23 (Omit June 16 & 19)

Mondays-Fridays, June 26-July 7 (Omit June 30 & July 4)

Mondays-Thursdays, July 10-20

Mondays-Thursdays, July 24-Aug. 3

Discover SCUBA

Welch Pool

Have you ever wanted to try SCUBA? Here's your chance! There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. The class will include instruction on safety, equipment selection and use, and time to experiment and play with underwater games and exploration. Try it out! Half-hour time slots start at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 and 9:30 AM!

DATES: Saturday, June 3

AGES: 12 yrs. and over

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Summer Swim Team

TIME: 8-10 AM

FEES: FREE

This competitive program, for ages 5-18, is offered at Welch and Park Forest Community Pools, Monday-Friday, June 6-July 27. Summer Swim Team teaches teamwork, cooperation, and healthy competition. Both teams are members of the Central Pennsylvania Swim League (CPSL), which holds meets on weekday evenings. Swimmers must participate in two meets to be eligible to compete in the CPSL championship. Swimmers MUST be registered before they participate in any practices or meets. More swim team info. on our website. Swim team participants must be able to swim at least one length of the pool. This is not a learn-to-swim program.

Bubble Makers Youth SCUBA

Bubblemaker is as fun as it sounds--a chance for kids to blow bubbles by scuba diving! Children who are at least 8 years old can use scuba gear to breathe and swim underwater in the shallow part of the pool. In the Bubblemaker program, participants get a basic introduction to how to use scuba gear, how to clear a regulator and mask, and an overview of underwater breathing do’s and don’ts. The Bubblemaker Crew-Pak (included with registration) contains mementos of the experience and is full of fun surprises, such as a kid-sized beach towel, logbook, certificate, temporary tattoo, decal and the adorable and popular Bubblemaker water toy.

Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/bubblemakerstatement (copy and paste the link into a new browser).

DATES: Saturday, June 24

TIME: 8-11 AM

AGES: 8-12 yrs.

FEES: $114R / $171NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Seal Team Specialty Missions

Seal Team Youth SCUBA

The PADI Seal Team is for young scuba divers who are looking for action-packed fun in a pool by completing exciting AquaMissions. PADI Seal Team includes doing some cool stuff in the pool, meeting friends and sharing in the adventure of the underwater world. To join the PADI Seal Team, a child must be 8 years of age or older. AquaMissions 1-5, cover basic scuba diving skills, such as breathing underwater, clearing a mask of water, recovering a regulator and swimming around while experiencing the sensation of being weightless. Each in-water session takes about an hour. After the diver complete these AquaMissions they will become a recognized PADI Seal Team Member. Your experience may also count toward the PADI Open Water Diver course when you’re old enough to participate in the course.

Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/PADISealTeam (copy and paste the link into a new browser)

DATES: Mons. and Weds., June 26-July 12

TIME: 7-9 PM

AGES: 8-12 yrs.

FEES: $280R / $420 NR

LOCATION: William L. Welch Comm. Pool

Specialty SEAL Missions cover skills beyond the basic class. PREREQUISITE: Seal Team. Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/PADISealTeam (copy and paste the link into a new browser).

DATES: Mondays and Wednesdays, July 17-26

AGES: 8-12 yrs.

LOCATION: William L. Welch Community Pool

Adult Swim Meet

Calling all Swimmers and Swammers! Join us at Welch Pool this summer to race for fun and prizes!

Events: 100 IM, 50 free, 50 breast, 50 fly, 50 back, and 100 free.

The meet will be conducted in lanes 3, 4, 5, 6. Lanes 2 and 7 will be empty, and lanes 1 and 8 will be open for warmup and warmdown.

8 AM warm-ups, 8:30 AM start, meet completed by 10 AM

DATES: Saturday, August 5

TIME: 8-10 AM

AGES: 18 and over-

FEES: $15R / $23N

LOCATION William L. Welch Community Pool

Scuba

TIME: 7-9 PM

FEES: $180R / $270NR

This course will teach participants the skills necessary to become open water certified SCUBA divers. Besides the six regular classes, four additional open water (non-pool) dives are required for certification. Medical Waiver Required: if any conditions apply, students must be cleared by a physician before participating in the class. You can view/print the waiver at https://bit.ly/DiverMedical (copy and paste the link into a new browser).

CRPR is pleased to partner with Sunken Treasure SCUBA Center to provide SCUBA opportunities in the Centre Region!

Note: Participants must supply their own mask, fins, and snorkel before the 3rd class. More information and the opportunity to purchase equipment will be available on the first day of class ($200-$300).

DATES: Mons. & Weds, June 5-21 TIME: 6:30-9 PM

AGES: 12 yrs. and over

LOCATION: Welch Pool

FEES: $280R / $420NR