Aquatics

AQUATICS Provide the community with a safe and positive aquatic experience that will benefit them physically, emotionally, socially, and increase their knowledge and awareness of water safety.

LAP SWIM

Fee: Age: CR NCR 0-18 $0 $5 19-54 $4 $9 55+ $3 $8 During lap swim times, patrons may use the facility’s lane space for lap swimming. Aquatic devices such as kick boards and pull buoys are available to use. The number of lap lanes available will be based on the current program schedule. Multi-visit passes are available for purchase with a Play More Card. CAMPUS HILLS POOL 18000 Jan 3-May 31 M-F 6am-8pm 18001 Jan 7-May 27 Sa 8am-5pm 18002 Jan 8-May 28 Su 1pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18012 Jan 3-May 31 M-F 6am-8pm Sa 8:30am-5pm Su 1pm-5pm

RECREATIONAL SWIM

Recreational swim is a time to enjoy unstructured water activities with friends and family. A multi-visit pass is available for purchase on a Play More Card at a discounted rate. Times vary depending on scheduled activities. Fee: Age: CR NCR 0-18 $0 $5 19-54 $4 $9 55+ $3 $8 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 18005 Jan 7-May 28 Sa, Su 1pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18015 Jan 7-May 27 Sa, Su 1pm-5pm

SWIM LESSONS

Refer to page 45 for registration dates.

SWIM LESSONS - AQUA TOT

The purpose of this American Red Cross program is to teach safe behaviors around the water and develop swimming readiness by leading parents and their children in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in and around water. Age: 1 year, 7 months--3 years CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61 EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18032 Mar 18-May 13 Sa 11:45am-12:15pm AQUATICS

This American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program aims to promote the developmentally appropriate learning of fundamental water safety and aquatic skills by young children. It teaches aquatic and safety skills with a goal of independent swimming. The program offers a fun, challenging, and supportive learning environment for preschoolers. Age: 3-5 CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17986 Jan 14-Mar 4 Sa 11am-11:30am 17989 Apr 3-Apr 26 M,W 5:30pm-6pm 17992 May 8-May 18 M-Th 4:30pm-5pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18023 Feb 13-Feb 23 M-Th 5:30pm-6pm 18026 Feb 28-Mar 23 T,Th 5:30pm-6pm 18033 Apr 4-Apr 27 T,Th 5:30pm-6pm

SWIM LESSONS

The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program consists of several comprehensive levels that teach children of varying abilities how to swim skillfully and safely. Each level includes training in basic water safety. All aquatic and safety skills are taught in a logical progression. Prerequisites for each leave are: Beginner: No pre-requisites; new to the pool, needing to learn water adjustment skills and basic stroke techniques. Intermediate: Able to fully submerge head, able to swim at least 15 yards (half of pool length) of both front crawl and elementary backstroke. Advanced: Able to swim at least 25 yards of front and back crawl.

YOUTH BEGINNER

Age: 6-12 CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17987 Jan 14-Mar 4 Sa 11:45am-12:30pm 17990 Apr 3-Apr 26 M,W 6:15pm-7pm 17993 May 8-May 18 M-Th 5:15pm-6pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18024 Feb 13-Feb 23 M-Th 6:15pm-7pm 18027 Feb 28-Mar 23 T,Th 6:30pm-7:15pm 18034 Apr 4-Apr 27 T,Th 6:30pm-7:15pm

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE

Age: 6-12 CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17994 May 8-May 18 M-Th 6:15pm-7pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18025 Feb 13-Feb 23 M-Th 7:10pm-7:55pm 18028 Feb 28-Mar 23 T,Th 7:10pm-7:55pm 18029 Mar 18-Apr 8 Sa 10:45am-11:30am 18030 Apr 4-Apr 27 T,Th 7:10pm-7:55pm

SWIM LESSONS-ADAPTIVE AQUATICS BEGINNERS

This class is for participants with disabilities who are new to the pool, and want to learn water adjustment skills, beginner swim ability, and basic water safety. Participants will need to bring a swim buddy with them. The class will be under the direction of a certified Water Safety Instructor. An initial skills assessment will be conducted on the first day of class. Goggles are optional; water shoes may be worn if needed. Age: 3-21 CR Fee: $46 NCR Fee: $61 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17985 Jan 14-Mar 4 Sa 10:15am-10:45am

DEVELOPMENTAL SWIM TEAM - DPR MARLINS

This developmental swim team will serve as an extension to the swim lesson program by providing workout-based swim instruction while continuing to focus on the participant’s stroke technique and stamina in a competitive team environment. Participants can expect to be swimming 500+ yards per practice. Participants must be able to continuously swim 50 yards of both front crawl and elementary backstroke in addition to 25 yards of back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. Age: 6-17 CR Fee: $52 NCR Fee: $67 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17988 Feb 27-Mar 22 M,W 7:10pm-7:55pm 17991 Apr 3-Apr 26 M,W 7:10pm-7:55pm 17995 May 8-May 18 M-Th 7:10pm-7:55pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18022 Feb 13-Feb 23 M-Th 4:30pm-5:15pm 18031 Mar 18-May 13 Sa 9:45am-10:30am

SAFETY TRAINING

DAS LIFEGUARD PRE-COURSE SWIM TEST

Participants in DAS must attend one of the Precourse Swim Test sessions offered to be able to participate in DAS. Age: 16 and up No Cost EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18038 Feb 26 Su 3pm-4pm 18039 Mar 19 Su 3pm-4pm 18040 Apr 2 Su 3pm-4pm The purpose of this program is to offer free lifeguard certification training to area teens and adults willing to work for Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) as lifeguards. To qualify for Durham Aquatic School, participants must be at least 16 years of age. They must also register for the DAS Pre-Course Swim Test which will be held before the online course begins. Each participant must be able to pass the prerequisite tests. Pre-requisites: Participant must be at least 16 years of age. They must be able to swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. This may be performed using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both swimming strokes--no backstroke or sidestroke allowed. Additionally, participants must be able to tread water for two minutes using only their legs-arms must be out of the water or hands in the armpits. Lastly, participants must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a ten-pound object from a depth of, at least seven feet, and return to the starting point holding the object with both hands while swimming and exit the pool. The retrieval of the object, return to side and exit needs to be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds or less. Both hands must be holding the object with the face at or near the surface. This is a blended learning class. Participants must complete the 7-hour online portion of the course prior to the first class. Space is limited, so apply early! Please contact DPRAquatics@durhamnc.gov if you have any questions. Age: 16 and up No Cost EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18035 Mar 10-Mar 12 F 5pm-9pm Sa, Su 9am-5pm 18036 Mar 31 F 5pm-9pm 18037 Apr 14-Apr 16 F 5pm-9pm Sa, Su 9am-5pm

LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to teach American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and its components. Course fee includes a Lifeguard Training Participant Manual (revised 2012) and a Lifeguard Training Instructor Manual. Pre-Requisites: Participants must be at least 17 years of age. They must have a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, or an equivalent certificate from another organization. They must successfully complete the Red Cross on-line session for the course (information will be given to participants after registration). Participants must also successfully complete a pre-course session which tests swimming and rescue skills. Participants must possess a pocket mask. Course registration will close April 4. Age: 17 and up CR Fee: $209 NCR Fee: $234 EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18041 Mar 3-Mar 12 F 5pm-9pm Sa, Su 9am-5pm

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be certified to teach a variety of American Red Cross water safety programs, including all levels of the “Learn-to-Swim” program. Course fee includes two manuals. Participants must be at least 16 years old; must pass a swimming pre-test consisting of 25 yards front crawl, 25 yards back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke, 25 yards elementary backstroke, 25 yards sidestroke, 15 yards butterfly, back float for one minute, tread water for one minute; and they must successfully complete the Red Cross on-line session for the course (information will be emailed to participants after registration). Course registration will close April 15. Age: 16 and up CR Fee: $209 NCR Fee: $234 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17996 Jan 20-Jan 29 F 5pm-8pm Sa 10am-3pm Su 12pm-5pm 17997 May 5-May 14 F 5pm-8pm Sa 10am-3pm Su 12pm-5pm

SHALLOW WATER EXERCISE

This class offers a total workout while protecting joints from the pounding of a traditional land aerobics class. The program is designed to utilize the natural resistance of water allowing for muscle toning, cardiovascular endurance, and increased flexibility. Participants do not need to know how to swim to join. A multi-visit pass is available for purchase on a Play More Card at a discounted rate per class. Age: 13 and up CR Fee: $5 NCR Fee: $10 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 18003 Jan 4-May 31 M,W 7pm-7:45pm 18004 Jan 4-May 31 W 12pm-12:45pm EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18013 Jan 3-May 31 M-Th 6:15pm-7pm This invigorating class is conducted in deep water. This program is designed to give a total body workout. Sessions include cardio, toning and stretching components. Exercisers do not need to know how to swim but should be comfortable in deep water even though flotation belts will be provided. A multi-visit pass is available for purchase on a Play More Card at a discounted rate per class. Age: 13 and up CR Fee: $5 NCR Fee: $10 EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER 18014 Jan 7-May 27 Sa 10:15am-11am

AQUATICS EVENTS

SPRING EGG DIVE

It’s an Eggstravaganza! Dive, splash, and swim for eggs and win prizes at our Spring Egg Dive event. All swim levels are welcome and life vests will be provided. An adult will need to enter the water with children 5 years of age and younger. Registration is limited. CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 CAMPUS HILLS POOL 17998 Mar 18 Sa 1pm-5pm

SPRAYGROUNDS

EAST END PARK SPRAYGROUND

1200 N. Alston Ave. Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. EDISON JOHNSON SPRAYGROUND

500 West Murray Ave. Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. FOREST HILLS PARK SPRAYGROUND

1639 University Drive Open End of May-End of September 10 a.m.-8 p.m. HILLSIDE PARK SPRAYGROUND

1221 Sawyer St. Open June-August Monday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Open July 4 and Labor Day.

The Hillside Park sprayground is located inside the pool area and is only open during pool hours. Pool fees apply. Durham Parks and Recreation operates four spraygrounds. Spraygrounds are playground areas with water features that allow residents fun places to cool off when the temperature rises! Spraygrounds are free, with the exception of the Hillside Park location.

LAP SWIM/ INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE INFORMATION

- Lap swim reservations will be available

Monday- Friday from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. only.

Lap Swim hours are subject to change. Visit the Indoor Pool Lap Lane Reservations page (DPRPlayMore.org/LapSwim) for lap swim hours and online reservations. -Reservations will last for a 45-minute timeframe. Patrons may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to their reservation timeslot. -To request a single-use lane during the lap swim reservations timeframe, please e-mail

DPRAquatics@durhamnc.gov. - Single lane use is only available Monday-

Friday from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Drop-in swimmers are allowed if space is available. Reservations have priority. -Reservations can be made same day or up to 7 days in advance. -If you have questions regarding lap swim reservations or need to cancel your reservation, please call: Campus Hills

Pool (919-560-4444) or Edison Johnson

Aquatics Center (919-560-4265) or email

DPRAquatics@DurhamNC.gov. -All other operational times lap swim is available will drop-in only. - Patrons may use DPR swimming or fitness equipment. - Patrons will have access to the locker rooms. - If the patron who is swimming needs someone to accommodate them on their visit they must also follow facility requirements. - In the case of inclement weather, DPR staff will communicate with patrons if a reservation will need to be canceled.

CAMPUS HILLS POOL

2000 South Alston Avenue 919-560-4444

EDISON JOHNSON AQUATIC CENTER

500 W. Murray Avenue 919-560-4265