Parks & Rec ▶ Aquatics

Pool Rules

▶ Shower before you enter the pool.

▶ Proper swimsuit attire is required.

▶ Swimsuits with metal or plastic zippers, buckles, rivets, buttons, or metal/plastic ornamentation aren’t allowed on the slides.

▶ United States Coast Guard approved life jackets are allowed. No floaties, inner tubes, or rafts.

▶ Alcoholic beverages aren’t allowed at any time.

▶ Water features will only be turned on during open swim times.

▶ Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

▶ Children 4 and under must have an adult in the water with them at all times.

▶ Swim diapers required for children who aren’t potty–trained.

Swim Lessons

Lap Swimming & Water Walking

Indoor Pool Hours

5 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday – Thursday

5 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday

8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday*

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday

*Aug. 14 – Labor Day 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Closed Aug. 14 –17 for maintenance.

Outdoor Pool Hours

Aug. 14 until Labor Day

4 –7 p.m. Monday – Friday

Noon – 8 p.m. Saturday

Noon – 6 p.m. Sunday

There are four lap lanes available for swimming in the indoor pool. Lap swimming times vary along with the amount of lane space available. You can water walk in the lazy river or the lap lanes.

Check the pool schedule for lap lane times at merriam.org/aquatics

Water Walking Procedures: All walkers must be 16+ years of age. Walkers may walk with or against the current. Slower walkers remain to the right.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for memberships, swim lessons, and the swim team. Learn more at merriam.org/scholarships

Swim lessons are all–inclusive and specific for each child’s skill set and include lifesaving and safety techniques. Children should be able to work with an instructor and participate in swim lessons independently and willingly.

Parent/Child: 6 months–2 years

This lesson is an introduction for parents and children. Learn safety tips while your child becomes familiar with the water and picks up basic water movement taught through songs, dances, and other fun forms of teaching. Parents must be in the water with their children.

Preschool: 3–5 years old

Your child will learn basic water safety skills while also growing more comfortable in the water. Students learn how to safely enter and exit the water, blow bubbles underwater, float, kick, and work on arm movements.

Youth: 6–12 years old

Beginning swimmers are introduced to basic stroke movement and learn how to be more comfortable in the water. More advanced swimmers are instructed in stroke technique, endurance, and safety skills.

Adult: 13+ years old

These lessons are designed to help you in whatever avenue you need. Whether you want to be a proficient lap swimmer, learn to float, or acquire water safety skills, we are committed to working on your goals.

Junior Dolphins

This program is designed for students who want to be part of the Merriam Dolphins swim team. The ideal student has gone through several rounds of swim lessons and is looking for more of a challenge. Students learn starts, flip turns, and swim team workouts.

Private and Semi–Private Lessons

Get four, 30–minute lessons tailored just for you. Available for ages 3+. $90 for private lessons, $80 for semi–private. Call 913–322–5550 for more information.

See page 23 for membership and daily admission rates!

Youth Aquatics

Aqua Toddler / Sensory Time Free for members!

▶ $50 for 10 punches, $90 for 20 punches

▶ 1 punch = 1 adult and 1 child

Time specific for families with children sensitive to loud noises or big splashes of water. During this time, all fountains, slides, and water features are turned off. Children can explore the zero depth, shallow water, and therapy pool without fear of big kids splashing. This isn’t a swim lesson and won’t be instructor led. Parents must be in the water with their children.

Infant Aquatic Survival Swim (Non-Walking)

This six-week program teaches infants 6 months to 2 years (typically non-walkers) to roll over from a face down or submerged position onto their backs to relax and breathe. Lessons are one on one, four days a week, and 15 minutes long.

Instructor: Mary Jo

Infant Aquatic Survival Swim (Walking)

This eight-week program teaches toddlers and younger children the swim-float-swim sequence. Children learn to swim a short distance with their face fully submerged, to roll onto their back, to float and rest whenever they need to breathe, and to flip back onto their tummy to continue to swim to safety while fully clothed. Lessons are one on one, and four days a week for eight weeks. Instructor: Mary Jo

Infant Aquatic Survival Swim (Advanced)

This eight-week program is a continuation of the Infant Aquatics Survival Swim program and teaches the swim–float–swim sequence. Instructor: Mary Jo

MJ’s Kids

Mary Jo Klier works with children specifically focusing on strokes and stroke development. This punch pass class includes two 15-minute sessions. The instructor and guardian will determine times and days that work best for them. Instructor: Mary Jo

SuperKids

SuperKids is an entry level competitive instructional swim program for young kids. Emphasis is on learning correct swim strokes, streamlines, and flip turns. Swimmers may attend classes twice a week, plus the optional Saturday class.

Level 1 This entry level class is for swimmers who are conformable in the water and able to do the swim-floatswim technique. The classes is recommended for kids ages 3-7 or with the instructor’s permission.

Level 2 This class is for moderate- to advanced-level swimmers. Emphasis is on correct swim techniques for the four competitive strokes, streamlines, and flip turns, plus an introduction to interval training. Instructor: Mary Jo

^No class the week of 11/23