If you want to learn to swim, exercise in the pool, or just swim for the fun of it, Adams County has it all.

All activity fees, dates and times are subject to change at anytime.

POOL COUPONS!

Beginning Jan. 3, 2012 you will be able to once again purchase pool coupon books. The coupons will be good for any Parks & Recreation pool event including aquatics and lap swim at Bellmont, Adams Central and the Decatur City Pool.

The coupon books cost $15.00 for a book of 10 coupons. The coupons will be good for 1 person per coupon per visit. The coupons are good for 1 year and will expire  December 31, 2012. The coupons will be available for purchase at any of the aquatics classes, the Decatur City Pool (during open season) and the Parks & Recreation Office at Riverside Center @231 E. Monroe St. Decatur.
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All Aquatics, Lap Swim and Open Swims are $2.00 per visit/per person.


A strong and limber body is a sign of health and fitness.  This 45 minute class moves your muscles and joints and leaves you feeling relaxed but energized! Now meeting at both the Bellmont High School and Adams Central Pools. Dates and Times may vary due to pool availability.

*** Be sure to pick up a schedule from the instructor; there may be some conflicts with High School swim meets.

Mornings at Bellmont Year Round:

Morning Aquatics: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Morning Lap Swim: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location: Bellmont

Fee: $2.00 or 1 Swim Coupon per person per visit

Days and Times may vary

Weather Policy: 1 or 2 hour delays we will have our programs. If school is cancelled Parks & Recreation programs are cancelled.

                     Mornings At Bellmont

     February    
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday  Thursday

  Friday
                          

 

 

                    1

              2

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                 3

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Family Swim

12:30 - 1:30
              6
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

             7

 

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

             8

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

            9

 

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00


              10

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Family Swim

12:30 - 1:30

              13

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

              14

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                 15

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                 16

 

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

          17

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Family Swim

12:30 - 1:30

               20

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

              21

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

 

                   22

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

               23

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                24

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Family Swim

12:30 - 1:30

 

               27

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00


           28

 

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

          29

Lap Swim   
7:45-10:00am
Aquatic Class
9:15-10:00am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00


             

 

             
           

 

Evenings:
Location: Bellmont
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Fee: $2.00 or 1 swim coupon per person per visit

Days and Times may vary

Weather Policy: 1 or 2 hour delays we will have our programs. If school is cancelled Parks & Recreation programs are cancelled.

                Evenings At Bellmont

     February    
 Monday  Tuesday Wednesday  Thursday

  Friday
                          

                  17:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

                   2

7:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

             3

           6


              7

                8

7:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

                 9

7:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

           10

              13

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

               14

                    15

               16

7:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

             17

              20

7:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

 

             21

                     22

                 23

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

              24
           27           28               29

7:15 -8:15pm

Aquatic Class

Lap Swim

                          
                   

 

At Adams Central

Aquatic Class - Mornings

Dates: Jan. 3 - May 17, 2012

           Sept. 11 - Dec. 13, 2012

Time: 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit

Lap Swimming - Mornings

Dates: Jan. - May, 2012

            Sept. - Dec., 2012

Days: T-Th

Times: 6:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Fee: $2.00 or 1 swim coupon per person per visit (beginning Jan. 3, 2012)

Where to enter the building:

When entering the building from 6:00a.m. to 8:00a.m. please use Door E6 (by 4-H Building) also you may park in the east lot beside the 4-H Building

When entering the building after 8:00a.m. please use Door N5 (the Main Entrance). You will then need to check in at the office and tell them that you are going to the pool. Please park in the North lot by the Main Entrance.

Weather Policy: 1 or 2 hour delays we will have our programs. If school is cancelled Parks & Recreation programs are cancelled.

NEW CLASS FOR AC Teachers, Staff and the Community.

    September  13 – Oct. 20th,2011

Tuesday and Thursday 3:15-4:30 p.m.       Lap Swim

Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:15 p.m.       Aquatic Class

Fee: $2.00 or 1 Swim Coupon per person /per visit (beginning

Jan. 3, 2012)
No Classes during the Summer
          Mornings at Adams Central
     February    
 Monday  Tuesday Wednesday  Thursday

   Friday

                 

 

                    

                   1

                  2

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

            3

         6

               7

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

               8

               9

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

            10

                13

                   14

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

           15

 

                 16

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

            17

               20

                  21

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

                   22

                  23

6-9am

Lap Swim

8:15-9am

Aquatic Class

& Family Swim

             24

            27

                  28

                 29


                         
                  
 
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Phone: 728-9925 - Location: 315 Maple St.

Opening Day: for 2012 is June 2(subject to change due to last day of school, staffing and weather)


Closing Day: for 2012 is Aug. 12(subject to change)


Hours of Operation

M thru F

12:00 - 1:00 pm : Family Swim


Monday - Wednesday - Friday

1:00 - 5:00 pm : Open Swim and Lap Swimming

1st and 3rd Monday night of June and July and 1st Monday night in August: 5:30 - 8:00p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm : Open Swim and Lap Swimming

Saturday - Sunday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm : Open Swim and Lap Swimming

 

Pool Fees

1 pool coupon per person
$2.00 per person all ages

$1.00 on Wednesdays all ages

$1.00 per person on Monday night swims

Pool Coupon Booklets are NOW AVAILABLE
Pool Coupons will be sold in booklets of 10 for $15.00

Pool Coupons will be good for entrance into the Adams Central and Bellmont High School aquatic classes, lap swims,

family swims or any Parks & Recreation pool event and/or the Decatur City Pool  for ONE participant.

Pool Coupons will be sold at Adams Central and Bellmont aquatic classes, the Decatur City Pool (during open season) and the Riverside Center.

Pool Coupons will expire December 31, 2012


$2.00 : Swim Diapers - Must be worn by ALL infants
$12.00 : Swimming Belts

Pool Rental (subject to change)
The Decatur City Pool is available for rental during its off

hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays only starting at 5:30 pm. Your fee for the rental includes the number of lifeguards that will insure the safety

of your guests. To rent the pool, please go to Riverside Center beginning March 1, 2010. There is a pool rental agreement form you must fill out. Please book your rental at least one week in advance so that we may properly staff

your event.

Rates for pool rentals are subject to Change.

Pool Rental Fees
1-49 People $60.00/hour
50 - 99 people $70.00/hour
100 - 149 people $80.00/hour
150 - 200 people $90.00/hour

Additional Rental Fee Policy for Water Contamination:

A $70.00 to $125.00 chemical charge will be incurred to super-chlorinate the Decatur City Pool caused by vomit, blood or fecal accident. This treatment will eliminate the risk of the pool water being contaminated with Noroviruses, Cryptosporidium, Giardia,

E-coli and/or Shigella.

Plus: An additional $10.00 per person, per hour cleaning rate will be incurred to disinfect pool toys (kickboards, noodles, diving rings, etc.) and pool equipment (brushes, poles, screens, etc.) that were exposed to the contaminated water.

With a minimum of 1 hour.

The total minimum charge to be incurred will be $80.00 to disinfect the pool.

 
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Swimming, great for muscles, great for the heart!  We have many times available to suit your schedule.  Lap swimming is now held at both the Bellmont High School and Adams Central pool.

Fee
2.00 per visit

At Bellmont

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - Mornings 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Please pick up a schedule either at the the pool or at Riverside Center as days & times vary throughout the year.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &Friday

Midday 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Midday Lap Swim moves to the City Pool in June, July & Aug.

Please pick up a schedule either at the the pool or at Riverside Center as day and times may vary throughout the year.

Evenings
7:15 - 8:15 pm : Bellmont (Days may vary please pick up a calendar from the instructor).

 

open family swim -

Open Family Swim @ Bellmont

Days: 2nd Sunday of the month in Jan. Feb. Mar. Nov. and Dec.

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Bellmont High School Pool

Fee
$2.00 per person per visit or 1 pool coupon

 

Jan. 6 - April 20, 2012

Days: Fridays

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit or 1 pool coupn

Sept.5 thru Oct. 11, 2012

Days: F

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p.m.

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit or 1 pool coupon

Open Family Swim @ Adams Central

Jan. 10 - April 19, 2012

Days: T - Th

Times: 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit or 1 pool coupon

Sept. 5 thru Dec. 13, 2012

Days: T & TH

Time: 8:15 - 9:00 a.m.

fee: $2.00 per person per visit or 1 pool coupon

 
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Fees

Pre-register at the Riverside Center for all swim lessons.

Payment is due at time of registration.

 

*Please note registration policy

  In that all Non-Adams County residents will be required to wait 2 full days after the start of registration before being allowed to register for swim lessons; allowing the Decatur-Adams County tax payers 1st choice. After that time Non-Adams County residents may register but must pay the base fee plus $10.00 equaling $30.00 per child.

Fees for Adults and Youth

$25.00 for Decatur/Adams County residents

            

$35.00 for Non-Decatur-Adams County Residents

             (outside of Adams County) per child

Pre-register at the Riverside Center for all swim lessons.

Payment is due at time of registration.

*** Also note that some class levels have changed names.

The American Red Cross offers a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate swim program that teaches you, your child or other family members how to swim skillfully and safely. The prerequisite for each level is the successful demonstration of skills from the preceding level , except for Level 1, which has no prerequisites. Each level also includes lessons in water safety.

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This session wil run from March 5 - April 4, 2012

at Bellmont High School Pool

Registration begins: Feb.28, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: March 1st, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

No classes during North Adams spring break

March 26 - 30.

Mondays and Wednesdays

5:00 - 5:40 pm - - - Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

   .         .          - - - Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

   .         .          - - - Level 2 (age 6 & up)

5:45 - 6:25 pm - - - Parent n Tot

   .           .         - - - Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

   .           .         - - - Level 3

  

6:30 - 7:10 pm - - - Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

   .           .         - - - Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

   .           .         - - - Level 2 (age 6 & up)

Location: Bellmont High school Pool

 

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Please note that there have been some changes in classes.

April 9 - May 2, 2012 at Bellmont High School Pool

Registration begins: April 3, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: April 5, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Monday and Wednesday

5:00 - 5:40 pm - - - Pre-school 1(must be 3 yrs old)

   .         .          - - -  Pre-school 2 (4 &5 yr olds)

 .           .         - - - Pre-school 3 (must pass PS2)

   .         .          - - - Level 3

5:45 - 6:25 pm - - - Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

   .           .         - - - Pre-school 3 (must pass PS2)

   .           .         - - - Level 2 (6yrs & up)

  

6:30 - 7:10 pm - - - Parent n Tot (limit 10)

   .           .         - - - Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

   .           .         - - - Level 4

   .           .         - - - Level 5

Location: Bellmont High school Pool

 

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Fees:

$25.00 for Decatur/Adams County residents

            

$35.00 for Non-Decatur-Adams County Residents

             (outside of Adams County) per child

June 11 - July 4, 2012 at City Pool

Registration begins: May 29, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: May 31, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Mondays & Wednesdays Only (for 4 weeks)
12:15 - 12:55 p.m.  - - -  Pre-school 1(must be 3 yrs old)

    .            .             - - -   Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

    .            .             - - -   Pre-school 3 (must pass PS2)

  

Location: City Pool


June 12 thru July 5- 2012 at City Pool

Registration begins: May 29, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: May 31, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Tuesday & Thursday (for 4 weeks)

12:15 - 12:55 pm - Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds) 

                             - Level 2 (6 yrs & up)

                             - Level 4

                            


Tuesday & Thursday (for 4 weeks)

5:30 - 6:10 pm - - - Pre-school 3 (must pass PS 2)

   .         .          - - - Level 2 (6yrs & Up)

   .         .          - - -  Level 4 & Level 5

6:15 - 6:55 pm - - - Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

   .           .         - - - Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

   .           .         - - - Level 3

Location: City Pool

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July 9 thru August 1 - 2012 at City Pool

Registration begins: July 3, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: July 5, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Mondays & Wednesdays Only (for 4 weeks)
12:15 - 12:55 p.m.  - - -  Pre-school 1(must be 3 yrs old)

    .            .             - - -   Pre-school 3 (must pass PS2)

    .            .             - - -   Level 3

    .            .             - - -   Level 4

 


Tuesday and Thursday Only (for 4 weeks)

5:30 - 6:10 pm - - -  Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

   .         .          - - -  Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

   .         .          - - -  Level 2 (6yrs & up)

6:15 - 6:55 pm - - -  Parent n Tot

   .           .         - - - Pre-school 3(must pass PS2)

   .           .         - - - Level 3

Location: City Pool

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Sept. 11 - Oct. 18, 2012 at Adams Central

Registration begins: Aug. 14, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: Aug. 16, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

T - Th Only (for 4 weeks)
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.      - - -   Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

9:45 - 10:15 a.m.    - - -   Pre-school 3 (4 & 5 yr olds, pass PS3)

Location: Adams Central High School Pool

 

Sept. 10 - Oct. 3, 2012 at Bellmont

Registration begins: Aug. 14, 2012

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: Aug. 16, 2012

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Monday - Wednesday - Friday
12:30 - 1:00 a.m.  - - -   Pre-school 2 (4 & 5 yr olds)

1:00 - 1:30 a.m.    - - -   Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

 

Location: Bellmont High School Pool

                   
adult swimming lessons beginners

No time like the present time to suit up and learn to swim!!

Instruction will be on an individual basis with emphasis put on conquering any fear.

March 5 thru April 4, 2012

Days: M & W

Time: 9:30 - 10:15 am

Bellmont High School Pool

March 5 thru April 4, 2012

Day: Thursdays Only

Time: 6:00 - 6:45 pm

Place: Bellmont High School

$25.00 for Decatur/Adams County residents

$35.00 for Non-Decatur-Adams County Residents


American Red Cross Swim Lessons

Description of Levels

 

Parent and Child Aquatics

Provides experiences and activities for children to
· Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
· Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner
· Feel comfortable in the water
· Explore submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
· Explore buoyancy on the front and back position
· Change body position in the water
· Learn how to play safely
· Experience wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket
· Establish expectation for adult supervision
· Learn more ways to enter and exit the water in a safe manner
· Explore submerging in a rhythmic pattern
· Glide on the front and back with assistance
· Perform combined stroke on front and back with assistance
· Change body position in water
· Experience wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket in the water
Level 1- Preschool Aquatics (must be 3 yrs)
Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.
· Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
· Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
· Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes
· Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
· Front  and back glides and recover to a vertical position
· Back float and recover to a vertical position roll from front to back and back to front
· Tread with arm and hand actions
· Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front  and back
· Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back
Level 2-Preschool Aquatics
Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water
· Enter water by stepping in
· Exit water using ladder, steps or side
· Bobbing
· Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
· Front and back floats and glides
· Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position roll from   front to back and back to front
· Tread water using arm and leg actions
· Combined arm and leg actions on front and back
· Finning arm action on back
Level 3- Preschool Aquatics
Helps children start to gain basic swimming propulsive skills to be comfortable in and around water
· Enter water by jumping in  
· Fully submerge and hold breath  
· Bobbing                                       
· Front, jellyfish, and hold breath  
· Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position  
· Back float and glide  
· Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back  
· Tread water using arm and leg actions  
· Combined arm and leg actions on front and back  

Level 1- Learn to Swim - Introduction to Water Skills
Helps participants feel comfortable in the water
· Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
· Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
· Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
· Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes
· Front  and back glides and floats
· Recover to vertical position
· Roll from front to back and back to front
· Tread water using arm and leg actions
· Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front  and back
Level 2- Learn to Swim - Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Gives participants success with fundamental skills.

Enter and exit water by stepping or jumping from side

Fully submerge and hold breath

Bobbing

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front, jellyfish and tuck floats

Front and back glides and floats

Recover to vertical position

Roll from front to back and back to front

Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

Tread water using arm and leg actions

Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Finning arm action

  
Level 3- Learn to Swim - Stroke Development
Builds on the skills in Level 2 through additional guided practice in deeper water.
· Enter water by jumping from the side
· Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions
· Bobbing while moving toward safety
· Rotary breathing
· Survival float
· Back float
· Change form vertical to horizontal position on front and back
· Tread water
· Flutter, scissors, dolphin, and breaststroke kicks on front
Level 4- Learn to Swim - Stroke improvement
Develops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills
· Head first entries from the side in compact and stride positions
· Swim under water  
· Feet first surface dive  
· Survival swimming  
· Front crawl and backstroke open turns  
· Tread water using 2 different kicks  
· Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly
· Flutter and dolphin kicks on back  
   
Level 5 – Learn to Swim - Stroke Refinement
Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes
 Shallow- angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke
 Tuck  and pike surface dives, submerge completely
  Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming

  Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and  butterfly
 Sculling
 Experience wearing a U.S. Coast guard-approved life jacket
Level 6- Learn to Swim - Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Refines the strokes so participants swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6 is designed with “menu” options that focus on preparing participants for more advanced courses, including the Water Safety Instructor, or the other aquatic activities, such as competitive swimming or diving.
 Options include:
 Fitness Swimmer
·Personal Water Safety
 Fundamentals of Diving
·Learn how to play safely
·Experience wearing a U.S. Coast guard-approved life jacket