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.
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Beginning June 1st all Aquatics, Lap Swim and Open Swims will be $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 per visit

Days and Times may vary

                     Mornings At Bellmont

      August    
 Monday   Tuesday Wednesday  Thursday

  Friday
Lap Swim   2
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

at City Pool

      		                    3

Lap Swim   2
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

at City Pool

      
                      5

LapSwim   6
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

at City Pool
Lap Swim 9
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am
                 10
  Lap Swim     11
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am
                 12
 Lap Swim 13
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

LapSwim  16
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

               17

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Lap Swim    18
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                 19

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Lap Swim  20
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Lap Swim 23
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                 24

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Lap Swim    25
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                 26

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

Lap Swim   27
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

                30

Lap Swim   
7:45-9:00am
Aquatic Class
8:15-9:00 am
Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

            31

Lap Swim

Noon - 1:00

          

                          

 

Evenings: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Location: Bellmont
7:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Fee: $2.00 per visit

Days and Times may vary

                Evenings At Bellmont

       August    
 Monday  Tuesday Wednesday  Thursday

  Friday

Lap Swim     2

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

at the city pool

                  3

                     4

Lap Swim    5

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

at the city pool

                   7

Lap Swim   9

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                 10

                    11

Lap Swim      12

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                 13

Lap Swim   16

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                 17

                    18

Lap Swim      19

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                 20

Lap Swim   23

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                 24

                     25

Lap Swim     26

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                 27

 Lap Swim  30

Aquatic Class

7:15-8:15pm

                31

                   

 

                     


                

 

At Adams Central

Aquatic Class - Mornings

Dates: Jan. 5 - May 20, 2010

           Sept. 7 - Dec. 16, 2010

Days: Tuesday & Thursday

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

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit

Lap Swimming - Mornings

Dates: Jan. - May, 2010

            Sept. - Dec., 2010

Days: M-W--F

Times: 6:00 - 7:00 a.m.

Days: T & Th

Times: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit
          Mornings at Adams Central
     September    
 Monday  Tuesday Wednesday  Thursday

   Friday

     

      

                  


                

                5

                       6

                    7

                    8

                9

                13

                     14

Lap Swim

6:00-10:15am

Aquatic Class

8:15-9:00am

Family Swim

9:15-10:15am

           15

 

                  16

 Lap Swim   

6:00-10:15am

Aquatic Class

8:15-9:00am

Family Swim

9:15-10:15am

                 17

Lap Swim

6:00 - 7:00am

                20

                    21

 Lap Swim   

6:00-10:15am

Aquatic Class

8:15-9:00am

Family Swim

9:15-10:15am

 

                    22

                  23

 Lap Swim   

6:00-10:15am

Aquatic Class

8:15-9:00am

Family Swim

9:15-10:15am

 

                 24

Lap Swim

6:00 - 7:00am

               27

                     28

 Lap Swim   

6:00-10:15am

Aquatic Class

8:15-9:00am

Family Swim

9:15-10:15am

                     29

                  30

 Lap Swim   

6:00-10:15am

Aquatic Class

8:15-9:00am

Family Swim

9:15-10:15am

                  
 
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Opening Day: for 2010 is June 4 (subject to change due to last day of school, staffing and weather)


Closing Day: for 2010 is Aug. 13 (subject to change)
Hours of Operation

M-T-W-Th-F

12:00 - 1:00 pm : Family Swim

Monday - Wednesday

12:00 - 5:00 pm : Open Swim and Lap Swimming

Tuesday - Thursday
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm : Open Swim and Lap Swimming

Friday

12:00 pm - 5:00pm : Open Swim and Lap Swimming

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

Beginning Aug. 9th - pool will close at 6:00 p.m.

Pool Fees
$2.00 :all ages (subject to change)

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

 

Water Walking @ City Pool

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. T-Th

June 8 - Aug.14

Fee: $2.00 per visit

 

Pool Rental (subject to change)
The Decatur City Pool is available for rental during its off hours on 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
$1.00 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. April Nov.  and Dec.

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

Place: Bellmont High School Pool

Fee
$1.00 per person per visit

 

Jan. 8 - April 23

Days: Fridays

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

Fee: $1.00 per person per visit

Sept. 8 thru Sept.29

Days: M-W-F

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

Fee: $2.00 per person per visit

Open Family Swim @ Adams Central

Jan. 5 - April 22

Days: T - Th

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

Fee: $1.00 per person per visit

Sept. 8 thru Oct. 14

Days: T & TH

Time: 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

fee: $2.00 per person per visit

 
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Fees

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

Payment is due at time of registration.


Swim Lesson fees will see an increase of $5.00 beginning with the June 1st 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:

$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 8 - April 7, 2010

at Bellmont High School Pool

Registration begins: March 2, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: March 4, 2010

(for residents outside of Adams County)

No classes during North Adams spring break

March 22 - 26.

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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April 13 - May 6, 2010 at Bellmont High School Pool

Registration begins: April 6, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: April 8, 2010

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Tuesday and Thursday

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 (2 classes) (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 14 - August 2, 2010 at City Pool

Registration begins: June 1, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: June 3, 2010

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Mondays Only (for 8 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)

    .            .             - - -   Level 3

Location: City Pool


June 16 thru August 4, 2010 at City Pool

Registration begins: June 1, 2010
(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: June 3, 2010

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Wednesdays Only (for 8 weeks)

12:15 - 12:55 pm -   Pre-school 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

                             - Pre-school 3 (must pass PS2)    

                             - Level 3

                             - Level 4

                           
Location: City Pool

 

 

 

June 15 thru July 8- 2010 at City Pool

Registration begins: June 1, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: June 3, 2010

(for residents outside of Adams County)

Tuesday & Thursday (for 4 weeks)

12:15 - 12:55 pm -   Parent n Tot

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

                             - Level 2 (6 yrs & up)

                            


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 13 thru August 5 - 2010 at City Pool

Registration begins: July 6, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: July 8, 2010

(for residents outside of Adams County)


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. 14 - Oct. 21, 2010 at Adams Central

Registration begins: Aug. 17, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: Aug. 19, 2010

(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 1 (must be 3 yrs old)

Location: Adams Central High School Pool

 

Sept. 13 - Oct. 6, 2010 at Bellmont

Registration begins: Aug. 17, 2010

(for residents of Decatur/Adams County)

Registration begins: Aug. 19, 2010

(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

Nothing Scheduled at this time

Please call us at 724-2520 and we will try to set something up for you.

 


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 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