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Summer 2008 Aquatic Center Information

LOCATION AND PHONE
(515) 382-2230
1717 Fawcett Parkway
Located just north off Highway 30, exit 158 at the intersection of 19th Street and Fawcett Parkway

HOURS
School Out of Session
Dates: Memorial Day thru Labor Day
(Non-school days)
Open Swim: 1:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Adult Lap Swim: 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. (Sunday-Saturday
                       7:30-8:15 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
School ln Session
Dates: Memorial Day thru Labor Day (School days)
Open Swim: 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.

**Hours are subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstance**

Evening Pool Rental
Schedule your pool party now! Rent the pool for family reunions, corporate gatherings, birthday parties, etc. Pool parties can be scheduled during the weekday evenings from 8:30-10:30 p.m. or on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Pool parties can be one to two hours in length. Pool rental includes exclusive use of all pool facilities. Fee is $125.00**/ hour, Call 382-4352 to reserve your date. Reservations may be made beginning in February of each year. All rentals must be made at least one (1) week prior to the rental date. See rental agreement for all necessary information.

Saturday AM Pool Rental
Schedule your morning pool party now! Pool parties can be scheduled alternate Saturdays than Little Tykes Swims. Parties are from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Fee is $125.00/hour for the entire facility. Call 382-4352 to reserve your date. Reservations may be made beginning in February of each year. All rentals must be made at least one (1) week prior to the rental date.

Swimming Lessons - Evening Classes Available
There will be three (3) sessions of swimming lessons this summer. Swimming lesson registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. Get your child registered early; there will be a program registration day on Saturday, May 6 at Gates Memorial Hall from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Lesson fee is $25.00/ two week session.

Session 1: June 9 - June 19 (make-up June 20)
Session 2: July 7 - July 17 (make-up July 18)
Session 3: July 21- July 31 (make-up August 1)



AQUATIC CENTER RATES AND FEES

Family Season Pass: $150.00 + tax
Pass is good for one season for up to 5 family members living in the same household. Additional family members are an extra $10.00 plus tax each. Pass is not good for special events outside regular pool hours. Total pass cost including sales tax is for a family of 5 or less is $160.50.

Individual Season Pass: $75.00 + tax
Pass is good for one season. Pass is not good for special events outside regular pool hours. Total pass cost including sales tax is $80.25.

General Admission: $4.50/person**
All patrons must pay to enter the pool facility regardless of their intent to swim or not. General admission includes use of all pool facilities.

Adult Lap Swim: $1.50/person**
Lap swim is for adults 18 and over. Adults may use the lap lanes of the swimming pool only.

Senior Citizen Admission: $3.50/person**
All individuals over the age of 55 receive a complimentary $.50 discount off the regular general admission price.

Children 1 and under: FREE
All children 2 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult.

Pool Parties: $125.00/hour + tax
Pool parties can be scheduled during the evenings and on some Saturday mornings. Pool parties can be one to two hours in length. Includes exclusive use of all pool facilities. Fee including sales tax is $125.00/ hour.

Punch Pass: $40.00/card**
10 punches. Punch cards are available at Fawcett Family Aquatic Center.

Group Rate: $3.50/person**
Groups of 20 or more calling ahead of time can receive a group rate of $3.50/person.

(**Includes State Sales Tax)


AQUATIC CENTER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FATHERS DAY SWIM

Fathers Day Swim
All fathers will be admitted free of charge on Sunday, June 15, when accompanied by their children.

LITTLE FLIPPERS
Little Flippers is a water awareness class for children 6 months - 4 years of age. This class is not intended to teach participants how to swim; it is intended to familiarize your child to an aquatic environment. One adult parent/ guardian must accompany each child participant. Class is limited to 12 participants/class. Must have 4 participants/ class minimum. Fee $12.00/participant.

Session 1: June 23- June 27
Session 2: Aug. 4 -Aug. 8

Tadpoles
6 months-2 year olds
12 Noon-12:30 p.m. or 7:30-8:00 p.m.

Minnows
3 & 4 year olds
12 Noon-12:30 p.m. or 7:30-8:00 p.m.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private swim lessons are available through lifeguards employed at Fawcett Family Aquatic Center. Nevada Parks and Recreation will provide individuals interested in private swim lessons a list of potential instructors. It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the instructor of their choice to teach private swimming lessons. The Nevada Parks and Recreation Department has a $15.00 facility use fee (for those individuals not having a season pass). This fee covers costs associated with use of the facility during private swim lessons only. This fee is good for up to 5 lessons. Please remember that participants must pay the facility use fee before their first lesson along with the fee established by the instructor. Lessons are based on l/2 hour sessions averaging $7.00/half hour. There must be a 1-1 instructor/child ratio. Lessons will be allowed during the following times:  11:30 - 1:00 p.m.; 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in obtaining a list of private lesson instructors please contact Nevada Parks and Recreation at 382-4352 or lists are available at Fawcett Family Aquatic Center.

LITTLE TYKES SWIM
Come enjoy Fawcett Family Aquatic Center with your little one. This special event is for children 6 years of age and younger accompanied by a parent/guardian. Cost is $2.00/person. One adult will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a child.

Dates: Saturday's, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, and August 16.
Times: 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

AQUACISE - 2 SESSIONS AVAILABLE!
Come join our Water Exercise program. Participants in this class will exercise to music using aquajoggers, water weights, and kickboards. This class is for people of all ages and swimming abilities. Registration forms are available at Gates Memorial Hall. Classes held Monday & Wednesday evenings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings or on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. Fee is $26.75* per session or $42.80 for both sessions. Participation is limited to 25 participants/class. These sessions fill up fast - get your registration form in early. No t-shirts will be allowed in the pool during aquacise.

Class 1: Monday's and Wednesday's from 7:30-8:15 p.m. June 2 - July 9
Class 2: Tuesday's and Thursday's from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. June 3 - July 10
Class 3: Tuesday's and Thursday's from 7:30-8:15 p.m. June 3 - July 10
Class 4: Monday's and Wednesday's from 7:30-8:15 p.m. July 14 - August 20
Class 5: Tuesday's and Thursday's from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. July 15 - August 21
Class 6: Tuesday's and Thursday's from 7:30-8:15 p.m. July 15 - August 21

BIRTHDAY PARTY BLOWOUT
Have your child's birthday party at Fawcett Family Aquatic Center. Your child can invite up to 12 friends (additional guests can be invited for a $3.50/person entrance fee into the facility), have use of the birthday funbrella, their name announced over the loudspeaker, along with pizza, a 10" Dairy Queen ice cream cake, and pop (additional food can be ordered to accommodate extra guests), all while enjoying swimming at the Aquatic Center. Parent/Guardian must have the birthday party form filled out at least one week in advance of reservation. Payment of $75.00** is due in full upon reservation. Birthday party hours are from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. every day. Call 382-4352 to reserve your date today. All reservations must be made at the Nevada Parks and Recreation office located in Gates Hall.

**Certain fees and programs are subject to State of Iowa Sales Tax of 7%. These programs are identified by “**”next to the taxed fee or program.
 

 
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