GPCRC NATATORIUM
Come make memories at the Grand Park Community Recreation Center Natatorium!
Our pool features a 20-foot loop slide, a lazy river, children’s play structure, diving board, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and a 4 lane lap pool. We offer a wide range of programming for youth and adults including swimming lessons, Masters swim program, and events for the whole family.
Please contact Mariah Emmert, Recreation Center Manager, at 970.726.8968 or at mariah@fraservalleyrec.org for information.
Hours & Schedule
SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE
SWIMMING POOL HOURS
Monday – Friday:
6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday:
7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
*aquatics area closes thirty minutes before facility close*
Slide & Play Feature Hours
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m./6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
**Please note that the Lap Pool & play features will be closed for Swimming Lessons and Peak Swim Team practice from 4-6pm Monday – Thursday.
HOLIDAY HOURS – 2018
July 4th: 6 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Christmas Eve: 10:00 .a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Years Eve: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
New Years Day: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Youth Aquatics Programs
IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ARRIVING AT THE REC AT 4 P.M. AND NEED SUPERVISION UNTIL 5 P.M., A $10 FEE WILL BE ADDED UPON REGISTRATION AND THEY WILL BE ABLE TO DO HOMEWORK AND PLAY GAMES WITH STAFF.
Parent & Child – Swim Lessons
This class is perfect for children who are too young to start Preschool swim lessons but are ready to get in the water and learn. Parents will be in the water with their child the entire time. Toddlers will practice kicks, putting their face in the water, breath control, and floats. All skills will be performed with the assistance of the parent. Families with multiples, please note that an adult must accompany each child. Swim diapers must be worn in the pool by all children 3 and younger.
Location: GPCRC Natatorium
Instructor: Laura Barnhardt MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity # 511113-01
Age: 0.6-3
Day: Sa
Date: 06/23-07/14
Time: 8:00A-8:30A
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Activity # 511113-02
Age: 0.6-3
Day: Sa
Date: 07/21-08/11
Time: 8:00A-8:30A
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Swim Lessons – Preschool
This class is designed for first-time swimmers. Skills to be learned are how to enter independently, using either the ladder steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then safely exit the water. While in shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds, then recover to a vertical position. (All can be done with support.)
Location: GPCRC Natatorium
Instructor: Certified Staff MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity # 511132-01
Age: 3-6
Day: Sa
Date: 06/23-07/14
Time: 8:30A-9:00A
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Activity # 511132-02
Age: 3-6
Day: Sa
Date: 07/21-08/11
Time: 8:30A-9:00A
Fee(M/NM): $40/$45
Swim Lessons – Youth Summer
These American Red Cross swim lessons are open to all school-age children. Please see level descriptions below to let us know what level you believe your child is upon registration. Questions? Contact our aquatics department 970.726.8968 x113.
Location: GPCRC Natatorium
Instructor: Laura Barnhardt & Certified Staff MIN/MAX: 3/8
Please note that Saturday class times are 9:00 am – 9:30 am for Level one and two and 9:30am-10: 00 am for level three and four. No classes on Wednesday, July 4.
Activity # 521113-1W
Age: 5-12
Day: W & Sa
Date: 06/20-07/21*
Time: W 6:00P-06:30P, Sa 9:00A-09:30A
Fee(M/NM): $70/$75
Level: 1 -2
Activity # 521113-2W
Age: 5-12
Day: W & Sa
Date:06/20-07/21*
Time: W 6:30P-07:00P, Sa 9:30A-10:00A
Fee(M/NM): $70/$75
Level: 3-4
Activity # 521113-3W
Age: 5-12
Day: W & Sa
Date: 07/25-08/18
Time:W 6:00P-06:30P, Sa 9:00A-09:30A
Fee(M/NM): $70/$75
Level: 1-2
Activity # 521113-4W
Age: 5-12
Day: W & Sa
Date: 07/25-08/18
Time: W 6:30P-7:00P, Sa 9:30A-10:00A
Fee(M/NM): $70/$75
Level: 3-4
Objective: Learn elementary skills and help students feel comfortable in the water. Includes breath control, fully
submerging head, supported floating and kicking on front and back & becoming familiar with alternating arm action. Prerequisite: Must be able to sit on steps without a parent.
Objective: Teach elementary backstroke, basic freestyle, and backstroke swimming skills including kicking, floating, gliding, and arm strokes. Introduces rhythmic breathing and treading water. Prerequisite: Must be able to show full submersion.
Objective: Teach coordination of basic freestyle and backstroke, jumping into deep water, bobbing as a form of
locomotion. Introduces diving and reversing direction while swimming. Prerequisite: Unsupported back and front float. Demonstration of a flutter kick and standing rhythmic breathing.
Objective: Develop coordination of freestyle and backstroke skills. Teaches basic breaststroke and sidestroke.
Introduces side breathing (rotary breathing), turning at the wall and diving from the side of the pool. Prerequisite: Ability to swim a minimum of 10 yards freestyle and backstroke, front and back push-offs, and 10 yards of an un-supported flutter kick.
Classes will provide the knowledge needed to make swimming fitness part of a long-term healthy lifestyle. Beginner swimmer will be introduced to controlled breathing, front and back float, kicking and basic freestyle and backstroke. Intermediate swimmers are taught all 4 swim strokes with an emphasis on technique.
18 years and older – Learn how to increase your fitness through stroke technique and drills and all aspects of competitive swimming in a one to one environment.
Peak Swim Team
PEAK SWIM TEAM:
Peak Swim Team encourages youth to participate, develop and improve their swimming skills while recognizing individual achievements, efforts, and contributions to team goals. Participants must be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle with rhythmic breathing, unassisted and continuously. This is a team that will be coached, not lessons. This is a great opportunity to stay in shape and for those who have completed the Sting Ray Swim Club and those with swim experience past level four.
Location: GPCRC Natatorium *NO CLASS 7/4
Instructor: Tony Bradley MIN/MAX 5/30
Activity # 521318-03
Age: 5-17
Day: M & Th
Date: 06/18-08/02*
Time: 4:30P-5:30P
Fee(M/NM): $190/$195 Summer
Adult Aquatic Programs
Masters / Triathlon Swim Training
This class is for competitive swimmer, triathletes, and open water swimmers who want to improve overall fitness and endurance by increasing efficiency, strength and speed through stroke technique, drills and more.
Location: Lap Pool
Instructor: Joshua Merrick MIN/MAX: 3/24
Activity # 441306-06
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 06/05-06/28
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $65/$80
Activity # 441306-07
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 07/10-07/31
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $55/$70
Activity # 441306-08
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 08/02-08/30
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $75/$90
Swim – Adult Lessons
This class is for adults who want to learn the basics of swimming and water safety skills in a fun, relaxed way. Adults will be re-acquainted with the pool and be comfortable in the water and while floating. Adults will learn different swimming strokes as they build their confidence in the pool.
Location: Lap Pool
Instructor: Laura Barnhardt MIN/MAX: 2/8
Activity # 421200-04
Age: Adults Only
Day: Tu
Date: 06/19-07/10
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $45/$50
Activity # 421200-05
Age: Adults Only
Day: Tu
Date: 07/17-08/14
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $45/$50
Private Swim Lessons
Classes will provide the knowledge needed to make swimming fitness part of a long-term healthy lifestyle. Beginner swimmer will be introduced to controlled breathing, front and back float, kicking and basic freestyle and backstroke. Intermediate swimmers are taught all 4 swim strokes with an emphasis on technique.
Call Mariah Emmert at 970.726.8968 x 105 or e-mail Mariah@fraservalleryrec.org to schedule or for more information.
Private Swim Coaching
18 years and older – Learn how to increase your fitness through stroke technique and drills and all aspects of competitive swimming in a one to one environment.
Call Mariah Emmert 970.726.8968 x 105 or e-mail Mariah@fraservalleryrec.org to
schedule or for more information.