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Aquatics

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GPCRC NATATORIUM

About Our Natatorium:

Come visit and swim with us in one of our 3 indoor pools!
  • The Lazy River, Water Slide, and the Children’s Play Structure opens at 10 am daily.
  • The Steam Room is open.
  • The Sauna is open.
  • The Hot Tub / Spa is open normal hours.
  • The Leisure Pool is open normal hours.
  • The Lap Pool is open normal hours.
  • Family Changing Rooms and Locker Rooms are open. Bring your own lock or rent one for $2
  • Children and Adult Swim Lessons are available!

Pool Hours

Our steam room is CLOSED

* Please note hours may change based on staff availability.
*Play features & slide do not open until 10am
Monday – Thursday – 6:00am – 7:00pm
Friday 6:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 7:30pm
Sunday 9:00am – 4:30pm

Interested in taking the Lifeguard Training Class?  Please email laurel@fraservalleyrec.org to learn more.

Feel free to call the Front Desk of Grand Park Community Rec Center to confirm pool hours prior to your visit. 970.726.8968 x 0

Holiday Pool Hours (2022/2023)

4th of July: 6:00am – 3:30pm
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Christmas Day: CLOSED (Sunday)
New Year’s Eve: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
New Year’s Day: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Sunday)

Come make memories at the Grand Park Community Recreation Center Natatorium!

Hours & Schedule

Pool Hours

* Please note hours may change based on staff availability.

*Play features & slide do not open until 10am
Monday – Thursday – 6:00am – 7:00pm
Friday 6:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 7:30pm
Sunday 9:00am – 4:30pm

Interested in taking the Lifeguard Training Class?  Please email laurel@fraservalleyrec.org to learn more.

Feel free to call the Front Desk of Grand Park Community Rec Center to confirm pool hours prior to your visit. 970.726.8968 x 0

Holiday Pool Hours (2022/2023)

4th of July: 6:00am – 3:30pm
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Christmas Day: CLOSED (Sunday)
New Year’s Eve: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
New Year’s Day: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Sunday)

Aquatic Aerobics - OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

Aqua Aerobics – 2023         

Come one come all to Aqua Aerobics! Join our American Sports & Fitness Association Certified Instructor Laurel Nance, for a fun and fast-paced aquatic workout. This new class offers adults 18+ choreographed aquatic aerobic fitness workouts mixed with strength and flexibility training. Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or simply looking for a new type of workout, this aquatic adventure is for you! Aqua Aerobics will be held in the Leisure and Lap pools for both shallow and deep-water exercises. The exercises in the Leisure pool are performed in water that is chest deep, while exercises in the Lap pool will be performed with a floatation belt, so no swimming skills are needed to participate. Accompanied with fun weekly themed music such as 80’s and 90’s hits, today’s hits, and country days, you won’t want to miss out on this fun new program to exercise and stay fit!

Location:  Leisure Pool
Instructor:  Laurel Nance                     MIN/MAX: 4/15

Activity #            Age                    Day                    Date                                 Time                            Fee(M/NM)
542100-06A          18+                    W                  06/07-06/28                7:45am-8:30am              $10/$12
542100-06P          18+                    M                  06/05-06/26                12pm-12:45pm               $10/$12

Private Swim Lessons and Coaching

Private Swim Lessons: Kids

Instructors: Brooke Bailey, Janae Champlin, Lisa Miller, Megan McCauley, and Meg Applequist.

Kids Private Lesson (30 Minutes)
$35/Lesson
$100/3 Lessons
$165/5 Lessons
$320/10 Lessons
$480/15 Lessons

Kids Semi-Private Lesson (30 Minutes, 2-4 swimmers)
$20/Lesson
$55/3 Lessons
$90/5 Lessons
$170/10 Lessons
$270/15 Lessons

Private Swim Lessons: Adults

Instructor: Bob Bowman and Sarah Welcher

Adult Private Lesson (1 Hour)
$60/Lesson
$170/3 Lessons
$370/5 Lessons

Adult Private Lesson (30 Minutes)
$35/Lesson
$100/3 Lessons
$165/5 Lessons

Adult Semi-Private Lesson (1 Hour)
$45/Lesson
$135/3 Lessons
$225/5 Lessons

Adult Semi-Private Lesson (30 Minutes)
$30/Lesson
$80/3 Lessons
$130/5 Lessons

Interested? Please fill out our 2023 Private Lesson Form Private Swim Lessons Form-2023 it to laurel@fraservalleyrec.org

 

Group Swim Lessons

Swim – Preschool Group Lessons 2023

Location:   Leisure Pool
Instructor: Lisa Miller                                MIN/MAX: 4/6

Activity #      Age                Day                Date                     Time                         Fee(M/NM)
211101-05      2-4                  F                  05/12-05/26        10:30A-11:00A        $70/$75
211101-06      2-4                  F                  06/02-06/23       10:30A-11:00A        $70/$75

 

Swim – Group Level 1 2023

Location:   Teaching Well
Instructor: Lisa Miller                                MIN/MAX: 4/6

 Activity #      Age                Day                Date                   Time                           Fee(M/NM)
221103-05B   4-6                 Tu                   05/09-05/23      6:00P-6:30P              $70/$75
221103-05     4-6                  F                     05/12-05/26      11:15A-11:45P         $70/$75
221103-05A   4-6                 F                     05/12-05/26      12:00P-12:30P          $70/$75
221103-06     4-6                  F                     06/02-06/23     11:15A-11:45P           $70/$75

 

Swim – Group Level 2 – 3 2023

Location:   Teaching Well
Instructor: Lisa Miller                                MIN/MAX: 4/6

Activity #      Age                Day                Date                      Time                        Fee(M/NM)
221105-05A  5-7                 Tu                  05/09-05/30        6:30P-7:00P             $70/$75
221105-05     5-7                 F                    05/12-05/26         12:45P-1:15P          $70/$75
221105-06     5-7                 F                    06/02-06/23        12:45P-1:15P          $70/$75

 

Minnows Swim Club 2023

Swim Club – Minnows 2023         

Youngsters that are interested in getting more comfortable in the water are invited to join the entry level of the After School Swim Club. This group is meant for kids slightly within or just starting skill levels 1 and 2 in the Learn to Swim program, Swim Levels are listed here to review level skills.  We encourage that all participants be comfortable in the water and prefer that they have done at least one session of regular swimming lessons; however, this is not a requirement. The sessions are one hour in length, with the last 15 to 10 minutes set aside for play!  There is a little of everything: basic swim introduction, water survival and safety, team games, buoyancy, and submersion. During the course, sessions will seek to improve water skills, with safety and confidence in the water remaining a priority. Remember you get a 5$ on-line registration discount.

Location:  Leisure Pool
Instructor:  Laura Barnhardt                      MIN/MAX: 4/8

Activity #      Age                Day                Date                          Time                    Fee(M/NM)
521223-05      4-7              Th                05/04-05/25          3:45P-5:00P         $65/$70
521223-05A    4-7              Th                05/04-05/25          4:45P-6:00P         $65/$70

 

Sharks Swim Club 2023

Swim Club – Sharks 2023

Strong swimmers whose next steps are to be introduced to the 4 strokes (front crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke) are the perfect match for Sharks! This group is meant for kids slightly within or just starting skill levels 3 and 4 , Please Click Here to review level skills. Group sessions will focus on introductory strokes, diving skills, water survival and safety, and team games!  Swimmers will learn how to gear themselves up for a more competitive approach to swimming while having fun!  This is a great steppingstone for any youngster interested in the Orcas and eventually a swim team.

Location:  Leisure Pool
Instructor:  Laura Barnhardt              MIN/MAX: 4/10

Activity #            Age               Day             Date                           Time                          Fee(M/NM)
521201-05              4-12              Tu                05/02-05/30          4:00P-5:00P         $80/$85
521201-05A            4-12              Tu                05/02-05/30          5:00P-6:00P         $80/$85

 

 

Orcas Swim Club 2023

Swim Club – Orcas 2023

Talented swimmers who are looking to master all four competitive strokes (front crawl/freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and backstroke) seek no more: Orcas is here! This group is meant for kids slightly within or just starting skill levels 5 and 6, Please Click Here to review level skills. With coach Carolyn Crawford who swam in two Olympic Trials (‘84 and ‘88), many national championship-meets, as well as represented the US in several international meets, your swimmers will be with the best! This more advanced club will focus on advanced stroke technique, competition racing, pace clock recognition, fitness conditioning, block dives, and flip turning. Swimmers will learn how to gear themselves up for a competitive team while having fun!  This is a great steppingstone for any young swimmer interested in being on a competitive swim team.

Location:   Lap Pool
Instructor: Carolyn Crawford                       MIN/MAX: 3/10

Activity #       Age                Day                Date                         Time                    Fee(M/NM)
NOT AVAILABLE FROM APRIL – AUGUST 2023 (check back in August for dates and times)

Peak Swim Team 2023

Join Grand County’s competitive swim team! Peak encourages the youth of Grand County to participate, develop, and improve their swimming skills while recognizing individual achievements, efforts, and contributions to team goals.

All participants must be able to swim one length of the pool freestyle with rhythmic breathing: unassisted and continuously.

Peak Swim Team is an organized competitive swim team that will be coached (not lessons).
Remember if you are a member and sign up on-line you get a $10 discount!

Location: Lap Pool                        MIN/MAX: 4/20
Instructor:   Tony Bradley & Mark Kaune

Activity #         Age                Day               Date                        Time                   Fee(M/NM)
521323-04      5-17               M,W               04/03-04/26          5:15P-6:15P      $115/$115
521323-05      5-17               M,W               05/01-05/31          5:00P-6:15P      $140/$140

Masters Swim Program

Masters Swim Program

Join Coach Mark Kaune Tuesdays and Thursdays for our re-vamped Masters Swim Program! Coach Mark has had an amazing competitive swim career through club, college, Olympic trials, and national competitions. With this experience, Coach Mark has put together a phenomenal Masters Swim Program for those looking to keep up with aquatic competitive fitness, improve on and practice their strokes, and to come together with other dedicated swimmers! The Masters Swim Program is for adults 18+
Remember if you are a member and sign up on-line you get a $5 discount!

Location: Lap Pool                        MIN/MAX: 3/10
Instructor: Mark Kaune

Activity #                   Age                     Day                     Date                         Time                  Fee
NOT AVAILABLE FROM APRIL – AUGUST 2023 (check back in August for dates and times)

Want to Become a Lifeguard?

American Red Cross Lifeguard Blended Learning 2023 – Next class June 3rd and 4th 2023

Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 15 years; Swim 300 yards continuously; Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder. Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross Certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED & OXYGEN, valid for 2 years.  You will receive a link for the on-line portion from the instructor after your registration and prior to class start.
Contact laurel@fraservalleyrec.org to register for this course.
*Please note in the February Class includes an online portion that must be completed before the beginning of class. The class is 2 consecutive days from 8AM to 6PM and you must attend both days to complete the course.

Training fee will be paid if you are enrolling to become employed with us upon completion and an agreed upon commitment met!

Location:   North Classroom
Instructor: Laurel Nance                            MIN/MAX: 3/8

Activity #         Age                Day                Date                         Time               Fee (if not enrolling to be employed)
541610-06       15-75             Sat,Sun         06/03-06/04          8:00A-6:00P      $250/$250

 

 

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