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.
Please be aware that we are closed Sunday September 16 – 21, 2018 for our annual closure week. We will reopen to a thoroughly clean and refreshed Recreation Center on Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Hours & Schedule
SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE
Please be aware that we are closed Sunday September 16 – 21, 2018 for our annual closure week. We will reopen to a thoroughly clean and refreshed Recreation Center on Saturday, September 22 at 7:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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.
Preschool Swim
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: Laura Barnhardt MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity # 511133-11
Age: 3-6
Day: Sa
Date: 10/06-11/03
Time: 8:00A-8:30A
Fee(M/NM): $50/$55
Swim Lessons – Youth
These American Red Cross swim lessons are open to all school age children. We accept all levels and will split the kids according to ability level on the first day of the program. Please let us know what level you believe your child is upon registration. For details on levels, please see visit our website.
Location: GPCRC Natatorium
Instructor: Laura Barnhardt MIN/MAX: 3/8
Activity # 521112-9
Age: 5-12
Day: Sa
Date: 10/06-11/03
Time: 8:30A-9:15A
Fee(M/NM): $50/$55
Level: 1-2
Activity # 521112-9
Age: 5-12
Day: Sa
Date: 10/06-11/03
Time: 9:15A-10:00A
Fee(M/NM): $50/$55
Level: 3-4
Swim Club – Minnows
Youngsters interested in getting more comfortable in the water are invited to join the entry level After School Swim Club. The club is for kids in the skill levels of 1-3 in the Learn to Swim program. We encourage all to be comfortable in the water and prefer that they have participated in a regular swim lesson; however, this is not required. A one hour class, with the last 15 to 10 minutes set aside for play! There is a little of everything: Stroke Refinement, Personal Survival, Team Games, Buoyancy and Diving, always popular playtime! Improving basic strokes, water skills as well as introduce more advanced techniques with safety and confidence remaining a priority.
Location: Leisure Pool * NO CLASS 09/19 & 11/21
Instructor: Laura Barnhardt & Staff MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity # 521223-10
Age: 5-11
Day: Tu
Date: 10/02-10/30
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $45/$50
Activity # 521223-11
Age: 5-11
Day: Tu
Date: 11/06-11/27
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $25/$30
Activity # 521223-12
Age: 5-11
Day: Tu
Date: 12/04-12/18
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $25/$30
Swim Club – Sharks
Talented swimmers who have mastered all four competitive strokes (front crawl/freestyle, breast stroke, butterfly, and backstroke), or levels 3 – 5 in the Learn to Swim program, are encouraged to step up from Minnows into the Sharks swim club. In the more advanced group, sessions will focus on Diving Skills, Personal Survival, Rookie Lifeguard, Water Polo, Team Games, Advanced Stroke Technique, Competition Racing, and of course playtime! They will learn how to gear themselves up for a more competitive approach to swimming while having fun! This is a great stepping stone for any youngster interested in the swim team.
Location: Leisure Pool * NO CLASS 11/22
Instructor: Laura Barnhardt & Staff MIN/MAX: 4/8
Activity # 521218-10
Age: 5-12
Day: Th
Date: 10/04-10/25
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $35/$40
Activity # 521218-11
Age: 5-12
Day: Th
Date: 11/01-11/29*
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $35/$40
Activity # 521218-12
Age: 5-12
Day: Th
Date: 12/06-12/20
Time: 4:00P-5:00P
Fee(M/NM): $30/$30
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
FALL PEAK SWIM TEAM:
Peak Swim Team 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. This is a team that will be coached, not lessons. This is a great opportunity for current Peak Swim Team members to stay in shape and for those who have completed Level 4 swim lessons to discover the fun of the team.
Location: GPCRC Natatorium *NO CLASS 9/18, 9/20, 11/19 – 11/22
Instructor: Amy Mattfield & Tony Bradley MIN/MAX: 4/30
Activity # 521318-04
Age: 5-17
Day: M & W
Date: 09/05-9/26*
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $55/$50
Activity # 521318-05
Age: 5-17
Day: M-Th
Date: 10/01-10/31
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $120/$125
Activity # 521318-06
Age: 5-17
Day: M-Th
Date: 11/01-11/30*
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $90/$95
Activity # 521318-07
Age: 5-17
Day: M-Th
Date: 12/03-12/20
Time: 5:00P-6:00P
Fee(M/NM): $90/$95
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 # 441306-09
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 09/04-09/27
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $45/$60
Activity # 441306-10
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 10/02-10/30
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $75/$90
Activity # 441306-11
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 11/01-11/29
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $55/$70
Activity # 441306-13
Age: 18-99
Day: Tu, Th
Date: 12/04-12/27
Time: 6:15A-7:15A
Fee(M/NM): $55/$70
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.