END OF SEASON INFORMATION:

  • The information listed below is about activities scheduled through October 14, 2021.
  • All activities scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2021 and Sunday. October 10, 2021 are canceled.
  • All pool activities will end for the season on Thursday, October 14, 2021. This includes:
    • Lap swim.
    • Swim lessons.
    • Lifeguard screenings and skills practice.

For more information on our aquatics programming:

It’s not too late to brush up on your backstroke or become a lifeguard for next season!

Residents can build swimming skills or train to be a lifeguard through mid-October at Samuel Recreation Center. Parks & Rec is offering swimming lessons for children aged 6 and up, plus swim time for youth and adults. You can take a screening to be a lifeguard, or practice the skills needed for lifeguarding.

Parks & Rec’s Water Safety Instructors are hosting these free water skills programs. All lessons and swim sessions take place at Samuels Recreation Center’s pool, 3539 Gaul St., 19134.

The offerings include:

Become a lifeguard!

  • Lifeguard screenings and skills practice

    • What: Interested in becoming a Parks & Rec lifeguard? Sign up for a screening and/or skills practice. For those ages 15 and up. Pre-registration required.
    • When: Monday – Friday, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m and 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Until Thursday, October 14, 2021.
    • How: Register for a lifeguard screening.

Free swim lessons 

  • Parent & tot swim lessons

    • What: This program gives parents/guardians the opportunity to participate in an aquatic activity with their preschool-aged child. Parents must be in the water with tot at all times. Pre-registration required.
    • When: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Until Thursday, October 14, 2021.
    • How: Reigster for parent and tot swim lessons.

  • Youth swim lessons

    • What: A class for children ages 6+ who can stand in the three-foot section without assistance. Pre-registration required.
    • When: Monday—Friday, 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Until Thursday, October 14, 2021.
    • How: Register for youth swim lessons.

Lap swim

  • Youth open lap swim

    • What: open for youth under the age of 18 who are able to complete one length of the pool without stopping or assistance. Pre-registration required. These sessions are instructor-led and designed for youth interested in maintaining or building on their swim skills. 
    • When: Monday – Friday, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Until Thursday, October 14, 2021.
    • How: Register for youth open lap swim.

  • Adult open lap swim

    • What: A great opportunity for strength and endurance training for those age 18+. Use of the pool is not exclusive. You may need to share a lane with others of your ability level for ‘circle swimming.’ Other parts of the pool will be used by lap swimmers of all abilities and lifeguard candidates (age 15+). Pre-registration required.
    • When:
      • Monday – Friday, 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Until Thursday, October 14, 2021.
      • Saturday and Sunday, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. and 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
    • How: Register for adult open lap swim.

 

Learn more about how to become a lifeguard.