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Community Aquatic Program


After a huge renovation effort, The Upper Darby High School Pool is now re-opened. The renovations have been possible due to a major award from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as well as through the continuing efforts of the Wave of Giving Campaign.

The pool has been serving the community since 1973. It houses the award winning Community Aquatic Program which offers a comprehensive variety of services and instruction. The program was the winner of the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society 1999 Excellence in Programming Award for Aquatics!

 

 

Pool Location

Upper Darby High School Pool
601 North Lansdowne Ave.
Drexel Hill, PA 19026

 

Pool Membership

POOL MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR USE OF POOL

CHARGES APPLY FOR ALL MEMBERSHIPS AND LESSONS

 

 

General Information & Policy

Pool Rentals (for groups with 75% Upper Darby Residents)

Limited Usage
$90.00 per hour (full pool)
(1 - 9 times/year)
$50.00 per hour (1/2 pool)
Extended Usage
$80.00 per hour (full pool)
(10 + times/year)
$45.00 per hour (1/2 pool)

Rentals for groups who do not qualify for residency rates but whose participants do live in Delaware County

$100.00 per hour (full pool)
  $50.00 per hour (1/2 pool)

 

Pool – Community Room Combo (limited to 25 persons maximum)
Reserve the pool for 1 hour and our upstairs Community Room for 1 additional hour!!

$125.00
1/2 pool 1 hour
Community Room 1 hour
$175.00
full pool 1 hour
Community Room 1 hour

Reservations must be made in advance. (Times subject to availability.)

Children who are not fully potty trained must wear "Little Swimmers" disposable swim pants while at our facility. Standard disposable diapers are not acceptable. For your convenience, these swim pants are available at check-in for a nominal charge. Approved PFD's (Vest or Orange Yolk) are permitted during recreational swims. Aqua Joggers may be used for physical therapy or athletic training by adults 18 years or older. Rafts, floats, swimmies, rings, noodles, are not permitted.
In case of violent weather or severe lighting, the facility may be shut down as a safety precaution. Entrance fee will not be refunded once a member has entered. Kick boards, fins, and snorkels are NOT permitted during recreational swims unless special permission for medical reasons has been given.

 

Upper Darby Pool Office:
610-622-7000 ext. 375 / 377
Weekend / Evening 610-622-7000 ext. 373

UPPER DARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Recreation and Community Services
COMMUNITY AQUATIC PROGRAM

The Community Aquatic Program operates on a membership basis. Membership is available to all residents of Delaware County and is required for use of the facility. Memberships are valid for twelve months and must be renewed on a yearly basis. Proof of residency is required at time of application. Parental or Guardian signature required on child membership applications before processing.

Membership Fee Upper Darby Resident Delaware County Resident
Child (birth - 18 years)
$15.00
$25.00
Adult (19 - 61 years)
$25.00
$35.00
Family
$80.00
$120.00
Golden Age (62 + years)
NO CHARGE
$25.00

A family membership includes two (2) adults and any children under age 19 years who reside in the same household.

Entrance Fee
 
$2.00/person
Child, Adult, Non-Resident Golden Age
$1.00/person
Resident Golden Age

** Valid Membership Card must be shown for admittance. **

DEEP WATER SWIM REQUIREMENT: Children who are 12 years of age or under will not be permitted to attend recreation swims unless: (1) They are accompanied by a pool member, at least 15 years of age, and also swimming. (2) They have passed the Upper Darby Pool Deep Water Screening Test, which will be given by a pool supervisor during any recreation swim. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to the initial testing session. This test may be attempted after signed application is submitted.

UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL POOL
601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill PA 19026
Office 610-622-7000 ext. 375/377
Weekend & Evening 610-622-7000 ext. 373

 

RECREATION SWIM HOURS
January 2, 2008 – March 16, 2008
(subject to change)

Mondays
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays (3/4/08) & 3/11/08
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Fridays
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 

*The pool will be closed January 21 and February 5, 16, 17, 18, 2008*
*Please note – If Upper Darby School District schools are closed due to inclement weather, nighttime activities are closed as well*

All members are required to adhere to pool rules and regulations.
Copies are posted at the facility and available upon request.
Make aquatics a part of your family's fitness program!

 

SPECIAL INTEREST COURSES

Life Guarding Today

(15 yrs. adult) Training course for prospective lifeguards.
Includes CPR-PR, Preventive Disease Transmission, and AED certification.
Class held on the following days: (subject to change)

 

Friday         1/18/08 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday 2/13/08 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 1/23/08 6:00 -   9:30 p.m. Wednesday 2/20/08 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Friday         1/25/08 6:00 -   9:30 p.m. Wednesday 2/27/08 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 1/30/08 6:00 -   9:30 p.m. Wednesday 3/05/08 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2/06/08 6:00 -   9:30 p.m. Friday         3/07/08 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Participants must be 15 yrs. old by last class date.
Pre-requisites include 20-length swim and competency in
front crawl and breast stroke.
Fee is $225/person all inclusive.

Tiny Tots

(6 months thru 3 yrs.) One-half hour lessons which meet
Monday evenings 1/14/08 thru 3/10/08.
Class meets at 7:00 p.m. Seven lessons for $42.00 One adult
must accompany each infant into the pool for each lesson.
Membership required for each person.
No class 1/21/08 or 2/18/08.

Swim Lessons
Winter 2008

*Advance, in-person registration and pool membership required for all lessons.*

YOUTH

The following Youth Classes held on Saturday mornings 1/12/08 thru 3/8/08. Parents are invited to observe first and last lesson from balcony only. Cost of each Youth Course is $48.00 / person for eight (8) lessons. No class 2/16/08.


Little People

(4 – 7 yrs.) Fifteen minute individual lessons which meet on
Saturday mornings between 9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., for the
inexperienced. Water familiarity and basic “begin to swim
skills covered.

Pre-Beginner

(4 – 7 yrs.) A course designed for children who are beyond
Little People lessons, but not yet ready for Red Cross Level III.
Children MUST be able to tread water unassisted. Forty-five
minute lesson which meets at 9, 10, 11 a.m., or 12 noon.

Level III

(8 - 15 yrs.) Forty-five minute group class which is a beginner
level course. Class meets at 9 a.m. or 12 noon.

Level IV

(8 – 15 yrs.) Forty-five minute group class which is an
intermediate class geared to advancement of a variety of strokes.
Class meets at 10 a.m.

Level V -VI

(8 – 15 yrs.) Forty-five minute group class which is an
advanced youth class. Class meets at 11 a.m.

 

ADULT

The following Adult Classes are held on Tues. evenings 1/15/08 thru 3/4/08.
(No class 2/5/08)

ADULT BEGINNER Thirty minute group class held at 7:30 p.m. Seven lessons for $42.00. It's never too late to learn!
ADULT ADVANCED Thirty minute group class held at 8:00 p.m. Seven lessons for $42.00. Brush up on your skills!
WATER WORKOUT Forty-five minute group class held at 8:30 p.m. Seven lessons for $48.00

 

For more information call the Pool Office Day: 610-622-7000 x 375/377

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