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!
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
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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!
The Upper Darby Department of Recreation and Community Services announces its fall slate
of aquatic
activities at the Upper Darby High School Pool. An extensive array of lessons on all aquatic levels, as well
as ample recreation swim times, will be offered for the fall season.
Classes will be offered for infants,
toddlers, youth, and adult, as well as popular special interest courses in Tiny Tots, Diving, and Lifeguard
Training. Birthday party rentals are also
available and are very popular!
Tiny Tots
Tiny Tots, designed for infants through three years of age, will be held on Monday evenings. This is a "Hands-on"
get-acquainted course involving both the child and parent
in the water. Tiny Tots utilizes toys, games, rhyme, and
music to help students reach the comfort level in the water. The course takes place on Monday evenings beginning
January 11, 2010 and runs in a series of seven lessons for $46.00. A fun, exciting and interactive way to introduce
little ones to aquatics!
Little People
Little People lessons start off the youth classes. Little People lessons, geared to children ages 4 - 7, are programmed
to meet the needs of the youngster
with little or no aquatic experience. These one-on
one lessons offer individualize
instruction and are fifteen minutes in length. Emphasis is on breathing
and stroke readiness. Classes are held on
Saturday mornings, January 9 through March 6, 2010
between the hours of 9 A.M. and 1 P.M.. Eight classes for
$52.00
Pre-Beginner
Pre-Beginner class is unique to the Upper Darby Pool. This course is designed for
children who are beyond Little
People lessons, but not yet ready for Beginner level work.
Classes are kept to a maximum
of six (6) students. Times
for the winter session will be
9, 10, 11, or 12 noon on Saturdays. Children must be able to stay afloat unassisted. The
eight lesson series is $52.00
RED CROSS Level III, IV, & V-VI
Will all be offered. These forty-five minute youth classes provide instruction in water
familiarity, breathing, stroke work,
safety skills, and endurance, depending upon aquatic level. Youth classes are held on Saturday mornings beginning
January 9, 2010 and continuing through March 6, 2010. The eight lesson series
fee is $52.00 per person.
A wide variety of lessons will also be available to adults. On Tuesday evenings beginning in January, 2009 courses in
Adult Beginner, Adult Advanced, and Water Workout will be offered. Whether you are
strictly a novice, need to brush
up on your skills, or want to have fun while losing inches; the Upper Darby Recreation Community Swim Program has
a class to fit your needs! Try the Water Workout,
open to both men and women! All classes run in a series of eight
lessons.
Registration for all Upper Darby Community Swim Winter Lesson Programs will begin according to the following
schedule:
Monday, December 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP RESIDENCE
ONLY
Tuesday, December 8, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. OPEN TO ALL DELAWARE COUNTY
RESIDENCE.
Proof of residency is required and must be presented in person at time of registration. Registration will
continue on a daily
basis and is in-person only.
Recreational swim times will also be continuing throughout the winter season. Schedules may be obtained
from the Upper
Darby Pool. For additional information or a Winter Brochure, call 610-622-7000, ext
375 or 377.
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