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 21100 Great Mills Road
Great Mills,
MD 20653
Phone: (301) 866-6560
Fax: (301) 866-6561
The Great Mills
Swimming Pool provides opportunities for recreational, therapeutic,
instructional and competitive swimming for all ages. The 25
yard x 25 meter pool includes six lanes and has a “zero depth” entry
for maximum accessibility. The pool is covered with an air-inflated
“bubble” from September until May to allow year round usage.
The facility’s bathhouse includes showers, lockers, restrooms and a lifeguard room.
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The pool will close if lightning is observed; all swimmers will be
asked to leave the water immediately. The pool will remain
closed for 30 minutes after the last lightning strike has been
observed.
Facts on
Swimming Pool Temperature - PDF download
If you are interested in instructing classes or in a lifeguard
position, please contact Gary Reed, Leisure Programs
Coordinator, at 301-866-6560.
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LEISURE
PROGRAM REFUND POLICY
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A full
refund may be obtained if R&P changes the location, time, or date of the
program which prohibits attendance; or if the department cancels the
program due to insufficient registration.
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A full
refund may be obtained if refund is requested in writing prior to the
start of class in case of medical problems verified by a doctor’s
certificate.
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A refund
minus a $10.00 service charge may be obtained if the refund is requested
in writing (2) working days prior to the first day of class/session.
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A refund of
50% of class cost may be obtained if the refund is in writing less than
(2) working days prior to the start to the class/session or the
registrant attends one class/session.
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A refund
may not be obtained if registrant attends more than one class or
session.
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No refunds
may be obtained for classes that cost $10.00 or less.
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All refund
requests must be submitted in writing to the Division Manager.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The pool will be closed from September 7- 19 and re-open on Monday, September 20 for normal operating hours using the Fall, Winter and Spring Hours listed below. Our opening time for that day will be 6:00am for early bird lap swimmers and 9:00am for the public.
Great Mills Swimming Pool now offers on-line registration for swim lessons. Go to the top of any Recreation & Parks page and click on the ONLINE REGISTRATION link to sign up for classes/lessons. HOURS OF OPERATION Fall, Winter & Spring Hours of Operation
Actual times may vary upon season; times will be posted at the Pool facility. - September 20, 2010 – June 12, 2011
- Monday – Saturday – 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sundays 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- (Early Bird Swim Lap – Mon., Wed. & Fri. 6-10 am)
Summer Hours of Operation - June 19, 2010 – September 6, 2010
- Monday – Saturday 12:00 – 8:00 pm
- Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
- (Early Bird Lap Swim – Mon, Wed & Fri – 6:00 am – 12:00 pm)
PHONE NUMBERS All class and lesson registration and rentals are handled at the Great Mills Swimming Pool facility ONLY. For further information, please contact staff at the pool, 21100 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, at (301) 866-6560. Pool passes may be purchased at the Great Mills Pool or the Recreation & Parks Main Office, Patuxent Building, 23150 Leonard Hall Drive, Leonardtown, at 301-475-4200 ext. 1800.
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Daily
Admission
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Annual
Pass
Good
9/1/10
8/31/11
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Annual
Pass
Good
1/1/11
8/31/11
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Bubble to Bubble
Good 9/20/10
5/15/11
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24
Punch Pass
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Weekend
Pass
Good
9/1/10
8/31/11
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Weekday
Pass
Good
9/1/10
8/31/11
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Lessons &
Aerobic Classes
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Youth
(17 &
under)
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$4.00
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$200
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$160
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$160
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$85
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Swim
Lessons
8
classes $60
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Senior
(60 &
over)
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$4.00
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$200
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$160
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$160
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$85
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Aerobics
18
classes
$115
12
classes $80
6
classes $42
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Adult
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$5.00
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$300
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$225
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$250
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$115
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Aerobic Drop In rate $8 per class
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Lap Swim
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$3.00
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X
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X
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X
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$70
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X
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Non Swim
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$3.00
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Household
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X
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$400
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$300
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$325
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X
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$225
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$275
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x
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*In the event of an emergency closure of the pool refunds
will not be given, however rain checks will be given if you
utilized the pool for less than two hours.
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**Anyone that leaves the pool facility must pay an admission
fee upon their return.
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MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit cards may ONLY be used
for lessons, classes, passes, party reservations and
pre-approved lane rentals. Credit cards cannot be used for daily
admission and party admission fees.
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All pool passes will need to be re-purchased by September 1,
2010.
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Please note that all purchased passes are non-refundable.
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These
classes are scheduled per instructor availability.
Please call the pool for updates at (301) 866-6560
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Session Dates
July
31-September 4
On-line and walk-in Registration for these classes will begin on
Saturday, July
17 - 8:30am
/ Last day for late registration will be July 31
Walk-in registrations are held at the Great Mills Pool and
the Recreation and Parks main office in Leonardtown. Pool
301-866-6560 / Leonardtown 301-475-4200
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Level |
Day(s) |
Time |
Code |
Section |
Fee |
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Level II |
Saturdays |
8:45 - 9:25am |
160584 |
D |
$65 |
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Level I |
Saturdays |
9:30 -10:10am |
160584 |
C |
$65 |
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Pre-school |
Saturdays |
10:15 -10:55am |
160584 |
B |
$65 |
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Swim Lessons
Session Dates
September 20 –
October 13
Registration for these classes will be held on Saturday,
September 4 -
8:30am
at the Great Mills Pool or you may register on-line
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Level
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Age
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Day(s)
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Time
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Code
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Section
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Fee
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Parent & Child Level I
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6 mos. – 2 yrs
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M & W
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10:00-10:30 am
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160511
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A
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$65
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Parent & Child Level II
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3 – 4 yrs
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M & W
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10:35-11:05 am
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160511
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B
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$65
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Swim Lessons
Session Dates
September 20 –
October 13
Registration for these classes will be held on Saturday,
September 4 -
8:30am
at the Great Mills Pool or you may register on-line
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Level
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Age
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Day(s)
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Time
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Code
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Section
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Fee
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Parent & Child Level II
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3 –
4 yrs
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M &
W
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5:00-5:30 pm
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160511
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B1
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level I
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5 &
up
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M &
W
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5:35-6:05 pm
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160511
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C1
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level II
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5 &
up
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M &
W
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6:10-6:40 pm
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160511
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D1
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level
III
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5 &
up
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M &
W
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6:45-7:15 pm
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160511
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E1
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$65
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Swim Lessons
Session Dates
September 21 –
October 14
Registration for these classes will be held on Saturday,
September 4 -
8:30am
at the Great Mills Pool or you may register on-line
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Level
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Age
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Day(s)
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Time
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Code
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Section
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Fee
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Parent & Child Level II
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3 –
4 yrs
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T &
Th
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5:00-5:30 pm
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160512
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B1
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level I
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5 &
up
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T &
Th
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5:35-6:05 pm
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160512
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C1
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level II
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5 &
up
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T &
Th
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6:10-6:40 pm
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160512
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D1
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level II
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5 &
up
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T &
Th
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6:45-7:15 pm
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160512
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D2
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$65
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Swim Lessons
Session Dates
September 25 –
October 16
Registration for these classes will be held on Saturday,
September 4 -
8:30am
at the Great Mills Pool or you may register on-line
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Level
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Age
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Day(s)
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Time
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Code
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Section
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Fee
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Learn to Swim Level
III
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5 &
up
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Saturdays
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8:30-9:00 am
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160514
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F1
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$65
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Parent & Child Level I
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6
mos - 2 yrs
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Saturdays
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8:30-9:00 am
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160514
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A
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$65
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Parent & Child Level II
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3 –
4 yrs
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Saturdays
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9:05-9:35 am
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160514
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B
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level II
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5 &
up
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Saturdays
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9:40-10:10 am
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160514
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D2
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$65
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Learn to Swim Level I
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5 &
up
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Saturdays
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10:15-10:45 am
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160514
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C1
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$65
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Adults*
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16
& up
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Saturdays
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11:00 am –
12:00
noon
(*4 week class)
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160514
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I
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$65
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Click here to download Form A
This form should be turned in at the designated
registration time and location.
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ADAPTED AQUATICS
Adapted
Aquatics is a diversified and systematic recreational
program of carefully structured aquatics experiences and
instruction designed to meet the unique needs of those
students who qualify for the program. Programming is
sequential and developmentally appropriate in nature, taking
each student’s disabling condition(s), present levels of
functioning, and needs into consideration.
The pool
water temperature is maintained at a minimum of 82 degrees.
Several water entries and exits are available, including a
pool chair for easy access. The programs are designed to
include all ability levels, incorporating the Therapeutic
and Educational models.
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Therapeutic Model –
This model is based on disability-specific treatment,
implementing passive exercise that is conducted by an
adapted aquatics instructor. All registrants must be
pre-approved through instructor. Please call pool for
assessment time.
Educational Model
- This model focuses on educating the student to
basic aquatic skills & water safety that is progressive
to the individual’s needs. All registrants must be
pre-approved through instructor. Please call pool for
assessment time.
Lesson Dates September 20
– November 10
Registration date Saturday, September
4, 8:30 am at the Great Mills Pool or on-line
You may call the pool 301-866-6560 or
301-475-4200 ext 1800 for more information about how to
register
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Level
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Day(s)
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Time
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Code
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Section
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Fee
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Therapeutic
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Mon/Thur
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3:00 – 4:00 PM
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160515
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A
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$160
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Educational
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Mon/Thur
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4:00 – 5:00 PM
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160515
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B
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$160
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Educational
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Mon/Thur
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5:00 – 6:00 PM
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160515
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C
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$160
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AQUA AEROBICS
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Aqua Aerobics provides a safe, effective and FUN option to
exercise for people of all ages and abilities. Aqua Aerobics is not just for
Senior citizens, pregnant women or those with arthritis. Everyone can benefit
from exercising in the water. This class uses a combination of aerobic exercise
routines to improve cardiovascular endurance and conditioning exercises to
strengthen muscles and basic stretching to increase flexibility. It employs the
natural isotonic resistance of water and requires minimal swimming ability. Aqua
Aerobics is an excellent method of cross training, resistance training, burning
calories, losing weight and reducing joint impact
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Aqua Aerobics Classes
Classes are offered year round. Participants may purchase punch passes
for 6, 12 or 18 classes and come anytime. Participants may also
come on a drop-in basis for $8.00 per class. See schedule and
fee chart below.
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Level
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Day(s)
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Time
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# of classes
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Fee
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Aerobics
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Mon & Wed
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6:00-7:00AM
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6,12 or 18
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$42, $80 or $115
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Aerobics
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Mon - Fri
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9:00-10:00AM
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6,12 or 18
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$42, $80 or
$115
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Aerobics
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M, T & Thur
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6:00-7:00PM
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6,12 or 18
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$42, $80 or
$115
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Aerobics
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Saturdays
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11:00AM-12:00PM
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6,12 or 18
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$42, $80 or
$115
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LOCAL SWIM CLUBS
Chesapeake Bay Aquatic Club
Website
Great Mills Aquatic
Club
Point of
contact: Karel Konecny (443) 532-0096
Website:
www.gmacotters.org
DIRECTIONS
The pool is located on County-owned property
adjacent to Great Mills High School. From Route 5 south towards St.
Mary’s City, turn left at the light onto Route 246 (Great Mills Road);
the pool will be on the right. From Route 235 south towards Lexington
Park, turn right on Route 246 (Great Mills Road); the pool will be on
the left.
Patrons may also take Route 235 south towards
Lexington Park, turn right on Route 237 (Chancellor's Run Road), then
turn right onto Route 246 (Great Mills Road); the pool is located on the
left next to Great Mills High School.
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Here for Mapquest Directions
Certified lifeguards are always needed. Please visit our job
opportunities webpage
HERE
The Great Mills Pool is seeking qualified Aqua Aerobics instructors
interested in providing evening classes. Anyone interested please
contact Gary Reed at (301) 866-6562.
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