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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; a toddler pool is also part of the aquatic facility
and will be open during the summer months.
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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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HOURS OF OPERATION
Fall, Winter & Spring Hours of Operation
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September 23, 2009
– June 13, 2010
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Monday – Saturday – 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
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Sundays 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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(Early Bird Swim
Lap – Mon., Wed. & Fri.
6-9
AM)
Summer hours will begin
Monday, June 14, 2010.
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Open Swim, Monday
– Saturday 12:00 –
8:00 pm
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Sundays, 12:00 – 6:00 pm
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(Early Bird Lap
Swim – Mon, Wed & Fri –
6:00 – 8:00 am)
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Aqua Aerobics –
Mon – Fri –
9:00 – 10:00 am,
Sat
12:00 – 1:00 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. Next swim lesson registration will be February 1. Great Mills Swimming Pool will be closed from May 17 - May 28 for Spring maintenance and the disassembling of the air supported dome. Great Mills Swimming Pool to Offer Admission Discounts on School Holidays The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation & Parks announces that beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2009 it will offer 50% off general admission for children on days which St. Mary’s County Public Schools are closed. The school holidays and special fee schedule are listed below. - February 15, 2010
- March 29-31, 2010
- April 1-2, 2010
- April 5, 2010
- April 30, 2010
- May 31, 2010
Open swim fees for school holidays: - Children and Seniors - $2
- Adults - $3.00 (swimming or non-swimming)
Swimming parties may also be reserved on school holidays during normal operating hours. The reduced party rental fees for school holidays are: - $50 reservation fee with swim fee of $2 each for the first 18 children; $4 each for each additional child.
- Four adults may attend for free with each party; $3 each for each additional adult (swimming or non-swimming).
Great Mills Swimming Pool to close on the following dates for Swim Meets On the following dates the Great Mills Pool will be closed from 4:00 pm on due to high school swim meets. The public is invited to the meets.
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Daily Admission
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Annual
Pass
Good 9/1/09
8/31/10
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Annual
Pass
Good 1/1/10
8/31/10
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Bubble to Bubble
Good 9/21/09 5/16/10
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24 Punch Pass
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Weekend
Pass
Good
9/1/09
8/31/10
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Weekday
Pass
Good
9/1/09
8/31/10
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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,
2009.
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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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Swim Lessons
Session IV
Dates
January 12 – February 4
On-line and walk-in
registration for these classes will be held Monday,
January 4 - 8:30 am through January 15 at the Great
Mills Pool or follow the On Line Registration link
at the top of the page 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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Pre-school
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T &
TH
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5:00-5:30pm
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160542
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A
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$60
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Level I
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T &
TH
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5:40-6:10pm
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160542
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B
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$60
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Level II
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T &
TH
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6:20-6:50pm
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160542
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C
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$60
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Level III/IV
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T &
TH
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7:00-7:30pm
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160542
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D
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$60
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Swim Lessons
Session IV
Dates
January 15 – February
19
On-line and walk-in
registration for these classes will be held Monday,
January 4 - 8:30 am through January 15 at the Great
Mills Pool or follow the On Line Registration link
at the top of the page 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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Pre-school
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Friday
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5:00-5:40pm
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160543
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A
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$60
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Level I
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Friday
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5:50-6:30pm
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160543
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B
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$60
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Level II
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Friday
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6:40-7:20pm
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160543
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C
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$60
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Swim Lessons
Session IV
Dates
January 30 –
March 6
On-line and walk-in
registration for these classes will be held Monday,
January 4 - 8:30 am through January 15 at the Great
Mills Pool or follow the On Line Registration link
at the top of the page 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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Pre-school
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Saturday
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8:30-9:10am
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160544
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A
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$60
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Level I
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Saturday
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9:20- 10:00
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160544
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B
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$60
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Level II
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Saturday
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10:10-10:50
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160544
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C
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$60
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Adults
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Saturday
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11:00am-12:00p
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160544
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I
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$60
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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.
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
the instructor. Please call the pool for an assessment time.
Educational
Model
This model focuses on educating the student on
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.
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Lesson Dates November 30-February 4th
Registration date Saturday, November 14, 8:30 am at the Great Mills Pool / Late registration will
be held through November 29th.
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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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160525
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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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160525
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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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160525
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C
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$160
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Session III
Lesson Dates February 8- April 1
On-line and walk-in
registration for these classes will be held Monday,
January 4 - 8:30 am through January 15 at the Great
Mills Pool or follow the On Line Registration link at
the top of the page 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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160535
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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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160535
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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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160535
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C
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$160
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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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Mon
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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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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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11:00-12:00PM
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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: Donna Holden
(301) 994-0659
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.
Click
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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