Aquatics

Swimming Lessons

 


Aquatic opportunities for everyone at the Buffalo Community Middle School pool!

 

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Open Swim/Lap Swim

 

Open Swim & Lap Swim

 

 




Open Swim Hours:

  • Every Sunday, 2-4 p.m. until May 19, 2013.
  • Pool closed May 26, 2013
  • Summer Open Swim hours begin June 17, 2013, Monday-Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m.
  • $3/person or $6/family
  • A lane is designated for lap swimming during Open Swim and the Adult Exercise on Mondays, 8-9 p.m.


Lap Swim

  • During Open Swim hours and Mondays, 8-9 p.m., except when pool is closed.
  • $3 per person/visit. Pay at pool.


Spring Open Gym at Buffalo Community Middle School
  • Sunday April 7-May 19th    (2-4 p.m).
  • Cost $3 per person or $6 for a family



About Our Pool

  • The pool is located in the Buffalo Community Middle School.  Enter door #3 (closest to Wal-Mart).
  • Pool participants are responsible for their own valuables. We recommend swimmers bring a lock.  These locks must be removed after each swim visit.
  • Appropriate swimwear is required.
  • Pool depth ranges from 3 feet 6 inches to 12 feet.
  • An adult must accompany children if the child is under 48 inches in height.
  • The use of approved life jackets/vests and other floatations are allowed when accompanied by an adult in the water.
  • Non-swimmers wishing to watch can sit in the bleacher area.
  • To use the deep end of the pool, swimmers must be able to swim the width of the pool using the American Red Cross Level 2 front crawl.  Swimming ability will be at the lifeguard's discretion.
  • Children are not allowed to jump off the diving boards into the arms of adult in the water.
  • Open swim passes may be purchased at the Community Education office or the pool.  Ten passes for $25.



Pool Rental

The Buffalo Community Middle School is available for private use any time the pool is not scheduled.  Pool rental may include birthday parties, lock-ins, gym/swim activities or aquatic conditioning for sports teams.  Rental rates are $60 per hour for In-District Groups or $70 per hour for Out of District Groups. Fee includes two lifeguards.  For more information contact Sheila Johnson, Aquatics Coordinator, at 763.682.8752.

Red Cross Learn to Swim Program

American Red Cross Learn to Swim program offers comprehensive levels to teach students how to swim skillfully and safely in the water.

Adult Swimming

Adult Swim Classes

Get moving in the water! Water exercise is a gentle form of exercise for all ages.