4TH OF JULY POOL INFORMATION:
2022 Aquatics Handbook
DAILY POOL GATE FEES
Resident: $9/$6 after 4 p.m., Non-Resident: $12/$9 after 4 p.m.
POOL CONCESSIONS MENU
View the 2022 Pool Concessions Stand menu HERE.
Gahanna Swimming Pool Splash Pad
Splash Pad Operations
In-Season 8 am-8 pm
- 8 am-11:45 am – Open to the Community
- 12-8 pm – Available with Pool Admission
Out-of-Season
- 8 am-9 pm – Open to the Community
Updated Purchase Requirements
Memberships may be purchased in full, or in up to 3 installments–depending on the date of purchase. When choosing the installment billing option, the designated percentage of the total membership fee is automatically debited from a credit/debit card on predefined dates. All membership fees must be collected before June 2, 2022, or purchased in full following that date.
Below are the dates and percentages charged for each membership pass on the purchase date.
- Through April 20, 2022
34% due at time of purchase; 33% due on May 1 and June 1, 2022 - May 1-31, 2022
50% due at time of purchase; 50% due by June 1, 2022
- Early Bird Rates (Nov. 26, 2021 – April 30, 2022)
- Single: ages 3 – 54
- Couple: 2 people, same household
- Family: 3 people, same household
- Family: 4 people, same household
- Family: 5+ people, same household
- Senior: ages 55+
- Sitter Add-On*
*Must be purchased with another membership. - __________
- REGULAR RATES (BEGIN MAY 1, 2022)
- Single: ages 3 – 54
- Couple: 2 people, same household
- Family: 3 people, same household
- Family: 4 people, same household
- Family: 5+ people, same household
- Senior: ages 55+
- Sitter Add-On*
*Must be purchased with another membership.
- Gahanna Resident
- $144
- $225
- $270
- $293
- $315
- $90
- $81*
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- $160
- $250
- $300
- $325
- $350
- $100
- $90
- Non-Resident
- $167
- $248
- $293
- $315
- $338
- $113
- $81*
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- $185
- $275
- $325
- $350
- $375
- $125
- $90
SWIM LESSONS & OTHER AQUATICS CLASSES
Swim Lessons Overview
Swim Lesson Overview
Our swim lessons are offered for a defined number of Lessons and fees are paid in full at time of registration. Students must register for the correct level prior to arriving on the first day of lessons. Swimmers will advance by passing various skills. Swim lessons are available for participants ages 6 months to 17 years of age and adults ages 18+. Pre-School Learn to Swim levels 1-3, and Adult Lessons are conducted on a 4:1 ratio of swimmers to instructors. Learn to Swim level 4 is conducted on a 6:1 ratio of swimmers to instructors. Our Parent/Child lessons are conducted on a 10:1 ratio of swimmers to instructors. See below for a breakdown of our Swim Lesson Sessions:
Our Summer 1 session will run June 6 – July 2. Summer 2 session will run July 11 – August 6.
SUMMER 1
Session A: June 6 – July 2
A choice of one of the following per week: evenings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; or Saturday mornings at the Gahanna Swimming Pool.
Registration opens May 23 and closes June 12.
Session B: June 6 – June 16
A choice of one of the following perweek: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday mornings at the Hunters Ridge Pool.
Registration opens May 23 and closes June 8.
Session C: June 20 – June 29.
A choice of one of the following per week: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday mornings at the Hunters Ridge Pool.
Registration opens June 13 and closes June 22.
SUMMER 2
Session A: July 11 – August 6
A choice of one of the following per week: evenings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday mornings at the Gahanna Swimming Pool.
Registration opens June 27 and closes July 17.
Session B: July 11 – July 20
A choice of one of the following per week: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday mornings at the Hunters Ridge Pool.
Registration opens June 27 and closes July 13.
Session C: July 25 – August 3
A choice of one of the following per week: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday mornings at the Hunters Ridge Pool.
Registration opens July 18 and closes July 27.
Prices
Residents
Parent/Child – $40
Preschool Aquatics – $45
Learn to Swim & Adult Lessons – $60
Non-Residents
Parent/Child – $55
Preschool Aquatics – $60
Learn to Swim & Adult Lessons – $75
Questions?
Call Chris Simmons – Aquatics Supervisor at 614.342.4267 or email chris.simmons@gahanna.gov
Swim Class Descriptions
Parent and Child Swim Lessons
Parent and Child lessons are 30-minute guided practice sessions that help kids learn elementary swimming skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more. Students do not need a swim test to register for the course. Swimming diapers are required for participants not potty-trained. Swim lessons are available for individuals 6 months to 3 years of age. Only one parent is allowed in the water per child, but it is possible to rotate the parent throughout the session.
Pre- School Swim Lessons
Pre-school lessons are 30 minutes long and provide water safety, survival skills and essential swimming concepts in a safe and fun environment. Skills are age-appropriate for 3 to 6 years old. It is highly encouraged that participants who register are potty-trained. Students must register for the correct level prior to arriving on the first day of lessons. Open evaluations will be offered prior to the start of each 4-week session. Swimmers will advance by passing various skills. Please be aware that sometimes it takes more than one set of lessons to master the skills required to move up to the next level.
Learn to Swim Program
The American Red Cross six-level Learn-to-Swim program is unlike anything offered by other learn to swim programs. Learn to Swim lessons are 45 minutes long and are designed for children age 6 year all the way up to adults. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. Each level of our Learn-to-Swim class includes training in basic water safety and helping others in an emergency, in addition to stroke development.
- Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
- Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
- Level 3: Stroke Development
- Level 4: Stroke Improvement
- Level 5: Stroke Refinement
- Level 6: Fundamentals of Diving, Personal Water Safety, Fitness Swimmer
We will only offer Levels 1-4 of the Learn to Swim program. Those interested in Level 5 would benefit more from our Seahorses Swim Team. Participants must receive a certificate of completion or approval from the Aquatics Instruction Coordinator before moving on to the next level. Each participant will receive an American Red Cross Achievement Booklet. Bring your booklet to class and your instructor will complete the skills check off pages for you!
Please be aware that it can take more than one set of lessons to master the skills required to move up to the next level.
Adult Swim Lessons
Adult lessons are 45 minutes long and for swimmer ages 18 and older. Participants will increase comfort with underwater exploration and learn basic self-rescue skills. Additionally, participants will build stroke technique, develop skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional/cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity. Lessons are offered in a Beginner stage and an Advanced stage.
Beginner classes are for individuals who have little to no experience in or around water.
Advanced classes are for individuals who have experience in or around water and can swim the full length of the pool.
Swim Lessons App
The American Red Cross offers a free mobile app to help parents and caregivers of young people learning to swim. The app is designed as a companion to the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons and preschool aquatics programs and provides water safety information to adults and children. It is ideal for adults or children who want easy and accessible information on water safety and drowning prevention.
The app can be found at redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps (click swim app) or downloaded directly from the Apple or Google Play app stores (search: swim American Red Cross).
Questions?
Call Chris Simmons – Aquatics Supervisor at 614.342.4267 or email chris.simmons@gahanna.gov
Summer 1 Swim Lesson Days & Times
SESSION A (JUNE 6-JULY 2)
Monday
Instructor #1
4:15-4:45pm – Preschool Level 1
4:50-5:20pm – Preschool Level 2
5:30-6:00pm – Parent/Child 1
6:05-6:35pm- Parent/Child 2
6:45-7:15pm – Preschool Level 2
Instructor #2
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
6:35-7:20pm – Adult Lessons (Beginner)
7:25-8:10pm – Adult Lessons (Advanced)
Instructor #3
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
6:35-7:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
7:25-8:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
7:20-7:50pm – Preschool Level 3
Tuesday
Instructor #1
4:15-4:45pm – Preschool Level 2
4:50-5:20pm – Preschool Level 1
5:30-6:00pm – Preschool Level 2
6:05-6:35pm – Preschool Level 1
6:45-7:15pm – Preschool Level 3
Instructor #2
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
6:35-7:20pm – Adult Lessons (Beginner)
7:25-8:10pm – Adult Lessons (Advanced)
Instructor #3
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
6:35-7:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
7:25-8:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
7:20-7:50pm – Preschool Level
SESSION A (JUNE 6-JULY 2)
Wednesday
Instructor #1
4:15-4:45pm – Preschool Level 3
4:50-5:20pm – Preschool Level 1
5:30-6:00pm – Preschool Level 3
6:05-6:35pm – Preschool Level 2
6:45-7:15pm – Preschool Level 1
Instructor #2
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
6:35-7:20pm – Adult Lessons (Beginner)
7:25-8:10pm – Adult Lessons (Advanced)
Instructor #3
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
6:35-7:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
7:25-8:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
7:20-7:50pm – Preschool Level 2
Thursday
Instructor #1
4:15-4:45pm – Preschool Level 2
4:50-5:20pm – Preschool Level 1
5:30-6:00pm – Parent/Child 1
6:05-6:35pm – Parent/Child 2
6:45-7:15pm – Preschool Level 3
Instructor #2
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
6:35-7:20pm – Adult Lessons (Beginner)
7:25-8:10pm – Adult Lessons (Advanced)
Instructor #3
4:50-5:35pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
5:40-6:25pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
6:35-7:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
7:25-8:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
7:20-7:50pm – Preschool Level 1
SESSION A (JUNE 6-JULY 2)
Saturday
Instructor #1
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 4
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 4
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 4
Instructor #2
9:00-9:30am – Preschool Level 3
9:35-10:05am – Preschool Level 1
10:15-10:45am – Parent/Child 1
10:50-11:20am – Parent/Child 2
Instructor #3
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 1
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 2
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 3
SESSION B (JUNE 6 – JUNE 16)
Monday & Wednesday (Morning)
Instructor #1
9:00-9:30am – Preschool Level 1
9:35-10:05am – Preschool Level 1
10:15-10:45am – Preschool Level 2
10:50-11:20am – Parent/Child 1
Instructor #2
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 2
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 1
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 2
Instructor #3
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 3
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 4
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 4
Monday & Wednesday (Afternoon)
Instructor #1
11:35-12:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
12:25-1:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
1:20-2:05pm – Learn to Swim Level 4
Instructor #2
11:35-12:05pm – Preschool Level 1
12:10-12:40pm – Preschool Level 2
12:50-1:20pm – Preschool Level 3
1:30-2:00pm – Preschool Level 1
Instructor #3
11:35-12:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
12:25-1:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
1:20-2:05pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
SESSION B (JUNE 6 – JUNE 16)
Tuesday & Thursday (Morning)
Instructor #1
9:00-9:30am – Preschool Level 1
9:35-10:05am – Preschool Level 1
10:15-10:45am – Preschool Level 2
10:50-11:20am – Parent/Child 2
Instructor #2
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 1
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 2
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 1
Instructor #3
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 3
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 4
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 4
Tuesday & Thursday (Afternoon)
Instructor #1
11:35-12:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
12:25-1:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 4
1:20-2:05pm – Learn to Swim Level 4
Instructor #2
11:35-12:05pm – Preschool Level 1
12:10-12:40pm – Preschool Level 2
12:50-1:20pm – Preschool Level 3
1:30-2:00pm – Preschool Level 1
Instructor #3
11:35-12:05pm – Preschool Level 3
12:10-12:40pm – Preschool Level 1
12:50-1:20pm – Preschool Level 2
1:30-2:00pm – Preschool Level 3
SESSION C (JUNE 20 – JUNE 29)
Monday & Wednesday (Morning)
Instructor #1
9:00-9:30am – Preschool Level 1
9:35-10:05am – Preschool Level 1
10:15-10:45am – Preschool Level 2
10:50-11:20am – Parent/Child 1
Instructor #2
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 2
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 1
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 2
Instructor #3
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 3
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 4
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 4
Monday & Wednesday (Afternoon)
Instructor #1
11:35-12:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
12:25-1:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
1:20-2:05pm – Learn to Swim Level 4
Instructor #2
11:35-12:05pm – Preschool Level 1
12:10-12:40pm – Preschool Level 2
12:50-1:20pm – Preschool Level 3
1:30-2:00pm – Preschool Level 1
Instructor #3
11:35-12:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 1
12:25-1:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
1:20-2:05pm – Learn to Swim Level 3
SESSION B (JUNE 20 – JUNE 29)
Tuesday & Thursday (Morning)
Instructor #1
9:00-9:30am – Preschool Level 1
9:35-10:05am – Preschool Level 1
10:15-10:45am – Preschool Level 2
10:50-11:20am – Parent/Child 2
Instructor #2
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 1
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 2
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 1
Instructor #3
9:00-9:45am – Learn to Swim Level 3
9:50-10:35am – Learn to Swim Level 4
10:45-11:30am – Learn to Swim Level 4
Tuesday & Thursday (Afternoon)
Instructor #1
11:35-12:20pm – Learn to Swim Level 2
12:25-1:10pm – Learn to Swim Level 4
1:20-2:05pm – Learn to Swim Level 4
Instructor #2
11:35-12:05pm – Preschool Level 1
12:10-12:40pm – Preschool Level 2
12:50-1:20pm – Preschool Level 3
1:30-2:00pm – Preschool Level 1
Instructor #3
11:35-12:05pm – Preschool Level 3
12:10-12:40pm – Preschool Level 1
12:50-1:20pm – Preschool Level 2
1:30-2:00pm – Preschool Level 3
*Swim Lessons days and times subject to change
American Red Cross Classes
American Red Cross Blended Lifeguard Training Course
Time: Online 7 hours, In-person 20 hours
Provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. The Lifeguard Training Blended Learning Course allows you to read the material and watch the videos from the comfort of your home. The online training is approximately 7 hours. In-person training will be 20 hours. This training is for new lifeguard candidates or those with lapsed certifications, Certification issued for 2 years in CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid/Lifeguarding.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING PRE-COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Student minimum age is 15 years by the last day of class
- Swim 300 yards using freestyle or breaststroke. The candidate must demonstrate breath control and rhythmic breathing without stopping.
- Tread Water, legs only, for 2 minutes
- Timed brick test: Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom. Surface and swim on your back with the object for 20 yards, exit the water without using a ladder or steps. The time limit is 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Please note: Course tuition fee is not refundable for not passing the swim pretest. Candidates should practice and train prior to the course.
Lifeguard Textbook Link – Please Download:
https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/training-services/no-index/LG_PM_digital.pdf
American Red Cross Lifeguard Review Course Time: In-person 10 hours
For those whose certifications are soon to expire but still certified (30 day grace period allowed). The review course is usually conducted in one day. Lifeguards will be expected to complete the Lifeguard prerequisite swim test, practice rescue skills, work through team scenarios, successfully complete the written test and skills test at the end of the course. Note: You will need to bring your hip pack, resuscitation mask, and whistle. Certification issued for 2 years in CPR for the Professional Rescuer/First Aid/Lifeguarding.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Blended Learning Course Time: Online 7 hours, In-person 25 hours
This Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) in 3 days teaches people how to be safe in, on, and around water and to teach individuals of different ages and abilities how to swim. In a logical progression, the program covers the knowledge and skills needed for aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they become safer and better swimmers. The instructor course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn to Swim, Adult Swim, and water safety courses and presentations.
Prerequisites for the Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI)
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Candidates should be able to swim the 6 basic strokes based on a level 3 ability: freestyle, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and butterfly. Treading water and the ability to back float is required.
- Candidates will need to download or purchase the textbook materials
- Complete the online component prior to the first day of class
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Blended Learning Course Time: Online 3 hours, In-person 22 hours
The lifeguard instructor course is designed to prepare instructor candidates to use course presentation materials, conduct training sessions, and evaluate the progress of candidates in a professional-level course. Upon successfully becoming a Lifeguarding Instructor, one is eligible to teach many courses. These include Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, Waterfront Skills, Waterpark Skills, First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogens. Lifeguarding Instructors with a current Red Cross basic-level certification in Administering Emergency Oxygen may also teach Administering Emergency Oxygen. To be eligible to teach Waterfront Skills, candidates must also possess a Waterfront Skills certificate.
Prerequisites for the Lifeguard Instructor Course (LGI)
- LGI Course students must be at least 17 years old
- Possess a current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/AED
- Obtain the Lifeguarding Instructor Manual (print version) and Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print) prior to entering the first classroom session of the instructor course
- Successfully complete the online introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor course (about 2 hours online)
- Successfully complete the in-person pre-course swim session.
- LGI Course Candidates should be able to swim 300 yards using freestyle or breaststroke. Treading water for 2 minutes only using their legs is the second test. Third, a timed event – swim 20 yards to retrieve a 10-pound brick – returning it to the starting point by swimming on back using only the legs – climb out of the pool unassisted within 1 minute and 40 seconds. Hint: Practice these ahead of class. No refunds for students not meeting these standards once the in-person class begins.
- Candidates will be provided with an opportunity to review all basic level lifeguard skills in which they are expected to show competency.

POOL SCHOLARSHIPS & SWIM TEAM INFORMATION
Pool Scholarships
The Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to offer a scholarship program, funded by the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation. Families that qualify for the free/reduced school lunch program may receive scholarship funding. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Complete an application HERE. For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 614-342-4250
Hunters Ridge Seahorses Swim & Dive Team
Practice Schedule for Swim Team: Monday-Thursday
8:45-10 am 12-18 year olds
10-11 am 9-11 year olds
11-11:45 am 8 & under
Tuesday & Thursday Gahanna Swimming Pool PM Practices
7:30-8:30pm
Dive Team Requirements
11 & under: Jump from diving board and swim safely to the side of the pool
12 & older: Front dive off the diving board
Practice Schedule for DIVE Team
Monday-Thursday Hunters Ridge Pool AM Practices
10:15-11:15 am 12-18 year olds
11:15-12 pm 11 & under
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Gahanna Swimming Pool PM Practices
6:45-7:45 pm
OUR FIRST PRACTICE AND TRY IT OUT DAY WILL BE JUNE 1, DURING THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE.
