After a long winter and wet Central New York spring, it’s finally time to get excited about the start of the outdoor swimming season! The Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse will kick-off this summertime tradition with the opening of its outdoor heated pools on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
The JCC’s learn-to-swim group swimming lessons will begin on Saturday, June 1 and continue throughout the summer. The pools will remain open through Labor Day.
The JCC has two outdoor heated pools. The small pool is shallow and ideal for small children who are non-swimmers. The large pool features both shallow and deep ends and a designated diving area and lap swim section.
The JCC will offer group swimming lessons for children and semi-private and private lessons for both children and adults seven days a week. Taught by certified instructors, swimmers of all skill levels are welcome. Infants as young as six months old, older children and adults can get started on learning to swim. There are also lessons geared toward advanced swimmers.
JCC membership is not required to take swimming lessons; however, members receive a discount.
“We’re excited to be opening up the pool and offering another form of summertime recreation,” said Pamela Ranieri, JCC director of children’s programming. “The pool is such a focal point here over the summer for children attending camp, families spending time together and people taking swim lessons. I think everyone is looking forward to getting out in the sun and making a splash.”
Exercising in the JCC pool is great way to get the body moving and heart pumping. Once again this summer the JCC’s Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center will offer its Aqua Fitness class three times a week. The class will meet on Monday from 6 to 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays 12 to 12:45 p.m. and Thursdays 8:15 to 9 a.m.
The Tuesday class is geared toward those with arthritis, although everyone is welcome to attend. Aqua Fitness is designed to improve overall cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. This fun group exercise class is set to music and will get you moving! All ages are welcome. The class is free for JCC Fitness members and $10 per drop-in for non-fitness members.
The JCC of Syracuse pools are a members-only benefit featuring open free-swim and lap-swim times. Guests are welcome to purchase a pool pass and swim when accompanied by a member. The JCC pools also may be booked by both members and non-members for pool parties celebrating birthdays and other special occasions.
For more information about the JCC of Syracuse pools, including swimming lesson and other schedules, call 315-445-2360 or visitwww.jccsyr.org.
