Rec Swim, Swim Lessons & Facility Rental
Recreate safely at the Stanislaus County Regional Water Safety Training Center-Empire Pool. This is a place for children to come and keep cool in a fun clean environment.
RECREATION SWIM
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The Stanislaus County Regional Safety Training Center, also known as the Empire Pool, is pleased to offer swimming recreation to children and families. Our goal is for this great facility to offer pools for children of any age and adults to come and recreate safely in this little gem in Stanislaus County.
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Online swimming reservations are available, and you can also pay your admissions fees upon arrival at the window. We accept only cash and debit/credit cards; no checks are accepted.
Open recreational swimming has two sessions (two hours each) daily. Everyone in attendance will receive a wristband for each Session reserved. A new wristband must be purchased at the Admission Window for entry per session.
RECREATION SWIM SEASON & SESSIONS
May 28, 2024 - AUGUST 4, 2024 (Tuesday-Sunday)
Session 1- 12:00P - 2:00P
Session 2- 2:30P - 4:30P
AUGUST 10, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday Only)
Session 1- 12:00P - 2:00P
Session 2- 2:30P - 4:30P
SWIMMING ADMISSION- $4.50 (This is for kids & adults that will be swimming)
Children 1 year of age or younger are FREE.
NOTE: To buy tickets online, you must create an account. All pool rules must be followed at all times.
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SWIM LESSONS
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Stanislaus County Police Activities League is happy to offer youth swim lessons at the Stanislaus County Regional Water Safety Training Center, also known as the Empire Pool. We aim to teach basic personal water safety information and skills to help each individual feel comfortable in the water. We offer levels from Pre-School to Level 2. Students can progress through our Learn to Swim Program and build knowledge and water skills. See below for additional information.
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Learn to Swim Lessons- $40.00 per Session.
Swimming lessons will be offered Tuesday- Friday. The cost is $40.00 per child for 8 lessons. Scholarships are available ONLY to those families unable to pay regular fees. Must be able to provide income verification. This year, registrations will be online only.
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Available Session:
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Session 1: June 04 - 14 (Tue-Thu)
Session 2: June 25 - July 5 (Tue-Thu)
Session 3: July 16 - July 26 (Tues-Thu)
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About Levels:
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Skill Level: Preschool (3-5yrs)
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Objective: Develop confidence in the water while learning fundamental skills.
Skills Taught: Introduction to basic breathing skills.Blowing bubbles, Floating, Kicking.
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Skill Level: Level 1
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Objective: Develop front and back floating, kicking and breathing skills.
Skills Taught: Blow Bubbles, Assisted Floats, Assisted Kicking, Feet First Jump, Safety.
Skill Level: Level 2
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Objective: Introduction to rotary breathing, freestyle and backstroke, and diving.
Skills Taught: Kick with Board, Freestyle Intro, Streamline Swim, Safety.
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To register your child, please click on the button below. Note that you will be required to create an account to register.
FACILITY RENTAL/EXCLUSIVE USE RENTAL
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The Stanislaus County Regional Water Safety Training Center-Empire Pool is available for rent for private gatherings as an exclusive use rental. This is a great facility to host small gatherings for children and families. The rental period is for 2.5 hours. During the rental period, you can host a children's party so children can recreate safely with access to a lap pool and water-feature pool. The Water feature pool is up to 1'2" deep, and the big pool is 4'5" deep. Its shallow pools allow children to cool off and safely play in the water. Because safety is one of the number one priorities, life jackets are available for use free of cost.
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If you want to rent the facility, make your reservation at least two weeks in advance. Reservations must be made online by clicking the button below.
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Rental Requirements & Cost:
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The rental period is 2.5 hours. Rental cost is $350.00.
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The maximum number of guests per rental is 165. If you have a large group of more than 75 guests, please be sure to notify the pool before your event date.
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Rental times are as follows: Saturday & Sundays from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (2.5 Hours)
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ALL pool rules apply at all times during rental.
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Alcoholic beverages of ANY kind are NOT allowed at any time.
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Smoking inside the pool area is NOT allowed.
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The person who made the original reservation must cancel the reservation no later than 3 days in advance, and the original receipt must be presented.
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Please ensure your guests and renters respect ALL rules, including pool personnel, at all times.
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Children in diapers must always wear swimming diapers while inside pool water.
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Any food caters must leave the facility in good and clean condition.
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Lifeguards will be provided during your rental period to ensure the safety of your guests and the compliance of all rules.
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To make reservations, please click on the button below.
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NOTE: As part of your rental, you can bring food for your gathering; NO ALCOHOL or Glass bottles are allowed. Further, ALL pool rules are fully enforced and applicable to all rental times.
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For additional information regarding your rental, please email Katie Hensley at KHensley@stancopal.org. To reach a live person at the pool, call during pool hours of operation at (209) 238-0870.
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