Fun Things To Do At The Pool!

The Somerset pool offers many fun things to do during any season! There are a wide variety of activities that individuals and families can become involved in. Some of the activities that the pool has to offer are: swim lessons, parent/tot classes, aerobics, party rentals, swim teams, open swim, lap swim, dollar swim, lifeguarding opportunities and more!

If you are 3 or older and want to learn how to swim or just want to get better at swimming, swim lessons are for you! There are three levels: beginners, advance beginners, and intermediate. Beginners use a flotation device and work on blowing bubbles, kicking and getting comfortable in the environment. Advanced beginners work on swimming freestyle, backstroke, floating, and other skills. Intermediate children have mastered freestyle and backstroke and are working on the other competitive strokes, diving, flip-turns and other skills. Swimmers are placed in the groups based on their current swimming ability. Swim lessons cost $25 for 5 classes and registration is required. Call the pool at 814-443-2248 to get signed up!

Parent/tot class is an opportunity for children 3 years and younger to become acquainted with the water. Parents get in the water with their tot and complete age appropriate water skills. Many songs and games are played during parent/tot. The goal of the parent/tot class is to get the tot comfortable in and around the swimming pool. Parent/tot only costs $3 per class.

Water aerobics provides the opportunity for individuals to work out in a low impact environment while still getting a quality work out. The class includes both water walking and stationary fitness activities. Aerobics is held twice a week for an hour in the evening and only costs $3.

If you are thinking about having a birthday party, family reunion, youth group party or another get together, the pool is available to rent for swim parties! Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm-7pm. We also offer a morning party on Saturday from 11am-1pm. When you host a party, the entire facility is yours for the entire two hours. The cost is $75 and registration is required. So whatever the occasion may be, consider us as your party facility. Book today…don’t delay…814-443-2248!

The swimming pool also offers competitive teams, no matter what grade you are in! The Somerset Area Aquatic Team (S.A.A.T.) is open to all ages. There are programs for all levels of swimmers from beginners up to the National level of competition.

If you are in 7th or 8th grade, try the 7th and 8th Grade Swim Team. The first day of practice is Tuesday, September 8th, so mark your calendar! All CIPPE paperwork and physicals are due by August 12th! More information will be handed out during the first week of school.

For older swimmers, give the Varsity Swim Team a try. Practices will include both dryland workouts and the regular in pool training. Watch for more information to be handed out in September.

The Somerset Area Swimming Pool also offers a variety of daily activities for both individuals and families. Open swim, lap swim and dollar swim are offered on a daily bases. Open swim costs $3 during summer hours and weekends and only costs $2 on weekdays during the school year. If you are looking to do some laps, lap swim is a great way to work out and only costs $2. Dollar swim is just what it means…$1 dollar gets you in on Friday nights…so bring a friend and have some fun! Please see our monthly schedule for specific dates and times.

Are you interested in becoming part of a quality lifeguard team? The Somerset Area Swimming Pool is currently looking for lifeguards during the fall and winter season. If you are interested in becoming part of the lifeguard staff, please stop in at the pool to fill out an application. Individuals must hold current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED for the Professional Rescuer.

If you are looking for more information about activities or about the facility in general, please contact us at 814-443-2248 or check us out online at (the pool site is under the athletics tab). We do have passes available for individuals looking to use the pool on a more frequent basis! Come have some fun at the Somerset Area Swimming Pool!