If inclement weather, please dial 773-7187 and listen for pool closings and/or cancellations.
The Mitchell Therapy Pool at VAC (MTP) is an indoor, heated and specially equipped therapy pool for adults and children, and is the only therapy pool in central Vermont. With its warm waters and specialized ramps, the pool provides therapeutic swimming for children and adults of all abilities.
The pool also offers a diversified program of recreational swim lessons, instructional classes at all levels, birthday parties and therapeutic activities.
FOR AN UPDATED POOL SCHEDULE AND/OR TO RECEIVE EMAILS OF CURRENT SCHEDULES,
PLEASE CONTACT Rob Marsden at rmarsden@vacvt.org
If you have any question or would like more information about the pool, feel free to contact Rob Marsden, the Interim Pool Coordinator at 775-2395 ext. 2303 or ext. 2512 You can also email him at rmarsden@vacvt.org
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WIM LESSONS
Classes start Tuesday May 22nd 2018. Classes are $75 and last for 5 weeks. To register; please come to one of our registration days, listed at bottom with full payment to reserve your slot. We offer swim evaluations during our scheduled open swims per request: these are for if you’re new to the ARC Learn to Swim system or unsure of your placement. Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear swim diapers. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Michael at 802-773-7187 or email mitchelltherapypool@vacvt.org.
Spring II: May 22 – June 23
Tuesdays: Parent Child 4:00pm-4:30pm, Level 3 4:00pm-4:30pm Level 1 4:45pm-5:15pm,
Level 2 5:30pm-6:00pm
Saturdays: Level 1 8:00am-8:30am, Parent Child 8:45am-9:15am, Parent Child 9:30am-10:00am
Offered Lessons:
We are using the American Red Cross Learn to Swim system (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/swimming/swim-lessons/kids-swim-lessons) with our WSI certified instructor. Please inquire about any offered lessons that are not scheduled, as we book them based on interest and class size.
Parent Child: (6 months to 3 years) Parents and children learn together through fun-filled classes to increase children’s comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic aquatic and water safety skills. One adult must accompany each child.
Level 1– Introduction to Water Skills. Goals: safety, breath control, comfortable.
Level 2 — Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills. Goals: good body position, strong kick, solid foundation, front and basic back crawl.
Level 3 — Stroke Development. Goals: side breathing, basic dolphin kick, solid front crawl & backstroke, master elementary backstroke.
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement. Goals: breaststroke, basic butterfly, stroke efficiency, endurance.
Level 5 – Stroke Refinement. Goals: stroke refinement, endurance.
Registration:
We offer priority slots to swimmers from the previous session; because of this slots in classes may be limited. We operate first-come-first-served for enrollment, so please arrive early or call ahead. Registrations take place at our physical address on the following dates only:
Spring II: May, Wednesday 2nd 8:00am-6:00pm and Thursday 3rd 8:00am-6:00pm
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Open Swim | 8:00 – 9:00 | 8:00 – 9:00 | 8:00 – 9:00 | 8:00 – 9:00 | 8:00 – 9:00 | |
| AM Aquacise | 9:00 -10:00 | 9:00– 10:00 | 9:00 – 10:00 | 9:00 – 10:00 | ||
| Open Swim | 11:30 – 12:30 | 12:00 – 1:00 | 11:30 – 12:30 | |||
| Open Swim | 5:00 – 7:00 | 5:00 – 7:00 | 5:00 – 7:00 | 5:00 – 7:00 | 5:00 – 7:00 | |
Click here for a viewable/printable Pool 2018 schedule
Rates Swim Tickets
Adults $7.00 Adult 10 swims $55.00
Kids $5.00* Adult 25 swims $134.00
Seniors/Persons with Disability $6.00 Kids 10 swims $ 43.00**
Kids 25 swims $ 80.00**
Memberships Seniors/Persons with Disability:
1 Month Individual $53.00 10 swims $50.00
3 Month Individual $126.00 25 swims $121.00
1 Month Family*** $74.00
3 Month Family***$176.00
*Children 3 and under are free with paying adult
** Kids Tickets ages 4 to 18
***Family memberships are valid for up to 4 family members within the same residence
Private Parties Kids/Adults – 2 Hours with lifeguard $180.00 Additional charges may apply. Book a party and receive a FREE one-time family swim pass (to keep or to share)!
PLEASE CONTACT ROB MARSDEN WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 773-7187 OR rmarsden@vacvt.org
