Summer is on its way, and with it the opening of the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) Aquatic Center. The outdoor Aquatic Center, located at the Community Campus in Hailey, will open for the season on Saturday, May 25.
Registration for the BCRD’s aquatics programs, including Youth Swim Lessons and Dolphin Swim team, opens on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. These popular programs often fill quickly; parents and guardians are encouraged to register their children promptly. Aquatic Center season passes with preseason pricing will also be on sale starting May 1.
The Aquatic Center offers a 25-yard, six-lane pool, and a zero-depth leisure pool. Limited preseason pool hours begin Saturday, May 25, and regular summer hours start Saturday, June 8. Swim lessons, youth swim team, lap swim, aquarobics classes and recreational open swim hours are offered throughout the season.
Season passes will be available for online purchase starting May 1. Preseason pricing of $199 for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children), $102 for adults, $84 for children (17 and younger), and $84 for seniors (62 and older) is available through May 27. Season passes include entry to open swim and lap swim all summer.
Youth Swim Lessons offers group lessons for children 3 to 12 years old in two-week sessions from June 10 – August 15. The skill-based, age-appropriate group lessons consist of 30-minute classes, Monday through Thursday each week, for $50 a session. Registration is available online starting May 1 at 5:30 pm.
Dolphins Swim Team is for children aged 5 to 18 who can swim 50 yards and includes participation in Sagebrush Swim League meets. Dolphins Swim Team registration is $95 for children 10 and under, and $142 for children 11 and over. Registration is available online starting May 1 at 5:30 p.m.
For more information on BCRD Aquatic Center programming, call (208) 578-2273 or visit bcrd.org.
Blaine County Recreation District provides healthy, active, and diverse recreational opportunities for our community.