Pool

Pool schedule

Regular Schedule

• Monday
  • Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim
    6:00 AM-11:00 AM
    7:30-8:30 PM
• Tuesday
  • Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim
    6:00 AM-11:00 AM
    7:30-8:30 PM
• Wednesday
  • Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim
    6:00 AM-11:00 AM
    7:30-8:30 PM
• Thursday 
  • Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim
    6:00 AM-11:00 AM
    7:30-8:30 PM
• Friday
  • Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim
    6:00 AM-11:00 AM
    7:30-8:30 PM
• Saturday
  • Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim
    12:30-4:30 PM

Summer Hours

THE POOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE AUGUST 14-20

Registration will take place at the pool during lap swim hours or at Medford Community Schools (located at Medford High School) at the following times: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.

Please contact Community Schools at 781-393-2226 with pool registration questions.

Please note:

• A reduced rate is available to seniors, disabled and low income persons.

Aqua Power Fitness

Wednesdays 7:30-8:15PM with Nanci Palladino. Will resume in the Fall. - Date TBA.

If you looking for a workout to maintain or increase your fitness level, with less impact on your joints, a “liquid gym” is the place to be. Aqua Power is a full body water aerobics workout, combining cardio and toning exercises set to fun, upbeat music. Swimming skills are not required.

• 1 Class: Resident/Non-resident $5; Low income $3; 10 Classes $45.00; 20 Classes $90.00

Medford High School Pool Program & Price List

Adult Swim Lessons

• All levels
• Mondays 7:30-8:30PM September 18 – November 6, March 18-May 6 and June 3-July 22
• $150

Child Lessons

45 minute classes, 8 weeks, Saturday  (8 classes)
Available class times – 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Open to residents and non residents
Ages 4 and up

The child learn to swim program is offered on Saturday and Sunday for 45 minute lessons. All levels of swimming are taught during each session, including Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. The Instructor/Child Ratio in Level 1 are no greater than 4 to 1. American Red Cross swimming skills are taught at each level. Children must have their hair pulled back so it is completely off their face either by wearing a bathing cap or ponytail. No bubbles are allowed. Children must be toilet trained. If a particular time slot does not fill, you might be moved to an earlier time slot.

Parents/guardians must stay in the pool area during the lessons.

SESSIONS

Session I September 16, 2023 – November 4, 2023 for 8 weeks Saturdays.
Registration IN PERSON AT THE MHS POOL September 9, 2023 12-2. Swim placement test September 9, 2023 8-10 AM.

Session II January 13, 2024 – March 2, 2024 for 8 weeks Saturdays.
Registration IN PERSON AT THE MHS POOL January 6, 2024 12-2. Swim placement test January 6, 2024 8-10 AM.

Session III March 16, 2024 – May 4, 2024 for 8 weeks Saturdays.
Registration IN PERSON AT THE MHS POOL March 9, 2024 12-2. Swim placement test  March 9, 2024   8-10 AM.

REGISTRATION IN PERSON ONLY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Slots are limited.

Level One – Beginner

Level One swimmers are beginners who may have little to no swimming experience. If your child hasn’t swam before on their own (with you or other adults out of the water) or is not strong enough to do so yet then Level One is where you should start.

The focus will be getting the student comfortable with the water and some of the fundamental elements of more refined swimming. Students will learn to kick on their stomach and backs as well as how to properly use their arms during swimming.

Level Two – Basic Swimming

A Level Two student should be able to swim independently without any aid. Students should also possess enough endurance while swimming to remain active and participate without issue for roughly 40 minutes.

All students must be able to consistently demonstrate at least the following skills

· Float on their back with their face and stomach out of the water.

· Put their face in the water while swimming.

· Propel themselves forward without support or aid on their back (Backstroke).

· Swim on their front, with the aid of a kickboard, while kicking.

· Enter and exit the water without assistance or the use of the ladder.

Level Three – Proficient Swimmer

A Level Three student should be able to accomplish all of the level two skills, swim freestyle and backstroke (arm and leg motion) unaided and be able to swim in deep water (12 ft.) comfortably. They should also be able to consistently demonstrate the following skills:

· Breathing to the side during freestyle.

· Turn in the water without aid or standing.

· Enter and exit deep water without assistance.

A Level Three student will be introduced to breaststroke as well as the basics of diving during the class. Students should feel comfortable in the deep water for an extended period of time and willing to work on the more technical aspects of their stroke.

Level Four – Advanced Swimming

A Level Four student should be able to accomplish all of the level three skills. In addition, a level four student should have a basic understanding of breaststroke (feet and arm motions), basic understanding of diving, and a good endurance level in regard to swimming. They should be able to demonstrate the following skills consistently:

· Rotary Breathing during freestyle.

· Able to jump and dive into deep water (12 ft.).

Level four is focused on fine-tuning and improving the technical elements of a student’s strokes to better prepare them for competitive swimming in the future.

Upon registering for your first swim lessons at the Medford High School Pool, your child must be level tested to ensure that they are registered for the appropriate level class. Level testing takes place during the listed dates. This policy stands even if the child has previously taken lessons at another facility. If your child has never taken lessons before or is still a beginner, you may register them for level 1 without taking a level test.

When registering your child for a subsequent session, place them in the same level they were previously in, unless the instructor tells you that they have moved into a different level. The instructors will continually evaluate swimming students and will move them into a different level if necessary. Swim instructors reserve the right to move a child into a different level at any point during the session.

REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ONLY ON THE LISTED DATES AT THE MHS POOL.

• 8 weeks - $130 (resident & non resident) $65 low income

Birthday Parties – Saturdays by Appointment

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (50 minute pool time)
(no food or beverage allowed on pool deck)
No bubbles are allowed and children must be toilet trained.
Adding Cafe 3 for party extra

• 50 mins Pool/1 Hour Cafe: Resident $200 Non-resident $275;
  Low income $100

Youth, Adult & Senior Lap Swim

• • Adult 1 Month (18-57 years) : Resident $50; Non-resident $75; Low income $25
  • Adult 3 Month (18-57 years) : Resident $120; Non-resident $150; Low income $60
  • Senior Citizen (Ages 58+)/Disabled 6 month pass: Resident $50; Non-resident $50
  • Youth (Ages 10-17)/3 month pass: Resident & Non Resident $50

Children under 18 using the pool for youth lap swim must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

Course Dates: Session I: TBA

* Participants must attend all sessions for certification.

Please read the lifeguarding fact sheet for pre-requisites to this course here

The cost for the course is $50 for Medford residents. Please Sign up for Lifeguard training here.

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