Thursday, August 23, 2012
Fall Schedule
See our fall Splash Brochure for all of the latest Aquatic Center hours, news, classes and more! This fall we are excited to make improvements to our instructional programs, now named Michigan Lakeshore Swim School. We are looking forward to a new season, and we hope the changes in class format will help improve the experience for everyone involved. This fall we are also bringing back our Swamp Kids World of Water program! This is a unique program geared for children with special needs. Other programs include our MLA competitive teams, adult fitness programs (including Yoga, Zumba, and LOTS of water aerobics), and private lessons for all ages. Special events for the fall and winter season will include Resident Appreciation Days, Splish Splash Story Time, and Swim with Santa! Check out our brochure and then join us for all of the fun here at Holland Aquatic Center!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Maranda's Final Park Party of the Summer
Yesterday was our last Maranda park party of the summer season and we had another great day with lots of families from West Michigan! Check out this link to see pictures of this final 2012 park party. http://interactives.wotv4women.com/photomojo/gallery/3656/1/final-park-party-at-allegan-fairgrounds/maranda/
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
July News
July and August Programs - We are still taking registrations for summer lessons (ages 6 months on up through adults), competitive swim clinics and diving programs, as well as adult fitness classes. Most programs offer daytime, evening and weekend options to fit your busy summer schedule!
Aquatic Center members receive our lowest discounted rates on all programs so now is the perfect time to purchase a 3 month membership! We are offering special rates starting at just $49.95 for 1st time members. Questions? Call us today at 616-393-7595 for more details or visit our website www.hollandaquaticcenter.org!
Blood Drive - We will be holding our American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Make your appointment to give blood today! Donation time only takes about an hour and you could save up to 3 lives.
Resident Appreciation Days - Residents are invited to attend for FREE with ID on the 3rd Sunday of each month throughout the summer. Upcoming free resident days are July 15 and August 19 and regular Sunday hours are 1-5 p.m. Thanks again to our residents for your continued support of the Holland Community Aquatic Center! Come on in and see us on these free Resident Appreciation Days!
The Holland Community Aquatic Center is now offering sponsorship opportunities so local businesses can support water safety and swimming lesson programs. Please contact Lisa Phillips at 616-393-7595 ext. 103 for more information.
Aquatic Center members receive our lowest discounted rates on all programs so now is the perfect time to purchase a 3 month membership! We are offering special rates starting at just $49.95 for 1st time members. Questions? Call us today at 616-393-7595 for more details or visit our website www.hollandaquaticcenter.org!
Blood Drive - We will be holding our American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Make your appointment to give blood today! Donation time only takes about an hour and you could save up to 3 lives.
Resident Appreciation Days - Residents are invited to attend for FREE with ID on the 3rd Sunday of each month throughout the summer. Upcoming free resident days are July 15 and August 19 and regular Sunday hours are 1-5 p.m. Thanks again to our residents for your continued support of the Holland Community Aquatic Center! Come on in and see us on these free Resident Appreciation Days!
The Holland Community Aquatic Center is now offering sponsorship opportunities so local businesses can support water safety and swimming lesson programs. Please contact Lisa Phillips at 616-393-7595 ext. 103 for more information.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Unlimited Fitness Classes!!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Join us at the Holland Community Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 10 for our next American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Donating blood only takes about an hour and one donation can save up to 3 lives!
Please call Amanda to make your appointment today -
(616) 393-7595 ext. 101 or go to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ to schedule online.
Donating blood only takes about an hour and one donation can save up to 3 lives!
Please call Amanda to make your appointment today -
(616) 393-7595 ext. 101 or go to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ to schedule online.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Contact: Lisa Phillips, Executive Director
Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
For Immediate Release
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson TM
June 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST
Tens of thousands of kids around the globe set to flutter kick their way to a new Guinness World Record TM
Holland Community Aquatic Center Serving as an Official Host Location
Holland, MI (June 14, 2012) – On Thursday, June 14th, 2012, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). Holland Community Aquatic Center is an official Host Location for the 2012 WLSL record-setting event, taking place at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The inaugural WLSL event established the Guinness World Record™ for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted in 2010 to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. Last year’s WLSL event grew more than 400% with 20,000+ participants representing 13 countries around the globe and 45 states in the US.
Tragically, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children under 14 and a leading cause of death for children ages 1-5. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.
The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time. Aquatic facilities, from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon near Orlando, Florida to swim schools in Orange Country, CA, to parks & recreation centers in the Bronx, to locations in Mexico, Brazil, Dubai and Lebanon, have all participated in the event to help send the message that Swimming Lessons Save Lives™.
“We’re thrilled to see such incredible growth of the WLSL program in two short years,” said Rick Root, President of the World Waterpark Association. “The greater the participation, the more families we’re able to reach with this crucial message.”
“Parents understand how important it is to protect their children by using car seats and requiring bike helmets,” said Lisa Phillips, Executive Director of Holland Community Aquatic Center, “Someday, we hope the same will hold true for teaching kids to swim.”
For more information on this important and fun event, or to schedule an interview with Lisa Phillips, contact Holland Community Aquatic Center at 616-393-7595 or via e-mail at LPhillips@HollandAquaticCenter.org or visit www.wlsl.org.
About The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ was created as a platform to help aquatic facilities and the many different regional, national and international water safety and drowning prevention organizations work together to communicate the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim.
Holland Community Aquatic Center
550 Maple Avenue
Holland, MI 49423
For Immediate Release
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson TM
June 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST
Tens of thousands of kids around the globe set to flutter kick their way to a new Guinness World Record TM
Holland Community Aquatic Center Serving as an Official Host Location
Holland, MI (June 14, 2012) – On Thursday, June 14th, 2012, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). Holland Community Aquatic Center is an official Host Location for the 2012 WLSL record-setting event, taking place at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The inaugural WLSL event established the Guinness World Record™ for the largest simultaneous swimming lesson ever conducted in 2010 to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. Last year’s WLSL event grew more than 400% with 20,000+ participants representing 13 countries around the globe and 45 states in the US.
Tragically, drowning remains the second leading cause of unintended, injury related death of children under 14 and a leading cause of death for children ages 1-5. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.
The WLSL program works to promote drowning prevention through education by focusing the energy of thousands of participants on a clear and specific message all at the same time. Aquatic facilities, from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon near Orlando, Florida to swim schools in Orange Country, CA, to parks & recreation centers in the Bronx, to locations in Mexico, Brazil, Dubai and Lebanon, have all participated in the event to help send the message that Swimming Lessons Save Lives™.
“We’re thrilled to see such incredible growth of the WLSL program in two short years,” said Rick Root, President of the World Waterpark Association. “The greater the participation, the more families we’re able to reach with this crucial message.”
“Parents understand how important it is to protect their children by using car seats and requiring bike helmets,” said Lisa Phillips, Executive Director of Holland Community Aquatic Center, “Someday, we hope the same will hold true for teaching kids to swim.”
For more information on this important and fun event, or to schedule an interview with Lisa Phillips, contact Holland Community Aquatic Center at 616-393-7595 or via e-mail at LPhillips@HollandAquaticCenter.org or visit www.wlsl.org.
About The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ was created as a platform to help aquatic facilities and the many different regional, national and international water safety and drowning prevention organizations work together to communicate the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Summer Hours Begin June 7
It's hard to believe, but it's that time of year again......summer Splash Zone hours begin Thursday, June 7! Join us each weekday all summer long for open swim 12:30-3:00 p.m. and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The Holland Community Aquatic Center is a great place to come with groups of any size or a nice family night after a hot summer day. Open weekend hours will continue on Saturday (12-5 pm) and Sunday (1-5 pm) and we will also continue offering FREE Resident Appreciation days on the 3rd Sunday of each month through August. Come on in and cool off this summer!
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