POOL HOURS THRU JUNE 5
Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4: 3:00 – 7:45
Daily hours started June 5: 12 – 7:45
2 OPTIONS TO JOIN FOR 2026
You can join Antietam Pool online for the 2026 season by completing the membership form here:
>> 2026 Membership Application
Once the online form is completed, you should automatically be taken to the PayPal site where you can make your payment.
If you were a member in 2025 and/or 2024 and have not joined yet for 2026, you should have received a paper membership form in the mail in mid-April. We also have additional paper applications in the office if you need one.
The office is open during pool hours for you to join in person, using cash, check, money order, debit, or credit card.
The online pricing and pricing shown on the website reflect a 3% convenience fee for payment using PayPal, debit, or credit cards. The amount on the paper application is your cost if you choose to pay using cash, check, or money order. If you pay in the office with debit or credit, we will add the 3% convenience fee.
If you were a member previously and have your photo ID cards, they will again work after you pay for your membership and we re-activate you in our system.
We are excited for the 2026 season and can’t wait to see you!
SWIM LESSONS
Antietam Pool will again be offering Group, Private, and Parent/Tot lessons in 2026.
Group Lessons – Will begin the week of June 15. Lessons run by the week and include 4 lessons (one each on Monday – Thursday). If there is bad weather, the make-up will be on Friday at the same time. Lessons are either at 10AM or 6PM (you must pick one time slot for the week). Cost per week is $55 per child of members; $65 per child of non-members. Sign-ups will begin on June 1st in the pool office. Payment is due at the time of sign-up to reserve your child’s spot. We accept cash, check, credit, or debit. A 3% fee will be added on to all payments made by card. We must have 4 children to run a class. Lessons offered: Level 1 – introduction to the water/face in to blow bubbles/floating/kicking/completely submerse under the water. These classes are 40 minutes in length each day; Level 2 – Stroke Development for Freestyle and Backstroke/Floating/Breathing to the side – Classes are 1 hour each day; Level 3 – Practice for Swim Test – continued stroke work/diving/endurance – These classes are 1 hour each day. An adult may bring a chair and sit back from the edge of the pool to watch the lesson. Children should wear a suit, bring a towel, and if they have them, bring goggles.
Private Lessons – Click on link and input your contact information and your child’s name and any information that would be helpful to us. An instructor will contact you to set up a time convenient to you both. Private lessons are 30 minutes long. Cost is $55 per lesson for members; $65 per lesson for non-members. Great for older children and adults. Payment is due at the time of the lesson. Cash, check, debit, and credit are all accepted. A 3% fee will be added on to all payments made by card.
Parent/Tot Classes – Adult goes in the water with the child, so please dress accordingly. Ages 6 months – 3 years. Classes include water safety and how to help your child feel comfortable in the water. Lessons run by the week – Monday through Thursday (4 lessons) with Friday used as a weather make-up day if necessary. 6 scheduled morning sessions – weeks of June 15, June 22, July 13, July 20, July 27, and August 10. Children will be grouped by age — 6-18 month olds at 10:30am and 18 months-3 year olds at 11am. Please select the time that fits with your child’s age. Swim diapers are required for any child not completely potty trained. Private lessons are available if requested. Cost is $55 per week per child of members; $65 per week per child of non-members. Sign-ups begin on June 1st in the pool office. Payment required at the time of sign-up to reserve your child’s spot. Cash, check, debit and credit are accepted. A 3% fee will be added on to all payments made by card. For more information, email Christina at cmherner@gmail.com.
ANTIETAM ALLIGATORS SWIM TEAM
Click on the swim team tab for more information.
2026 Dual meet dates:
Monday, June 15 vs. Wyomissing
Monday, June 22 vs Fleetwood
Monday, June 29 vs. Leesport
Monday, July 6 at Green Valley
Monday, July 13 at Lincoln Park
Friday, July 24 – Silver championship; Saturday/Sunday, July 25/26 – County Championships
2026 NEWSLETTER
Get ready for summer! Check out the 2026 edition of The Center Post for everything you need to know about the upcoming pool season.
FOR 2026 - PLEASE NOTE
In order to contain costs, we are offering a discount for anything paid by cash or by check. Those are the membership fees printed on our membership application. Online memberships fees reflect a convenience fee. In the office, a 3% fee will be added to all card transactions, including membership fees, swim lessons, chair storage, and guest fees. This surcharge helps offset the processing fees charged by credit card companies. We appreciate your understanding and support.
2026 GUEST FEES
2026 Guest fees:
$15/person weekdays; $20/person weekends/holidays. No charge for children 3 and under.
There is no restriction on where guest reside.
Members must be with their guests the entire time guests are at the pool.
PAVILION
Our pavilion at Antietam Pool is available to host your child’s birthday party or other event.
This is available for current members of Antietam Pool only.
There is no charge for rental, however we do ask you to pay the prevailing guest fees for all non-members.
Once the pool opens, please pick up a packet of information in the pool office and reserve your date now.
REC CENTER RENTALS
Now booking for summer/fall/winter/spring rentals!! The hall is a great place for your gender reveal/baby shower, birthday/graduation party, wedding/reception, family reunion, or other event. Check the calendar for available dates. Click on the Rec Rental tab for more information and to download a rental form. Completed forms/payment can be dropped at the pool office (there is a slot in the blue door to the right of the pool entrance gate) or mailed to AVRCC, 905 Byram Street, Reading, PA 19606. We offer a full kitchen and tables/chairs to seat 100 people. The hall has heat but does not have air conditioning. Any questions regarding rentals should be emailed to office.antietampool@gmail.com.