2021 FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Antietam Pool is holding a 2021 Fall Membership Drive. You can join the pool for 2021 at 2020 rates through December 31, 2020. Simply click on the 2021 Membership Application at the top of the site, complete the requested information. The site should then direct you to PayPal to make your payment. There will be no refunds unless Antietam Pool does not open in the summer of 2021. Great idea for an upcoming birthday or holiday gift!
FREE DOG/CAT VACCINATIONS
Free vaccination and microchip clinics for dogs/cats on Wednesday, Nov 4 from 3-6 PM at the pool in the parking lot (drive through). Click the link for more information: https://humanepa.org/healthypets/upcomingclinicdates/
REC CENTER RENTALS
Now booking for 2020/2021 rentals!! Check calendar for available dates. Click on Rec Rental 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. Any questions regarding rentals should be emailed to office@antietampool.org and someone will get back to you.
Daily rental rates will be increasing by $25 effective 1/1/21. If you book in 2020 for a 2021 date, current rates apply.
THANK YOU!!!
On behalf of our board of directors, we want to say “Thank You!!” to our members, our staff and our community. We weren’t sure that this season would happen and if we opened if we would be able to stay open. We made the decision to try and open and do our best to keep everyone, both members and employees safe and working together and everyone doing their part….we did it!! Our members joined, our concession stand opened and the employees came to work and we made it. Our season looked a little different but it was still awesome and the best thing we heard from everyone was that they could feel “normal” at the pool. We are honored that you choose to be a part of the AVRCC community and we are looking forward to an even more normal season next year and we hope that it brings swim team and moonlight swims and 4th of July celebrations and all of our annual traditions back again! Please post your pool pictures in the comments if you would like to! See you soon!
JOIN TODAY!
If you set up an appointment to join at the pool office, you will need to wear a mask, please bring your own pen, and bring the driver’s license of all adults that will be joining on your membership.
If you have joined online and need photo ID cards, call the office at 610-779-5240 to schedule an appt.
Thanks for your help and understanding.
SWIM LESSONS
Group Lessons – We will be offering group lessons beginning the week of July 6. Group lessons run weekly – Monday through Thursday with Friday left open for a weather makeup day only if needed. Group lessons are offered either at 10 AM or at 6 PM – you must come at the same time each day. Level 1 lessons (beginner) are 40 minutes daily; Level 2, 3 and competition are 60 minutes daily. An adult may come with their child and sit away from the pool edge to watch the lesson. Cost is $25 per week for members/$30 for non-members. Payment is by cash, check, or debit/credit card in the pool office. Your child’s spot is only reserved once payment is received. Children should bring goggles, if available, and a towel. We require a minimum of 4 to run each class. Should we not reach that number, we will call you to reschedule for a future week; otherwise, your payment will be returned.
Private Lessons – We will be offering private lessons this summer. Lessons are 30 minutes and cost $30 for members/$35 for non-members. Sign up by clicking on this link: https://www.digiquatics.com/accounts/5359/private_lessons/new and completing all information. An instructor will contact you to schedule a date/time convenient to you both. Payment by cash, check, debit/credit card in the pool office is due at the time of the lesson. An adult may come with their child and sit away from the pool edge to watch the lesson. Children should bring goggles, if available, and a towel.
PAVILION
****The pavilion is currently unavailable in 2020 due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions.****
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.
PHOTO IDS
PRIOR MEMBERS – We will be reusing your most recent pool photo ID card, 2019, 2018, or 2017. Please locate your card before coming to the pool office to join or before coming to the pool for the first time.
NEW MEMBERS – You will need to have your picture taken for your photo ID on or before your first visit to Antietam Pool. If you are a new member and joined online, please call (610-779-5240) or email (office@antietampool.org) to set up an appointment at the pool office to have your photos taken for your ID cards. Thank you.
SWIM TEAM
****There is no swim team in 2020 due to COVID-19.*****
The Berks County Swimming Association requires that all swim team members must be members of the pool for which they swim.
Please click on the swim team link on this website to get to the Antietam Alligators swim team website for more information, practice times, and contact information.
CARSONIA PARK BOOKS
Carsonia Park – A Stroll Back Through Time books are available through Labor Day at the pool office for $45 each. Cash, check, credit, and debit are all accepted.
BOARD MEETING
Our board meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7 PM in the rec center. The general membership meeting is held at the October meeting.