Palm Desert Aquatic Center Extends Hours for Summer

From Palm Desert Aquatic Center: With season’s end signaling a slower pace for many Coachella Valley businesses, the Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) shows no signs of slowing. Offering everything from Deep Water Boot Camp to Restorative Yoga, there are classes available for everyone, no matter their age or skill level. They are also extending their hours, adding family fun activities, and hiring more staff for the summer.

Although the pool-side spin classes end in May, there are still plenty of other opportunities to work on your fitness at PDAC. Restorative Yoga is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m., and Chair Yoga on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Fun water exercise classes, including Shallow Water Exercise, Deep Water Exercise, Deep Water Boot Camp, and a Basic Arthritis and Injury Rehab Water Exercise class are also available. For those looking to get a workout in without joining a class, practice your favorite stroke in the lap lanes. Just make sure to check lap lane availability online before putting on that swim cap. View schedules and fees at www.pdpool.com.

Looking for a summer job? PDAC is currently seeking part-time lifeguards and swim instructors, age 16 and up. Previous experience is not necessary as PDAC will train all new hires. Interested candidates can email pdaclifeguard@desertymca.orgfor more information and to apply.

Swim classes are in full swing at PDAC, with group youth swim lessons for ages 6 months (with parent swimmer) to 17 years. Classes are taught by trained swim instructors certified through American Red Cross. The three-week courses cost is $60 for Palm Desert residents and $80 for non-residents and take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from either 4:00 to 4:30 p.m., 4:40 to 5:10 p.m., or 5:20 to 5:50 p.m. Space is limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis, with the last day to register being the Friday before the start date of the session.

Celebrate Mother’s Day one day early at Free Swim Lesson Day on Saturday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Let mom relax and soak up the sun while the kids receive free 30-minute swim lessons before heading off to the water attractions, which open an hour early for the day at 10:00 a.m. This is also the first day to sign up for summer swim lessons, do not miss out on the opportunity to have first choice of the summer swim class schedule. Pre-registering for a free lesson at www.pdpool.com will provide free admission to the pool and two guests for Free Swim Lesson Day. Pre-registration is available until May 11.

For family fun, the Recreational Pool, Splash Playground, Slides, and Diving Boards are open on weekends 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and until 7:00 p.m. beginning May 27. Join us for Family Swim Day on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information, class schedules and fees, and to reserve space, visit www.pdpool.com.

Image via Palm Desert Aquatic Center