Sign Up: Harrison Public School Swim Program Mon. 6/24 & Wed. 6/26/24

The Harrison Public Schools announced the commencement of their annual Summer Swim Program. Designed to provide relief from the heat of the summer, recreation, and an instructional swimming program for the local community who do not have access to a pool otherwise. The program will run from Monday, July 1, 2024, through the end of August.

Registration Details:

Registration for the Summer Swim Program will take place on the following dates and times:

• Monday, June 24, 2024: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 26, 2024: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Registration will be held at the Harrison High School Pool, located on the Hamilton Street side of the high school, with the main address being 401 Kingsland Avenue. Use the Hamilton Street entrance to the Harrison High School which leads to the Pool.

Program Schedule:

The swim program will officially kick off on Monday, July 1, 2024. The swimming sessions will be organized as follows:

• Monday to Friday:
• 9 a.m. to Noon
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday:
• 9 a.m. to Noon
• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please note, there will be no swimming sessions on Sundays.

Swimming Lessons:

For those who are new to swimming, lessons will be available by appointment. These lessons will be conducted from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. This structured approach ensures that everyone, regardless of their skill level, has the opportunity to learn and improve their swimming abilities.

Fees and Membership:

The Summer Swim Program is NOT free. Here is a breakdown of the fees:

• Membership: $2.00 per family member.
• Swimming Lessons: A one-time payment of $10.00 per person is required upon signing up for weekly lessons.

To participate in the program, members must be current residents of Harrison or East Newark. Additionally, there is a daily entrance fee to access the swimming facility:

• Adults: $1.50
• Children: $0.50

The Harrison Public Schools Summer Swim Program is a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy the summer, stay active, and learn valuable swimming skills. The program promises a safe, fun, and educational experience for all participants.

There is also a swimming pool at the Washington Middle School (the former Harrison High School) but it is not clear whether that Pool will also be utilized as part of the Harrison Public Schools Summer Swim Program.  Washington Middle School is more centrally located on the corner of Harrison Avenue and North 5^th Street than the Harrison High School which is located on the corner of Kingsland and Hamilton Street.  Most of the residents of the new apartment buildings in the Harrison Redevelopment Zone had facilities which include a swimming pool but not all the modern apartment buildings have a swimming pool.

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