Pardee Aquatics Center

Summer Swim Lesson Registration Open

ABOUT US

The Doug & Marianne Pardee Aquatics Center, located at our Harper Clubhouse in Solana Beach, features two regulation length 25 yard pools, spacious locker rooms, indoor and poolside showers, a fitness center, a snack bar, and other aquatic amenities for the competitive or recreational swimmer. Pardee Aquatics Center is also home to the nationally recognized Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team. Youth Swim Lessons, Adult Lap Swim, and Solana Beach Swim Masters Program are offered year-round.

Contact Info

Harper Clubhouse

533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive,
Solana Beach, CA 92075

858-755-4904
Joe Benjamin

Aquatics Director and RSD Head Coach

jbenjamin@bgcsandieguito.org

Patty Mariscal

Aquatics Coordinator

pmariscal@bgcsandieguito.org

Ages Served

Swim Lessons
3 – 12 years old

Swim Team
8 – 18 years old
Open Lap Swim
All Ages
Masters Swim
19 years old and up

RENTALS

Our pools and/or lanes are available to rent. For more information about our facility or to make a reservation, please email aquatics@bgcsandieguito.org

Youth Swim Lessons

2024 Swim Lessons

Policies

  • Please make sure you can commit to ALL 4-weekend lessons or 3-weekend lessons before registering for them.
  • There are NO REFUNDS/CREDITS for canceled/missed swim lessons due to another sport, activity, or vacation.
  • We do NOT offer make-up classes, due to the lack of availability in our small ratio of lessons.
  • If you sign up for the wrong class, we can issue a full refund before the start of the session or a credit during the session, however, we cannot guarantee a spot in a different class.
  • For classes that are full you may reserve a spot on the waitlist by completing the registration process. You will be emailed if space is available. Please note: You will NOT be charged for being placed on the waitlist. You will NOT receive an invoice if you have been placed on the waitlist.

Please Note

  • Weekend swim lessons are set up in groups of three to four consecutive lessons, either on Saturday or Sunday.

No Lessons (2024)

  • December 18- January 7 (Winter Break)
  • March 23 (RSD Fundraiser)
  • March 30–April 7 (Spring Break)

Pricing

Weekend Swim Lessons (Saturday/Sunday)
Amount
Group
4 Lessons–$100
3 Lessons–$75
Private
4 Lessons–$180
3 Lessons–$135
Jr. Lifeguard/Little Lifeguard Lessons
3 Lessons-$90

When Registering:

Click on the dropbox arrow on the bottom left of the page for more price options

Class Descriptions

Ages 3-12 years

  • PRIVATE LESSONS: (Ratio 1:1) : A one-on-one private lesson with our experienced instructors tailored to your child’s individual swimming needs.

Lifeguard Prep

  • Little Lifeguard Prep: (Ages 7-8): This class helps prepare students ages 7-8 for the grommet-required swim test. The group will focus on refining the freestyle for the 50-yard timed swim.
  • Jr. Lifeguard Prep: (Ages 9-17): This class helps prepare students ages 9-17 for the Jr. Lifeguard required swim test. The group focuses on refining the freestyle for the 100-yard timed swim. Refine treading for the 3-minute treading water test and the 5-yard underwater swim test.

Ages 3-5 Years

  • SAND CRAB (Ratio-1:3) This class is for beginner swimmers who need assistance and like being in the water. We focus on confidence in the water. Skills introduced are assisted floating, gliding, kicking, and arm strokes on the front and back. Emphasis is placed on safe water submersion. (begin on the stairs – goal 3 yards.
  • SEAHORSE This class is for independent swimmers, who need minimal assistance and like being in the water. Swimmers will continue to work on skills such as front arm pulls and rolling over for breathing while kicking. Refining back kicking with arm pulls while practicing back balance without sinking. Introduction to sitting dives. Jumping from the side of the pool and returning to the wall unassisted. (begin on the stairs – goal 5 yards)

Ages 6-12 Years

  • Penguin: This class is for beginner swimmers which focuses on confidence in the water.  The freestyle and backstroke fundamentals will be introduced in this class. For example, floating on front and back, gliding, kicking, arm pulls, and rolling to breathe will be introduced. (12.5 yards beginning distance – goal distance goal 25 yards)
  • OTTER: Swimmers will learn freestyle techniques such as side breathing, body position, and proper balance, followed by backstroke techniques such as back balance kicking, and arm pulls. Introduction to open turns/flip turns. (25 yards beginning distance – goal 50 yards)
  • SEAL: This class expands stroke techniques such as improving freestyle and backstroke endurance/proficiency. Introduction to the butterfly and breaststroke kick. Introduction to treading water with an eggbeater and standing dives. (50 yards beginning distance – goal 75 yards)
  • SHARK: Emphasis is on building endurance while continuing refinement of freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly. Introduction to breaststroke arms and timing. Treading water with an eggbeater and competitive dives. (50 yards beginning distance- goal 100 yards)

Register Now Spring Lessons

Group Classes

*Select your class type and time after clicking “register”

Month
Group Class Times
Saturday Session
Sunday Session
March
Sand Crab & Seahorse:
10:50-11:20am
12-12:30pm

Penguin & Otter:
11:25-11:55am
1:10-1:40pm

Seal & Shark:
12:35-1:05pm

3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Register
3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Register
April
Sand Crab & Seahorse:
10:50-11:20am
12-12:30pm

Penguin & Otter:
11:25-11:55am
1:10-1:40pm

Seal & Shark:
12:35-1:05pm

4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Register
4/14, 4/21, 4/28
Register
May
Sand Crab & Seahorse:
10:50-11:20am
12-12:30pm

Penguin & Otter:
11:25-11:55am
1:10-1:40pm

Seal & Shark:
12:35-1:05pm

5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Register
5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Register
Private Lessons
Month
Private Lessons Times
Saturday Session
Sunday Session
March
Private Lessons:
1:45-2:15pm
2:20-2:50pm
3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Register
3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Register
April
Private Lessons:
1:45-2:15pm
2:20-2:50pm
4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Register
4/14, 4/21, 4/28
Register
May
1:45-2:15pm
5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Register
5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Register
Lifeguard Prep
Month
Lifeguard Prep Time
Saturday Session
Sunday Session
April
Jr. Lifeguard & Little Lifeguard:
2:20-3pm
4/13, 4/20, 4/27
Register
4/14, 4/21, 4/28
Register
May
Jr. Lifeguard & Little Lifeguard:
2:20-3pm
5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Register
5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Register

If you have any questions, please contact Patty Mariscal, Aquatics Coordinator, at pmariscal@bgcsandieguito.org or Jade Thompson, Swim Instructor Assistant, at jthompson@bgcsandieguito.org

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS 2024

How to Register

1. View our Summer Swim Guide for the complete schedule.

2. Select the desired class type and session from the chart below.

3. You will select the time of your class on the next step.

*You must register each child individually per session.

Session 1: June 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20 (7 lessons)
Session 2: June 24, 25, 26, 27, July 1, 2, 3 (7 lessons)
Session 3: July 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 (8 lessons)
Session 4: July 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, August 1 (8 lessons)

Ages
Session Type
Ratio
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
3-5 Years Old
Sand Dollar
1:3
3-5 Years Old
Sand Crab
1:3
13-15 Years Old
Semi-Private
1:2
13-15 Years Old
Private
1:1
9-17 Years Old
Jr. Lifegaurd Prep
1:1
n/a
n/a
Session Type
Ages
Ratio
Session Dates
Private Lessons Tuesday/Thursday Only
3-15 Years Old
1:1
June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 July – ≫ Register
July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Aug 1 – ≫ Register
Sunday Parent & Tot Class
18-36 Months
1:8
(4 Sundays) June 16, June 23, June 30, July – ≫ Register

If you have any questions, please contact Patty Mariscal, Aquatics Coordinator, at pmariscal@bgcsandieguito.org or Jade Thompson, Swim Instructor Assistant, at jthompson@bgcsandieguito.org

Waitlist

If you are interested in a swim class that’s full, you will need to register your child to be placed on the waitlist. To complete the registration, you must input your credit card information. You will receive an email saying “Your registration has been sent. Please note: You have been placed on the waitlist and your credit card has NOT been charged at this time”. You will not receive an invoice until you are off the waitlist.

If you have any questions, please contact Patty Mariscal, Aquatics Coordinator, at pmariscal@bgcsandieguito.org or Jade Thompson, Swim Instructor Assistant, at jthompson@bgcsandieguito.org

Lap & Masters Swimming

Masters: Ages 19 and older
Lap Swim: Open to all ages

(Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

A signed waiver is required to swim at our pool.

Pool Closures & Modifications

Pool Adjustments

  • On Fridays: January 12–March 1: Due to an ongoing rental, 6 lanes in the recreational pool will be unavailable from 1:45 pm-3:00 pm.
  • On Fridays: February 9–May 24: Due to an ongoing rental, 5 lanes in the competition pool will be unavailable from 1:45 pm-3:00 pm.
  • Please plan your swim accordingly on Fridays

Pool Closures

  • Saturday, March 23Annual RSD Swim-a-Thon
  • Sunday, March 31–EASTER.
  • Monday, May 27Memorial Day 
  • Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9–Summer Staff Training
  • Wednesday, June 19–Juneteenth
  • Thursday, July 4Independence Day
  • Monday, August 12 thru August 20–Annual Maintenance Week

Schedules

2024

Lap Swim Schedules

2/9/24–5/26/24

2024

Masters Schedules

1/15/24–6/9/2024

Pricing

Lap Swim Pricing

Pass Type
Amount
Single
$10
5 Punch Pass
$45
10 Punch Pass
$85
20 Punch Pass
$160
Monthly Pass
$85
Quarterly Pass
$240

Masters Swimming Pricing

Pass Type
Amount
Single
$12
5 Punch Pass
$54
10 Punch Pass
$102
20 Punch Pass
$192
Monthly Pass
$95
Quarterly Pass
$270

Monthly and Quarterly Senior & Active Military Discount Swim Passes

To purchase one of our discount passes, please visit the pool and see a BGC staff member. Discount passes are not available for purchase online.

Lap Swim – Senior (60+), Active Military (With ID)*
Lesson Type
Amount
Daily Lap Swim Pass
$8
Monthly Lap Swim Pass
$60
Quarterly Lap Swim Pass
$170
Solana Beach Swim Masters – Active Military (With ID)
Lesson Type
Amount
Daily Masters Pass
$10
Monthly Masters Pass
$75
Quarterly Masters Pass
$240

Lifeguard Training Classes

Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito Pardee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross classes. The Lifeguard Certification course provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.

Course Certification

Students that successfully complete this course will obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Oxygen Administration Certificate.

2023 Training Classes

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MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL 4 CLASSES, NO EXCEPTIONS

Class Length: 32 hours
Class Size: 4 minimum – 8 maximum
Course Cost: $300
Includes: American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual and Adult/Child/Infant pocket mask

Session 1
Dates
July 8, 9, 15, 16
Time
10am-6pm
Register

Please contact Patty Mariscal pmariscal@bgcsandieguito.org if you have any questions.

Prerequisites

  • Participants must meet the minimum age requirement of 15+ years
  • Swim 300 yards continuously
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with hands holding onto object and keeping face out of the water. Exit the water without using ladder or steps.

RSD Swim Team

Ages 5 – 18 years

The Rancho San Dieguito Swim team is a USA Swimming affiliated, age-group competitive, year-round program. The nationally recognized program serves as a training ground for some of the country’s top swimmers.

For more information about the RSD swim team, please contact RSD’s Team Manager, Paul Mazzarelle at pmazzarelle@bgcsandieguito.org.

Adult & Community Programs

Fitness Center

Our intimate Solana Beach Fitness Center at the Harper Branch has state-of-the-art fitness equipment and 2 world-class personal trainers.

About Make a Splash Consistent with the goal of saving lives and providing every child in America with the opportunity to learn how to swim, Make a Splash, a national child-focused water safety initiative, was created by the USA Swimming Foundation in 2007. Make a Splash partners with learn-to-swim providers across the country to provide swimming lessons and educate kids on the importance of learning how to swim.Many partner programs are located in disadvantaged or ethnically diverse communities and provide training programs (including certified instructors, resources and quality programming) to help children become water-safe and share with them a lifelong physical fitness activity. Make a Splash’s awareness campaign is built around the staggering statistics that minority children ages 5-14 are most at risk for drowning, and drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 14. Make a Splash educates parents through a national awareness campaign; saves lives by joining forces with grassroots learn-to-swim programs and reaches millions of children through its programming, promotions and publicity tours.