Pardee Aquatics Center
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
Ages Served
Swim Lessons
3 – 12 years old
8 – 18 years old
All Ages
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
2023 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 four consecutive lessons, either on Saturday or Sunday.
- We are not offering any weekday lessons.
- Please MAKE SURE YOU READ THE LESSON DESCRIPTIONS before registering. If you don’t know which class is best for your child, schedule a lesson evaluation with the Aquatics Coordinator.
No Lessons
- November 10, 11 & 12-RSD Swim Meet
- November 20-26-Thanksgiving Break
- December 18- January 7-Winter Break
Pricing
When Registering:
Click on the dropbox arrow on the bottom left of the page for more price options
Class Descriptions
Ages 18 months-3 years
- Sea Turtle: (Ratio 1:8) Parent and child are in the water together with an instructor. Emphasizes helping toddlers adjust to the water through fun songs and activities.
Ages 3-12 years
- PRIVATE LESSONS: (Ratio 1:1) A one-on-one lesson with our experienced instructor tailored to your child’s individual swimming needs.
Ages 3-5 Years
- SAND CRAB (Ratio-1:3) This class is for beginner swimmers who like being in the water. We focus on confidence in the water and basic water skills. Introduction to assisted floating, gliding, and kicking on front and back. Emphasis is placed on safe water submersion. Swimming goal 3 yards.
- SEAHORSE (Ratio-1:3) Swimmers will refine beginning strokes with techniques such as front arm pulls and rolling over for breathing whilst kicking. Refining the back kicking with arm pulls while practicing back balance without sinking. Swimming goal 10 yards
Ages 6-12 Years
- Penguin (Ratio 1:4) This class is for beginner swimmers and focuses on confidence in the water, basic water skills, and essential stroke body positions. Components of freestyle and backstroke, floating on back and front, gliding, and kicking will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on safe water submersion and depth comfortability. The swimming distance is 12.5 yards.
- OTTER (Ratio-1:4) Swimmers will be learning freestyle techniques such as proper arm pull, side breathing, kicking, and coordinating stroke followed by backstroke techniques such as back floating, kicking, arm pulls, and coordinating stroke. The swimming distance is 25 yards.
- SEAL (Ratio-1:5) This class expands stroke techniques such as improving freestyle and backstroke endurance/ proficiency Butterfly, breaststroke kick and diving will be introduced in this level. While continuing to work on flip turn/open turns proficiency. The swimming distance is 50 yards (Weekdays 5 students in a class & weekends 4 students in class)
- SHARK (Ratio 1:5) This class focuses and emphasizes on endurance building while continuing the refinement of freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly skills. Breaststroke and treading water are introduced in this level. This class prepares swimmers for the RSD Swim Team! Swimming distance 50-100 yards
Register Now for Youth Swim Lessons
*Not offered on Saturdays
OR 12pm-12:30pm
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
OR 12pm-12:30pm
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
OR 1:10pm-1:40pm
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
OR 1:10pm-1:40pm
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
OR 2:20pm-2:50pm
Block B: Saturdays: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4,18
Block C: Sundays: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15
Block D: Sundays: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19
December Only
11:25 am-11:55 am
12:00 pm-12:30 pm
12:35 pm-1:05 pm
1:10 pm-1:40 pm
1:45 pm-2:15 pm
2:20 pm-2:50 pm
Sundays: December 3, 10, 17
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
n/a
Schedules
2023
Lap Swim Schedules
9/11/23 to 12/31/23
2023
Masters Schedules
9/11/23–12/31/23
Pricing
Lap Swim Pricing
Masters Swimming Pricing
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)*
Solana Beach Swim Masters – Active Military (With ID)
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
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
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.
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