Special Events
Drowning Prevention through Education
Charlotte Aquatics is dedicated to promoting swimming and water safety within the community through education. We want to keep your children safe. As members of the Safe Kids Coalition, The Swim for Life Foundation, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, and authorized providers for the American Red Cross, we are passionate about water safety. If you would like a member of our team to speak to your organization or provide “Water Safety Story Time & Tips” to your youth organization, we will gladly be there. Drowning is preventable and we want to do our part to eliminate a tragic lose.
Safety Day 2009
Charlotte Aquatics hosted the first annual Summer Safety Day on Sunday, April 19th, teaming up with the Charlotte Police and Fire Departments, Matthew’s Police Department, Palmetto Childproofing, BB&T, Bird Pediatric Dentistry, Carolinas Poison Control Center, South Charlotte Animal Hospital, and Liberty Mutual. At this free event, children enjoyed face painting, story time, free balloons, a coloring station, and fishing for magnetic guppies. In addition, kids got to spin the safety wheel and win prizes for answering questions on such topics as poison prevention, gun safety, water safety, playground safety, and motor vehicle safety. The kids had a fun time while they and their parents learned valuable safety information. Car seat checks were provided and free child ID kits were handed out.
Birthday Parties
Kids love a pool party! Charlotte Aquatics is open on Sundays for birthday parties. Enjoy the use of the entire facility for your private party. We provide the pool and the lifeguards, you provide the kids. Feel free to bring in your own food and drinks. The only thing we ask is no alcohol or glass containers please.
Guard Start Boot Camp
A week-long, Red Cross Certified, day camp program for 11-14 year olds. Participants learn about water safety, drowning prevention, first aid, and leadership skills. This fun and engaging program, runs from 8:00am-noon Monday –Friday and is taught at Charlotte Aquatics’ indoor pool. Participants will also earn volunteer/service hours as they hone their skills with actual swimmers.