The preschool classroom at the Early Learning Center is participating once again in the Adopt-A-Cow Program, in which they remotely adopt and follow the growth of a single cow. This year’s cow is named Sara and she lives on the Knebel Dairy Farm in Wisconsin. The Adopt-A-Cow Program is an opportunity for the children to learn more about animals, to follow the growth stages of their selected animal, and to grow along with her. Our children entered a video contest to win a trip to a farm, and are currently waiting to hear back about it. Through adopting Sara the cow, they can learn about ear tags, milk production, growth stages, and much more! They are also able to monitor the cow’s growth, receive updates, and learn about farms, animals and nutrition.
Aquatics
Vitale Pool Schedule
Effective January 5, 2020
Please scroll to the bottom of the page to view schedule changes!
Download the current schedule here!
Lane Swim
| Day | Times | Lanes | ||
| Monday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Tuesday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Wednesday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Thursday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:00pm 4:00-5:15pm 5:15-8:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane 2 Lanes | ||
| Friday | 5:00-9:00am 9:00am-5:00pm 5:00-7:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes 1 Lane | ||
| Saturday | 6:00-9:00am 9:00am-4:50pm | All Lanes 2 Lanes | ||
| Sunday | 10:00am-4:50pm | 2 Lanes |
Lap Swimming Tips: Please enter the pool from the shallow end. To avoid accidents, when entering an occupied lane please get the first swimmers’ acknowledgement that you are there. Please get kickboards, pull buoys, etc. before entering the pool.
Directions: If there are one or two swimmers in a lane, they may elect to split the lane in half. The entrance of a third person immediately changes the lane to “circle” swimming format.
Speed: Please try to choose a lane with swimmers that most nearly match your speed.
Open Swim
| Day | Times | ||
| Monday | 10:00-11:00am 11:45am-1:00pm 2:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm) 7:00-8:50pm | ||
| Tuesday | 12:00-1:00pm 3:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm)) 5:15-8:50pm | ||
| Wednesday | 10:00-11:00am 11:45am-1:00pm 3:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm)) 5:15-8:50pm | ||
| Thursday | 12:00-1:00pm 2:00-4:15pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm) 7:00-8:50pm | ||
| Friday | 10:00-11:00am 11:45-1:00pm 2:00-5:00pm (GHS Diving/Board Closed 3:00-4:15pm) | ||
| Saturday | 12:30-4:50pm | ||
| Sunday | 10:00am-4:50pm |
Ages 9 & under must be accompanied in the pool by a competent adult. Swim test is required each visit for deep water swim.
Water Exercise
| Day | Class | Time | ||
| Monday | Water Wellness Aqua ROM Aquaerobics | 9:00-9:55am 11:00-11:45am 1:00-1:55pm | ||
| Tuesday | Strength & Stretch Deep Water H20 Aqua ROM | 9:00-10:00am 1:00-1:55pm 2:00-2:45pm | ||
| Wednesday | Water Wellness Aqua ROM Aquaerobics | 9:00-9:55am 11:00-11:45am 1:00-1:55pm | ||
| Thursday | Strength & Stretch Deep Water H20 Aqua ROM | 9:00-10:00am 1:00-1:55pm 2:00-2:45pm | ||
| Friday | Aquaerobics Aqua ROM Water Wellness | 9:00-9:55am 11:00-11:45am 1:00-1:55pm |
Aqua ROM (Range Of Motion): Offered in the shallow end of the pool, this class is designed for those suffering from arthritis. Exercise will help to reduce pain and stiffness as promoted by the Illinois Arthritis Foundation and Tai Chi for Arthritis.
Aquaerobics: An exciting and popular exercise! Warm-up, workout (aerobic), and a cool down can be done in the shallow end of the pool.
Deep Water H20: No impact deep water class with flotation belt. Super workout for all levels.
Strength & Stretch: Medium impact class using barbells to strengthen all muscles while using Yoga style stretches to work out any tight muscles in the body.
Water Wellness: Medium intensity workout including cardio, stretching and toning using barbells.
Swim Lessons
| Day | Class | Time | ||
| Monday | Youth Stage 3 & 4 Parent/Child Advanced Parent/Child Preschool Stage 1 & 3 | 5:00-5:45pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:30-7:00pm | ||
| Thursday | Youth Stage 1 & 3 Parent/Child & Preschool Stage 2 Preschool Stage 1 & 4 | 5:00-5:45pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:30-7:00pm | ||
| Saturday | Preschool Stage 1 & 2 Preschool Stage 3 & 4 Youth Stage 1 & 2 Youth Stage 4 Youth Stage 5 & 6 | 9:00-9:30am 9:30-10:00am 10:00-10:45am 10:45-11:30am 11:30-12:15pm |
Schedule Changes
We do our best to keep the pool open to members, however at times it is necessary to make adjustments to the schedule.
Please note the following dates and times Vitale Pool will be closed:
- Tuesday, January 7th, 4:00-8:30pm due to GHS Dive Meet/Krocs Swim Team (One Lap Lane Open at 5:00pm)
- Saturday, January 18th, 12:00-5:00pm due to Krocs Home Swim Meet
- Monday, January 20th, 3:00-3:45pm due to School Out Day
- Tuesday, January 28th, 4:00-8:30pm due to GHS Dive Meet/Krocs Swim Team (One Lap Lane Open at 5:00pm)
- Saturday, February 1st, Building closed due to annual Krocs Swim Team Invitational
For last minute or unexpected closures, please keep up to date via our Facebook Pages or Mobile App!
Any questions regarding the Aquatics Schedule, please contact Tiffany Kulland, Program Coordinator at tkulland@knoxymca.org. Thank you!
