Welcome to D-C Aquatics Program
"Serving the communities of Dassel and Cokato for over 30 years."
Weekly Aquatics Activities
Aquacise is our traditional weekly exercise class. This class includes cardio and weight training in a low impact setting. It is not necessary to know how to swim to take this class. Walk-ins rate is $5 per time. To sign-up for the entire session, register online. Aquacise typically runs on Monday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm. Please see the monthly calendar for a complete schedule.
Lap Swim is for those adults who swim at an intermediate level or above. Lap swim runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 am. Lap swim will also be offered on Saturdays, October 1-November 19 from 8:00-9:00 am. Rates: $3/child/student, $5/adults, $12/family. 10-Punch cards can be purchased at the pool. $40/adults, $35/seniors (62+), $100/families. For Fall 2011 lap there will be no lap swim on: 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 1/2, 2/20, 2/22, 3/26, 3/27, 3/28, 3/29, 3/31, 4/5, 4/7, 5/28, 5/29, 5/30, 5/31, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/7.
Open Swim is open year round for public swimming. Groups with more than 10 people are encouraged to call us to make reservations. Open swim will run on on Sundays, 2:00-4:00 pm during the school year only (runs through May 20, 2012). No open swim on 12/25/11, 1/1/12. Rates: $3/child/student, $5/adults, $12/family. 10-Punch cards can be purchased at the pool. $25/child/student, $40/adults, $35/seniors (62+), $100/families. No open swim 12/25, 1/1, 4/1, 4/8.
Swimming Lessons are offered many times throughout the year. For current available classes please view our online catalog. View a listing of swim lesson course level descriptions to help you decide what level is appropriate for each student.
Lifeguard Training is to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. To be eligible for Lifeguard Training, students must be 15 years of age and must pass a water skills pretest. There can be no exceptions to the 15-year old age requirement. The water skills pretest includes the following:
1. Swim continuously for 500 yards using the front crawl and the breaststroke.
2. Swim 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point.
Students will learn the value of being a professional lifeguard and upon, completion of the course, receive certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The course is designed for 35 hours and attendance is required at all sessions.
A tentative schedule of days and times is below for both date
options. The instructor will meet with participants closer to
start to determine final schedule.
Sunday, February 26, 12:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, March 1, 5:30-8:30 pm
Thursday, March 8, 5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday, March 10, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sunday, March 18, 12:00-5:00 pm
Monday, March 19, 5:00-8:30 pm
Tuesday, March 20, 5:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, March 22, 5:00-9:00 pm
Fee: $170
Register online!
Water Safety Instructor Class (Ages 16+)
The Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Class will certify you to teach all levels of Red Cross Swimming lessons to children, adults and individuals with special needs. The course will consist of both pool and classroom time. Classes will run between April and May and the schedule will be devised amongst participants in the class. The cost of the class will depend on the number of participants enrolled. A minimum of 6 students will be required to run this class.
There willl not be a Water Safety Instructor Class offered this winter.
Use of the Pool Facilities
Community Education runs a year round aquatics program at the Dassel-Cokato High School Pool.
Monthly Calendar: A complete monthly calendar of pool activities is posted each month. Click here to view the calendar or choose the quick link on the right side of this page.
Renting the High School Pool: Please contact Patti Kampa at 320-286-4100 x1813 or e-mail for more information and available pool times. 3 weeks noticed is preferred for renting the pool so lifeguards can be secured. If submitting request by mail please fill out our request form.
What is the cost of renting the pool?
1. All reservations will be charged a $10 permit fee.
2. Rent for the High School pool is as follows:
- Non-profit groups/individuals located in ISD #466= $10/hr
- Commercial, business organizations/individuals conducting activities for profit= $15/hr
- Non-profit groups located outside of ISD #466= $30/hr
- Commercial, business organizations/individuals located outside of ISD #466= $50/hr
3. Lifeguards are required when using the High School swimming pool. The fees for guards are $40/hour for the first hour, $25/hour for each additional hour. Fees include two lifeguards. Groups over 50 require an additional guard per 25 people for $15/hour.
For example, if you are a non-profit group or individual located within ISD #466 with 50 people or less swimming in the pool the rates are as follows. 1 hour= $60, 1.5 hours= $77.50, 2 hours= $95.
For a complete listing of fees and reservation priorities please see the Facility Use Procedures and Policies Brochures.
To rent other facilities in ISD #466, please contact Patti Kampa at 320-286-4100 x1813 or by e-mail. For more information on facility reservations please click here.