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Caporella Aquatic Center

The Caporella Aquatic Center is located at 9300 NW 58 Street, adjacent to Challenger Elementary and Millennium Middle Schools. Enjoy the facility's amenities including a 25 yard x 25 meter swimming pool with zero depth entry and double tornado slide, children's water playground (Sprayground), 3,000 square foot fitness room, men and women's locker rooms, picnic tables, chairs, large pavilion and concession stand.

The pool at the Caporella Aquatic Center is closed during the months of December, January and February and reopens in March.

Summer Hours: Daily - 7 days per week; pool 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; slide and sprayground 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Regular Season Hours - Pool open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; slide and sprayground open weekdays 2:30-6 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Early lap swimming - Tuesdays and Thursday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

POOL FEES (shown as resident/non-resident)

Daily Fees: Adults - $3.00/$3.50; Senior/Student/Military - $2.00/$2.25; Child 12 & under - $1.75/$2.00

Splash Cards (10 visits): Adults - $27.00/$31.50; Senior/Student/Military - $18.00/$20.25; Child 12 & under - $15.75/$18.00

Annual Fee (residents only): Adults - $79.50; Senior/Student/Military - $63.60; Child 12 & under - $53.00 - the Annual fee is pro-rated by quarter.

SWIM LESSONS:

Level 1 Swim lessons are offered for beginner level swimmers. Swimmers will learn front float, back float, and general arm and leg motions for swimming freestyle and backstroke. Level 2 classes are for intermediate level swimmers, ages 6 & up. Swimmers will learn all strokes and technique work. Level 3 (ages 6 & up) is an advanced level and swimmers will master all strokes including freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke. Parent-tot classes are for ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. The fee is $40 for residents/$50 for non-residents.

Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-6:45 p.m. Parent-Tot, Level 1 Classes will be held on Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All classes must have a minimum of four students to be held and will have a maximum of 6 students per class. Classes have a maximum of 12 students per level.

Please click here for our swim lesson flier.

WATER AEROBICS CLASSES:

Various levels of water exercise will provide a total body workout. These exercises will help improve motor skills, balance, strength, and posture. Moderate to high level of cardio will be achieved. Fee is $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Please click here for a flier on our Water Aerobics.

PROACTIVE ARTHRITIS WATER EXERCISE CLASSES

Find comfort in the soothing waters of the Caporella Aquatic Center. Work on balance and coordination while increasing range of motion, joint flexibility, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness without causing strain. No swimming experience necessary. Classes are held every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Classes are free to Senior Program Members and $2.00 for non-program members.

Please click here for a flier on our Proactive Arthritis Water Exercise Classes.

Additional Aquatic Center programs include our Jr. Lifeguard Program and the Tiger Sharks Swim Club.

Health and Fitness Programs

FITNESS CENTER

Take a LOOK at the Caporella Fitness Center:

The Fitness Center at the Caporella Aquatic Center offers extraordinary features to all its members including treadmills, Life Elliptical Total Body Cross Trainers, Recumbent Lifecycles with heart rate readings, Schwinn upright bicycles, Schwinn Windjammer (wheel chair accessible), shower and locker facilities and more.

Fitness Center Hours

Monday-Friday - 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday - 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Teen Fitness Program Available Through Tamarac Parks and Recreation

This program is for ages 11-18. Fitness meetings will be held on Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Teens, ages 13-17 years old can now also join our Fitness Center. Teens ages 13&14 are required to take a 4-hour training session prior to use of the Fitness room. The cost for the training is $5.00.

In addition, all teens are invited to join our Teen Council Program, for ages 12-18. This program is designed to assist teens in developing and maintaining high standards of health, education, character and citizenship necessary to grow into responsible, productive adults. Teens will enjoy interactive meetings, field trips, fitness programs, volunteer work, and much more. Meetings will be held on Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Tamarac Recreation Center located at 7501 N. University Dr. Cost for membership is $5 for the year. Starts on September 11th.

Cheerleading

For ages 5-10 years old at the Tamarac Community. Held on Saturdays, from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Fee is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. (Classes are 4-week sessions).

Gymnastics

Classes are held for 4-9 years old at the Tamarac Multi-Purpose Center. Join the fun on Mondays from 6:00-6:50 p.m. Fee is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents (4-week sessions).

Jump Start After School

This fitness program is designed to help children get active and healthy. The program will encourage young people to become more physically active and adopt heart-healthy eating habits that are essential to lifelong health.

Tamarac Multi Purpose Center
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-11 years old
Fee: $10 for a 4-week session

Youth Tennis Lessons

Instruction includes hand-eye coordination, racquet skills, and stroke production for beginners and intermediate students. Sessions are four weeks. Lessons are held at the Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St.

Ages 6-12 years old - Tuesdays, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50

ZUMBA!

Zumba is a dynamic and exciting class full of Latin and exotic music flavors. The routines feature aerobic interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
4-week session $25/$35
6-week session $32/$42
8-week session $35/$45

Youth & Adult Taekwondo

Ongoing classes are held at Multi-Purpose Center. The cost is $70/residents and $80/non-residents for a 4-week session (50% discount for additional family member). Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all ages.

FITNESS CLASSES

We offer a variety of fitness classes. For a listing, please click here.