Aquatic Center & Fitness Center
Schedule Update Coming in January!
Beginning the third week of January 2026, student swim times will shift from the afternoons to the mornings. To accommodate this change, community pool hours will also be adjusted. We’re finalizing the updated schedule now and will share all the details soon. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support!
Birthday Party Rental Information
Contact the Aquatic Center for reservations:
Birthday Party Rental Fees
Facility Use Requests
All facility use requests are completed online. To request the use of our facilities, you will need to use
MLSchedules.
Complete instructions can be found on our Facilities Page.
Pool Information
Click here for the registration page.
Program Information:
Aquatic Programs
Class/Lesson Information
Aquatic Silver Sneaker Class Flyer
Aquatic Center Silver Sneaker Information Flyer
Great Lakes Tritons & AB Learn to Swim Information
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Pool Rules:
Click here to print the Pool Rules
- For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, the lifeguard is in complete charge of the pool at all times and has final say in all rule interpretations.
- One whistle blast from the lifeguard, all patrons must STOP, LOOK and LISTEN to the guard.
- LONG whistle blasts from the lifeguard, all patrons must EXIT the pool IMMEDIATELY.
- Every swimmer must take a soap shower before entering the pool.
- Every swimmer must wear a swimsuit that has a lining. Undergarments, cutoffs and/ or gym shorts are not allowed in place of swimwear.
- No street shoes or strollers are allowed on the pool deck.
- Food or drink is not allowed on deck – except water in plastic containers and in designated areas.
- Breath holding activities and/or prolonged underwater swimming is not permitted.
- Running and horse play are prohibited on deck and in the pool.
- NO spitting in the pool gutter.
- No fighting
- No hanging from Diving Board or Starting Blocks
- Feet First entries; NO Flips, NO Twists, NO Backward Entries.
Swim testing:
Any swimmer entering the deep water will be required to perform a deep-water test during recreational swims. Adults may be asked to take a swim test at the lifeguard’s discretion.
Deep End Test:
At Lifeguard Discretion for Safety/ Endurance:
- Swim one length of the pool or equivalent.
- Tread water without touching the pool sides & bottom for 1 minute.
- Deep Water Plunge: Swimmer must jump into the deep end and recover to the surface.
Shallow Water Test
- Float on back and roll to front.
- Recover from floating position to standing position.
Swimmers who cannot pass either test or refuse to take either test will be issued a Personal Flotation Device (PFD). If a Child is Dependent on a Lifejacket/ PFD, a parent/ guardian must remain within an arm’s reach of the child.
Lap Swim
- Swimmers should select a lane, suitable to your swimming speed when entering into a “current” lap swimmer.
- Inform other swimmers in a lane before entering that lane.
- When two or more swimmers are in a lane, please keep to the right side of the lane and circle swim.
- When there are only two swimmers in a lane they may agree to swim side by side.
- Slower swimmers must yield to faster swimmers at turns.
- The lifeguard may ask a swimmer to move to another lane if they have not selected a lane appropriate for their speed.
Open Swim
- See swim testing policy above.
- Only Coast Guard Approved PFDs are permitted during recreational swims. The use of these items is restricted to the shallow end of the pool.
- Swimmers less than 48 inches in height MUST have a parent/guardian in the pool area. Parents must be in the pool with any child under 48 inches that did not pass the deep end swim test and must keep them within arm’s length at ALL times.
- Children who are not FULLY toilet trained MUST wear a swim diaper.
- Inflatable flotation devices are not permitted.
- The lifeguard may restrict the use of pool toys, instructional equipment and other recreational equipment at any time.
- Running, fighting, dunking, flips, sitting on shoulders and horseplay are not permitted.
- If diving is allowed at the facility, diving is allowed only in designated areas.
- Back dives and handstands from the side are not permitted.
- Starting blocks are for the swim team and swim lesson use only.
Family Swim
- At least one parent or guardian must accompany children into the pool when dependent on any form of flotation device. SEE OPEN SWIM RULES
- All open swim rules apply.
Water Aerobic Classes
- Be sure to go at individual pace. Do NOT over exert yourself.
- Heart Rate checks will be conducted throughout the classes, be sure to monitor yourself.
- Be respectful of the instructor and patrons, continuous talking is a distraction for participants trying to hear and the instructors trying to communicate. Instructors are responsible to provide safety reminders and need to be able to be heard.
Swim Lesson:
- If a participant is not meeting the class requirements upon first class evaluation, we will place them into a class that is best suited for their success.
- All pool rules will be enforced during lessons.
As always Safety is our Primary Concern ~ there are many other points of safety that may not be listed. Our staff will be sure to communicate if needed.
Fitness Center Information
Tivity Health - Prime - Silver Sneakers
- SilverSneakers
Contact Us
Greg Jones
Supervisor
Phone: 586-716-4623
Membership Prices
Registration & Fees
If you are a member of Tivity Health- Prime or SilverSneakers, your membership is covered! Stop by the front desk to check for eligibility and someone can help you with signing in. Your Tivity Health membership would give you access to swimming, water classes, land classes and the fitness center!


School Groups
School Groups
Teachers
Interested in booking a field trip for your students DURING THE SCHOOL DAY:
- Call us, to ensure the date/time is available, preferably Friday’s.
- Call Transportation, (586) 725-4220, to reserve a bus
- I will interoffice Building Use form with confirmation of date/time and cost is minimal - $10 per lifeguard per hour with a flat rate of $10 - $25 based on number
- Emphasize if students have not passed a deep-water swim test, they will need to take one before entering the deep end of the pool.
Parent Teacher Groups
If you’re interested in booking an AFTER-SCHOOL Swim Party:
- Call us, set-up a date/time
- This type of rental requires a community rental form; the price is determined on length of time and the number of participants
Anchor Bay News
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Free Meals Program Continues Through the School Year

Great news!
The State of Michigan has approved a budget that continues to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students through the end of this school year.
We still encourage families to complete the Education Benefit Form if you haven’t done so already. Submitting this form helps our school district receive additional support and resources to benefit all students.
- You can fill out the form online at:
https://anchorbay.familyportal.cloud/
- Simply click on the “Apply for Benefits” tab to get started.
New Link to View Lunch Menus
Here is the new link to view this year's lunch menus! https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/3324
2025 Education Excellence Award
The Anchor Bay Science Special has been recognized with a 2025 Education Excellence Award, a prestigious honor given to only 10 programs statewide by the SET SEG Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Association of School Boards. This award highlights innovative programs that make a significant impact on student learning.
Kindergarten Options at Anchor Bay for 2025-26

Traditional Full-Day Kindergarten
- Children must be 5 years old by September 1st of the school year in which they plan on attending Kindergarten.
- Curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten.
Young Fives
- Young Fives is a full day program designed for children turning 5 years old between June 1st and December 1st.
- Gives children an extra year before attending Kindergarten.
- The Young Fives curriculum is based on the Michigan Standards for Kindergarten modified to meet the foundational academic, social/ emotional, and developmental needs for younger children.
- Schools of Choice is available for both programs.





