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Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center
Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center
1091 W. Southern Ave. Apache Junction 85119
Pool currently closed until 2023 season
Pool Rules
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Daily Admission Fees
17 & younger $2.00
18 & over $3.00
Seasonal Pool Passes
Available starting Monday, May 23rd
*Due to modified Open Swim schedule, summer pool passes are set at a reduced fee for the 2022 season.
Youth-$40
Adult-$55
Family-$85
*Family season pass fee includes up to six immediate family members (up to 2 adults and four children). For family members over the allotted six, there is a $15.00 fee for each child.
If you live in the Apache Junction School District and need financial assistance, please email ajpr@apachejunctionaz.gov for scholarship information.
Swim Lessons-
The City of Apache Junction is now a proud provider of STARFISH SWIMMING!
Starfish Swimming is a nationally recognized swim instruction curriculum developed by the Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI). The Starfish Swimming curriculum is designed for students ages 6-months to 13. Benchmarks are established at each stage in the program that combine both swimming and safety skills. Students participate in experiential learning activities that allow them to explore the water in a creative and comfortable environment. Correct swimming techniques are taught from the very beginning. Remember parents: supervision is a must! While swimming lessons are one layer of protection, nothing beats supervision. Keep your eyes on your child whenever you are in, on, or near the water!
Morning and evening sessions will be offered based on the needs of the community. Each session is 8 classes, Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks. Click on grid below for dates and times. Resident and non-resident fees apply.
All children registered for Swim School and Stroke School will be assessed on the first day of the session using predetermined benchmarks set by SAI and placed in the appropriate class.
Starfish Swim School® (ages 3- 13 years) Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color stage awards for each achievement. The color stages are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.
Starfish Stroke School™ (ages 5-13 years) Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and more.
StarBabies™ and StarTots™ (ages 6mo- 3 years) The purpose of this course is to foster in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training parents and caregivers in water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or to survive in the water; it does provide a confidence-building, fun, and loving experience. Swim diapers are required if not potty trained.
Adult Lessons (ages 14 and older) - If you are interested in swim lessons, please contact Jill Ruot at 480-474-5248 or jruot@apachejunctionaz.gov
To register online, visit www.apachejunctionaz.gov/onlinereg and search for classes in the Aquatics category.
Aquatic Special Events
Fit Family Pool Night May 27th 6pm-8pm
Itty Bitty Beach Party June 17th 6pm-7pm
Teen Night-July 22nd 6:30 pm.-8:30pm
Dive-in Movies-August 13th & September 10th
Pumpkin Patch Plunge - October 29th 11:00am-12:30pm
Lifeguard Training Class
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course is a requirement for employment as a Lifeguard. To participate, you must be 15-years old by the final day of class. Candidates must pass a pre-skills test on the first day to continue. Attendance at all class dates is required for certification.
Starfish Swim Instructor Training
Become a certified Starfish Swim Instructor (SSI) and teach swim lessons set by the Starfish Aquatics institute. This certification is a requirement for employment as a Water Safety Instructor. To be eligible, you must complete online trainings as well as attend the in-person training and teach-back portions. Completion of all online training is required prior to the in-person portion. Candidates must be 15 years of age or older.
Flyer
Junior Guard Training
This summer we have reached our limit for junior guards. Contact us in January 2023 for next years season!
Our Junior Lifeguard class is designed to teach basic rescue techniques, assist in enforcement of pool rules and regulations during open swim, aquatic facility operations, and help assist in our Learn to Swim programs. By completing this course you will be eligible to apply for a volunteer Junior Lifeguard position with the City of Apache Junction.
April Pool’s Day
Superstition Fire & Medical District, AJ Parks & Recreation and AJ Police Department team up every April to conduct this Water Safety event. Bring the whole family and enjoy the various activities, home pool safety for parents, mini swim lessons, swim skill evaluations, raffles, and much more.
Water Safety Tip Poster Contest
The 1st place winner in the age 8 and under category was Callista Brossman. Her safety tip is “don’t swim without permission”. It is very important to teach children to ask if they can go swimming so that a parent or guardian can be with them, preventing any accidents from happening.
The 1st place winner in the age 9 and over category was Samantharose Mansour. Her tip when swimming is to “stay close to a lifeguard”. This is especially true at beaches and public pools. Lifeguards are there to help prevent accidents and to respond to emergencies. Lifeguards should never be seen as a replacement for parental supervision around water.
Summer Pool Party Rentals
Resident Rentals open March 28th Non-Resident Rentals open April 4th
Planning a birthday celebration, family picnic, or office party and want to have it at the Apache Junction Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center? The swimming pool is available for rent on various Saturday nights from 6 pm-8 pm in June and July during the aquatics season. All pool rentals are for a 2-hour time frame and include the Lifeguards.
Please call (480) 474-5065 for more information or email Riley King.
Reservations for residents will begin March 21st.
Rental Rates: Price Sheet
Pool Reservation Rules
All reservations must be made in-person at the Parks & Recreation office. Reservations can not be made over the phone. Reservations are only secured once the correct paperwork & fees are turned in and if there is availability for the desired date.
Pool rules will be handed out at the time of your reservation.