The Jim Parsley Community Center, owned and operated by Vancouver Public Schools, runs week-long summer camps from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Youth camps for ages 7-10 rotate weekly themes such as garden and plant science, healthy cooking, world cultures, STEAM, and sports; tween camps for ages 11-15 offer Babysitters' Boot Camp and Jr. Lifeguard, both awarding CPR/AED/First Aid certification on passing a final test. Every camper swims each afternoon, and the fee covers supplies, rock wall climbing, snacks, group games, and lunch. Registration closes the Wednesday before each session.
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★★★★★Peak AwarenessEverything's great beside the older gal at the front desk. She's very unpleasant and rude
★Ольга АндресI have a few things to say about this place. Each swimming lasts for 1 hour, if you are late you can still enter, but ypu should pay for a full hour. Also, after 1 hour of swimming, you have to leave the pool and for 15 have to stay in the changing room (yes, it's cold and you feel uncomfortable). You can't pay for 2 hours of swimming at once, you should leave the pool and pay after every hour. Guards (teens) were really rude, and in my view, they whistled their whistles, just out of boredom, without any particular need. Lots of rules: you can't swim in a T-shirt, you can't dive, children under 16 aren't allowed in the hot tub... and what can you do?! I don't recommend it, I was extremely disappointed!
★★★★★Soggy-DHidden gem! Don't tell everyone, but fair price, one water slide. Pool is max about 3.6 feet but great for families with younger kids. Locker room is spacious with showers and 1 family locker. Many balls and life vests are available for use. Water temp good, not cold. Plenty of free parking, including large/longer vehicles. Climbing wall- nice bonus for additional fee.
★★★★★Ignacio TellezIt is very clean, they only charge $4.00 per child, for one hour, they have showers for before and after swimming in the pool.
★★★★★Simeon MullerA great place for the kids to go with a fun slide and it’s small enough so that the little kids can’t get too much trouble.