Facility of the Month: February 2020
Upper Valley Aquatic Center
White River Junction, Vermont
Mission
The Upper Valley Aquatic Center (UVAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to deliver a diverse range of high quality fitness and aquatic programs accessible to all members of the Upper Valley community.
Facilities
This 48,000-square-foot facility houses an 11-lane, 25-meter by 25-yard competition pool, a separate warm-water instructional pool, and an indoor Splash Park with a lazy river, water features and a 110-foot water slide. There is a fully-equipped gym with more cardio and strength equipment than ever before, new group exercise classes, mind-body and Spin studios, new sauna, and a family locker room with private suites.
Additional amenities include:
- The Poolside Cafe
- Spectator seating at the pool with accommodations for 400-plus
- TRX outdoor training area
- Adult and child locker rooms
Highlights
The UVAC is a fully equipped fitness center with exceptional personal training, an exciting assortment of 70-plus group classes and vacation camps for kids. State-of-the-art swimming facilities for lessons, competition and exercise, in addition to a zero-entry Splash Park with two slides and a current pool make it a great place to bring the whole family. Members enjoy free childcare and classes.
Other amenities include:
- Many party options
- Childcare in KidZone
- A bright, wonderfully accessible building with views of the surrounding hills
Fun Facts
- 3,000-plus members
- 45-plus volunteers
- 300-plus Masters swimmers
- 140-plus swim team members
- 20-plus free lectures for the public each year
- 8,000-plus fans, followers, TV stories, press print and online features
- $140,000-plus in services and passes to our community and partners. Because of generous donations this year:
- 140-plus children and adults have learned to swim free of charge
- 155 families have received memberships
- 47 weeks of Summer Splash Camp went to kids free of charge
- 80 individuals have received memberships
- 60-plus participants in the free PALS for Life cancer survivor program, and discounted arthritis and addiction recovery programs
- 1,800 free passes were granted to local charities to use as gifts and for fundraising