Location

Summer lessons are held outdoors in my private backyard pool at:

Schönwald Aquatic Center
4642 Rocky Branch Ln.
Mebane, NC 27302

The Schönwald pool, built personally by my husband and me in 2022, is an above-ground, oval pool measuring 43 feet long and 21 feet wide. It has comfortable entry steps and is 4 feet deep throughout, with an elevated platform that provides a shallow area to stand or sit in the water. The pool has a saltwater conversion system and is bonded and grounded, exceeding Orange County electrical standards for safety. Aquatic Center features include:

• Huge, wraparound pool deck with comfortable seating in sun and shade
• Private, outdoor, hot water shower with changing area
• Private, outdoor, gender-neutral, low impact restroom with space for changing clothes and diapers
• Wood-burning stove and solar cover to help heat the pool
• Expansive patio with shade cabana and bench swing
• Shaded water table, wading pool, and mister to help keep waiting family members cool
• Wifi and electricity for charging devices (many parents work during their child's lessons)
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  Pool rental options for current students and alums wishing to bring their friends

Schönwald Aquatic Center is in a beautiful, natural setting surrounded by hardwood forest, with no visible neighbors. In addition to swimming, there are lots of other things to enjoy:

• Picnic area under our 20'x40' event tent
• 8 acres of wooded trails
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  Four giant tree swings
• 240-foot zipline
• Massive see-saw
• Natural playscape
• Trampoline
• Handwashing stations
  
• Water bottle refilling station
• An abundance of birds, butterflies, and flowers
• A friendly cat to whom you can feed provided treats
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  Friendly chickens to whom you can feed provided treats, or those you bring
• Fresh, organic, free range chicken eggs (when available) for $6/dozen

Please note: due to insufficient depth, diving is not allowed at the Schönwald pool. The water is deep enough for students up to about 4' tall to learn treading.