Take the plunge

Local pools offer a refreshing way to enjoy these hot summer days

Beat the heat this summer by cooling off in one of St. Charles Parish’s many pools – three on both the east and west banks of the parish.Willowdale Country Club in Luling offers swim specials to both members and non-members.

Pool usage is included in country club membership. Non-members can swim as a member’s guest for $5.

A summer swim program is also available to non-members through Labor Day. Call for pricing.

Mimosa Swim & Racquet Club in Mimosa Park also offers several options for public swimmers.

The year-round swim team accepted both members and non-members based on age and skill.

And swim lessons are available to the public for a instruction fee Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Lesson session dates are June 8 through 19, June 22 through July 3, and July 8 through 17.

Children ages 6 and under are required to be able to swim the length of the pool. The cost for non-members is $100 per session.

Interested swimmers should contact swim coach Joy Ousnach at 985-785-7853 or send an email wavecoachjoy@gmail.com.

Ellington Swim Club in Luling is currently offering non-members swim lessons through June 12.

The swim camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon daily with before and after care beginning at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hill Heights County Club in Destrehan offers swim and stroke lessons for members only, and is home to an L-shaped olympic-sized pool.

A swim team is also a member option. Call club for membership details and pricing.

Sun Villa Country Club in Norco also offers swim lessons and pool access to members.

Non-members are able to join the club’s swim team for an extra cost. Call the club for details.

Ormond County Club in Destrehan also offers swim team membership and lessons to members only. Call the club for details.

Send your swim photos to Sports Editor Heather R. Breaux at heatherb@heraldguide.com.