05/28/2026
‼️Last day to register for swim lessons session 1 is Friday the 29th‼️
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05/27/2026
Thank you!
🏊♀️ Yesterday, Putnam County proudly accepted a $2,500 donation from the Azalea City Kiwanis Club to sponsor swim lessons for local children this summer.
Learning to swim is one of the most important safety skills a child can have in Florida, and this generous donation will help more families gain access to lifesaving swim instruction.
This summer’s swim lesson sessions will be held at the temporary Putnam Aquatics location at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 1414 Bronson Street in Palatka, while renovations continue at the county pool.
📅 Session Dates:
• Session 1: June 1 – June 12
• Session 2: June 15 – June 26
• Session 3: July 6 – July 17
• Session 4: July 20 – July 31 - Lessons are 50% off due to the Azalea City Kiwanis Club sponsorship.
🕒 Class Times:
• Level 1: 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. & 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
• Level 2: 10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
• Level 3: 9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
• Level 4: 9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
• Parent & Child: 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Classes are held Monday through Thursday in two-week sessions. Registration is $50 per swimmer, and classes are limited to the first 15 participants registered.
To register or learn more, call Putnam Aquatics at (386) 329-1268 or visit:
https://www.rec.us/organizations/putnam-county
Thank you to the Azalea City Kiwanis Club for investing in the safety and future of Putnam County’s children and helping make sure more kids have the opportunity to learn this lifesaving skill.
05/27/2026
‼️This Friday is the last day to Register for Session 1 Swim lessons‼️
05/26/2026
Swim Lesson Sign Ups are LIVE!
05/26/2026
Swim Season 2026 Schedule
Reminder Location change to 1414 Bronson St. Palatka, FL 32177
05/26/2026
‼️BIG NEWS‼️
We have partnered with Calvary Family Life Center. They have allowed us to use their indoor pool facility for our 2026 swim season.
Location: 1414 Bronson St Palatka, FL 32177
05/13/2026
For questions or concerns about the 2026 pool season, Please Call (386) 329-1268😀
01/07/2026
🍀 Get your squad ready! We're excited to announce a 3v3 soccer tournament, The Shamrock Showdown, taking place at the John Theobold Sports Complex! 🍀
⚽️ Tournament Details ⚽️
Time: All Day Event (Age group schedules will be posted closer to tournament)
Location: John Theobold Sports Complex, Palatka, FL
Cost: $200 per team (6 players max per team)
Ages: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 16U, 18U, Adults.
🍔 Fuel Up 🍔
Local Food Trucks & Concessions will be available to keep players and fans fueled all day!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/putnamcounty/activity/search/detail/663?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
For more information, please call (386) 329-1268
08/26/2025
As the Putnam Aquatic Center 2025 season comes to an end. The PAC staff wants to thank everyone who participated in swim lessons, adult lap swim, and community swim! Without each and every one of you the summer season at the Putnam Aquatic Center wouldn't be the same.
A very special thank you to The Kiwanis Club of The Azalea City, Gator Pool Chemicals, and Beck Ford Lincoln, thank you for your generous financial support to the Putnam Aquatics swim lessons program!
08/12/2025
🎉 Session 4 Swim Lessons 🎉
Huge thank you to all participating swim lessons kids, parents, and the Kiwanis Club Of The Azalea City!
The Kiwanis Club Of The Azalea City provided hot dogs, chips, and drinks to all participating swim lesson kids and their families!
‼️ We had a total of 102 swim lesson kids in our session 4, ages ranging from six-months to eighteen-years-old!