About Carson Valley Swim Center

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Our Mission Statement

Provided by a skilled staff, the Carson Valley Swim Center will deliver:

  1. A safe, customer-service-driven environment,
  2. Innovative programming that is responsive to the needs of our diverse community, and
  3. A clean and well-managed facility.

What Makes Us Great

In short – our community is what makes us great! Carson Valley Swim Center is a place for Douglas County, NV residents to gather, exercise, and celebrate. Our community pool has opportunities for everyone regardless of age and skill level.
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Why Us

School & Community Groups

CVSC makes a splash in the community! Each semester, the Swim Center hosts and co-teaches two Douglas High School aquatics classes, offering students the chance to learn valuable swimming and safety skills. And when summer rolls around, the Swim Center hires 25-30 lifeguards and cashiers, making it one of the largest teen employers in Douglas County. These dedicated young adults are certified in everything from CPR and first aid to the administration of oxygen, and many go on to pursue careers in public safety and healthcare.

But that’s not all! The Swim Center is also a popular destination for school field trips and other organized events, attracting students from all over Northern Nevada and even California. And for local youth, the Swim Center is more than just a place to swim – it’s a safe and welcoming environment where they can hang out, do homework, and socialize with friends until their guardians arrive.

Training & Exercise

CVSC makes a splash in the community! Each semester, the Swim Center hosts and co-teaches two Douglas High School aquatics classes, offering students the chance to learn valuable swimming and safety skills. And when summer rolls around, the Swim Center hires 25-30 lifeguards and cashiers, making it one of the largest teen employers in Douglas County. These dedicated young adults are certified in everything from CPR and first aid to the administration of oxygen, and many go on to pursue careers in public safety and healthcare.

But that’s not all! The Swim Center is also a popular destination for school field trips and other organized events, attracting students from all over Northern Nevada and even California. And for local youth, the Swim Center is more than just a place to swim – it’s a safe and welcoming environment where they can hang out, do homework, and socialize with friends until their guardians arrive.

Physical Therapy

Our private therapy pool is heated to 93 degrees for patients from Great Basin PT & Performance Center, Rehab Wave, Carson Valley Medical Center, and Carson Tahoe Hospital to get their treatment in a low-stress environment that’s easy on backs, joints, and muscles. And for those who can only do water exercise, the Swim Center has a water-walking lane available during all open hours. So dive into the Swim Center for a refreshing and effective approach to physical therapy!

Swim Teams Train & Compete Here

The Swim Center is making a splash with its four swim teams and recognition from various organizations:

  • Douglas High School Swim and Dive Team with over 70 athletes, multiple wins, and regional titles
  • Douglas Dolfins Swim Team with an average of 80 year-round athletes and 3 invitational meets a year
  • Killer Whales Special Olympics Team with over 20 athletes competing every spring
  • US Masters Swimming members training and competing for fitness

Recognition:

  • Nevada Recreation and Parks Association’s Elmer H. Anderson Parks Excellence Award
  • National Recreation and Parks Association’s Excellence in Aquatics Award
  • Voted “Best Place to Take Your Kids” by the community for 9 years in a row
  • Recipient of the Loss Control Excellence Award presented by Pool Pact

CVSC in The News

CVSC Adds Copper To Fight Germs!

The Carson Valley has partnered with Brad Hollander and the germ-fighting power of copper! Hollander has installed copper film on the door handles of the Carson Valley Swim Center to combat germs. He is also offering his services to others in the community. Check out the links below for the full story!

Voted #1 

The Carson Valley Swim Center has been voted the best place to take your kids. This is exciting news because The Swim Center was voted the “Best Place to Take Your Kids” for the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 in the Record-Courier’s annual Best of Carson Valley survey. That is 7 years in a row!

Thank you for helping us make this the best place to take your kids! We couldn’t have done it without you.

Swim Center Hosts
Junior Lifeguard Classes

The Carson Valley Swim Center Junior Lifeguard program will be launching its eight-day session starting Monday. As a participant, you will receive an introduction to the lifeguarding profession and the skills needed to eventually become a lifeguard and save lives. These skills include responding to emergencies, treating minor and major first aid; and certification in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR. From back boarding a spinal victim to rescuing a swimmer in distress, by the end of the course your water rescues will be at top standards. To cap off the training we will have water rescue relays and even an inner tube relay.

Parade Winners

The Carson Valley Swim Center won the award for best non-commercial entry at the Carson Valley Day Parade 2023!

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who made this possible!

Impact Report

Download our impact report here!

Learn more about events you can get involved with.

For more information visit our pool info and resources page or call the office at 775-782-8840!