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Pumpkin Dive
Pumpkin divers will search for pumpkins in the shallow end of Jefferson Pool! Children up to five years old will dive at 10:00 a.m. and children ages 6-10 will dive at 11:00 a.m. (maximum of 50 per age group). One parent can be in the water with their child. Pumpkins will be numbered and correspond with candy & prizes. Don’t forget goggles and a bag that can get wet to collect pumpkins in! For more information, contact us at aquatics@cityofcape.org.
- Date: October 24th, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Where: Jefferson Community Center
- Cost: $6/child
Registration for 0-5 year olds
Registration for 6-10 year olds
Rec Swim League
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards in a freestyle swim to sign up for the program. One piece swimsuit(girls) and jammer(boys) are required, along with goggles. For more information, contact us at aquatics@cityofcape.org.
- Day: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Date: 10/12/26 – 11/20/26
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Where: Cape Aquatic Center
- Cost: $75/child
- Registration
Sponsor: River City Aquatics
Cape Aquatic Movie Night
Join us for a unique movie night at Cape Aquatic Pool! Enjoy watching a movie in the water! Tubes will be provided. No personal rafts or inner tubes allowed. All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult ages 18+. Concession stand will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie starts 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at aquatics@cityofcape.org.
- Date: November 14th, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Cape Aquatic Center
- Cost: $6/child
- Registration
Jefferson Pool Movie Night
Join us for a unique movie night at Jefferson Pool! Enjoy watching a movie in the water! Tubes will be provided. No personal rafts or inner tubes allowed. All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult ages 18+. Concession stand will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie starts 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at aquatics@cityofcape.org.
- Date: December 4th, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Jefferson Community Center
- Cost: $6/child
- Registration
Sponsors: Kidd’s, Saint Francis Healthcare, and River City Swim Academy
Private Swim Lessons
These 1-on-1 sessions allow for swimmers ages 4 and up, of all skill level, to progress at their own pace and have the focused instruction of their instructor. These are great options for children who thrive better from 1-on-1 attention, teenagers who need to prepare for lifeguard training prerequisite skills, and adults who want to improve their strokes. Private Swim Lessons are held at the Jefferson Community Center and Cape Aquatic Center. To book a private lesson, sign up through our Google Calendar below. We will take payment at the time of the first lesson. For more information, contact us at aquatics@cityofcape.org.
- Location: Jefferson Community Center
- Fee:
- 1 Lesson: $30 per person
- 4 Lessons: $28 per person per lesson ($112 total)
- 8 Lessons: $25 per person per lesson ($200 total)
- Book Here:
- Booking #1
- Booking #2
(Check both of the calendars if the time you want is not available!)
Preschool Playtime
Parents with little ones, come enjoy the spray pad without the crowds I For kids ages 4 & under. Adults are free! Season passes must be purchased in advance at the A.C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre. No make-up dates will be offered. For more information, contact us at aquatics@cityofcape.org.
- Days: Monday – Thursday
- Dates: 5/26/26 – 8/13/26
- Time:
Mondays – Thursdays: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Fee: $5 Drop in Rate | $65 Season Pass for all dates
- Location: Cape Splash
Doggy Swim Day
Dogs and humans can take a dip in the zero depth entry and lap pools at Cape Splash! All dogs must be on a leash when entering the facility, and vaccinations are required. A private session will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (limit of 20 dogs). Must pre-register for private session by calling 573-339-6342. Dogs under 25 pounds are invited from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., dogs 25-75 pounds from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., and dogs 75+ pounds from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Humans are admitted FREE with a dog’s paid admission! Limit of two dogs per human & small dogs can attend a larger dog session, but large dogs must attend designated session. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. Sessions (except private session) have a limit of 75 dogs, and participants can pre-register at the Osage Centre.
- When: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Where: Cape Splash
- Private Session: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Limit of 20 dogs | $20 per dog | Must pre-register by calling 573-339-6342
- Dogs Under 25 Pounds: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
- Dogs 25-75 Pounds: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
- Dogs 75+ Pounds: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
- Registration Links:
- Dog Under 25lbs
- Dog 25-75lbs
- Dog 75+lbs
