Ararat Center Swimming Pool Fund

For the past several years, the Ararat Board has been advised to consider replacement of the pool at the Ararat Center. Constructed in 1939, the 71 year-old cement pool is approximately 35 feet by 70 feet in length, and its main drain and return piping that empty and carry water in and out of the pool are of the same vintage. Filters and pumps have been changed when necessary. The Board has heard facility manager and former owner, Len Degiovine's concerns loud and clear; “It is important to meet current pool specifications for circulation and filtration rates.”

Each spring the pool is drained, cemented and repaired, and repainted with pool paint in order to be operational for the summer. It is apparent to the Board that a bandaid approach is no longer effective. Consequently, a new pool must be given high priority.

The swimming pool is an important feature for the participating camp programs as well as a highlight for promotion of the facility. While the Board is always willing to make needed im-provements, the biggest challenge with any capital project is its affordability. Preliminary estimates for the pool project range between $80K to $90K. The Board has decided to officially launch a “Pool Fund” but, rest assured, the project will not begin until funds are in place to cover the costs of the project.

Our sincere thanks to camp family members who have previously donated monies for the pool. We look to you once again, whether you are a camper, a parent, a grandparent, or someone that believes in the future growth of the Ararat Center. Together we can „pool‟ our resources and work toward a common goal. We have been successful in the past and with your help will be successful once again in adding another quality feature to our Ararat Youth and Conference Center!

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