Pumpkin Poolooza FAQ
PUMPKIN POOLOOZA FAQ’s
- What is Pumpkin Poolooza? Pumpkin Poolooza is essentially a floating pumpkin patch. You will register your child in the open time spot of your choice. They will enter the pool at their selected time and be allowed to swim for 45 minutes while they pick the pumpkin of their choice. Once their swim time is up, they will exit the pool, dry off and exit the aquatics area. Upon exit they will be given an event goodie bag.
- What does my child’s registration include? Each participant registered for the event will receive 45 minutes of swimming, one pumpkin, one goodie bag (complete with candy, a take home craft, a take home pumpkin decorating kit and more). We will also have a Fall themed photo back drop available for a quick photo. Our pool inflatable obstacle course will be accessible upon lifejacket/swim test requirements.
- How many children will be in the pool at a time? A maximum of 50 children in the recreation pool at a time. Children 5 years and younger will have a section buoyed off for their enjoyment.
- Can I register for the event the day of? Day-of registration is available pending availability. Please visit https://www.krocsales.org/#/sd/search/1/poolooza to reserve your spot now!
- What are the age ranges for the pool?
- Rec Pool: Ages 6 months – 14 years
- Do I need to get in the water with my child to hunt for a pumpkin?
- If a parent is attending with multiple children who will need In-water accompaniment, please reserve separate timeslots for the children or bring a designated adult to maintain our 2 children to 1 adult ratio.
*In-water accompaniment – The parent must be within arm’s reach of their child(ren) the whole time while in the water. We recommend parents to be in the water so their children can swim around and enjoy the many pumpkins in the pool while being safe. This system will be monitored by the lifeguards, we ask that you kindly adhere to their feedback and direction.
- An adult must be in the water for each child five years or under OR who is shorter than the water height measuring stick (5’0” or 60 inches).
- Children 6 years and over with a lifejacket do not need a parent in the water
- Will there be food at the event? Yes, Mission Brew Coffee is located on site at the Kroc Center and has various snacks and beverages available for purchase on the pool deck.
- What if my child does not want to get into the water to choose a pumpkin? It’s ok, we can have a staff member retrieve a pumpkin for them from the pool.
- What time should I arrive to the event? Please arrive at least 30 min before your scheduled pool time in order to allow enough time to find parking and get checked in. If you miss your scheduled pool time, we will do our best to get your child re-scheduled in the next time slot, but we cannot guarantee their spot.
- Can my child pick more than one pumpkin? Yes, IF you registered and paid for more than one pumpkin picking time for your child. Children will have an orange wristband with a mark that indicates their session time.
- Can I bring a bag/backpack to the event? Yes, however please limit the size of the bag and only bring your necessities such as your swimming items; towel and sunscreen. Please note that all bags will be subject to search upon entering the event. Please do not bring any outside food or drink. Water bottles are ok.
- What should we wear for this event? Proper swim attire will be required. No Cotton allowed in pools. Children may wear Coast Guard Approved Flotation Devices. No inflatable arm floaties will be allowed. Life jackets will be available to borrow from the Kroc Center. Life Jackets are first come first serve. Feel free to have your child come dressed in their swimsuit with a costume over it for taking a quick photo. After the event is over lockers rooms are available for changing.
- Are there any discounts available for this event? Yes, Kroc Center Members can register for $10 per child. A regular priced entry is $20 per child.
- Will there be any other fun activities at the pool that my child can attend? Yes, this year we’ll be introducing our big, in-water obstacle course for use in the Lap Pool! Users must be able to swim from one side of the pool to the other without stopping and then tread water for 1 minute OR be at least 8 years old and wearing a lifejacket. Passing the swim test will be decided at the discretion of the lifeguard.