Swimming Pools: Cheap Fun with Kids!

We’re working hard to trim our budget, so we aren’t as footloose and fancy free as we used to be when it came to spending money on  fun kid activities.

We recently discovered Arlington county pools have “free swim” for kids on Saturdays.  Meaning, you arrive between 1 and 3pm, pay for the adult(s) and the kids get in free.  Mike has taken the big kids the last two weekends and they’ve had a great time splashing together.  Wendy is already a fish, and it’s been fun for to brush up her skills.  Sam has always been tentative with the water but is making good strides towards getting more comfortable and even willingly going under.

Mike takes the kids during Adam’s nap time, paying the adult fee of $4.50 and they can stay and splash as long as they want, til closing.  It’s been a great outlet to get out of the house, especially on a rainy day like today.

I don’t know if other counties have similar programs, but it’s been a great find for us.  Even non-residents can take advantage.  The price is a little steeper at $10, but it’s still a great price for an afternoon of fun.

Alas, I have no documentary pictures, as the photographer was home with the babe.

Tags: frugal living, kid play