Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus

JCC Goldstein Family Aquatic Center

All hours are weather and staff permitting and are subject to change. Outdoor pool hours will be reduced in August. The outdoor pool will close for the season on September 2nd.

Pool closures can happen quickly! Receive live alerts on your phone regarding hour changes and closures of the pool. To sign up, send a text with the message ” @poolnotif9 ” to the number 81010.

Schedule Updates
Monday, July 29……The outdoor LAP POOL will be CLOSED on Monday, July 29th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for filter work. Repair work will include replacement of the control board which should resolve the recent issues that have been impacting the outdoor lap pool filter system. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Friday, August 2……Closing at 5:00 p.m. – The entire outdoor complex will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2nd

Summer Hours: Now - August 4

OUTDOOR ADULT LAP SWIM & PAID PROGRAMS
Outdoor Lap Pool Only
Monday – Friday…8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
ONLY the Outdoor Lap Pool will be available during these hours for Adult Lap Swim & Paid Programs. Water Walking will be available in the lazy river at listed times (no current). Lap lanes may be reduced when programs are being held. Click here for hours on the Indoor Lap Pool.

FAMILY SWIM
Entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center
Monday – Thursday…12:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m.
Friday…12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Families are NOT allowed on the pool deck until Family Swim hours begin. The entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center will be available for both open swim and family swim during these hours. Water Features include Dump Bucket, Splash Pad, Lazy River, Climbing Wall, Diving Board, and Water Slide. Feature availability and use depends on results of swim test and staffing. Swimmers must be 48″ tall and have a green swim band to use water slide. Use of diving board and climbing wall alternates every hour. Lap lanes may be reduced when programs are being held.

All hours are weather and staff permitting. Holiday hours differ.
Please see the “planned closure” tab for additional time the pool will be closing early.

August 5-17

INDOOR LAP POOL: CLOSED AUGUST 4-17
The indoor lap pool will be closed August 4-17 for annual cleaning and repair work. All morning lap swim and programs will be held outdoors August 4-17. Members MUST use Membership ID card to gain access through the direct outdoor entrance during these hours. Tuesday evening water aerobics will be canceled Aug. 4-17. Other classes outdoors.

OUTDOOR LAP POOL: Adult Lap Swim & Programs
Outdoor Lap Pool Only available for lap swim & programs. All other outdoor areas closed
Monday –  Friday…...5:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Adult Water Walking
Adult Water Waling will be held in the lazy river (no current):
Monday –  Friday…...8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

OUTDOOR LAP POOL & SPLASH PAD: Open Swim
Outdoor Lap Pool & Spalsh Pad Only. All other areas closed.
Monday – Friday…..12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GOLDSTEIN FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER: Family Swim
Entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center open for Family Swim
Monday – Thursday….4:00 p.m.- 7:50 p.m.
Friday…………………… 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…..10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Concession Stand
Fried foods & smoothies stop 30 minutes to close.
Saturday – Sunday…..12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Families are NOT allowed on the pool deck until Family Swim hours begin. The entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center will be available for both open swim and family swim during these hours. Water Features include Dump Bucket, Splash Pad, Lazy River, Climbing Wall, Diving Board, and Water Slide. Feature availability and use depends on results of swim test and staffing. Swimmers must be 48″tall and have a green swim band to use water slide. Use of diving board and climbing wall alternates every hour. Lap lanes may be reduced when programs are being held.

All hours are weather and staff permitting. Holiday hours differ.
Please see the “planned closure” tab for additional time the pool will be closing early.

August 18 - September 2

INDOOR LAP POOL: Adult Lap Swim & Programs
Indoor lap pool open for adult lap swim, water fitness and programs. Water walking is outdoors.
Monday – Thursday……5:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. & 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday……………………….5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday……..7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

OUTDOOR LAP POOL: Adult Lap Swim & Programs
Outdoor Lap Pool Only available for lap swim & programs. All other outdoor areas closed
Monday –  Friday…...8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Adult Water Walking
Adult Water Waling will be held in the lazy river (no current):
Monday –  Friday…...8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

OUTDOOR LAP POOL & SPLASH PAD: Open Swim
Outdoor Lap Pool & Spalsh Pad Only. All other areas closed.
Monday – Friday…..12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GOLDSTEIN FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER: Family Swim
Entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center open for Family Swim
Monday – Thursday….4:00 p.m.- 7:50 p.m.
Friday…………………… 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday…..10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Concession Stand
Fried foods & smoothies stop 30 minutes to close.
Saturday – Sunday…..12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Labor Day (9/2)……….12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Families are NOT allowed on the pool deck until Family Swim hours begin. The entire Goldstein Family Aquatic Center will be available for both open swim and family swim during these hours. Water Features include Dump Bucket, Splash Pad, Lazy River, Climbing Wall, Diving Board, and Water Slide. Feature availability and use depends on results of swim test and staffing. Swimmers must be 48″tall and have a green swim band to use water slide. Use of diving board and climbing wall alternates every hour. Lap lanes may be reduced when programs are being held.

All hours are weather and staff permitting. Holiday hours differ.
Please see the “planned closure” tab for additional time the pool will be closing early.

Planned Closures

We will have modified hours on the following days

Thursday, July 18: Swim Team End of Season Party –  Pool closes at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 21: Possible Limited Lap Lanes – Kids Triathlon, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Friday, August 2: Please note that the entire outdoor complex will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2nd

Facility Details

We follow procedures set forth by the National Weather Service when it comes to weather related closures of the pool. Find a full list of our aquatic Policies and Procedures here.

Concession Stand & J Bar
Concession Stand Hours
Cash, credit & prepaid punch cards accepted. Fried foods & smoothies stop 30 minutes prior to close. Hours will be reduced in August.

Monday – Thursday….12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday – Sunday………..12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

NEW! J Bar at the Pool
The J Bar will be available to JCC Patrons, ages 21+, every weekend at the Goldstein Family Aquatic Center.  You can also expect to see us at the pool on July 4th and Labor Day too.
ID is required for purchase.

Saturday – Sunday….. 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Hours TBD

NO outside food or drink allowed

Youth Supervision & Swim Test Policies
When using our aquatic facilites, all children MUST be supervised by an adult.

– Children 5 and under must have an adult in the water with them at ALL times.
– Children ages 8 and under must be actively supervised by an adult within arm’s reach.
– Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
– All children 12 and under will be swim tested and issued a swim band based on ability. Swim bands determine water feature use.

Click here to view our policies and pool rules.

Water Feature Information
AQUA PLAY UNIT & DUMP BUCKET  
Accessible for all level of swimmers.

SPLASH PAD  
Accessible for all level of swimmers.

LEISURE POOL & ZERO DEPTH ENTRY AREA  
 Accessible for all level of swimmers.

LAP POOL 
Children with green swim bands are allowed in the deep end.
 Children with yellow swim bands are only allowed in the shallow end. Children with red bands are not allowed in the lap pool unless they are within arm’s reach of an adult.

LAZY RIVER 
Available for those with yellow or green swim band. Children with red bands are not allowed in the lazy river unless they are  within arm’s reach of an adult. Outside inflatables are NOT allowed.

WATER SLIDE
Children must be 48″ tall to use. The water slide is available to those with green swim bands.

AQUA CLIMBING WALL & DIVING BOARD
Climbing Wall use will alternate with diving board use every hour. Both are available to those with green swim bands.

Helpful Reminders
  • You MUST enter through the direct outdoor pool entrance. Access via the Fitness Center entrance is NOT allowed.
  • Towels are NOT provided. Please bring your own.
  • Patrons must follow all pool rules and youth supervision policies.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Feature use depends on swim testing. Youth must be 48″ and have a green band to use the waterslide.
  • Pool hours will be reduced in August

Questions? Call Member Services at (402) 334-6426.

Special Events

Join us this summer for these special events at the outdoor pool!

Adult Swim Nights
Select Thursdays, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25
Thursday, August 15

Members and guests of members, ages 21+, will have exclusive access to the outdoor lap and leisure pools, as well as concessions and adult beverages for purchase. The bar will open at 6:00 p.m. Family Swim will go until 7:50 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. the pool will be open to adults, ages 21+ only. Advanced registration is not needed. Members can register their guest at the outdoor pool entrance upon arrival.

Members: Free admission
Guests of Members: $10 at the door

You Belong Here

The Jewish Community Center has been a big part of Omaha for more than eight decades! We opened our doors in 1926 and still, today continue to serve everyone in the community with our state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding programs, and dedicated staff. We’ve been here in the past, we’re here today and we’ll be here tomorrow.