Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Key Information

  • Goal: Raise $5,000 by collectively swimming 100 miles
  • Begins at 1 PM and continues until 9:30–10 PM
  • Optional overnight campout on the pool grounds
  • Permission slips due Monday, July 13, 2026
  • Physical donations turned in upon arrival on July 14

What Is Swim-A-Thon?

Swim-A-Thon is Forestbrooke Athletic Club’s largest annual pool fundraiser — and the most fun! We gather for a full day of swimming with a goal of completing a collective 100 miles. We begin at 1 PM and swimmers/divers swim throughout the day in shifts. We all finish the last lap together around 9:30 or 10 PM. Our goal this year is to raise $5,000 and we think we can do it!

Swimmers and divers raise money from friends and family. Participants are entered into drawings to receive prizes based on donations they receive, but all participants are entered into the grand prize drawing and everyone gets a prize from the prize table no matter how much money they raise.

Swim-A-Thon is a team event! Families pitch in to count laps, provide supplies and prizes, and contribute to a potluck dinner. Adults can join in the fun and swim too! After reaching the 100-mile goal, swimmers and divers can camp out overnight and enjoy breakfast together the next morning.

Schedule of Events

Monday, July 13: Permission slips due (on last page or via QR code).

Tuesday, July 14: No regular swim or dive practice.

  • 1 PM – Arrive at the pool, get group assignment, and turn in donations.
  • 6 PM – Dinner for swimmers/divers. Forestbrooke provides hot dogs, veggie dogs, drinks, and paper products.
  • 6:30 PM – Prize drawings and participants choose prizes from the table.
  • 7 PM – Dinner for parents, families, and volunteers.
  • 9 PM – All lanes dedicated to Swim-A-Thon as we push to our goal.
  • 9:30–10 PM – Final lap together; overnight campers in tents within 30 minutes.

Wednesday, July 15: No regular swim or dive practice.

  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast provided by swim team families.
  • By 1 PM – All camping equipment removed from pool grounds.

Swim-A-Thon FAQs

How Can I Help?

We’d love every family to join in! We need donations of prizes, snacks, food for the BBQ and breakfast, and lap counters for the whole day.

What Should My Swimmer/Diver Bring?

Donation packet, water bottle, sunscreen, games, and overnight items if camping.

Who Can Participate?

Any swim or dive team member who has passed the deep end test. Pool members not on the team should contact Gloria or Carole.

How Can Family and Friends Donate?

Donations can be made via cash, check (to Forestbrooke Athletic Club), or online. Forestbrooke is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.

What If My Swimmer/Diver Is Young or Can’t Stay All Day?

Participants may attend any portion of the event. Flotation devices are allowed, and lifeguards are on duty at all times.

What Happens If There’s Bad Weather?

Updates will be posted on the team Facebook page and via Remind texts. Coaches will move participants to safety if needed.

Prizes

All participants are entered into the Swim-A-Thon raffle. Drawings occur around 6:30 PM.

  • Grand Prize: Guest coach for a day, 30-minute lesson, 2-hour pool party for up to 15 guests.
  • Gold Medal: 15 donations or $150 raised — lesson + $18 Snack Bucks.
  • Silver Medal: 10 donations or $100 raised — $12 Snack Bucks.
  • Bronze Medal: 5 donations or $50 raised — $6 Snack Bucks.

Rules for Participants

  1. Permission slip required by July 13.
  2. All participants must collect pledges/donations.
  3. Participants must swim during assigned times unless arranged otherwise.
  4. No leaving pool grounds after 9 PM without supervising adult.
  5. Overnight campers must have an adult supervisor.
  6. Campers must be in tents within 30 minutes of the last lap; lights out follows.
  7. Violations may result in being sent home.
  8. Campers must clean up their area Wednesday morning.
  9. All equipment removed by 1 PM Wednesday.

Contact

Gloria Jones – gloria.kathleen.jones@gmail.com – 586-907-6512
Jeff Duby – jeffduby571@gmail.com – 734-239-5583