Alex Haley Pool

Today marks an epic day in GIAC's long history. Throughout that history there has been one common thread, Michael Thomas. Today marks Michael's last day as a GI...AC employee. He is retiring. Please Join us in thanking Michael for all his years of service to the Ithaca Community, and best wishes for his retirement years ahead. See more

GIAC Alex Haley Pool Season Closing The Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) would like to take this opportunity to thank our donors for their support this summer at Alex Haley Pool. Without that much appreciated financial support, opening the pool for the season would not have been possible. Also a huge thank you to all of our families and individual community members who visited the pool over the summer, whether it was 1 time or 10 times, we enjoyed having you there. Ala...s, we have come to the final week for the 2020 season. We know the weather isn't favorable for swimming at this time but we want to extend an invitation for you to swim with us in this our final week. We have reduced the operating hours for this final week to 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday, and noon - 7:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday. Please remember to stay safe -- wear your mask, wash your hands, maintain 6-feet of distance between each other, and do your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We were able to keep the pool open all season because you did those things for us. and now we encourage you to keep doing them for the health of our community. We look forward to seeing each of you in June of 2021!

The Hospitality Employment Training Program (HETP) at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) is accepting applications for new participants to begin classe...s this September. Applications are due this Monday, September 14, 2020. Those who join HETP will receive FREE training and PAID work experience to begin a fulfilling career. Classes begin September 21st and run Monday through Friday from 10 AM - Noon. Anyone 18 or older may apply, and transportation and childcare assistance is provided. Some program highlights can include: - A paid internship - Networking with local business leaders - Resume/Cover letter writing & interview prep workshops - Conflict management and de-escalation training - Advice from a professional stylist & assistance purchasing interview and work appropriate outfits Applications are available online for download at http://www.cityofithaca.org/533/HETP If that is inaccessible, please call 607-272-3622 directly to apply. Fall programming begins in September and spring programming begins in January each year. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please email Aleshia Akers, Program Coordinator at [email protected], or call 607-272-3622.

You asked and we listened. The Alex Haley Municipal Swimming Pool has added additional lap swim times on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 8 - 8:45... am. See the full lap swim schedule below. Lap swim times are for any age swimmer using the marked lanes for exercise lap swimming. There is a limit of 9 lap swimmers at one time due to the number of lanes available. Lap Exercise Swim Schedule - Saturdays - Thursdays 8:00 -8:45 am - exercise lap swim ONLY (NO open swim) - this time is only offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (NEW) 9:00 - 9:45 am - exercise lap swim ONLY (NO open swim) 6:45 - 7:55 pm - exercise lap swim ONLY (NO open swim) Lap Exercise Swim Schedule - Fridays 6:45 - 7:55 pm - lap swim ONLY (NO open swim) Open swim times are for all ages using the main pool and Max's Wading Pool for general swimming and fun in the water. See below for the full schedule of open swim times and Max's Wading Pool. Main Pool & Max's Wading Pool for Toddlers Open Swim Times for Saturdays - Thursdays 10:00 - 11:45 am - open swim #1 Noon - 3:15 pm open swim #2 3:45 - 6:15 pm - open swim #3 (the pool closes for open swim entry 30 minutes prior closing time at 5:45 pm). Open Swim Times for Fridays Noon - 3:15 pm - open swim #1 3:45 - 6:15 pm - open swim #2 (the pool closes for open swim entry 30 minutes prior to closing time at 5:45 pm). As a reminder, please bring your mask from home as masks are required while standing in line for admissions and at all times while out of the water. Picnic tables are spaced for physical distancing. Staff will conduct a temperature check and ask COVID screening questions which must be passed before entry into the facility. Cleaning and disinfecting occur between the advertised swim times. The pool is free this summer thanks to generous community donors. For questions, contact the Alex Haley Pool at (607) 277-6169.

Check out the 2020 Alex Haley Municpal Pool schedule.

Thank you to all the community members who have been visiting the Alex Haley Municipal Pool since we opened July 4th and for following the COVID19 safety proced...ures. As a reminder, please bring your mask from home as masks are required while standing in line for admissions and at all times while you are out of the water. Max's Wading Area is also now open for toddlers. As of July 17, 2020, the pool has adjusted its hours slightly. For questions, contact the Alex Haley Pool at (607) 277-6169. The updated hours are: Saturday - Thursday Pool Schedule 9:00 - 9:45 am - lap swim ONLY (NO open swim) 10:00 - 11:45 am - open swim #1 Noon - 3:15 pm open swim #2 3:45 - 6:15 pm - open swim #3 (the pool closes for open swim entry 30 minutes prior to closing time). 6:45 - 7:55 pm - lap swim ONLY (NO open swim) Friday Pool Schedule Noon - 3:15 pm - open swim #1 3:45 - 6:15 pm - open swim #2 (the pool closes for open swim entry 30 minutes prior to closing time). 6:45 - 7:55 pm - lap swim ONLY (No open swim)

Alex Haley Municipal Pool opening July 4th. Read more.

GIAC COVID-19 updates - GIAC's Building is CLOSED to the public until further notice. - All GIAC Senior Programming is cancelled until future notice. - All GI...AC Boxing Programming is cancelled until future notice. - All Program Registrations are on hold until further notice. If you need to contact GIAC please call 607-272-3622 or email [email protected]

GIAC announces FREE TCAT bus rides (13X Express Route) to get to GIAC Festival of Nations (Sept. 7) and Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (Sept. 7 & 8) at... Ithaca High School, including the 8 pm showing on Sept 7 of the family-friendly movie Space Jam on the outdoor inflatable screen. Additional event transportation info is below. Take the 13X (Express) bus route from the Seneca and Green Street stations and stops along the Cayuga St. route to and from the events at Ithaca High School (see map). Questions, call GIAC at (607) 272-3622 or message us. Event parking also available at Boyton Middle School. Bicycle parking is available near the IHS tennis courts. Stewart Park parking is not available due to another event. The GIAC Festival of Nations is Sat., Sept 7 (11 am - 6 pm) at IHS. The event will feature 60+ food, product and community organization vendors. Activities include music and performers, children's area, fun activities and games from around the world for all ages to play. The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sat., Sept 7 & Sun., Sept 8 (games start 8 am and run all day) is a fun two-day national tournament. Come out to watch some exciting basketball featuring out-of-state, regional and local teams of all ages and food vendors. Team registraton has ended. Volunteers needed. FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE - SPACE JAM (PG) The movie is Sat., Sept 7 (8 pm) offered as part of the event festivites. Bring a chair/blanket for a movie under the stars. TCAT will have a bus running back along the Cayuga St. route and to Green Seneca Stations immediately after the movie. These events made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County Tourism Program and local sponsors.