City of Cape Girardeau

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Preschool Playtime
Parents with little ones, come enjoy the spray pad before the waterpark opens! Preschool Playtime is for kids ages 4 & under. The play structure will also be open on the Friday dates in August. Adults are free! Season passes must be purchased in advanced at the Osage Centre or A. C. Brase Arena. No make-up dates will be offered. For questions or more information contact Robert at [email protected].

When: Monday-Thursday | 5/28/24-8/15/24 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 5/28/24-8/14/24 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $4 drop in rate, $60 season pass for all dates

Call the Rainout Line at 573.975.1024 for weather related information.

World's Largest Swim Lesson
Join us in a free swim lesson as we participate in the World's Largest Swim Lesson to build awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim to prevent drowning. For ages 2-10.

Date: Thursday June 20, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: Free!

Kid's Luau Party at Cape Splash
We’re having a luau so wear your grass skirts and we’ll provide the lei! Lounge with us by our tropical paradise pool at Cape Splash and come ready to limbo and hula hoop in your island wear! The splash pad, zero depth entry pool, play structure, pirate ship and small slides will be open for play. For boys and girls ages 10 and under. Register online or in-person at the event! Free for season pass holders and no charge for adults. Participating kids will get into Cape Splash free on the day of the party. Click here to register!

Date: Saturday June 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $10 per child, free for season pass holders

Call the Rainout Line at 573.975.1024 for weather related information.

Private Swim Lessons
These 1-on-1 sessions allow for swimmers ages 4 and up, of all skill level, to progress at their own pace and have the focused instruction of their instructor. These are great options for children who thrive better from 1-on-1 attention, teenagers who need to prepare for lifeguard training prerequisite skills, and adults who want to improve their strokes. Private Swim Lessons are held at the Jefferson Community Center and Cape Aquatic Center. To book a private lesson, contact Matt at [email protected]. Click here for a printable flyer.

Location: Jefferson Pool
Fee: 1 Lesson: $25 per person | 4 Lessons: $23 per person per lesson ($92 total) | 8 Lessons: $20 per person per lesson ($160 total)

Learn to Swim Program at Cape Splash
Comprehensive swim program offering classes for ages 6 months+. The registration deadline is the Friday before each session at noon. Students enrolled in each of these programs will have the opportunity to participate in eight lessons held on Mondays through Thursdays. Regular attendance is important for skill progression. No make-up classes will be scheduled. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 573.339.6340. Registrations are taken Monday-Friday. between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. at the A.C. Brase arena, or can be completed online by clicking here.

Swim Levels:
Intro to Water Skills 3+: Focuses on fundamental swimming & safety skills while learning how to safely be a part of a group. Parents may stay poolside for safety purposes to ensure the child is following class rules.
Water Movement 3+: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it. In this class, swimmers must be completely independent of the parent.
Fundamental Aquatic Skills 5+: Children will learn basic swimming skills.
Stroke Improvement 7+: Introduces treading water, and focuses on stroke development of front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke.

Dates: Session 1 | June 3-13
Session 2 | June 24-July 3
Session 3 | July 8-18
Times & Locations:
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Cape Splash
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Cape Splash
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Cape Aquatic Center
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Cape Aquatic Center
Fee: $60 per swimmer

Adult

River Walking at Cape Splash
Enjoy a low-impact workout while walking in the lazy river at Cape Splash! Walk with the current or against it to customize your workout. Water walking increases your blood flow and warms your muscles and joints. Open to adults 18+. Season passes must be purchased in advance at Osage Centre or A.C. Brase Arena. No make-up dates will be offered.

Dates: Monday-Thursday | 5/28/24-8/15/24 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday | 5/28/24-8/14/24 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $4 drop in rate |$50 season pass for all dates
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Adult Beach Bash at Cape Splash
Calling all adults! Are you in need of a summer trip to Cape Splash without the kids?! Relax in the lazy river, listen to music, enjoy the water slides, play pool volleyball and indulge in free food (while supplies last) at the waterpark! Purchase your event wristband ahead of time at A.C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre to beat the line. For ages 18+. For more information, contact [email protected].

Dates: Friday June 22, 2024 & Friday July 12, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cape Splash
Fee: $15 per person | free for season passholders
Adult Beach Bash Sponsors

Doggy Swim Day
Dogs and humans can take a dip in the zero depth entry and lap pools at Cape Splash! All dogs must be on a leash when entering the facility, and vaccinations are required. A private session will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (limit of 20 dogs). Must pre-register for private session by calling 573-339-6342. Dogs under 25 pounds are invited from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., dogs 25-75 pounds from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dogs 75+ pounds from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Humans are admitted FREE with a dog’s paid admission! Limit of two dogs per human & small dogs can attend a larger dog session, but large dogs must attend designated session. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. Sessions (except private session) have a limit of 75 dogs, and participants can pre-register at the Osage Centre or online by clicking here.

When: Sunday, September 8, 2024
Where: Cape Splash
Private Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Limit of 20 dogs | $20 per dog | Must pre-register by calling 573-339-6342
Dogs Under 25 Pounds: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
Dogs 25-75 Pounds: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog
Dogs 75+ Pounds: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Limit of 75 dogs | $12 per dog