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Changes to Camp Mahackeno include the construction of a new pool, swim pad, and pool house

YMCA embarks on gymnastics and Camp Mahackeno renovations

Lia Chen '20, Paper A&E Editor September 21, 2019

The Westport Weston Family YMCA began a two-story, 22,000 square foot building addition and numerous campus renovations early September 2019. The construction is expected to cost around $25 million.  According...

Mia Bullock ’16 prepares to dive off her block in the Oct. 2 meet against Greenwich.  Bullock won every race she competed in that day

Mia Bullock dives her way into Staples’ history

Jen Gouchoe, Web Features Editor October 10, 2014

Most preschoolers would dread taking off their beloved life jackets and jumping into the deep end of the pool. For Mia Bullock ’16, this was no problem. Bullock went to preschool at the YMCA, which...

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Be a Punk or Grab your Trunks: Swimming at Staples Examined

February 24, 2010
The one place that you can see your classmates without any pants on—the Staples Pool house. This chlorine-filled haven is not only a great way to cool down and relax in the middle of the day but also a graduation requirement. Staples requires that every student participate in one half of a quarter of freshman swimming fundamentals, and one half of a quarter in sophomore water polo, unless medically excused.
Staples Pool Chlorine Level Returns to Normal After a Recent Spike

Staples Pool Chlorine Level Returns to Normal After a Recent Spike

September 16, 2009
Rachel Guetta '13, Petey Menz '11, and Lila Epstein '10 explore the chlorine incident at the Staples pool.
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