Dear Penguins and Parents:

Swim-A-Thon is this morning, June 18! Keep Swimming and Collecting Donations! See you there.

CARDBOARD BOAT RACES, JUNE 22

The Penguin Regatta Cardboard Boat Races take place during the Overnighter, starting at 6:30 pm. All penguins are encouraged to team up with their swim team friends to construct a sea-worthy vessel using only cardboard, duct tape, and paint.

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, June 22nd (before the Overnighter)
  • Time:
    • 5:45 pm: Drop-off your Cardboard Boat Creations at the Bocce Ball Court.
    • 6:30 pm: Cardboard Boat Races begin. Families are welcome to watch.

Penguin Regatta Notes:

  • Boats will be raced in the pool. Each heat will be 50 yards (two lengths of the pool). Depending on the number of entries, your boat may have to survive multiple heats.
  • Boats must be human-powered. There is no limit to the number of crew members on each boat.
  • Materials allowed:
    • Cardboard or paper (no plastic, waxed cardboard, or waterproof cardboard)
    • Duct tape, or any type of packaging tape
    • Adhesive products such as Liquid Nails for gluing the boat together
    • Water- or acrylic-based paint
  • Paddles are allowed but must also be made out of cardboard and duct tape.
  • Please take home the remains of your boat at the end of the races!


OVERNIGHTER: SATURDAY, JUNE 22

The annual Overnighter is next Saturday night and is one of LPAC’s most treasured traditions and a highlight of every swim team season. LPAC swimmers get to camp out in tents on the grass next to the Los Paseos pool and stay up late swimming, dancing, playing dodge ball, and just having fun with their friends.

Be sure to register your swimmer(s) now2024 Overnighter Registration

Your swimmer will not want to miss out on the event of the Season! Register your swimmer(s) now so we know how much food to purchase and how much fun to provide.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Planning and executing the overnighter is a big job and the board members stay all night to ensure that your kiddos are safe and sound at the pool, by the time morning comes, they are all exhausted. We ask that every family please do your part to pick up the areas surrounding your child’s tent and space. We also ask that every family please do their part to help with the Overnighter Kitchen Duty and Cleanup. Please sign up. Volunteer hours are 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM on Sunday the 23rd. If for some reason you are having trouble getting into the Google Sign up please email Heather Castro.

Looking forward to an amazing 2024 overnighter!