Water Safety and Swimming

Lightning and Thunder – Club Policy

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

Tuesday afternoon, July 3, 2018, a line of stationary thunderstorms developed over West Milford generating thunder that could be heard at our beaches. Rules in effect at the Club’s beaches (follow this link for beach rules) require removal of all bathers from the water upon hearing thunder and the waiting period is thirty minutes after […]

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Help Wanted – Lifeguards, Lifeguard Instructors and Water Safety Instructors

Monday, May 14th, 2018

The Club is anticipating openings in our Water Safety department this summer. Consider joining our great staff as a lifeguard. Two of our seven beaches open Memorial Day weekend and are open weekends in June. Starting in the last week of June, the regular season opens with the other five beaches coming online and continues […]

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Lifeguard Training Class – Registration by July 2 Required

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018

Interested in joining the Club’s Water Safety staff? Then make note that the Club is offering the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification class beginning July 9. Registration is required not later than July 2 with the $50.00 deposit. The balance of $50.00 is due on the first day of class, July 9. Checks can be […]

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Registration and Parent Permission Forms Available

Saturday, May 27th, 2017

Forms to register your children for the Highland Lakes Swim Team, Swim Lessons and Athletics and Clubhouse activities are now available for download by clicking the corresponding links in the “At a glance” section on the right-hand side of this page.

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End of Season Beach Hours

Wednesday, August 24th, 2016

Effective Friday, August 26, 2016, these beaches will be open daily from 11 am to 6 pm: Beach 1 – Beach 3. The following locations are CLOSED for the season: Beaches 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 and the Swim Lanes. A large number of lifeguards have left for their fall semester at college while […]

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Beaches 4, 5 and 6 Closed Sunday, August 7 for Family Day

Friday, August 5th, 2016

Due to Family Day requirements for the Water Safety staff, Beaches 4, 5 and 6 will be closed on Sunday and will be open throughout the week starting Monday, August 8 from 12 pm to 5 pm.

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Beach 1 and Beach 3 open

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

Beach 1 and Beach 3 will be open from 12 pm – 6 pm beginning Wednesday, June 15 and on weekends from 10:30 am to 6 pm. Beginning Saturday, June 25 Beach 2 and Beach 7 will be open daily from 12 pm to 5 pm Full openings: All beaches open Saturday, July 2. Hours […]

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Beach Locations and Rules

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

The Club’s seven beaches are listed below. Always check the Highland Lakes Newsette for hours of operation. Badges are required at all times and children must be supervised. Use the Water Safety Hotline – 973-764-7797 – for swim lesson cancellations and make-up days, delayed beach opening and beach closings. Beach # Location 1 Lake 1 […]

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Beaches 1 and 3 Open over Labor Day Weekend

Thursday, September 3rd, 2015

With school starting all beaches are closed Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4, 2015. Over the Labor Day weekend, Beaches 1 and 3 ONLY will be open from 11 am to 6 pm.

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Parent Permission and Registration Forms

Monday, June 15th, 2015

Click the title of this Post in order for the links to forms to work. Click here to download the Parent Permission Form. Use this form to enroll your children in swim lessons and athletic programs, and also to participate in Clubhouse activities and events. Register your children for swim lessons using this form. Remember, […]

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Beach 7 at Lake 5 closed Wednesday, July 23

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014

Due to weed and algae treatments by Allied Biological scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, Beach 7 will be closed all day. Swim lessons will take place at Beach 1 at their normal time. Jack McLaughlin, General Manager

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Swim Lesson Sign-Ups Now Underway

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

Sign-ups for summer swim lessons for children began on Memorial Day Weekend and will continue through the entire month of June and the early part of July. If you have not yet registered your children for swim lessons, stop by the clubhouse to do so. Forms can be found near the activity center. Once you […]

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	Currently 18° Clear Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
	Friday 01/11 0% High 27° / Low 11° Clear Mostly clear. Lows overnight in the low teens.
	Saturday 01/12 0% High 28° / Low 14° Mostly Cloudy Mostly cloudy skies. High 28F. Winds light and variable.
	Sunday 01/13 0% High 25° / Low 10° Partly Cloudy Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High near 25F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
	Monday 01/14 0% High 30° / Low 18° Clear Mainly sunny. High around 30F. Winds light and variable.

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