5. Full-time baby-sitters, who are at least 13 years old, and are not pool members, will be allowed admittance to the pool facilities as a baby-sitter for a pool member at no additional charge as long as they are registered with your membership. A full time baby-sitter is a person who sits for a member family on a weekly basis. Babysitters must come with or bring a member of the family with whom they are registered, and are not permitted to use the Club without members of the family present.

Verification of baby-sitter status will be required in writing and must be submitted to the membership PO Box 13, Phoenix, MD 21131. Only one babysitter is permitted per member family. Any verification submitted after the pool opening will require a processing time of up to 10 days before the babysitter may be admitted without additional charge. Baby-sitters who do not qualify under the above guidelines will be required to pay guest fees.

6. Membership dues are non-refundable. If a member voluntarily chooses to cancel their membership and seeks a refund due to "special circumstances" (which prevents the member family from using the pool during the pool season), these situations may be reviewed on a case by case basis.  Determination for such a pro-rated refund is at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. No appeal rights are granted. Member families must submit such a request in writing to the P.O. BOX for consideration.

7. Summer Hill Club, Inc. reserves the right to cancel membership for rule infarction at the discretion of the Board of  Directors at any time with no refund.  Summer Hill Club, Inc. is not responsible for refunds to members or damages of any kind for any reason arising from late openings or early closings under any circumstances including, but not limited to, acts of God, mechanical failures, construction delays or inclement weather.

8. Members and their guests agree to be responsible for the cost of all medical expenses incurred for injuries sustained while using the facilities of Summer Hill Club and members assume the sole responsibility of any first aid treatment sought and received from the Club including, but not limited to allergic reaction to first aid remedies rendered. We request you bring your medicine or allergic reaction kits with you to the Club for Bee stings, etc. 

Club Hours:

1. The club will open on the Saturday before Memorial Day and be open through Labor Day, weather permitting.

2. The pool hours will be 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sun-Thurs. Fri & Sat from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. There will be some variations in the hours when school is in session. This will be outlined on the website.

3. The pool will be cleared 10 minutes prior to closing everyday. The rest rooms will be locked at closing. Everyone must vacate the pool area at closing.

Gate Procedure:

All members must sign in and register any guests at the front gate. An ID number has been assigned to each member family and you will be required to sign in using your ID number, name, and the number of members entering, as well as register and pay for your guests. In addition, the gate guard will confirm your access via your member photos on file. Your ID number will be available with your directory. No member will be permitted to use the pool without a picture on file.

Guest Privileges:

1. To gain admittance, each member must sign-in. Adult members are required to familiarize their children and guests with all Rules and Regulations of the pool.

2. Use of the pool or entering the Club area outside the hours specified is strictly forbidden. Lifeguards must be present before anyone enters the pool and play areas. Violators will be prosecuted.

3. Adults are responsible for the safety of their children in all areas of the main pool and baby pool. In no case will a child under the age of 13 be admitted without a parent, or baby-sitter who is at least 15 years old.

4. All children under the age of 15 will be required to pass the swim test in order to swim in the diving area of the pool.

5. Parent/Guardian must closely watch children at all times. Parent/Guardian must accompany a non-swimmer in the water at all times.

6. Children should not trespass on neighboring properties going to and from pool. Parents are responsible for enforcement of this rule.

7. All bicycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, ball playing or any other sport games or recreational activities are prohibited in the parking lot and driveway.  Recreational activities provided by the pool will only be allowed in designated areas.

8. No animals will be permitted in the pool area.

9. Tables and lounge chairs may not be reserved in advance. Preference for chairs will be given to adults.

10. In the event of a power outage, rest rooms may not be used, and the pool will be cleared. If the power outage continues for more than one hour the pool will be closed until power resumes.

11. For the purpose of supporting non-swimmers, inner tubes, water wings, and all other flotation devices are not permitted at any time. For safety purposes, only a United States Coast Guard approved life vest may be used. If a child uses such a life vest, a parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water at all times.

13. The Board of Directors, Officers, and Summer Hill Club, Inc. are not responsible for the loss of valuables or damage to automobiles on the premises.

14. Violations of rules and regulations and instructions of pool management staff may cause suspension or expulsion from the premises. The Club Manager, or his representatives, has final authority to enforce these rules and eject violators.

15. Misrepresentation of membership is cause for expulsion or forfeiture of membership from the Club.

1. Children of any age who are not potty trained are not permitted in the main pool.

2. No food or drinks will be allowed on the concrete edges of the main and baby pools. Chewing gum is prohibited on all club property.

3. No glass containers are permitted on club property.

4. No squirting toys of any type will be permitted.

5. Showers are available and members are encouraged to shower prior to entering the pool.

6. No person with a rash or skin abrasion evident on his/her body shall be permitted to use the pool facilities without a doctor’s certificate.

7. Use of profane language, spitting, or nose blowing within the pool area is prohibited.

8. There shall be no dunking or roughhousing in the pool.

9. No air mattresses or large tubes are permitted in the pool.

10. Only Flotation devices that are US Coast Guard approved and approved by the on-site Pool Manager are allowed only on children who cannot swim.

11. Masks are not permitted on non-swimmers.

12. Only diapers covered by rubber pants or swim diapers may be used in the baby pool.

13. Children who have passed the deep end test are permitted to use noodles in the main pool.

14. All children 15 and younger must pass the deep end swim test before they are permitted to swim in the diving well. Non-swimmers are not permitted in the deep/diving well end. Swimmers are not allowed in the baby pool.

Playground:

1. Children play at their own risk in this area—the lifeguards do NOT supervise the playground.

2. An adult must supervise children at all times while on the playground.

3. No throwing of sand, jumping off equipment or roughhousing is permitted.

4. All members are required to rinse sand off themselves before re-entering the pool area using the foot shower station. Please assure the water is turned off after each use.

Children’s Birthday Parties:

1. Parties at Summer Hill Club are reserved for children’s birthday parties or similar celebrations only.(i.e. sports teams or scouting parties) We are not a facility set up to handle other large family or business celebrations.

2. Reservations must be made for all parties in advance of the date. They must be approved and registered by the Club. A copy of the application can be found on our website at www.summerhillpool.com. The application request is required even if the party guests are all members of the Club. Registration must include the names of each invited party guest.

3.There is a $50.00 reservation / party fee payable to Summer Hill Club, Inc. at the time of registration. Requests to hold a date may be sent by e-mail to pool@summerhillpool.com. The fee and application for the party should be mailed to P.O. Box 13, Phoenix, MD 21131, and must be received within 7 days of your e-mail reservation request to avoid losing the date.

4. An e-mail confirmation will be sent that your party date is available and the request has been approved. Registration is accepted on a first-come first-serve basis.