WESTWOOD—The Pascack Valley Swim Club says it must raise $75,000 by March 1 — and see members sign up and pay early for the 2026 season — to cover essential opening costs and avoid the possibility of cancelling the season and selling the property.
In a message posted on the club’s website under the headline “WE NEED YOUR HELP!,” PVSC said it has served as a summer gathering place “for over 63 years,” describing the club as “a summer home for local friends & families — where kids learn to swim, friendships form, and summers are made.”
The club said it faced “significant and unexpected operational challenges” over the past two seasons, including “two separate motor failures that required extensive and costly repair,” along with “recent changes in state pool code” that “mandated custom-built electrical hardware.” The club said those “urgent and essential upgrades,” required for safety and compliance, placed financial pressure on the organization.
“While most those issues are now resolved,” PVSC said, “we are focused on rebuilding our financial position and making improvements that will allow us to continue serving the community for years to come.”
The club is urging members to sign up and pay for the 2026 season by March 1, and notes that bonded members must be paid by April 1. PVSC is offering incentives for early participation: members who join before March 1 will receive a book of 10 guest passes “valued at $120,” and the club is also promoting a referral offer — “Refer a friend — you both get $50 off your memberships!”
Beyond dues, PVSC said it is reaching out to the broader Pascack Valley community for financial support between now and March 1. The club said it needs to raise $75,000 by that date “above and beyond anticipated membership fees” to cover essential opening costs. PVSC has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser and asked supporters to share it with family, friends, and on social media.
Member donations may also be made by including a separate check payment when sending in dues, the club said. PVSC added that it welcomes commercial sponsorship opportunities and “appreciate(s) expressed interest from any members.”
“When we reach our goal, we will be able to open the pool on time,” PVSC said. “If the GoFundMe fundraiser and membership drive are unsuccessful, there will not be a 2026 season for the Pascack Valley Swim Club (the property will be sold and membership dues for the 2026 season will be returned).”
Membership applications can be mailed to Pascack Valley Swim Club, P.O. Box 417, Westwood, NJ 07675, according to the website. The club’s page also notes that 2026 registration is open, with options to register online, and includes a link to download the 2026 membership application.