THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Slip into the Shawnee Inn’s heated indoor pool for instructor-led water aerobics open to the public. Low-impact, music-driven classes are ideal for recovery after river days or as a steady cardio session during your Pocono escape.
Slip into the Shawnee Inn’s heated indoor pool for instructor-led water aerobics open to the public. Low-impact, music-driven classes are ideal for recovery after river days or as a steady cardio session during your Pocono escape.
Book with Shawnee Inn
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Shawnee Inn · East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
At the edge of the Delaware River valley, where the Pocono foothills climb away from placid water, Shawnee Inn’s Water Aerobics offers a bracing midweek ritual: buoyant, music-driven workouts in a heated indoor pool inside the resort’s wellness area. Water Aerobics is held at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, and opens this exclusive guest amenity to the public on a limited schedule.
These instructor-led sessions blend low-impact cardio with resistance moves using pool equipment, improving strength, flexibility, and range of motion without joint strain. Classes run Tuesdays at 6:00 PM and Thursdays at 8:00 AM; each session lasts about one hour. Public participants pay a $15 drop-in fee, while overnight guests enjoy access at no additional cost. Minimum age is 13, and space is limited, so advance booking through the provided referral link is wise.
What makes this offering special for outdoor travelers is the setting: the indoor pool is part of a resort that fronts the Delaware River and serves as a practical recovery hub after paddle trips, hiking in the nearby Poconos, or a round on the resort’s golf course. The water’s warmth and the buoyancy of the pool let participants push mobility and steady-state cardio in ways land workouts can’t, making it especially useful for those nursing sore muscles from trail days or river runs.
Practical details matter: meet at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Lobby, bring a swimsuit, towel, and a waterproof watch if you track intervals. Classes are adaptable for beginners through seasoned exercisers; instructors layer resistance bands and foam dumbbells to scale intensity. If you’re traveling with family, note the age restriction and limited capacity.
Community is part of the draw: these sessions are open to local residents and visitors alike, offering a chance to meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts and sample the inn’s wellness amenities without booking a room. Booking ahead secures your spot—drop-in availability fills quickly on popular days. Whether you want recovery work after a paddling day on the Delaware River or a reliable low-impact workout during a weekend away, Shawnee Inn’s Water Aerobics is an efficient, friendly way to stay active in East Stroudsburg.
Sessions supply foam dumbbells, noodles, and resistance bands, so participants don’t need to carry specialty gear; instructors will offer scaled progressions that emphasize posture, breath, and controlled range of motion. The class’s tempo changes with music selections but stays focused on joint-safe repetition—ideal for cross-training athletes, older adults maintaining mobility, and anyone recovering from a long day outdoors. Parking at the resort is available by the lobby; check the booking page for cancellations and capacity before you go. Towels and locker access seasonally depend on resort policies—confirm at check-in.
No. Sessions are open to the public during scheduled class times, though overnight guests get access included in their stay.
Public drop-in rate is $15 per person; overnight guests have classes included with their reservation.
Each session lasts approximately one hour, combining warm-up, resistance work, and cooldown stretches.
Yes. The class is low-impact and scalable, designed to be gentle on joints while improving strength and mobility.
Meet at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Lobby to access the pool and check in for your session.
Yes. Foam dumbbells, noodles, and resistance bands are supplied as part of the class equipment.
Shawnee Inn is a historic resort and activity provider located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, sitting on the banks of the Delaware River within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The property offers a broad mix of outdoor, educational, and family-friendly experiences that launch from the inn and nearby access points. Activities available at Shawnee Inn include guided hikes on sections of the Appalachian Trail, guided canoe trips and open canoeing options (including 3-mile and 13-mile paddles), all-electric historic tram tours with on-site interpretation, archery in the Bamboo Garden, golf cart tours of the championship course, craft hour sessions, candle making workshops, seasonal Fall Harvest Tram Tours, stargazing tram tours, and special holiday programs such as Breakfast with Santa. Programs are led by trained staff who provide safety briefings, interpretive information about local history and river formation, and practical guidance like Leave No Trace hiking ethics and river safety. Seasonal offerings run on set dates, for example the Fall Harvest Tram Tour operates from late September through mid-November. Shawnee Inn’s combination of riverside location, structured programming, and interpretive guides makes it a convenient base for families, couples, and groups seeking curated outdoor experiences in the Poconos.
Book with Shawnee Inn