Swim Lessons
FALL 2023 (Subject to change)
Two week sessions. Registration starts Friday following end of each session. First day to register will be Friday October 6th starting at 8:00am. Call 503-397-2283.
DATES: Oct. 9-18 / Oct. 23-Nov. 1 / Nov. 6-15 / Nov. 27-Dec. 6 / Dec. 11-20
TIMES: 4:10, 4:45 & 5:20 MW ONLY (no T/Th are available at this time)
PRICE PER SESSION: $32 In District / $40 Out District
ADULT LESSONS: T/TH 8:00-9:00am $10 drop in.
PARENT/TOT: Saturdays 10:30 am $10 drop in (family swim included)
*Please read the information below to determine which Level your child needs*
Water Introduction (children 6 months – 2 yrs)
Parent/Tot WATER INTRO Class
- Learn to ask for permission before entering the water
- Learn how to enter/exit water safely
- Feel comfortable in the water
- Submerging to the mouth, nose, eyes and completely
- Explore buoyancy
- Change body position in the water
- Learn how to play safely
Learn to Swim (children 3-17)
Level 1:
- Roll to Tummy and enter water
- Blow bubbles – mouth
- Blow bubbles – nose
- Blowing bubbles head submerged or face in water – 3 counts
- Front float – 5 counts assisted
- Back float – 5 counts assisted
- Jump in and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Lifejackets – floating and recognize a lifeguard
Level 2:
- Roll to Tummy and enter water
- Nose bobs – 5
- Front float – 5 counts unassisted
- Back float – 5 counts unassisted
- Front glide
- Back glide
- Flutter kick with kickboard – front
- Flutter kick with kickboard – back
- Steamboats
- Jump in and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Lifejackets – kicking to wall and Open eyes under water
Level 3:
- Roll to Tummy and enter water
- Nose Bobs – 5
- Roll front to back
- Roll back to front
- Intro to arm strokes
- Arm strokes
- Back kicks
- Wing and kick
- Steamboat, roll to wing and kick
- Jump in and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Swim with a Buddy and How to get help
Level 4:
- Nose Bobs – 10
- Arm strokes
- Wing and kick, roll to arm strokes
- Intro to Side-breathing
- Side-breathing – 5 breaths, roll to Wing and kick
- Jump in and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Safety bobs
Level 5:
- Nose bobs – 10
- Crawl stroke
- Wing and kick – 15 yds
- Streamline back kicks
- Intro to Backstroke
- Intro to treading water
- Jump in and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Open water and deep water safety
Level 6:
- Nose bobs – 10
- Crawl stroke w/ bent elbow recovery
- Crawl stroke – 15 yds
- Backstroke – 15 yds
- Intro to Breaststroke kick
- Intro to diving
- Treading water – 30 seconds
- Jump in and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Diving safely
Level 7:
- Nose bobs – 10
- Crawl stroke – 25 yds
- Backstroke with s-pull – 25 yds
- Breaststroke – 15 yds
- Treading water – 1 min.
- Intro to Dolphin kick
- Intro to Breaststroke pull
- Intro to Breaststroke
- Jump in deep water and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Deep water Bobs
Level 8:
- Nose Bobs – 10
- Crawl stroke -50 yds
- Backstroke – 50 yds
- Breaststroke – 50 yds
- Intro to Butterfly Arms
- Treading water – 1 min 30 sec
- Jump in deep water and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Survival Float
Level 9:
- Nose Bobs – 10
- Crawl stroke – 100 yds
- Backstroke – 100 yds
- Breaststroke – 100 yds
- Butterfly – 15 yds
- Open Turns
- Treading water – 2 min
- Jump in deep water and return to wall
- Exit water at wall
- SAFETY SKILLS: Underwater blackout
Level 10:
- Nose Bobs – 10
- Butterfly – 25 yds
- 300 yds continuous swim
- Long Shallow water dives
- Treading water – drills
- SAFETY SKILLS: Diving board safety