SWIM LESSONS

NOTE: Registrations not accepted after the third day of lessons.

Classes designed to have one instructor:

• Per 4–12 students—Angelfish and Starfish

• Per 4–5 students—Goldfish through Pre-Penguin

• Per 4–6 students—Pre-Otter through Polar Bear

• Per 4–8 students—Sea Lion and Above

YOUTH–ADULT LESSONS | Age 6 & up

Penguin

For the non-swimmer who can put face in the water and blow bubbles.

Otter

Must be comfortable in the water and be able to do a front glide with kick for 10 ft and unassisted back floats.

ADULT/CHILD LESSONS age: 6 mo up to 3 yr

ADULT / CHILD LESSONS | Age 6 months–3

Angelfish

Fun, water adjustment, and basic skill development are emphasized as the instructor guides guardians and children through this level.

PRESCHOOL LESSONS age: 3 year - 5 year

Starfish

Fun, water adjustment, and basic skill development are emphasized as the instructor guides guardians and children through this level.

PRESCHOOL LESSONS | Age 3–5

Goldfish For the non-swimmer.

Pre-Penguin

For the non-swimmer who can put face in the water and blow bubbles.

Seal

Must be able to do back glides with kicking for 10 ft (youth), front crawl with no side breathing for or 15 ft, and five side breathing breaths with arms on wall.

Polar Bear

Must be comfortable in deep water and be able to swim front crawl with arms and side breathing for 30 ft and backstroke with arms for 30 ft

Must be comfortable in the deep water and able to swim front crawl with side breathing for 50 ft and backstroke for 50 ft.

Pre-Otter

Must be comfortable in the water and be able to do a front glide with kick for 5 ft and unassisted back floats.

Dolphin

Must be comfortable in the deep water and be able to swim front crawl with side breathing for 25yds, back crawl for 25yds, and elementary backstroke for 25 yds.

Pre-Seal

Must be able to do back glides with kicking for 5 ft, front crawl with no side breathing for 10 ft, and five side breathing breaths with arms on wall.

If your child has had more than a 3-month break from swimming lessons, they should repeat the previous level as a refresher course.

Prices listed are the discounted rates for City of Portland residents. Non-residents are charged 40% more because they do not pay taxes that support PP&R.

Due to current staffing levels, we are not able to offer any private or semi-private lessons.

TEEN

Teen

Must be comfortable in the deep water and be able to dive into the pool and swim front crawl for 50 yds, swim backstroke for 50 yds, and breaststroke for 50 yds.

/ ADULT BEGINNER LESSONS

Learn front crawl, back crawl, and basic water safety in lessons designed just for you! Discover a new skill that could lead to employment.

Adult For the beginner swimmer

SIGN UP BEGINNING AT 12:30PM:

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 for October 2–November 5 activities

SIGN UP BEGINNING AT 9:30AM:

• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 for November 6–December 29 activities