Swim Lesson Descriptions

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 • Per 3 students—All semi-private lessons ADULT/CHILD LESSONS age: 6 mo up to 3 yrADULT / 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.

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.

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. 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.

Seal

Polar Bear

Sea Lion 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.

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.

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.

Park Shark 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.

TEEN / ADULT BEGINNER LESSONS

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

Number of Lessons Cost 10 $60 9 $54

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, swim lessons will only be offered at outdoor pools. We are not able to offer any private or semi-private lessons.

Adult For the beginner swimmer

Sign up beginning MAY 23 for June 22–July 31 activities Sign up beginning JUNE 27 for August 1–August 28 activities