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Children's Swim Lesson Program

Children's Swim Lesson Program

The Mt. Hood Aquatic Center uses the American Red Cross Learn–to–Swim progression. All instructors are certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards.
Link to Children’s Swim Lessons Descriptions And Requirements
Cost
$42 - 45 per session, per child.
Registration
Mt. Hood Aquatic Center is able to accept telephone, online and mail-in registration. Please see Registration Information link on the left sidebar of this page.
Refund and Credit Policy
Refunds or transfer will be given only to requests made three or more working days prior to the first class period. You must present your receipt to be eligible for a refund. After the lesson session has started only one-half credit towards your next lesson purchase will be granted.
Waiting List & Class Cancellation Policies
To provide better service, waiting lists are available for all children's programs that have reached capacity. This list is used primarily as a courtesy for cancellations in existing classes. Adding classes in addition to those scheduled depends both on pool availability and on instructor availability. Please note that classes will be combined or cancelled if there are fewer than three children enrolled.
Swimming Lesson Policies
For Preschool Levels 1 and 2, parents may observe classes only on the first and last day in the Learner pool. The spectator section is provided for your convenience. Parents are expected to promptly drop off and pick up their children. You may register for more than one class without waiting for your child to finish the current class. Please consult with Aquatic Staff for proper placement. No child 6 years of age or older shall accompany a parent into the opposite sex locker room.
Alternative Changing Areas
Mt. Hood Aquatics Center offers two different alternative changing areas for families who need more options. The Hydro pool area has a shower and is accessible from the pool deck near the mens locker room entrance.
Private Swim Lessons
Mt. Hood Aquatic Center offers private swim lessons. This program is intended to provide a service to individuals who may have needs beyond the scope of group swim lessons. These may include desiring a one-on-one environment, wanting to work on a specific set of skills, or having special needs that limit the student’s ability to participate in a group. Lessons are offered for all levels, non-swimmer through advanced competitive skills. Please inquire at the Front Desk for more information.
Children Age Group Categories
Infant / Toddler:
Merbabes, a parent and child class, is available for children from 8 months through 3 years of age. Parent and Child class is available for children ages 30 months to 5 years.
Preschool Age (Preschool Aquatics):
The child must be at least 3 years old to start preschool lessons and will continue in preschool programs until they have begun first grade. Instructor to student ratio is 1:6.
School Age (Learn-to-Swim):
The child must be in first grade or older. Instructor to student ratio varies from 1:8 to 1:10 as a maximum.

Register Online for
Aquatic Classes

Please note that you must have a credit card to process the transaction and there will be an additional 6% fee for processing. Additionally, there will be no discounts applied for online transactions. To apply membership and senior discounts please register by telephone.

Children's Lessons and Session Dates
Monday / Wednesday Afternoons and Evenings
These lessons are two days a week for five weeks. Classes offered are designated by an X on the grids below.
Fall Session 1 Sept. 28 to Oct. 28	Winter Session 1 Jan. 4 to Feb. 3* *No class on Jan. 18	Spring Session 1 Mar. 29 to Apr. 28
Fall Session 2 Nov. 2 to Dec. 2* *No class on November 11, 25	Winter Session 2 Feb. 8 to Mar. 10	Spring Session 2 May 3 to June 2* *No class on May 31
Tuesday / Thursday Afternoons and Evenings
These lessons are two days a week for five weeks. Classes offered are designated by an X on the grids below.
Fall Session 1 Sept. 29 to Oct. 29	Winter Session 1 Jan. 5 to Feb. 4	Spring Session 1 Mar. 29 to Apr. 29
Fall Session 2 Nov. 3 to Dec. 3* *No class on November 26	Winter Session 2 Feb. 9 to Mar. 11* *No class on Feb. 18	Spring Session 2 May 4 to June 3
Saturday Mornings
These classes are once a week for 10 weeks and are offered in one session. Classes offered are designated by an X on the grids.
Fall Session Sept. 26 to Dec. 5* *No class on Nov. 28	Winter Session Jan. 9 to Mar. 13* *No class on Feb. 13, 20	Spring Session April 3 to June 5

Children's Lessons - Monday / Wednesday Afternoon & Evenings
2 Days a Week for 5 Weeks
(Merbabes and afternoon Parent/Child classes are once a week for 10 weeks)

Preschool Afternoon M/W
CLASS	3-3:30	3:30-4	4-4:30	4:30-5	5-5:30
P-1			X
P-2	X		X
P-3	X	X
P-4		X
P-5
Merbabes					X(M or W)
Parent/Child				X(M)

School Age Afternoon M/W
CLASS	4:05-4:45	4:50-5:30
S-1	X
S-2	X
S-3	X
S-4		X
S-5		X
S-6		X

Preschool & School Age Evenings M/W
CLASS	6:30 - 7:00	7 - 7:30	7:30 - 8:10
P-1	X
P-2	X	X
P-3		X
P-4		X
P-5, 6			X (8 pm)
S-2.5			X
S-3.5			X

Children's Lessons - Tuesday / Thursday Afternoon & Evenings
2 Days a Week for 5 Weeks
(Merbabes and afternoon Parent/Child classes are once a week for 10 weeks)

Preschool T/Th Afternoons
CLASS	1:45 -2:15	2:20 - 2:50	2:55 - 3:25	3:30 - 4:00	4:00-4:30	4:30-5:00	5:00 - 5:30
P-1		X			X	X
P-2		X	X		X	X
P-3	X		X
P-4	X			X
P-5				X
Parent/Child							X (T)

School Age Afternoon & Evening T/Th
CLASS	4:05-4:45	4:50-5:30
S-2	X	X
S-2.5	X	X
S-3		X
S-3.5	X

Preschool Evening T/Th
CLASS	6:30 - 7:00	7:00 - 7:30	7:30 - 8:00
P-1	X
P-2	X
P-3		X
S-2			X
S-3			X
Parent/Child		X
Merbabes			X (T)

Children's Lessons - Saturday Mornings
This Session is Once a Week for 10 Weeks

Preschool Age Saturday Morning
CLASS	8:55 - 9:25	9:30 - 10:00	10:05 - 10:35	10:40 - 11:10	11:15 - 11:45
P-1	X	X
P-2	X	X	X
P-3			X		X
P-4				X
Merbabes				X (8-18 mos.)	X (18-36 mos.)

School Age
CLASS	8:20 - 9:00	9:05 - 9:45	9:50 - 10:30	10:35 - 11:15	11:20 - 12:00
S-1			X
S-2				X	X
S-2.5			X	X
S-3			X		X
S-3.5		X		X
S-4		X
S-5		X
S-6	X (Fall & Spring)

Level 6
Fall: Fitness Swimmer
Spring: Personal Water Safety

For more information call 491-7243 or stop by the pool for the complete schedule.

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