Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
See level descriptions below.
Small Group Swim Lessons will be limited to 4 children per group.
Swim Lessons sessions consist of 8 – 30 minutes classes. Please review the Level Descriptions below prior to registering. Lessons are first come/first serve. Swim lessons are non-refundable.
Registration for August sessions will open July 14th (No July sessions). Members register online. Non-members must register at the club, by appointment only. Call 503-826-0565 to schedule. Registration closes one day prior to to session start date
August Session Dates:
August 4th-27th Monday & Wednesday
Times: Sessions will take place between 4:00pm-6:15pm.
Member need to register online using the link below. Non-member must come to the facility and register in person. By registering for Swim Lessons, you are agreeing to Mt Hood Athletic Clubs terms of service. See Swim Lessons FAQ & Policies. Registration is NOT guaranteed to those who signed up for prior lessons.
Online Link
Members, when you login online, you should see your child in your family group. If they are not there, please call the club to have them added prior to swim lesson registration opening.
If you have never logged into your Member Self Service account, you will need to use your keycard number as your username and password to login and create your account.
- Parents should read the level descriptions below prior to signing up to ensure their child is registered for the proper level. Once a child has signed up, these levels cannot be changed. Children must be able to independently sit on the pool deck during the lessons.
- Payment is due at the time of registration. Spots will not be held without registration and payment. Availability is limited to subject to lesson times and spots.
- No parents/family members in the pool with children during swim lessons. Limited to two parents/guardians allowed on the pool deck during the time of their child’s lesson. Members may not use the pool during Swim Lessons. See Aquatic Schedule. Children may not use the Hot dub during lessons as it is not family time.
Cost:
- Member $79
- Non-Members $109
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Please do not call the Front Desk.
Private Swim Lessons are also available. To register email Tiffany at the email above.
Level Descriptions
In order to enter swim lessons, children must be able to sit on the pool deck independently without support.
LEVEL 1
Please note: Child must be able to sit on the pool deck unassisted.
Learning Targets:
- Putting their face in the water
- Blowing bubbles- chin and nose in the water
- Partial head bobs
- Floating on back with assistance-
- head back in water and ears
- Kicking feet with straight legs
- on front and back
- Jump in the water to instructor
- Learning to be comfortable in the water
LEVEL 2
Must be able to:
- Enter and exit water independently
- Blow bubbles
- Float on back with assistance
Learning Targets & Outcomes:
- Floating on front and back
- Complete head bobs
- Submerge face and head fully
- Fully submerge face
- During front float
- Blow air out of nose
- Prevents the plugging of nose during front floats
- Streamline kicking
- On front and back
- Glide during floating
- Front and back
- Front crawl stroke
- Backstroke
- Jump into shallow water
LEVEL 3
Must be able to:
- Front float independently
- Back float independently
- Front crawl 5 ft without assistance
- Backstroke 5 ft without assistance
- Fully submerge face & head
Learning Targets & Outcomes:
- Front Crawl stroke with rotary breathing the width of the pool
- Complete multiple widths without assistance
- Jump into water from side of pool and swimming to wall
- Kneeling dives
- Kick using kickboard
- Dive for toys at the bottom of the pool
- Backstroke the width of the pool independently
- Complete multiple widths without assistance
- Jumping in, back floating and then swimming to the wall
- Learn to tread water
- Egg beater & breaststroke kick
LEVEL 4
Must be able to:
- Swim front stroke rotary side breathing the length of the pool without assistance
- Back stroke the length of the pool without assistance
- Kneel dive
- Front & black float in deeper water
- Jump in and swim to wall independently
- Dive for toys in 3-5 ft water depth
Learning Targets & Outcomes
- Fine tune side breathing during front stroke
- Introduce & learn breaststroke
- Introduce and learn butterfly
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Kick lengths of the pool with and without kickboard
- Dolphin, flutter, and breaststroke kick
- Find and dive for toys in 5-7 ft water depth z
- Swim multiple laps of the pool without stopping
- Freestyle & back stroke
- Breastroke
- Kneel dive and swim the length of the pool
- Flip turns for freestyle