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Aquatics Center


SUMMER SWIM LESSON

REGISTRATION: Saturday, May 27th @ 9:00 am

  • MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD
  • IN-DISTRICT FAMILIES ONLY (FIRST)
    • Out-of District will be able to register after this date
  • In person at the Aquatic Center
  • Unfortunately, we cannot register or take payment over the phone
  • 8 swimmers per level
  • LEVELS: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

SPRING SWIM LESSONS ARE FULL

SESSION 1: APRIL 3rd – 19th

SESSION 2: APRIL 24th – MAY 10th

SESSION 3: MAY 15th – JUNE 5th

Monday & Wednesday Evenings – 7:40 – 8:20 pm


  • LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLSThis class helps students feel comfortable in the water. Activities include entering and exiting the water, blowing bubbles, kicking, floating and self rescue skills.
  • LEVEL 2: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS- Children continue to learn basic water skills and begin arm strokes on stomach and back. Safety skills are expanded. To enter the class, a child must be able to float or glide.
  • LEVEL 3: STROKE DEVELOPMENT – Emphasis in this class is placed on front crawl stroke with side breathing and back crawl. Diving, treading water and self rescue skills are introduced.
  • LEVEL 4: STROKE IMPROVEMENT – Front and back crawl are reviewed at this level. Emphasis in this class is placed on elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
  • LEVEL 5: STROKE REFINEMENT – Continued refinement of front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Surface dives and turning are introduced.


ADULT LAP SWIM:

6:00 – 7:00 AM Monday thru Friday

$6.00 drop-in fee

Punch card and passes are available for purchase.


Contact Information:

DAVID DOUGLAS AQUATIC CENTER
13030 SE Taylor Court
Portland, OR 97233

503-261-8378

julie_gossett@ddsd40.org

  • Mon – Fri 6:00am – 2:00pm
  • Closed Saturday and Sunday
Exterior Photo of the DD Aquatics Center