Swim Lessons

Welcome to our Swim Lesson Program. While participating in swimming lessons, you will learn all the necessary swim skills to become a proficient swimmer.

When registering a child for multiple sessions of swim lessons, please keep them in the same level for all sessions. Aquatic Center staff will make the changes necessary if that child is ready to move to a different level. Please read the descriptions below and choose the appropriate class. Hermiston Parks and Recreation reserves the right to remove a participant from any class if we deem it unsafe for that participant to be in that level. We cannot guarantee there will be an open spot in the appropriate class for the removed participant.

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We are still looking for Swim Lesson Instructors! Go to bit.ly/hfacjobs2022 to submit your interest or contact us for more information. Flexible schedules (AM or PM lessons)

Group Swim Lessons (Monday-Thursday)

All Summer Session:  $150 Resident / $180 Non-Resident
2 Week Session: $52 Resident / $62.40 Non-Resident

Sessions (Tentative Schedule):
Session 1: June 19-29
Session 2: July 3-13 (No lessons of July 4)
Session 3: July 17-27
Session 4: July 31-August 10

Lesson Times:
A variety of levels throughout the following times:

8:00am,  9:45am,  10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm

*Not all Levels are available at each time*

Swim Lesson Registration

In-person registration in February and March at the Hermiston Community Center.  Online registration will open in May.

IMPORTANT!

If registering for multiple sessions, you must register for the same level for each session. Aquatic staff will then advance the swimmer to the next level in the same time slot (this is built into our lesson framework). We CANNOT move a swimmer down, if you try to force a swimmer to a higher level to fit your schedule, you may lose out on that session and refunds may not be processed.

Are you wondering what level your child was in back in 2022? Please check your CivicRec Account under Transaction History. Please be courteous of our time as we are working diligently to get the Pool ready!

(What Level information PDF is attached at bottom of this page)

Parent/Tot I (Ages 0-18 months)
This class is for parents to interact with their child in the water. Parents will learn skills to help their child acclimate to an aquatic environment and learn water safety skills.

Parent/Tot II (Ages 19-36 months)

This class is for parents to interact with their child in the water. Parents will learn skills to help their child acclimate to an aquatic environment, learn water safety skills, kicks, glides and how to encourage them to put their head under the water.

Level I (2ft. of water - 30 min)

This class if for children who are afraid of the water and those who are unable to place their entire head under the water. This class will use games to help children become more comfortable in the water. Students will be introduced to water safety, front and back floats, straight leg kicks, free style arms, glides, and how to put their head under the water. (Must be at least 3 years old)

Level 2 (2-3 ft. of water - 30 min)

This class is for children who are confident in placing their entire head under the water and who are comfortable when doing assisted front and back floats. Students in this class will continue with basics introduced in level 1: water safety, front and back floats, freestyle arms, glides, and straight leg kicks. Students will also be introduced to front to back rolls, back to front rolls, flutter kicks, side breathing and the use of a kickboard. (Prerequisite: Completion of level 1)

Level 3  (3 ft. of water - 30 min)

This class is for children who are confident when doing assisted front and back floats, assisted front to back rolls, back to front rolls, and comfortable with the use of a kickboard while side breathing, using freestyle arms, and kicks. This class will continue with the skills taught in level 1 and 2, with a focus on improving the student’s independence while freestyle swimming with the use of a kickboard. Students will be introduced to deeper water for water safety, independent glides, and independent use of the kickboard. (Prerequisite: Completion of level 2)

Level 4 (4 ft. of water- 30 min)

This class is for children who are confident and independent while freestyle swimming with the use of a kickboard and with water safety in deeper water. This class will continue with the skills taught in level 2 and 3, with a focus on improving the student’s technique of freestyle swimming, superman glide, and flutter kicks with the use of a kickboard. Additional focus will be on unassisted front to back rolls, back to front rolls and jumping off the diving board. Students will also be introduced to breaststroke legs, freestyle swimming without the use of a kickboard. (Prerequisite: Completion of level 3)

Level 5 (4 ft of water - 30 min)

This class is for children who are confident with freestyle swimming without the use of a kickboard and are ready to build endurance. This class will continue with the skills taught in level 4, with a focus of building endurance in freestyle swimming. Students will be introduced to breaststroke arms, kneeling dives and standing dives. (Prerequisite: Completion of level 4)

Level 6 (30 min. class)

This class is to learn breaststroke without assistance. They will also be working on their freestyle endurance (50 meters). Dolphin kick will be taught along with diving. (Prerequisite: Completion of level 5)

Advanced Swim Lessons

Registration for these lessons is based on completion of Level 6 Swim Lesson or by showing the ability to pass Level 6 as verified by our Certified Instructors.

Diving (30 min)

This class is designed to teach different types and techniques of diving, (pike dive, tuck dive, etc). They will refine their diving skills off the diving board, the wall, and a starting block. (Prerequisite: Level 5)

Snorkeling (30 min)

This class will prepare your child for a day of snorkeling. Mask, snorkel and fins will be supplied. (Prerequisite: Level 5)

Adult Swim Lessons

It's never too late to learn to swim or improve the skills you have. Lessons are adapted to each participants level. Learn basic swimming strokes and skills needed to stay safe and to help keep others safe in and around the water.