Swim Lessons
At Western Oregon University, we pride ourselves on teaching the necessary skills needed to explore water as a lifelong fitness and recreational opportunity. Our philosophy is to always reward children with praise and positive reinforcement for a job well done. Children are never forced to perform. We wait until each child is ready. We believe that with patience, encouragement, and practice, our students will make the most of their time in the pool.
- Academic Year: Monday & Wednesday, Tuesday & Thursday and Wednesday & Friday are six weeks long consisting of 12 lessons; each lesson lasts 30 minutes
- Summer: Monday thru Thursday are three weeks long consisting of 12 lessons; each lesson lasts 30 minutes
- Summer: Monday & Wednesday is six weeks long consisting of 12 lessons; each lesson lasts 30 minutes
- Our preferred instructor to child ratio is 1 instructor per 3 to 5 children
- Classes may be combined to accommodate instructors/classes
| Activity |
Cost |
Swim Lesson |
$48.00 per child per session |
Semi private swim lesson
(one instructor and two to three swimmers of varying abilities) |
$75.00 per child per session
(must sign up together to receive semi private rate) |
Private swim lesson
(one instructor and one swimmer) |
$120.00 per child per session |
FISH
Fun Instructional Swimming Hour |
$66.00 per child per session |
Registration done at the front desk of the Health and Wellness Center using cash/check during operational hours. Registration begins the last week of the previous set of lessons (i.e. the last week of spring lessons summer registration is open). The registration deadline is the Thursday prior to the start date. A $10 cancellation fee will be charged if canceling after the registration deadline. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Children should be placed in classes according to their age and previous swim experience. Generally, students spend two or three sessions in one level before moving on.
To expedite your registration process, please fill out the Activity Registration Form prior to your arrival at the HWC.
| Spring 2013 |
Monday & Wednesday: April 15 - May 22 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Pre-School
333102 01 |
Level 1
333103 01 |
Level 3
333105 01 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Private
333202 01
or
Semi-Private
333201 01 |
5:20-5:50pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
333101 01 |
Level 1
333103 02 |
Level 2
333104 01 |
5:20-6:20pm |
FISH
333109 01 |
5:55-6:25pm |
Pre-School
333102 02 |
Level 2
333104 02 |
Private
333202 02 or Semi-Private
333201 02 |
Tuesday & Thursday: April 16 - May 23 |
4:15-4:45pm |
Pre-School
333102 03 |
Level 1
333103 03 |
Level 3
333105 02 |
4:15-5:15pm |
FISH
333109 02 |
4:50-5:20pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
333101 02 |
Level 2
333104 03 |
Private
333202 03
or
Semi-Private
333201 03 |
Wednesday & Friday: April 17 - May 24 |
1:05-1:35pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
333101 03 |
Level 1
333103 04 |
Level 3
333105 03 |
1:05-2:05pm |
FISH
333109 03 |
1:40-2:10pm |
Pre-School
333102 04 |
Level 2
333104 04 |
Private
333202 04
or
Semi-Private
333201 04 |
| Summer 2013 |
Monday-Thursday: July 8 - July 25 |
9:15-9:45am |
Pre-School
433102 01 |
Level 1
433103 01 |
Level 2
433104 01 |
Level 3
433105 01 |
9:15-9:45am |
Private
433202 01
or
Semi-Private
433201 01 |
9:50-10:20am |
Parent ´N´ Me
433101 01 |
Level 1
433103 02 |
Level 2
433104 02 |
Level 3
433105 02 |
9:50-10:50am |
FISH
433109 01 |
10:25-10:55am |
Pre-School
433102 02 |
Level 1
433103 03 |
Level 2
433104 03 |
Level 3
433105 03 |
3:35-4:05pm |
Pre-School
433102 03 |
Level 1
433103 04 |
Level 2
433104 04 |
Level 3
433105 04 |
3:35-4:05pm |
Private
433202 02
or
Semi-Private
433201 02 |
4:10-4:40pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
433101 02 |
Level 1
433103 05 |
Level 2
433104 05 |
Level 3
433105 05 |
4:10-5:10pm |
FISH
433109 02 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Pre-School
433102 04 |
Level 1
433103 06 |
Level 2
433104 06 |
Level 3
433105 06 |
Monday & Wednesday: July 8 - August 14 |
5:15-5:45pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
433101 03 |
|
Level 2
433104 07 |
|
5:15-7:30pm |
Swim Club
click here for details |
5:50-6:20pm |
Pre-School
433102 05 |
Level 1
433103 08 |
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Monday-Thursday: July 29 - August 15 |
9:15-9:45am |
Pre-School
433102 07 |
Level 1
433103 10 |
Level 2
433104 10 |
Level 3
433105 10 |
9:15-9:45am |
Private
433202 03
or
Semi-Private
433201 03 |
9:50-10:20am |
Parent ´N´ Me
433101 04 |
Level 1
433103 11 |
Level 2
433104 11 |
Level 3
433105 11 |
9:50-10:50am |
FISH
433109 03 |
10:25-10:55am |
Pre-School
433102 08 |
Level 1
433103 12 |
Level 2
433104 12 |
Level 3
433105 12 |
3:35-4:05pm |
Pre-School
433102 09 |
Level 1
433103 13 |
Level 2
433104 13 |
Level 3
433105 13 |
3:35-4:05pm |
Private
433202 04
or
Semi-Private
433201 04 |
4:10-4:40pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
433101 05 |
Level 1
433103 14 |
Level 2
433104 14 |
Level 3
433105 14 |
4:10-5:10pm |
FISH
433109 04 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Pre-School
433102 10 |
Level 1
433103 15 |
Level 2
433104 15 |
Level 3
433105 15 |
| Fall 2013 |
Monday & Wednesday: October 7 - November 13 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Pre-School
133102 01 |
Level 1
133103 01 |
Level 3
133105 01 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Private
133202 01
or
Semi-Private
133201 01 |
5:20-5:50pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
133101 01 |
Level 1
133103 02 |
Level 2
133104 01 |
5:20-6:20pm |
FISH
133109 01 |
5:55-6:25pm |
Pre-School
133102 02 |
Level 2
133104 02 |
Private
133202 02 or Semi-Private
133201 02 |
Tuesday & Thursday: October 8 - November 14 |
4:15-4:45pm |
Pre-School
133102 03 |
Level 1
133103 03 |
Level 3
133105 02 |
4:15-5:15pm |
FISH
133109 02 |
4:50-5:20pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
133101 02 |
Level 2
133104 03 |
Private
133202 03
or
Semi-Private
133201 03 |
Wednesday & Friday: October 9 - November 15 |
1:05-1:35pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
133101 03 |
Level 1
133103 04 |
Level 3
133105 03 |
1:05-2:05pm |
FISH
133109 03 |
1:40-2:10pm |
Pre-School
133102 04 |
Level 2
133104 04 |
Private
133202 04
or
Semi-Private
133201 04 |
| Winter 2013 |
Monday & Wednesday: January 13 - February 19 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Pre-School
233102 01 |
Level 1
233103 01 |
Level 3
233105 01 |
4:45-5:15pm |
Private
233202 01
or
Semi-Private
233201 01 |
5:20-5:50pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
233101 01 |
Level 1
233103 02 |
Level 2
233104 01 |
5:20-6:20pm |
FISH
233109 01 |
5:55-6:25pm |
Pre-School
233102 02 |
Level 2
233104 02 |
Private
233202 02 or Semi-Private
233201 02 |
Tuesday & Thursday: January 14 - February 20 |
4:15-4:45pm |
Pre-School
233102 03 |
Level 1
233103 03 |
Level 3
233105 02 |
4:15-5:15pm |
FISH
233109 02 |
4:50-5:20pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
233101 02 |
Level 2
233104 03 |
Private
233202 03
or
Semi-Private
233201 03 |
Wednesday & Friday: January 15 - February 21 |
1:05-1:35pm |
Parent ´N´ Me
233101 03 |
Level 1
233103 04 |
Level 3
233105 03 |
1:05-2:05pm |
FISH
233109 03 |
1:40-2:10pm |
Pre-School
233102 04 |
Level 2
233104 04 |
Private
233202 04
or
Semi-Private
233201 04 |
Parent N Me
Ages: 6 months to 3 years of age
Purpose: To introduce basic skills to parent and child. Parents are taught to safely work with their child in the water, including how to appropriately support and hold their child in the water and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate fully and try the skills. Here are some of the skills to be introduced:
- Holding and Support techniques
- Water Adjustment, Entry and Exit
- Buoyancy on front and back
- Roll from front to back and back to front
- Passing from instructor to parent
Preschool
Ages: 3-5 years of age
Purpose: To teach the most elementary aquatic skills, which swimmers will continue to build as they progress. Provides additional guided practice to give swimmers further success with fundamental aquatic skills performed with an instructor rather than a parent. some of the skills to be introduced:
- Enter and exit water safely
- Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
- Bobbing
- Float on front and back
- Explore combined arm and leg actions on front and back
Level I - Introduction to Water Skills
Ages: 4 years of age and up
Purpose: Encourages swimmers to feel comfortable in the water. Swimmers begin to develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. Here are some of the skills to be introduced:
- Enter and exit water safely
- Perform glides on front and back with recovery to a vertical position with assistance
- Swim on front and back using arm and leg actions with assistance
- Float on front and back with assistance
- Explore arm and hand movements
Level II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Ages: 4 years of age and up
Purpose: Continues developing fundamental skills learned throughout Introduction to Water Skills. Swimmers further develop simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on their front and back, laying the foundation for future strokes. Here are some of the skills to be introduced:
- Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side
- Open eyes underwater, pick up submerged object
- Roll over from front to back, back to front
- Exit water safely using ladder, steps or side
- Float on front and back, including three variations of the front float
Level III - Stroke Development
Purpose: Builds on the previously attained skills further developing each swimming stroke through additional guided practice. Here are some of the skills to be introduced:
- Jump into deep water from the side
- Headfirst entries from sitting and kneeling position
- Perform streamlined position on front with flutter and dolphin kicks
- Scissors kick on side
- Perform elementary backstroke and front crawl with rotary breathing
FISH - Fun Instructional Swimming Hour
Purpose: Provides further refinement and proficiency of strokes to enable students to swim with ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Increases distance, speed and endurance. This class is delivered as a workout with a focus on the four competitive strokes, turns and starts including various drills and training techniques. Here are some of the skills to be introduced:
- 500 yard continuous swimming using any 3 strokes
- Cooper 12-minutes swim test
- Treading Water
- Front and backstroke flip turn
- Breaststroke and butterfly turn
- Track start from diving blocks
- Backstroke starts
- Relay starts
- Setting up an exercise program using a pace clock, intervals and a variety of equipment
- Calculating target heart rate
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Summer Swim Club
The Wolf Cubs swim club is a developmental team focused on advancing swimming skills, providing the opportunity to learn the four competitive strokes and swim in meets during the summer season.
- All swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool continuously without stopping
- Summer 2013 season is June 17th - August 4th
- Week of June 17th all practices are only held on Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:45pm for all swimmers
- There will be no practice held on July 4th for any swimmers
- There will be no practice held from 6:45-7:45am on July 5th for the age 10 and older group.
- Optional swim meets will be held on Saturdays (additional fees may be applied.) We will possibly host meets at WOU and travel to other area pools as well. Come join us for friendly competition and camaraderie.
| Age Groups |
Practice days and times |
Registration Code and Cost |
Age 5 to 10 year olds
(practice 2 times a week) |
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:15 – 7:00pm |
433401 01
$70 per child |
Age 10 and older
(practice 2 times a week) |
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:15 – 7:30pm |
433401 02
$75 per child |
Age 10 and older
(practice 4 times a week) |
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:15 – 7:30pm and
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:45am – 7:45am |
433401 03
$80 per child |
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Registration process
- Aquatic memberships may be purchased at the Front Desk of the HWC and are good for an entire term.
- The Aquatic membership is good for unlimited participation in lap swims, recreational swims and aquatic exercise classes.
- Payment for memberships can be made with exact cash and checks (payable to Western Oregon University) at the HWC Front Desk.
- Each individual member must have their own valid membership in order to access and use the facilities.
- Each member will obtain an AQUATIC ID card from the HWC Front Desk, which they will receive upon paying for their membership.
- The first AQUATIC ID card is issued at no cost. Upon renewal, the original card will be activated.
- If an AQUATIC ID is damaged beyond usage, lost or stolen, the member must purchase a new card for replacement at a cost per Western Oregon University's Photo ID card replacement cost of $15.
- The ability to pay per use is also available at the HWC Front Desk. Each guest must sign a waiver and pay the drop in fee. Exact cash or checks made payable to WOU at the HWC Front Desk.
| Aquatic Center |
Fees |
Membership Periods |
Aquatic Center user
(Ages 16 and older) |
$4 per visit per person
$65 per term (Fall, winter, spring and summer) |
Fall 2013: 9-23-13 to 1-5-2014
Winter 2013: 12-10-12 to 3-31-13
Spring 2013: 3-25-13 to 6-23-13
Summer 2013: 6-17-13 to 9-15-13
(Memberships available for purchase three weeks prior to start date) |
Aquatic Center user
(Ages 0-15) |
$2 per visit per person |
Aquatic Center user
Family (includes up to four persons) |
$100 per term (Fall, winter, spring and summer)
$20 each per additional person per term |
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Classes
Aquatic Exercise is your answer to a refreshing way to get or stay in shape without sore muscles and with limited impact on joints. A full body workout, each of our classes offers a balance between cardiovascular stamina, strength and flexibility, increased circulation and weight control. While working out in the pool you are working at a resistance of 12 times that of while working out on land. A variety of equipment will be used for both buoyancy and resistance. Swimming is not required for any of the classes.
Class Dates
Fall: September 24 - November 30 (No class November 21-23)
Winter: January 7 - March 15
Spring: April 1 - June 7
Summer: June 24 - August 29 (No class July 4-5)
*Aquatic Exercise class structure/format may alter due to instructor availability.
| Academic Term Aquatic Exercise Schedule |
Class |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
AquaFit
Shallow End |
|
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
|
Aqua Zumba®
Shallow End |
8:00-8:50am |
|
|
|
8:00-8:50am |
Hydrosculpt
Deep End |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
8:00-8:50am |
| Summer Term Aquatic Exercise Schedule |
Class |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
AquaFit
Shallow End |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
Hydrosculpt
Deep End |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
8:00-8:50am |
8:00-8:50am
5:30-6:20pm |
AquaFit
This class is geared for all levels of fitness and is held in the shallow water of our lap pool. It includes a warm-up, pre-exercise stretch, 30 minutes of aerobic activity, abdominal toning, stretching, and strength activities. This cardio intense class will get your blood pumping and increase the release of endorphins, helping you get through your day with extra energy.
Aqua Zumba
Known as the Zumba "pool party," Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.
Hydrosculpt
A little to no-impact moderate intensity class, in the deep end of our pool, which minimizes the stress on joints. This class emphasizes fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility, and body alignment. This is a great cross training workout for all sports and is an extremely challenging and invigorating workout designed only for those participants who are comfortable in a deep water environment.
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Lap Swim
Various hours throughout each day are set aside for lap swim. Workout independently, no matter what level of ability. All five lap lanes are utilized for lap swimming. Water walking is encouraged in a specified lane.
Open Swim
Open swim is time to cut loose and have fun. Splash around in our lap pool or relax in the therapy pool. Fun time for friends and family to gather at the pool. Also, there are two lap lanes set aside for individuals who would like to swim laps.
Water Volleyball
Come relax by the pool or jump in on a game of water volleyball on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month during the 6:30-8pm open swim times (Academic terms) and 6:30-7:30pm open swim times (Summer term).
Please see Hours of Operations page for any facility closures or reduced hours.
| Academic Term Swim Schedule |
Activity |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Lap Swim |
6-8am
11am-1pm
8-10pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm
8-10pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm
8-10pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm
8-10pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm |
|
|
Open Swim |
6:30-8pm |
6:30-8pm |
6:30-8pm |
6:30-8pm |
6:30-8pm |
11am-1pm |
11am-1pm
6:30-8pm |
| Summer Term Swim Schedule |
Activity |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
Lap Swim |
6-8am
11am-1pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm |
6-8am
11am-1pm |
11am-1pm |
|
|
Open Swim |
|
6:30-7:30pm |
|
6:30-7:30pm |
|
11am-1pm |
11am-1pm |
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Lifeguarding
Learn to prevent, prepare for, and respond to aquatic emergencies with American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Through classroom lecture and hands-on practice, you'll learn:
- Surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries
- Rescue skills - in the water and on land
- First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer training
- Professional lifeguard responsibilities such as customer service, problem solving, and general safety
Prerequisite skills are done the first day of class. Candidates who do not complete the prerequisite skills to the instructor’s satisfaction will not be eligible to participate in the remainder of the course. Due to the minimum enrollment of this class refunds may not be given to participants who do not pass the prerequisites skills.
- Candidates must be 15 years of age on or before the completion of the class.
- Candidates must be of mature and dependable character.
- Candidates must swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or to the front; 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence; 100 yards of either the front crawl or breaststroke. The 100 yards may be a combination of front crawl or breaststroke. (Note: There is no time requirement for this skill.)
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point while maintaining two hands on the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
- Lifeguard candidates must attend every session at the times listed by the facility. Attendance in the course does not guarantee Lifeguard certification. Candidates must pass written and practical exams.
Cost: $175 includes all class materials (Payments - exact cash or check taken at the HWC Front Desk)
Winter Break class
Dates and times: Monday through Friday, December 10th - December 14th; 8–11am and 1-5pm
Registration deadline: December 3rd, 2012 at 11pm
Spring Break class
Dates and times: Monday through Friday, March 25th - March 29th; 8–11am and 1-5pm
Registration deadline: March 18, 2013 at 11pm
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Payment
