Swimming Lessons

 

  

Swimming Lesson Schedules & Information 

New! Winter 2012 Twice-A-Week (M/W or T/Th) Swimming Lessons: Session 2 schedule is available!

Winter 2012 Once-A-Week (Fri, Sat, or Sun) Swimming Lessons schedule is available!

Playtime Passport is now available for Saturday & Sunday Swimming Lessons!
  Stay & Play in the Leisure Pool for 15 minutes after class!

Adaptive Aquatics Information here.


Wow! We won "Best Swim Class: Seattle" in Nickelodeon's 2009 Parents' Picks Awards


About our Swimming Lessons
A positive and fun experience is provided by enthusiastic, well-trained, friendly and caring staff. Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings. Schedules are available at the Pavilion office with specific dates and times 5 days prior to the start of each session.

We offer a variety of programs, including:  
Parent & Tot Lessons: 9 months-3 years
Puddle Jumpers: 34-36 months
Pre-School: 3-5 years
School Age: 6-12 years
Advanced Swimming: 6-12 years
Competitive Swimming I-III: 6-12 years
Marlins Summer Swim Team
Teen & Adult Lessons
Summer Aquatic Camps
Adaptive Aquatics                           

Playtime Passport
A great add-on to our Swimming Lesson program! With purchase of our Playtime Passport wristbands, your child can stay and play in our Leisure Pool for 15 minutes following each lesson! Available for weekday lessons only. See current schedule for fees. Not available during Summer, Saturday, or Sunday Swim Lessons. 

Adaptive Aquatics
This program is for children 12 and under who have special needs that may prevent them from joining or thriving in the general lesson program.  There are two levels within Adaptive Aquatics: Water Introduction and Water Introduction & Integration.  Water Introduction covers basic water safety and swimming skills.  Water Introduction & Integration helps students gain the skills they need to progress into the general lesson program. For more information call 425-776-9173.

Adult & Teen Swim Lessons
Learn to swim with other teens and adults. Meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings following the swim lesson schedule above.

School Groups
Classes for groups such as preschools, Boys & Girls Clubs, or day camps may be arranged by calling 425-776-9173.

Registration
Mountlake Terrace Residents may register one day prior to printed registration date between 4-8 pm. 

Non-Residents
may register on Open Registration Day. Walk-in reg: 8am - 8pm. Phone-in 2-7 pm.

Online Registration
is available all day on Open Registration Day. Call us at 425-776-9173 to get your barcode and pin number.
 

 

 

Swim Instruction Parent's Guide
Available here in printable PDF format!

Credit/Refund Policy for Aquatics
Programs or classes canceled by Recreation & Parks Department will be refunded in full. All participant-based refunds/credits are assessed a $10 service fee. Refunds make take up to four weeks for processing. No refunds for amounts less than $5. You may withdraw from lessons through the third class to receive a pro-rated credit/refund. No credits/refunds issued after the third class without Coordinator approval. Participants receiving credits/refunds lose preregistration status. Credits will not be issued for classes your child will miss due to vacation or overlap with another program.

Triathlon Training/Masters Swimming
Work on your swimming skills, body mechanics, and endurance. One of our experienced instructors will help you improve and strengthen your strokes on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Drop-in program. 8:35-9:35pm. R$5.75, N$6.25

Friday Night Safety Skills Check
Fridays during evening Rec Swim times; by appointment only. Our Lifeguard/Merit Badge Counselor can check off water safety skills for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire, or any other groups with water safety skill requirements. Must make appointment at least one week in advance. Space limited to 12 per session. Fee: $6.00 per person. Call 425-776-9173 to schedule.

Inclement Weather Policy
If Edmonds School District is cancelled due to inclement weather, our daytime swim lessons are also cancelled. Call after 2pm to determine if after school and evening classes will be held.