Swim Lessons
Spring
Swim Lesson
Registration
March, April, and May registration: February 26th, 2026
Group lessons (including homeschool & teen/adult lessons) will open for registration at 9am. Private lessons (including Adaptive Youth lessons) will open at 10am.
Come in person or call the front desk to register!
225 E 5th St. Port Angeles, WA - 360.477.2119
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GROUP SWIM LESSONS
February
$48 for 8 classes M/W/F
$36 for 6 classes T/Th
3-week session
30-minute classes
March
$48 for 8 classes M/W OR T/Th
4-Week Session
30-minute classes
April
$48 for 8 classes M/W OR T/Th
4-Week Session
30-minute classes
May
$42 for 7classes M/W
$48 for 8 classes T/Th
4-Week Session
30-minute classes
Swim Lesson Descriptions
Parent and Child
(6 month-3 years)
Parent & Child This class is for youth ages 6 months to 3 years. The focus of this class is helping your child feel comfortable in the water, being splashed, going underwater, laying flat on the surface, blowing bubbles, etc. A parent or adult figure (adult being an individual 16 or older) must accompany their student in this class.
Preschool Lessons
(Ages 4-5)
Preschool 1 Preschool classes are for children aged 4 and 5. Preschool 1 focuses on developing beginning swimming skills: bobs, floats, glides, supported kicks, etc. A parent or adult figure (adult being an individual 16 or older) must accompany their student in this class Preschool 2 Preschool classes are for children aged 4 and Preschool 2 takes beginning preschool swimmers to a more advanced level. They will start putting together kicks and arms with backstroke and front crawl, and will focus on mastering elementary backstroke. By the time they age out of preschool classes, they should be ready for Learn-To-Swim 2 or higher! In a case where a child has “passed” this level but has not aged out, they may choose to take Private Lessons, continue learning in PK2, or discuss LTS level placement options with the Aquatics Manager. A parent or adult figure (adult being an individual 16 or older) must accompany their student in class.
Learn-to-Swim
(ages 6-12)
Each Learn-To-Swim class is 30 minutes long for children ages 6 to 12 years. 2-6 students per class. A parent does not need to be in the water for any LTS levels, unless an instructor, supervisor, or manager requests so for behavioral or safety purposes. Learn-To-Swim 1 approaches swimming from the very beginning, helping kids become comfortable in and under the water with floats, glides, kicks, and other basics. Learn-To-Swim 2 helps develop stronger swimming skills. Students will get used to deeper water in the Wellness pool, work on glides, kicks, and arm movements in combination, including front crawl, elementary backstroke, and backstroke. Learn-To-Swim 3 helps kids gain more confidence, technical ability, and prepares them for swimming in deep water. Front crawl, backstroke, and elementary backstroke, and treading water are a big focus. Learn-To-Swim 4 introduces breaststroke, butterfly kick, and flip turns in addition to refining breath-arm-bubble-arm skills in front crawl and improving backstroke technique. Learn-To-Swim 5 focuses on refining breaststroke, having excellent front crawl, backstroke, and butterfly kick form, working on longer distances with open turns and flip turns, and building on dive skills from previous levels. Learn-To-Swim 6 focuses on the butterfly stroke and swimming greater distances. 50-yard swims with appropriate turns for crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly (combined) are ideal to pass this level.
Private Lessons Private lessons are available on a similar timeline to our group lessons. These are typically offered as once-a-week or twice-a-week classes, M-Th. One or two students of similar level may sign up for the same class timeslot with an instructor (siblings, cousins, etc). Private lessons are billed per lesson. If not paid in full upfront, a card on file is required. For more information, please check our private lesson policy (linked on this page) or call the front desk for an updated schedule!
Adaptive Youth Swim Lessons
More info coming soon...
Homeschool
Swim Lessons
More info coming soon...
Teen & Adult
Swim Lessons
Beginning in March our Teen/Adult swim lessons will split into a beginner & advanced level. These classes are 30 minutes long, and are held on Saturday mornings. These lessons are for teens and adults with varying levels of ability, ages 13 and up. Instructors work with each student to set individual goals. This class is appropriate for beginning swimmers or those looking to refine their stokes. Beginners'' class will be held in the Wellness pool; the Advanced class will be coached in the lap lanes (minimum 25yd front crawl with rhythmic breathing & 25 yd backstroke).Our instructor has 25+ years of experience teaching all levels and ages, from babies to 85 years, including competitive swimming and coaching. Starting in March 2026, you can now sign up for each individual class day. This means you could drop in for just on Saturday, or sign up for class up to three months at a time! Call the front desk to find out more.
Dive Class
(must pass LTS3 or pass dive tank test)
An introduction to fundamental Springboard Diving Skills. Swimmers must have completed Learn to Swim 3 or higher. Proficiency in deep water is required. If you or your child is in need of the swim test, please contact Aquatics Manager: brie@sacpa.org.
Lifeguard &
Jr. Lifeguard Classes
Lifeguard This class covers water rescues, CPR, AED, & First Aid training, and team emergency management. All certifications are under StarGuard. Shore Aquatic Center frequently hires new Lifeguards from the classes. This course is now only $75 and includes the online class and e-book. Jr. Lifeguard For youth 11 - 15 years of age - try our Junior Lifeguard Class! The class teaches first aid, lifesaving skills, and how to assist in real emergencies. $75 to register, includes t-shirt and whistle!
Swim Club & Team
For your more advanced swimmer, learn more about Swim Club & Team on this page:
Registration Info
All classes are 30 minutes long unless otherwise noted.
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Instructors give level recommendations at the end of each session. These recommendations are entered onto your account. You can ask your child's instructor about level recommendations or ask the front desk to access your account to view instructor notes.
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All classes and times are subject to change due to instructor availability, please check with pool office for complete schedule.
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Two students must be registered to run a class. In cases where only one student is registered parents can opt to transfer to another class, get a credit on their account, request a refund, or pay for the second student.
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Children learn better in the appropriate level. Swim tests are available for proper lesson placement, please email Aquatics Manager to schedule an appointment for placement testing or recommendation on your child's level.
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Don’t miss out on all the exciting opportunities at the Shore Aquatic Center! Please note that classes fill up quickly and spots are limited. Registration is done on a first-come-first-served basis by in-person enrollment or calling our front desk. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Number slips will be handed out starting at 9am the day of registration, as long as you are back here by 10am (the time registration opens), we will call numbers in order. If you are not here when your number is being called, then it will be added to the back of the call out list to be called after all the others.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Refunds are subject to management approval. If requested on the last day of registration, which will be prior to the first day of classes, a full refund will likely be given. Registration dates are posted on our Swim Lessons page. Parents may also opt to have a credit placed on the student’s pool account. Please email the Aquatics Manager (brie@sacpa.org) for a Refund Request.
Waitlist Registration Policy
If a class becomes full, the students name will automatically be placed on a waiting list. If a space in the class opens, we will notify you by telephone or email on your account.
For further inquiries, please call: 360-775-2119 or email: brie@sacpa.org
our Aquatics Manager