New this FALL.....Adult Swim Lessons

Designed for students over 18 years of age, this class will teach beginners basic water safety, front crawl and elementary backstroke with flutter kick.  Deep water will be introduced.   Flexiable class time on either M or W between 6:30-8p.  $45.00 per half hour.

Contact Renee or Margaret @ 541-461-7777 , or emails: reneed@rrpark.org or margaretm@rrpark.org  to set up a class with one of our instructors.

Youth Lessons

*Swim Lesson Classes Information* ​Fall ’26 Schedule!
Cost per Session (10 lessons/5 weeks total): 
$60* In-District;   $70* Out-Of-District *we apologize for the Rec Guide misprint of our prices
Session 1 Tu and Th  10/6-11/5
Session 2  Tu and Th 11/10-12/17 (no classes 11/24 & 11/26)

Registration: Friday, 10/2 Session 1    ~ OR ~     Friday, 11/6 Session 2
In-District Residents:  Walk-In Registration starts 4 pm
Out-of-District Residents: Walk-In Registration starts 4:30 pm
On-Line Registration opens 5 pmSome text goes here

 Penguins (6 months – 2 Yrs)   6:30p
Designed to teach parents methods for working with their child in the water, and developing water safety skills.  We will help prepare you and your child for their first independent water experience, as they age out of these classes. Skills addressed in Penguins include:
 -Water adjustment & enjoyment; 
 -Supported arm and/or leg movement; 
 -Assisted front and back floats;
 -Underwater exploration while being supported; 
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Polar Bears (2 Yrs+ thru 3 Yrs)  7:00p
Skills addressed in Polar Bears, include those listed under Penguins plus:
-Participation in class;
-Following directions, and Independently trying to do skills;
-Assisted entry and exit form pool;
-Bubble blowing, arm and leg movements;
-Continued underwater exploration 
-Introduction to listening to instructor/waiting turn;
-Use of lifejacket/personal flotation devices (P.F.D.s);
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 3-4 Year Olds       

Tadpole  6:30p
Designed to be a 3 year old’s first independent water experience, Child must be able to get into water without crying; ideally child has been in daycare and/or preschool program, separated from parent.
   

​​ 4-5 Year Olds

Shrimp    6:30p; 7:00p
Offered as separate class for a 4-5 year old’s first water experience. Child must be able to get into the pool without crying; ideally child has been enrolled in prior swim classes and/or daycare and/or preschool program, separated from parent.
 

6+ Year Olds

​Angelfish   6:30p; 7:30p
Prerequisites: A class designed for the first time student 6 years of age and older. Must be comfortable enough to enter water with minimal assistance ie enter water separated from parent.                         

Bass    7:00p; 7:30p
Prerequisites: Independent front float, 8 seconds; front glide, 8 feet; front glide with flutter kick,10 feet; beginning front crawl,12 feet; roll over from front glide onto back and then back onto stomach; independent back float,10 seconds, with recovery; back glide with flutter kick, 5 feet; elementary backstroke with flutter kick,10 feet.   

Catfish  7:00p
Prerequisites: Front glide with flutter kick,15 feet; beginning front crawl, 20 feet; roll over by taking a single arm stroke; independent back float, 20 seconds, with recovery; back glide with flutter kick,10 feet; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 20 feet; jump into shallow or deep water, return to pool edge; sitting dive. 

Trout  7:00p
Prerequisites: Front crawl with side breathing,15 yards; independent back float, 30 seconds; back crawl, 8 yards; elementary backstroke with flutter kick, 25 yards; jump off diving board, swim to pool edge; treading water, 20 seconds; underwater swim, 6 feet.  

Salmon  7:30p
Prerequisites: Front crawl with side breathing, 25 yards; back crawl, 25 yards; elementary backstroke with whip kick, 15 yards; treading water, 30 seconds; underwater swimming, 10 feet.
 

INTEREST LIST ONLY AT THIS TIME
Middle School: Beginner and Intermediate
For those in middle school, if truly a first-time learner, or if its been a while, this special class will be split based on levels as presented on first day!
The Middle School - Beginner class will follow Angelfish and Bass skills, as described under "Pre-requisites".

The Middle School - Intermediate class will follow Catfish and Trout skills, and/or add Salmon skills, as described under "Pre-requisites".