Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center

602 W 2nd Street
The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Aquatic Center Telephone: (541) 298-2020

District Office Telephone: (541) 296-9533

Swim lessons are done for 2024, thanks to all our students and families!

2024 Swim Lesson Schedule

click here for online registration (user account required)

Session 1: June 17-28

Session 2: July 1-12

Session 3: July 15-26

Session 4: July 29-August 9

all classes run monday through friday for two weeks

class times:

Level 1: 10:00am, 10:35am, 11:10am, 11:45am, 12:20pm

Level 2: 10:00am, 10:35am, 11:10am, 11:45am, 12:20pm

Level 3: 10:00am, 10:35am

Parent/Child: 11:45am, 12:20pm

Swim lesson sessions run Monday through Friday for two week sessions. New to lessons? Please see our swim lesson level descriptions below.

Level 1: Beginner swimmers who are not comfortable in the water. Children will complete the following skills: bubbles from nose and mouth, submerging head, front and back floats, and push off from the wall with arm strokes.

Level 2: Intermediate swimmers who can submerge their head.  Children will complete the following skills: retrieving objects from pool bottom, front crawl with side breathing intro, backstroke, sitting dive, and rolling front to back.

Level 3: Advanced swimmers who can swim at least 15 yards front crawl unassisted.  Children will work on completing the following skills: swimming 25 yards front crawl and backstroke, treading water and diving from a kneeling position.

Parent/Child: Class focuses on water adjustment for infants and toddlers aged 1-3 years old.  Children will work on blowing bubbles, floating, kicking and learning to enjoy the water and pool environment.  An adult must accompany the child in the water.

Online Registration:

For online registration for swim lessons, create a user account in our DaySmart Recreation Software platform:

  • You can create a user account HERE.

  • You will need to add all family members to your account that you want to sign up for swimming lessons.

  • All user accounts must have a valid physical address and email address and all users must have a date of birth entered.

  • Login to your user account, click the Register link, make sure “Location” is set to “Aquatic Center” and search for the desired class level, class session and time slot.

  • Register the child for the desired class, go to checkout and make payment!