Swimming is a life-long skill that is not only fun and good exercise – it can save your life. The American Red Cross has developed swimming lessons for kids and adults that allow everyone the opportunity to learn in a safe environment, at their own pace. Classes are taught by certified, knowledgeable, and caring instructors who can help swimmers at every level and ability feel comfortable in the water and progress to the next level.
Please call 206-267-2350 or email ashapiro@tukwilapool.org for more information.
The Tukwila Pool is proud to partner with USA Swimming Foundation and No More Under.
USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn-to-Swim Grants are intended to expand current programming to reach under-served and under-represented populations and communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim.
Session F
Tukwila Resident Registration
June 26th, 2023
Upcoming 4-Week Swim Lesson Sessions
| Session Name | Session Dates | Tukwila Resident Registration | Non-Resident Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
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Session F |
July 3rd - July 29th |
June 26th - 6am |
June 28th - 6am |
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Session G |
August 7th - September 2nd |
July 31st - 6am |
August 2nd - 6am |
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Session H |
September 11th - October 7th |
September 4th - 6am |
September 6th - 6am |
2-Week (M-Th) Summer Swim Lessons
| Session Name | Session Dates | Resident Registration | Non-Resident Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
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Session F - Group 1 |
July 3rd - July 13th |
June 26th - 6am |
June 28th - 6am |
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Session F - Group 2 |
July 17th - July 27th |
June 26th - 6am |
June 28th - 6am |
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Session G - Group 1 |
August 7th - August 17th |
July 31st - 6am |
August 2nd - 6am |
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Session G - Group 2 |
August 21st - August 31st |
July 31st - 6am |
August 2nd - 6am |
Price
| Days | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
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Mon/Wed (PM) |
$68 (8 classes) |
$82 (8 classes) |
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Tue/Thu (PM) |
$68 (8 classes) |
$82 (8 classes) |
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Saturday (AM) |
$34 (4 classes) |
$41 (4 classes) |
Cost is based on a per-class basis. Resident rate: $8.50 per class | Non-Resident: $10.25 per class
*Prices are subject to change
Swim Lesson Levels and Descriptions
Parent and child aquatics, also known in our program as Parent & Tot, is a great class for parents looking to build a fun and safe relationship between the water along with their child. Many safety topics are introduced with fun visuals and activities that parents do with their child in the water. Songs and activities create a great pathway for children as they learn to interact around water for the first time. Parent and child aquatics is a good introduction up to our Minnows program. *This is not a survival float class*
Our Minnows program introduces students aged 3-5 to safety in and around the water and the basic mechanics of floats and glides. Students begin the program with Minnow 1 and progress up to Minnow 3. Minnows is a great class for young children to learn how to be comfortable in the water in an interactive way and set them up with a good foundation to progress into our Shark program.
Report Cards
Our Shark program offers a great introduction to swimming and safety in and around the water. This program is great for students aged 6-12. Students begin our Shark program with Shark 1, where they learn to be comfortable around the water and learn basic skills. As they progress through Shark 2 and 3, students build on their fundamental skills to achieve a solid proficiency level in front crawl and backstroke to move into our Short Fin program.
Report Cards
In Short Fin, participants improve their aquatic skills developed in Shark 3. Students refine their freestyle and backstroke as well as learn new strokes and skills such as breaststroke and flip turns. Short Fin students practice for 45 minutes, twice a week in the lap pool.
Minimum requirements for Short Fin:
- 15 yards freestyle/front crawl with rotary breathing
- 15 yards backstroke/back crawl
- Treading water for 2 minutes
In Long Fin, participants refine their performance of all strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and increase the distances that they swim. Participants also receive an introduction to swim team terminology and clockwork. Long Fin practices twice a week in the Fall/Winter/Spring for an hour in the lap pool.
Minimum requirements for Long Fin:
- 25 yards freestyle/front crawl with rotary breathing
- 25 yards backstroke/back crawl
- 15 yards breaststroke (demonstrated basic pull and kick maneuver)
- Treading water for 2 minutes
In Adult & Teen lessons, participants will learn basic water safety skills such as floats, glides, and treading water. Participants will receive additional advancement opportunities through each session. All participants may have varying skill levels.
Private lessons are scheduled based on the participant’s and instructor’s availability.
Private Swim Lessons – participants work 1-on-1 with an instructor on their personal swimming goals. From learning to be comfortable in the water, to perfecting their stroke, private lessons are great if group lessons are not meeting your needs or if you desire individualized instruction.
Semi-Private Swim Lessons – two participants work with an instructor on their personal swimming goals. Semi-private lessons are great for families that are not able to attend group lessons, have multiple children, or small groups that would like more individualized classes.
Refund Policy
Program Registration Cancellation and Refund Policies
Refunds will only be given in the event of a medical circumstance or relocation. Proper documentation is required. Refunds may be pro-rated based on services rendered. Refunds will not be provided for missed classes due to non-medical circumstances. All class transfer requests must be made before the end of the first class. In the event of a class cancellation, a refund will be issued to the primary account holder.