At Western Oregon University, we pride ourselves on teaching the necessary skills needed to explore water as a lifelong fitness and recreational opportunity. Our philosophy is to always reward children with praise and positive reinforcement for a job well done. Children are never forced to perform. We wait until each child is ready. We believe that with patience, encouragement, and practice, our students will make the most of their time in the pool.

Registration is done online at Campus Recreation Programs Dashboard. Classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Children should be placed in classes according to their age and previous swim experience. Generally, students spend two or three sessions in one level before moving on.