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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.<\/p>\n