Northern Wasco County Aquatic Center

Assistant Director : Todd Wheeler

602 W 2nd Street
The Dalles, Oregon 97058

Aquatic Center Telephone: (541) 298-2020

District Office Telephone: (541) 296-9533

***2024 Swim Lesson Registration coming soon!***

Swim lesson sessions run Monday through Friday for two week sessions. Lessons are available for participants of all ages and abilities.  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 armstrokes

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.