Make a splash and join swimming lessons at Cascade Athletic Clubs. Our Vancouver location has lessons offered on both weekday and weekends. Take a look at the options we have.
WINTER/SPRING LESSON SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
SESSION DATES
MON/WED & TUE/THURS
SESSION 1:
January 5 – January 29
SESSION 2:
February 2 – February 26
SESSION 3:
March 2 – March 26
SESSION 4:
March 30 – April 23
SESSION 5:
April 27 – May 21
SESSION 6:
May 25 – June 18
SATURDAY
SESSION 1:
January 3 – February 21
SESSION 2:
February 28 – April 18
SESSION 3:
April 25 – June 13
CLASS TIMES
MON/WED
- 4PM * Parent/Tot
- 4:35PM * Level 1
- 5:10PM * Level 2
- 5:45PM * Level 3 Beginner (ages 6+)
- 6:20PM * Level 3 Advanced (must pass level 2 to enroll)
TUE/THURS
- 4PM * Level 4
- 4:35PM *Level 5
- 5:10PM * Level 6
- 5:45PM * Level 7
- 6:20PM * Shark (1hr)
SATURDAY
- 9AM * Level 1
- 9:35AM *Level 2
- 10:10AM * Level 3 Beginner (ages 6+)
- 10:45AM * Level 3 Advanced (must pass level 2 to enroll)
- 11:20AM * Level 4
- 11:55AM * Level 5
- 12:30PM *Level 6
- 1:05PM * Level 7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Classes are held at the Indoor Pool.
- No refunds or partial credits for missed classes.
- All weekday sessions are 4-weeks long.
- Saturday sessions are 8-weeks long.
- Classes are 30 mins.
- Sharks Swim Team is 1hr long.
- Cancellation Policy: No refunds given with cancellations of less than 7 days.
- Winter/Spring swimming lessons are available to Members Only. To ensure the best experience for your child, please read over our class descriptions carefully. Some of our classes are age based as well as skill based. If you are unsure of the level you need, we are happy to help!
SUMMER LESSON SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1ST 2026
SESSION DATES
MON-THURS
SESSION 1:
June 22 – July 2
SESSION 2:
July 6 – July 16
SESSION 3:
July 20 – July 30
SESSION 4:
August 3 – August 13
SESSION 5:
August 17 – August 27 (PM Classes only)
LEVELS AND TIMES
MON-THURS
LEVEL 1 (Gold fish)
11:45AM, 4PM
LEVEL 2 (Crab)
11:10AM, 4:35PM
LEVEL 3 Beginner (Turtle)
10:35AM, 5:10PM
LEVEL 3 Advanced (Penguin)
10:35AM, 5:10PM
LEVEL 4 (Otter)
11:10AM, 4:35PM
LEVEL 5 (Seal)
11:45AM, 4PM
LEVEL 6 (Polar Bear)
10AM, 5:45PM
LEVEL 7 (Sea Lion)
10AM, 5:45PM
SHARKS
6:20PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Classes are held at the Indoor Pool.
- No refunds or partial credits for missed classes.
- All sessions are 2-weeks long, Monday-Thursday
- Classes are 30 mins.
- Sharks Swim Team is 1hr long.
- Cancellation Policy: No refunds given with cancellations of less than 7 days.
- Summer swimming lessons are available to Members Only. To ensure the best experience for your child, please read over our class descriptions carefully. Some of our classes are age based as well as skill based. If you are unsure of the level you need, we are happy to help!
Swimming Lessons at Cascade Athletic Clubs
We are thrilled to bring you a streamlined registration process which includes immediate class enrollment! No more waiting for confirmations or trying to remember which classes your child is in. Just click on the Link below to our new Portal and you can log in and register directly! Need some help getting the hang of it? Please email Cyndi@CascadeAC.com
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY
A child must hold a current Kids Annual Pass to register as a Member.
Swimming Lesson Pricing
Levels 1-7
$85
Per Session + Tax
Shark
$135
Per Session + Tax
- No refunds or partial credits for missed classes-
- 7 day cancellation policy. No refunds given if canceled within 7 days-
LEVELS
View the different levels below by age.
How to choose the right level for your child?
Choose the level proceeding the one your child can confidently do every skill. For example, if your 7 year old child can do everything in level 3 really well, but not everything in level 4; sign him/her up for level 4. If you are unsure if they are confident with every skill, sign your child up for the lower level. Swimming skills are layer-able. If a child can confidently execute skills, it will be easier for them to learn new ones.
Parent/Tots (STARFISH)
2 YEARS OLD & UNDER
- The goal of a Starfish session is to teach water comfort and safety to both babies and parents. Proper entry into the water, how to hold babies in front and back glides, bubbles and a cheerful environment are all essential part of each lesson. This is an interactive Parent/Tot class.
Level 1 (GOLDFISH)
3+ YEARS OLD
- Bubbles
- Put Face in Water
- Assisted Front Float
- Assisted Back Float
- Assisted Front Glide
- Assisted Back Glide
- Flutter Kick
- Assisted Front Glide w/ Kick
- Assisted Back Glide w/ Kick
- Intro to Front Crawl Arms
- Homework – Washing Face at Home
- Read and Explain Pool Rules
- Assisted Back Float with Life Jacket
Level 2 (CRAB)
3-5 YEARS OLD
- Bubbles
- Entire Head Under Water
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Float: 5 Seconds
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Float: 5 Seconds
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Glide: 5 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Glide: 5 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Glide w/ Kick: 5 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Glide w/ Kick: 5 Feet
- Assisted Front Crawl: 5 Feet
- Assisted Rollover
- Bobbing w/ Head Fully Submerged
- Jump Into Chest Deep Water
- Homework – Kicks w/ Pointed Toes
- Read and Explain Pool Rules
- Back Float in Life Jacket
Level 3 (TURTLE)
6+ YEARS OLD **Beginner
- Bubbles
- Entire Head Under Water
- Bobbing w/ Rhythmic Breathing
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Float: 10 Seconds
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Float: 10 Seconds
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Glide: 10 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Glide: 10 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Glide w/ Kicks: 10 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Glide w/ Kicks:10 Feet
- Intro to Front Crawl
- Assisted to Unassisted Rollover
- Assisted to Unassisted Jump Into Chest Deep Water
- Homework – Practice Big Arm Circles
- Safety Skill – Read and Explain Pool Rules
- Safety Skill – Reaching Assist w/ Noodle
Level 3 (PENGUIN)
3-5 YEARS OLD **Advanced
- For Advanced, the child must have passed Level 2
- Bubbles
- Entire Head Under Water
- Bobbing w/ Rhythmic Breathing
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Float: 10 Seconds
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Float: 10 Seconds
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Glide: 10 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Glide: 10 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Glide w/ Kicks: 10 Feet
- Assisted to Unassisted Back Glide w/ Kicks:10 Feet
- Intro to Front Crawl
- Assisted to Unassisted Rollover
- Assisted to Unassisted Jump Into Chest Deep Water
- Homework – Practice Big Arm Circles
- Safety Skill – Read and Explain Pool Rules
- Safety Skill – Reaching Assist w/ Noodle
Level 4 (OTTER)
6+ YEARS OLD
- Assisted to Unassisted Front Crawl w/o Breathing – 15 Feet
- Side Breathing on the Wall – 5 Breaths
- Introduction to Backstroke
- Elementary Backstroke Kick
- Bobbing to Safety – Deep to Shallow Water
- Underwater Exploration
- Jump Into Chest Deep Water
- Sitting Dives
- Homework – Practice Side Breathing
- Safety Topic – Diving Safety
- Safety Topic – Reaching Assist w/ Tube
- Safety Topic – Life Jacket Safety
Level 5 (SEAL)
6+ YEARS OLD
- Front Crawl w/ Side Breathing – 30 Feet
- Back Crawl w/ Bent Arm Pull – 15 Feet
- Elementary Backstroke – 15 Feet
- Breaststroke Kick w/ Kick Board – 15 feet
- Deep Water Adjustment – Comfortably Swim ½ Length in Lap Pool
- Dolphin Kick w/ Kick Board – 15 Feet
- Underwater Exploration – Deep Water
- Kneeling Dives
- Safety Topic – Diving Safety
- Safety Topic – Treading Water Options
- Safety Topic – Reaching Assist w/ Tube
Level 6 (POLAR BEAR)
6+ YEARS OLD
- Front Crawl w/Breathing – 1 Length of Lap Pool
- Backstroke w/Bent Arm Pull – 1 Length of Lap Pool
- Introduction to Breaststroke Arms
- Introduction to Butterfly Arms
- Open Turns
- Jump Into Deep Water and Level Off
- Feet First Surface Dive
- Safety Topic – Diving Safety
- Safety Topic – Treading Water: 30 Seconds
- Safety Topic – Throwing Assist w/ Ring Buoy
Level 7 (SEA LION)
6+ YEARS OLD
- Front Crawl w/Side Breathing – 2 Lengths of Lap Pool
- Backstroke – 2 Lengths of Lap Pool
- Breaststroke – 1 Length of Lap Pool
- Butterfly – ½ Length of Lap Pool
- Flip Turns
- Bobbing in Deep Water
- Compact Dives
- Safety Topic – Diving Safety
- Safety Topic – Treading Water: 1 Minute
- Safety Topic – Throwing Assist w/ Ring Buoy
SHARKS
6+ YEARS OLD
- A Cascade swim coach will lead swimmers 6 and older through a series of drills sure to improve your strokes, speed, and endurance. Participants must be able to swim at least one lap or 50 meters continuously. Come join us for a session of hour long classes designed to prepare participants to try out for a swim team.
PRIVATE LESSONS
*** Private lessons are currently only available to our members ***
Private swim lessons are where you can get personalized instruction for more rapid learning. You can have up to 3 children to 1 instructor.
To register for private swim lessons, please fill out the form via the link below. We are currently on a waitlist and you will be contacted once a day and time come open. Any age is welcome to participate in private swim lessons. Please note: to be a member, the child needs to have an annual youth pass on file.
