If the class is full, it is encouraged to sign up for the waitlist. Those on the waitlist will be invited to join the class for pre-reqs and if a student does not pass, a spot will open up.

This is a fully in-person class. There is no online component for students to complete.

100% attendance to all dates is required to pass the class. No exceptions.

You will need to show up on Friday, July 24th at 3:30 P.M. to complete the 2 prerequisite skills listed below. Class will begin once pre-requisites have been completed.

Prerequisites include:

Swim-Tread-Swim Skill #1:

Not timed
Swim goggles are allowed

Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.

Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

Brick Retrieval Swim Skill #2:

· Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
- Swim goggles are not allowed.
Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

Course dates:

Date:	Time:	Course Material:	Location:
Fri., 7/24/26	3:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.	Prerequisites (bring your suit and towel) and classroom portion.	North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Sat., 7/25/26	12 P.M. - 8 P.M.	Water Session and classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel)	North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Sun., 7/26/26	12 P.M. - 8 P.M.	Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel)	North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Sat., 8/1/26	12 P.M. - 8 P.M.	Water Session and Classroom Portion. (bring your suit and towel)	North Clackamas Aquatic Park
Sun., 8/2/26	12 P.M. - 8 P.M.	Final Written & Water Skills Tests. (bring your suit and towel)	North Clackamas Aquatic Park

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