Aquatics - Swim Lessons
WWU Campus Recreation Services is happy to offer
Group & Private Youth Swim Lessons!
Each Group Swim Session consists of 8 lessons; each lesson lasts 30 minutes.
All classes follow the American Red Cross guidelines (Learn-to-Swim 2009) and our instructor to child ratio is 1 instructor per 5 children.
Our swim level descriptions have changed in accordance with the updated American Red Cross 2009 Guidelines. Please see our Swim Level Descriptions to place your child in the appropriate level.
Fall Group Lesson Dates and Times
Saturday Lessons:- Saturday lessons are a six-week session of 40-minute classes
- October 3 - November 7
- Available Times:
Session A: 9:45am - 10:25am(Full)- Session B: 10:30am - 11:10am (Limited space - call 650-4094)
- Session C: 11:15am - 11:55am (Limited space - call 650-4094)
- Tuesday/Thursday lessons are a four-week session of 30-minute classes
- Session 1: September 29 - October 22
- Available Times:
- 5:15pm - 5:45pm
- 6:00pm - 6:30pm
- Session 2: October 27 - November 19
- Available Times:
- 5:15pm - 5:45pm
- 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Click here to download the registration form for all sessions
To register for group swim lessons please print and fill out the registration form linked above and our Hold Harmless Agreement. Forms and payment can be returned to the Wade King Student Recreation Center main office or can be mailed to us at:
Wade King Student Recreation Center
Western Washington University
c/o Swim Lessons
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9098
If you have any questions please call Diana Sundermeyer at (360) 650-4094 or e-mail Diana at Diana.Sundermeyer@wwu.edu.
Group Lesson Rates Per Session
Each Group Swim Session consists of 8 lessons; each lesson lasting 30 minutes.
Parent & Child Level - Level 3:
WKSRC Members $40.00 / Non-Members $55.00
Level 4 - Level 6:
WKSRC Members $45.00 / Non-Members $60.00
Private Lessons
Private lesson days/times are based on instructor and pool availability. To sign up for private lessons please contact Diana Sundermeyer at (360) 650-4094 or e-mail her at Diana.Sundermeyer@wwu.edu with the following information:- Swim participant's name and age
- Participant's swimming ability and goals
- Day(s) and time(s) that work for you
- Desired start date
Private lesson rates apply per child, per lesson:
- 30 minute lesson: $15.00 for WKSRC Member, $20 for Non-Member
- 45 minute lesson: $22.50 for WKSRC Member, $30 for Non-Member
- 60 minute lesson: $30.00 for WKSRC Member, $40 for Non-Member