Swim Lessons Northeast Portland

NECC is an Authorized Provider of Red-Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons for children 6 months to adults. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn the life-saving skill of swimming, and scholarships are available for those with financial need. Contact the NECC Front Desk for more information.

During the summer, NECC offers both weekly lessons (1x/week for 5 weeks), or Fast Track lessons (Mon-Thurs for 2 weeks). We also offer Friday clinics for more advanced swimmers, and our 9-week Swim Club provides a fun, supportive, and low-key competitive experience.

Register on May 7 (Members) | May 9 (Non-Members). Summer session starts on June 17

NECC’s Refund Policy

Youth Lessons – 5 week sessions & Fast Track

Weekly Lessons (5 weeks of lessons at the same day/time) – Members: $38.75 | Non-Members: $50 (No class July 4 – pro-rated for Thursday lessons)

Fast Track (two weeks of lessons (Mon-Thurs) at the same time) – Members: $62 | Non-Members: $80 (No class July 4 – prorated for July 1-11 session)

Parent/Child Lessons – Ages 6 months-3 years

Introduces age-appropriate swimming skills with songs & games to create a fun experience in the water. Builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children. Helps infants and young children become comfortable in the water.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20 (no class July 4)              Sign Up – July 22-Aug 27

Preschool Swim Lessons – Ages 3-5 years

Emphasizes water safety, survival, and foundational swimming concepts.

Pre-Level 1: Helps children feel comfortable and safely enjoy the water. No previous swimming experience necessary.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20 (no class July 4)              Sign Up – July 22-Aug 27

Pre-level 1 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Pre-Level 2: Gives swimmers success with fundamental skills like floating and basic locomotion using combined arm and leg motions. Swimmers registering for Pre-Level 2 must be able to enter and exit the pool independently, comfortably put their face in the water and blow bubbles, glide on their front, and float on their back (with minimal assistance).

Sign Up – June 17-July 20                                Sign Up – July 22-Aug 27

Pre-Level 2 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Pre-Level 3: Swimmers practice in deeper water combining arms and legs to improve coordination. Swimmers registering for Pre-Level 3 must be able to glide on their front and back for at least 3 body lengths and float on their back for 15 seconds (without assistance).

Sign Up – June 17-July 20                                Sign Up – July 22-Aug 27

Pre-Level 3 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Youth Swim Lessons – Ages 6-17

Level 1: Helps children feel comfortable and safely enjoy the water. No previous swimming experience necessary.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20                                Sign Up – July 22-Aug 24

Level 1 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Level 2: Swimmers learn to perform floats, bobs, front and back glides, and tread water. Swimmers registering for Level 2 must be able to enter and exit the pool independently, comfortably put their face in the water and blow bubbles, glide on their front, and float on their back for 5 seconds.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20 (no class July 4)              Sign Up – July 24-Aug 24

Level 2 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Level 3: Swimmers improve front crawl, floating and treading, learn elementary backstroke, breaststroke kick, and the principles of diving. Swimmers registering for Level 3 must be able to perform skills in deeper water, by pushing off the bottom and treading or floating for 15 seconds, and then swimming on their front and back for 5 body lengths.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20 (no class July 4)              Sign Up – July 22-Aug 24

Level 3 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Level 4: Swimmers increase proficiency and endurance on skills learned in Level 3 and gain skills in breaststroke, butterfly and diving. Swimmers registering for Level 4 must be able to jump into deep water, tread or float for 1 minute, and swim front crawl using side breathing and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards. For additional lessons, see Swim Clinic Schedule.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20                                Sign Up – July 22-Aug 27

Level 4 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Level 5: Swimmers increase proficiency and endurance on skills learned in Level 4, front and back flip turns, and gain proficiency in diving. Level 5 swimmers may participate in Swim Club. Swimmers registering for Level 5 must be able to perform headfirst dives, swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards, back crawl and breaststroke for 15 yards, and swim 3-5 body lengths underwater. For additional lessons, see Swim Clinic Schedule or Swim Club.

Sign Up – June 17-July 20                                Sign Up – July 22-Aug 27

Level 5 Fast Track (Monday-Thursday for two weeks)

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Level 6: Swimmers refine strokes to improve efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6 swimmers may participate in Swim Club. Swimmers registering for Level 6 must be able to perform a shallow-angle dive, swim front crawl for 50 yards, elementary backstroke for 50 yards, breaststroke for 25 yards, and back crawl for 25 yards. In lieu of Level 6 summer lessons, please see Swim Clinic Schedule or Swim Club.

Friday Swim Clinics. All Clinics held Fridays, 4:00-4:45p

Race Starts. Must be Level 4 and Above. A perfect one-day clinic for swimmers planning to compete in a summer race! Coach Marlon will work with swimmers on diving technique from the side of the pool (no starting blocks).

June 21 – Members $10 | Non-members $12

Breaststroke, Butterfly & Diving. Must be Level 4 and Above. Coach Marlon will provide three weeks of focused stroke work to: develop swimmers’ confidence in diving, refine strokes, and teach swimmers to expend less effort while swimming faster.

July 5, 12 & 19 – Members $33 | Non-members $40

Butterfly, Freestyle, Flip Turns. Must be Level 5 and Above. Coach Marlon will provide three weeks of focused stroke work to: develop swimmers’ confidence in diving, refine strokes, and help swimmers improve flig turns.

July 26, August 2, August 9 – Members $33 | Non-members $40

Sign Up – Register for one or all.

Private & Semi-Private Lessons (ages 3 and up)

Private (1 swimmer) (1/2 hour). Members: $28 | Non-members: $40

Semi-Private (2 swimmers) (1/2 hour). Members: $20/swimmer | Non-members: $34/swimmer

Private Swim Lesson Registration. Register starting June 12 | June 14 (Non-members). Please note that a Member scheduling a semi-private lesson with a Non-member must register on or after June 14.

Refund and Cancellation Policy. When swimmers register for “blocks” of private/semi-private lessons (3+ lessons), the first scheduled lesson is considered the first day of the activity for purposes of our refund policy. After that time, we will be unable to schedule makeups or to provide class credit or a refund for missed lessons.

Private and Semi-Private Lesson availability is very limited. Registration may be completed either in person or by calling the NECC front desk at 503-284-3377 on 6:30a the day of scheduled registration.

We may announce additional private lessons for Session 2.

Adult Group Lessons

No swimming prerequisite. Have you wanted to learn to swim or get a reminder of how to do the strokes? Sign up for this group class where you receive individual attention.

Members: $38.75 | Non-Members: $50

Sign Up – June 20-July 18 (no class July 4 – fees prorated)              Sign Up – July 22-Aug 24