Portland Fitness & Community Center serving Northeast Portland
1630 NE 38th Ave | Portland, OR 97232 | 503.284.3377 | Contact Front Desk DONATE
Please make sure your swimmer’s membership is active and up to date at least 2 business days before registration opens. We are unable to sell any new memberships after close on Friday, December 8th. We strongly encourage all members to make sure they have received the registration link on Tuesday before the registration opens at noon.
We’re excited to announce that after modifying our swim program over the past years in response to the pandemic, swim instructors are getting back in the pool! Instructors will teach in the pool for weekday classes in levels 1, 2, 3.
Not sure what level is best for your kid? We strongly encourage you to enroll in the “lower” level – your child will develop confidence and because of the small class size, will have opportunities to comfortably transition to the next level.
Monday lessons will be prorated for 7 lessons
If your family needs financial help to ensure your child can participate in our programs, financial assistance is available for all of our programming through NECC’s Community Fund. Click here to learn more!
*ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ADULT CAREGIVER ACCOMPANY THEM IN THE WATER DURING INFANT/TODDLER LESSONS*
Introduces age-appropriate swimming skills with songs & games to create a fun experience in the water and build basic water safety skills for both parents and children. Helps infants and young children become comfortable in the water. Our Infant/Toddler lessons are open to swimmers between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.
TUESDAY
Otter 11:15 – 11:45am
THURSDAY
Otter 11:15 – 11:45am
Helps children feel comfortable and safely enjoy the water. No previous swimming experience necessary and parents are not required to enter the water.
MONDAY
Cas 2:25 – 2:55
Adrianna 3:05 – 3:35
Adrianna 5:10 – 5:40
TUESDAY
Cas 3:05 – 3:35
WEDNESDAY
Cas 3:05 – 3:35
Cas 5:50 – 6:20
THURSDAY
Cas 3:05 – 3:35
FRIDAY
Brent 3:05 – 3:35
MONDAY
Cas 3:45 – 4:15
TUESDAY
Cas 4:25 – 4:55
Adrianna 5:10 – 5:40
WEDNESDAY
Adrianna 3:45 – 4:15
Cas 4:25 – 4:55
THURSDAY
Cas 4:25 – 4:55
Adrianna 5:10 – 5:40
FRIDAY
Cas 3:45 – 4:15
Brent 5:10 – 5:40
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.
MONDAY
Cas 3:05 – 3:35
TUESDAY
Adrianna 3:05 – 3:35
Cas 3:45 – 4:15
WEDNESDAY
Adrianna 3:05 – 3:35
Cas 3:45 – 4:15
THURSDAY
Cas 3:45 – 4:15
Friday
Cas 3:05 – 3:35
MONDAY
Adrianna 3:45 – 4:15
Cas 4:30 – 5:00
TUESDAY
Adrianna 4:25 – 4:55
Cas 5:10 – 5:40
WEDNESDAY
Adrianna 4:25 – 4:55
Cas 5:10 – 5:40
Adrianna 5:50 – 6:20
THURSDAY
Adrianna 4:25 – 4:55
Cas 5:10 – 5:40
FRIDAY
Brent 4:30 – 5:00
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.
Level 3 lessons are for children over the age of 6.
MONDAY
Adrianna 4:30 – 5:00
Cas 5:10 – 5:40
TUESDAY
Adrianna 3:45 – 4:15
Cas 5:50 – 6:20
WEDNESDAY
Adrianna 5:10 – 5:40
THURSDAY
Adrianna 3:45 – 4:15
Cas 5:50 – 6:20
FRIDAY
Brent 3:45 – 4:15
Cas 4:30 – 5:00
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.
Level 4 lessons are for children over the age of 6.
MONDAY
Marlon 3:45 – 4:15
Marlon 4:25 – 4:55
Marlon 5:05 – 5:35
TUESDAY
Marlon 3:45 – 4:15
Marlon 4:25 – 4:55
WEDNESDAY
Marlon 3:45 – 4:15
Marlon 4:25 – 4:55
Marlon 5:10 – 5:40
THURSDAY
Marlon 3:45 – 4:15
Marlon 4:25 – 4:55
FRIDAY
Cas 5:10 – 5:40
Best for swimmers who are in Level 4, but are close to level 5 or have just moved up to Level 5. Swimmers will increase proficiency and endurance on skills learned in Level 4 and gain skills in breaststroke, butterfly, front and back flip turns and diving. Swimmers registering for Level 4/5 must be able to jump into deep water, tread or float for 1 minute, swim front crawl using side breathing, back crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards and swim 3-5 body lengths underwater. This class is not a lap lane class.
Level 4/5 lessons are for children over the age of 6.
TUESDAY
Marlon 5:05 – 5:35
WEDNESDAY
Marlon 5:50 – 6:20
THURSDAY
Marlon 5:05 – 5:35
*ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ADULT CAREGIVER ACCOMPANY THEM IN THE WATER DURING “SWIMMING WITH SUPPORT” CLASSES*
These lessons are best for beginning and intermediate students who are still mastering the skill of swimming independently. If your swimmer cannot yet confidently and repeatedly swim the width of the pool in the deep end, Swimming with Support is the perfect level! These lessons are best for Level 1 through Level 3.
All Swimming with Support classes require the swimmer to be accompanied in the water by a trusted caregiver 13 years or older. This is a great opportunity to participate in your child’s learn-to-swim journey.
SATURDAY
Brent 9:10 -9:40
Brent 10:30 – 11:00
Brent 12:10 – 12:40
SATURDAY
Brent 9:50 – 10:20
Brent 11:10 – 11:40
Brent 12:50 – 1:20
*ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ADULT CAREGIVER ACCOMPANY THEM IN THE WATER DURING “SWIMMING WITH SUPPORT” CLASSES*
Best for swimmers who need little to no support in the water, but may still require assistance swimming the width of the pool. Intended to build swimmer’s confidence in deep water and transition to Swimming Independently: Lvl 2 & 3.
All Classes in this level require the swimmer to be accompanied in the water by a trusted caregiver 13 years or older who is comfortable in deep water. Lesson will be located at the edge of the shallow end with some access to deep water. (Max 3 students and their caregivers).
Not Currently Available
Best for swimmers in Level 5 or Level 6. Swimmers will increase proficiency and endurance in all four strokes, learn turns, and gain proficiency in diving. Swimmers registering for this class must be able to swim front crawl, backstroke and elementary backstroke for 25 yards, breaststroke for 15 yards and swim 3-5 body lengths underwater. Class will utilize all three lanes of the pool. Our Advanced Swimming lessons currently have a Max of 12 swimmers and will be 45 minutes long.
MONDAY
Marlon 5:45 – 6:30
SATURDAY
Brent 1:30-2:15
NECC Swim Club is for swimmers who want to practice swim strokes, build confidence in the water, get a good workout, meet new friends and have fun! Swim Club is open to swimmers over the age of 9 who swim at Level 5 and above. Each Swim Club day has a max of 20 swimmers.
WEDNESDAY
Marlon & Brent 6:45 – 7:45
The Advanced Swim Club is for swimmers who want to practice advanced swim stroke techniques, build endurance, meet new friends and have fun! Swim Club is open to swimmers over the age of 9 who swim above Level 5. If you are unsure if this level is right for your swimmer, please speak with our Aquatics Program Manager, Brent Reid.
MONDAY
Marlon & Adrianna 6:50 – 7:50
No swimming prerequisite. Have you wanted to learn to swim and become more comfortable in the water? Sign up for this group class where you receive individual attention. Swimmers will learn the basics of swimming in the shallow end of the pool with an instructor in the water. Our Adult/Teen swim lessons currently have a Max of 3 students.
TUESDAY
Marlon 2:25 – 2:55
THURSDAY
Marlon 2:25 – 2:55
Adrianna 5:50 – 6:20
This class is for adult swimmers who are looking to improve their stroke technique, learn how to build their own swim workouts and learn about how to incorporate drills and swim equipment into their swims. Swimmers must be comfortable swimming complete lengths of the pool and should be able to swim at least one of the strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke or Butterfly).
TUESDAY
Marlon 1:45 – 2:15
THURSDAY
Marlon 1:45 – 2:15