A modified schedule of many popular swim lessons and activities are currently available. See FAQs below for more information on swim lessons.
Facility, Swim and Fitness Updates:
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Juniper Facility Hours:
Mon - Thu: 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Fri: 5:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Memorial Day - Monday, May 30
12:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Descriptions for swim lessons are below.
Parent-Tot Program
Developmentally appropriate classes provide a safe and fun introduction to the wonderful world of water. Parents work directly with their child under instructor’s guidance. (35 minutes)
Guided Parent-Tot Play: (6 – 42 months)
Developmentally appropriate class provides a safe, encouraging and fun introduction to the wonderful world of water. Parents work directly with their child under instructor’s guidance.
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Progressive journey program for the preschoolers develops swimming skills in a creative environment with your child’s comfort, confidence and enjoyment at heart. (35 minutes)
Journey 1: Water adjustment, underwater exploration, floating on front by myself for 3-5 seconds, flutter kicking on tummy and back. Pre-requisite: ability to participate in a class environment.
Journey 2: Front and back floats 5 seconds, front and back glides for 5 seconds and front and back kicks for 5 seconds. Pre-requisite: float on front with face in the water for 3-5 seconds by myself.
Journey 3: Front streamline kick for 10 seconds, roll over from front to back, kick on back hands by side for 10 seconds. Pre-requisite: Front and back floats 5 seconds , front and back glides for 5 seconds and front and back kicks for 5 seconds.
Journey 4: Arrow kick on front with straight legs for 20 feet, crawl stroke for 20 feet and kick on back with hands by side for 20 feet. Pre-requisite: Arrow kick on front for 10 seconds, back kick hands by side for 10 seconds and student comfortable swimming all skills in the big pool.
Journey 5: Front crawl with side breathing for 20 feet, back crawl stroke for 20 feet. Pre-requisite: front crawl for 20 feet, kick on back for 20 feet.
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This leveled program designed for school-age children will be fun and challenging. Highly structured classes will help increase confidence and develop new swimming skills. (40 minutes)
Level 1: Water adjustment, front and back floats for 5 seconds, front and back glides for 5 seconds, arrow kick for 5 seconds and back kick for 5 seconds. Pre-requisite: 6 years and older. Child must be comfortable in water depth for 3.5 feet.
Level 2: Streamline kicking on front for 10 seconds, kick on back hands by side for 10 seconds, front crawl stroke for 10 seconds. Pre-requisite: front and back floats for 5 seconds, front and back glides for 5 seconds, arrow kick for 5 seconds and back kick for 5 seconds.
Level 3: Arrow kick on front for 45 feet, crawl stroke with side breathing for 45 feet, back stroke for 45 feet. Pre-requisite: Streamline kicking on front for 10 seconds, kick on back hands by side for 10 seconds, front crawl stroke for 10 seconds.
Level 4: Crawl stroke with rhythmic side breathing, back crawl stroke for 25 meters with increased emphasis on proper technique. Elementary backstroke introduced. Pre-requisite: Comfortably swim crawl stroke with side breathing and back stroke 45 feet.
Level 5: Front crawl stroke with side breathing for 50 meters, back crawl stroke for 50 meters, breast stroke for 25 meters. Pre-requisite: front streamline kick for 25 meters, crawl stroke with side breathing for 25 meters, back crawl stroke for 25 meters, elementary back stroke for 25 meters.
Level 6: Front crawl stroke with alternate breathing for 75 meters, back stroke for 75 meters, breast stroke for 50 meters and butterfly for 25 meters.Pre-requisite: Front crawl stroke with side breathing for 50 meters, back crawl stroke for 50 meters, breast stroke for 25 meters.
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Check current swim classes & programs for Novice Swim Team.
Have your kids graduated from Level 3 or higher and are looking for something new? Check out the Youth Novice Swim Team.
An introduction to competitive swimming with training designed to challenge and refine swimming skills. Participants must be able to swim 25 meters front crawl stroke with side breathing and 25 meters backstroke with level body position. We’ll teach the rest. Groups are divided by age and ability levels.
Check current swim classes & programs for Private & Semi-private Swim Lessons.
Families can choose to have a swim lesson just for their own family/household.
Level 1 Adult Swim Instruction: This class is designed for the adult swimmer with little to no experience in the water. We will help you conquer your fear of swimming by introducing basic swim skills and water safety. Majority of class is in shallow water.
Level 2 Adult Swim Instruction: Learn basic front crawl and back strokes in a comfortable environment designed for new swimmers. Appropriate for adults unable to swim 15 meters.
Level 3 Adult Swim Instruction: Class works on building confidence, stroke technique, and achieving the ability to swim full laps. Focus is on fitness through skill training, short distance repeats and individualized to meet your goals. Appropriate for adults who can swim 15-meters but not much more.
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Swim lessons are back, but might be a little different than before. Read below to learn more.
Bend Park & Recreation District offers a progressive skills-based program to help children succeed in becoming a better swimmer. Whether your child is just starting out to learn to swim or on their way to being a lifelong swimmer, we have a program for them.
Our swim lessons are age appropriate, skill appropriate, safe, small, professional and FUN!
Program Benefits:
All registration available online at BPRD registration website.
Registration is ongoing. You can see upcoming classes and ongoing classes on the registration site. You can register online or by phone.
Need help? Customer service staff are available by phone at (541) 389-7665 during all operating hours to assist you with the reservation system or answering questions. If you can only pay with cash, please speak to customer service staff via phone for assistance.
Customer service staff are available by phone at (541) 389-7665 during all operating hours to assist you with the reservation system or answering questions. If you can only pay with cash, please speak to customer service staff via phone for assistance.
Enter through the north lobby at Juniper and the main lobby at Larkspur, off of the 15th Street entrance. Check in with receptionist and proceed to the pool deck to meet your class.
There are signs placed on the deck that have the level of swim lesson at their meeting spot. This is where you will meet each day.
Our deck supervisor has the information and can help you find the appropriate class.
If there is room for additional swimmers, we will call the waitlist participants in the order it was received.
When you registered, you should have received an email receipt with your class location listed with the activity.
If you no longer have access to that receipt, you can look up your registration information on the registration site, https://register.bendparksandrec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html. Once logged in, select “my account” in the top menu and select “Household Calendar” under “Reports”. Select one or all fields in the “Select Output” field and the applicable months in the “Select Months” field. Then, select “Yes” in the “Print Location/Extra Information Line:” field. When you hit submit, you will receive an PDF report in your email associated to your household account.
If you still need assistance, customer service can assist you by email or phone.
Come to the level you have signed your child up for and let the deck supervisor know. Staff will make an assessment on the first day of all the lessons and move your child to the appropriate class.
Most of our lessons have the opportunity to occur at the same time, if weren’t able to sign up for the same time due to the class being full, we would encourage you to place your child on the waitlist for the time you like and sign up for the class closest to that time. If the class has an opening, you will have the opportunity to transfer.
Come to the level you have signed up for on the the first day and let the deck supervisor know. We will make an assessment of all the participants and move them to the appropriate class if we are able.
If you do not plan to have your child attend swim lessons, please contact us immediately to cancel as we have other families on waiting lists. We are not able to accommodate makeup lessons.
A full credit or refund will be granted if cancelled 7 or more days prior to the first of the session. Credits only will be provided if notified 3-6 days in advance. No credit or refunds will be issued when notified less than 3 days from the start of the program. Fees are not refunded/prorated for missed days unless due to health reasons.
Due to our goal of maintaining consistency in swim lessons with instructors and class size, we are unable to offer make up lessons for missed classes.
Indoor Lifestyle Pool and Current Channel
The 4,000-square-foot pool features a 135,000-gallon recreation and leisure pool and hot tub. The high-quality Myrtha-brand pool has a soft-touch floor that’s great for water walking and shallow water exercise. The pool’s depth ranges from two-foot-six-inch to six-foot-three-inch to support both shallow and deep-water activities.
The pool also has a current channel with a hydro feature in its center, providing resistance for working out and a playful attraction for recreating. The current is a popular amenity for both young and older swimmers alike. A platform lift, pool lift and multiple stairs ensure easy water entry and exit.
Indoor 25-meter Pool
Perfect for swim lessons, water exercise, therapy and recreation swimming. Features comfortable 84-degree water, 4′- 12′ water depth, water basketball hoops and two one-meter diving boards.
Indoor Children’s Pool
The Indoor Children’s pool is 90 degrees the pool depth is 2’6″ – 3′ with small slide and splash features.
Outdoor Activity Pool
The outdoor activity pool offers warm 85-degree water with slides, tumble buckets and a splash pad the pool depth is 0″ – 3’6″.
Indoor/Outdoor 50-meter Pool
With 80-degree water temperature and a removable roof system, this pool is ideal for year-round training. Moveable bulkhead allows the pool to be divided into to 25-meter pools.
