To fulfill our mission, Astoria offers educational programs to children and their chaperones, combined with a soak in our mineral-rich hot springs. We are hosting one of these programs today, so please expect a busier environment. As always, our lower pools are designated as quiet areas.

Thank you!

SATURDAY classes: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 

Trout (3½ to 4½ YO)        *9:30- 10a AND 10-10:30a       4 spots per class. 

• Builds underwater confidence by practicing bubble-blowing, dipping ears, lips, nose, and eventually the whole face in water while blowing bubbles.
• Participants will also practice assisted back floats and may attempt underwater submersion to retrieve a toy.
• Includes a complimentary soak for each lesson participant and one accompanying adult during the 9-11a session.

Otters (2 to 3 ½ YO)        10:30 – 11a       6 spots per class

• Focuses on assisted back floats, straight-leg kicks, independent pool exits, bubble-blowing, and possibly retrieving a toy underwater.
• Includes a complimentary soak for each lesson participant and one accompanying adult during the 9-11a session.

Beavers (6 months to 2 YO)         11 – 11:30a       6 spots per class

• Focuses on water acclimation, assisted underwater submersion, back floats, bubble-blowing, and passing children between parent and instructor.
• Includes a complimentary soak for each lesson participant and one accompanying adult during the 11:15a- 1:15p session.

Important Reminders:

• Please check in at the Welcome Center and let staff know if you’re attending the lesson only or staying to soak.
• A parent or designated adult must be in the pool with their child for all classes.
• Each class requires at least two participants. APC reserves the right to combine classes to maximize community impact.

Are our program fees prohibitive? Please contact bari@astoriapark.org to learn about our subsidized pricing policy.