Community Events
Astoria Park Conservancy is proud to present community events that support our mission to connect our community through inspiring experiences in nature that improve livability, health, and wellbeing.
Summer Swim Lessons- Thursdays
July 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 pm
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Thursday, repeating until August 14, 2025
Thursday Swim Lessons: 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, BREAK, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14
- Builds underwater confidence by practicing bubble-blowing, dipping ears, lips, nose, and eventually the full 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 9:00–11:00 AM session.
- 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 9:00–11:00 AM session.
- Focuses on water acclimation, assisted underwater submersion, and 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 11:15 AM- 1:15 PM session.
- Focuses on water acclimation, assisted underwater submersion, and 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 11:15 AM- 1:15 PM session.
Arrival Information:
Check-In: Upon arrival, check in at the Welcome Center.
Waivers: If this is your first visit to Astoria in 2025, please plan to sign a waiver on your first day.
Soaking Policy: On the day of your child’s lesson, your child and one accompanying adult receive a complimentary soak. If additional friends or family members would like to join, please make reservations here. Please arrive dressed and ready to get in the water. Your child’s lesson will begin promptly at the designated time, and all lessons require an adult in the water with the child. We do not have a lifeguard on duty.
Parking: Please park close to other vehicles to maximize space. If the main lot is full, use the overflow parking area, located about a five-minute walk from the hot springs. From Astoria’s parking lot, head toward the Snake River Sporting Club—you’ll see the gravel lot on the right. Please enter using the second entrance.
General Hot Springs Reminders:
-Snacks should be enjoyed at least 10 feet from the pools.
-No glass items are permitted.
-Silver jewelry will tarnish due to a reaction with the minerals.
-If your child isn’t potty trained and you forget a swim diaper, they are available at the front desk.
-Towel rentals are available for $5 each.
-Children must be supervised at all times, both in and out of the water.
Additional Details:
-Each class requires a minimum of two participants. Astoria Park Conservancy reserves the right to combine classes to maximize community impact.
-Small-group instruction is a priority, and space is limited.
-Full payment of $320 plus tax per participant is due at the time of registration.
-$40 per lesson, which includes a 30-minute lesson taught by expert swim instructors from JH Swimming and a Hot Springs soak for one adult and child attending the lesson.
Please contact Bari Bucholz bari@astoriapark.org
Thanks for supporting Astoria’s summer swim program!
Are our program fees prohibitive? Please contact bari@astoriapark.org to learn about our subsidized pricing policy.
Event FAQs
What to expect if my program includes a soak
There are changing rooms you are welcome to use to transition into your soaking attire.
Soaking FAQsGeneral property rules
No dogs are allowed anywhere on our premises, including the parking lot and grounds on this side of the red bridge. This is a requirement of Teton County, as Astoria is located in a wildlife corridor.
