It is so important that students feel comfortable and safe when learning. We like our pools to be at least 90 degrees. Ideally, students have access to both shallow and deep water in the same place. The very best pools in which to learn are those where a person is able to touch their hands on the floor in one area of the pool, and unable to touch the bottom at all in another area, to learn how it all works. Warm deep pools are very difficult to find in the Seattle area, so we are very grateful for the ones we have!
Seattle Pool
Location: 55th Ave S and Cloverdale in Seattle. (Google Maps)
Times: Vary depending on class
Weekdays, Weeknights, Weekends
This pool is a private pool to Orca Swim School. When we hold adult classes it is only our students in the pool. We take no more than 4 (2 max during Covid-19) people in a group class. The pool is uncovered year-round. During the colder months, you will want to dress warmly for the poolside talking portion. The pool is kept between 92-94 degrees year-round.
Bellevue Pool
Location: 601 143rd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007. (Google Maps)
Times: Tuesdays 10-1p
This is the warm, shallow pool at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. Currently offering 1:1 Private Lessons.
Shoreline Pool
Location: Private, residential pool off 156th Street in Shoreline. (Google Maps)
Warm, private pool in the Shoreline area. Currently enrolling for Foundations 1 Group Classes for Members and non-Members.
Des Moines Pool
Location: 1636 S 260th St, Des Moines, WA 98198. (Google Maps)
Check back for Spring/Summer 2024 offerings
Portland, OR
Location: 23833 NE Glisan St, Wood Village, OR 97060. (Google Maps)
Instructor: Rachael is an Independent, Certified Orca Swim Instructor.
All purchases, refunds, and scheduling policies are handled directly by the instructor as an independent contractor. To get in touch with Rachael directly, email her here.
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