Our Preschool and Youth levels follow a standard swimming progression, each level builds on the skills learned in the previous level. To enroll in Preschool levels 3-5 or Youth levels 3-6, students must have passed the previous level at Arne Hanna or completed a Placement Test into the level with one of our instructors. The system will not allow students to register without meeting one of those prerequisites.
If you are unsure of your child’s level, please come for a free placement test. See the completion requirements for individual-level skills. We offer swim lesson placement tests at the following times:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9:30-10:00 a.m. & 4:00-4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday – 9:30-10:00 a.m. & 4:30-5:15 p.m.
- Saturday, Sunday – 2:30-2:45 p.m. & 4:15-4:30 p.m.
Parent and child classes have a max of eight parent/child pairs. All Preschool swim lessons have four students max. Youth levels and teen/adult classes have a max of five students.
Registration
Register for lessons by phone at (360) 778-7665 or online. Registration will occur the Monday before each session’s start date beginning at 8:00 am. If Monday is a holiday, registration will open on Tuesday. Please refer to the lesson schedule below for the official registration start date. Students will be allowed to register for only one lesson per session.
| Session # | Session Dates | Registration Start | Cost | Quantity |
| Spring 2 | May 12 to June 11 (No lessons May 26) | May 5 | $90 | Nine (9) 25-minute lessons |
| Time | Class Levels |
| 11:00-11:25 am | Parent/Child B |
| 11:30-11:55 am | Preschool 3 |
| 12:00-12:25 pm | Preschool 2 |
| 5:15-5:40 pm | Preschool 1 Preschool 3 Youth 2 Youth 4 |
| 5:45-6:10 pm | Parent/Child A Preschool 2 Youth 2 Youth 3 |
| 6:15-6:40 pm | Preschool 1 Preschool 3 Youth 1 Youth 3 |
| 6:45-7:10 pm | Preschool 2 Preschool 4 Youth 2 Beginning Teen/Adult |
Cancellations, Transfers and Refunds
To be eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administrative fee, participants must notify the Aquatic Center 3 days prior to the beginning of the program. Programs will not be pro-rated for partial participation. Management may approve full or partial refunds in certain cases for family emergencies, illness with a doctor’s note, or military deployment.
Contacts
Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
1114 Potter Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
Email: aquatics@cob.org
Phone: (360) 778-7665
Fax: (360) 778-7062
