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Expert swim instruction for every age and stage, from infants to adults, in a warm indoor 90° pool at Hazel Dell Towne Center.
Hazel Dell Towne Center
| Mon and Tue | 9:00am to 7:45pm |
| Wed and Thu | 12:00pm to 7:45pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Sat and Sun | 8:30am to 4:00pm |
| 2026 Planned Closures | See all closures |
| Sunday, April 05, 2026 |
| Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 24, 2026 – Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| Thursday, December 31, 2026 – Friday, January 2, 2027 |
*The starting price per lesson is based on weekday classes. Enrollment is ongoing and lessons are billed automatically each month until you submit a withdrawal request. A 30-day notice is required to stop billing.
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Parent of a Level 7 swimmer, Vancouver WA
Select a level below to view and book swim classes at our Hazel Dell location.
Use our free Swim Level Quiz — it takes under a minute and tells you exactly where your child should start.
Adult with child • 30 mins • 10:1 ratio
The perfect first step for infants. Water comfort, bonding with parent, and early sensory exploration in a warm, shallow pool.
Adult with child • 30 mins • 6:1 ratio
3 levels building from basic water comfort to independent movement and safety skills. Parent in water for 1A and 1B.
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1B skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
3 levels taking 3-year-olds from first water confidence to independent kicking, rolling, and safety skills. No parent in water.
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: Level 1B or Level 3 skills
Prerequisites: Level 4 skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
4 levels developing independent strokes, breathing, and water safety. Builds toward confident, self-sufficient swimming.
Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: Level 6 skills
Prerequisites: Level 7 skills
Prerequisites: Level 8 skills
No parent in water • 30 to 60 mins • 4:1 ratio
3 levels developing competitive technique in all four strokes. Pathway leads to Swim Team Prep for high-performing swimmers.
Prerequisites: Level 9 skills
Prerequisites: Level 10 skills
Prerequisites: Level 11 skills
Adult with child • 30 mins • 10:1 ratio
The perfect first step for infants. Water comfort, bonding with parent, and early sensory exploration in a warm, shallow pool.
Adult with child • 30 mins • 6:1 ratio
Prerequisites: None
Adult with child • 30 mins • 6:1 ratio
Prerequisites: None
Parent on deck • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1B skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: None
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 1B or Level 3 skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 4 skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: None
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 6 skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 7 skills
No parent in water • 30 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 8 skills
No parent in water • 30 to 60 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 9 skills
No parent in water • 30 to 60 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 9 skills
No parent in water • 30 to 60 mins • 4:1 ratio
Prerequisites: Level 11 skills
Answer a few quick questions about your child’s age and current swim experience to receive an instant level recommendation. Based on your child’s age and skills, our instructor-approved recommendation helps you find the right class with no phone call and no waiting.
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Every swimmer learns Jump-Turn-Swim, and
Roll-to-Backfloat. Two survival-based techniques are taught consistently across all levels. These core skills save lives.
Instructors complete 30+ hours of training covering child development, safety protocols, and real in-water scenarios before they ever teach a class. Continued coaching keeps standards consistent across every location.
We don’t rely on floaties or puddle jumpers. SwimSure™ teaches true independence and water confidence from the very first lesson — real skills that last, not temporary props.
Olympic medalist Amanda Beard trusts our schools. Every class also begins with a safety promise — a simple routine that builds water awareness and personal responsibility in a way kids understand.
For over 50 years, Emler Swim School has helped children build confidence, develop essential water safety skills, and become stronger swimmers. At Emler Swim School Hazel Dell, families benefit from our proven SwimSure™ curriculum, experienced instructors, and a trusted approach that has helped millions of children succeed in the water.
Fast-tracked daily clinics for children to learn the basics of swimming in an intensive group setting.
One-on-one instruction for children who benefit from individual attention or need to master specific skills.
It is never too late to learn. Encouraging adult-focused lessons to build confidence in the water at any level.
Proudly serving families in Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Ridgefield, Washougal, Portland, and surrounding Clark County communities since 1975.
At Emler Swim School Hazel Dell, we offer year-round swim lessons for every age and stage, from infants as young as two months to school-age kids. Families love our small class sizes, warm indoor pool heated to 90°, and instructors who know how to make swimming both fun and safe.
Programs include:
Our Vancouver–Hazel Dell swim school is easy to access from across Clark County. We are located in the Hazel Dell Towne Center on NE Highway 99, close to Salmon Creek Regional Park, Vancouver Lake, and I-5, making weekly swim lessons convenient for busy families.
Address:
Emler Swim School – Hazel Dell 8810 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98665
Whether you’re searching for baby swim classes in Vancouver, toddler swim lessons near Hazel Dell, or a proven program to support your child’s water safety, Emler Swim School is here for your family.
Register online today to reserve your spot, or call 855-667-8770 with any questions.
*Discount valid on weekly swim clinics purchased 6/25-7/3 at select locations only. Discount cannot be applied to already purchased clinics. Other restrictions may apply.
Emler Swim School, Hazel Dell
8810 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98665
(360) 515-9139
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