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Welcome

Little
Splashes!

 

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Swimming Lessons in Hood River, Oregon.

 We teach ages 3 months to 8 years old.

 Winter Registration will open on December 3rd at 9 a.m. 

Classes run Monday-Thursday 12 pm-4 pm, at the Hampton Inn. This session will run from January 8-March 21. Once a week, classes will now be available to all ages. 

SESSIONS

We have a few spots available for October & November 

 

Hampton Inn Sessions 12-4 only

Monday & Wednesday 

Ages 3 months to 5 years  

October 2-October 30 w Megan

No classes on Oct. 9,16th, 18th

November 1-20th w/Megan

Tuesday & Thursday

Ages 4years-8years

November 1-21th w/Kate 

 

 

Session 2 &3 with Megan- Hampton Inn only  

Monday/Wednesday, both days required 

12 pm - parent/baby  6 months-1 year 

12:25- Semi-private  2.5yrs-4yrs

12:45 Semi-private 3yrs-5yrs

1:05 baby/parent class Infant 3 months-1 yr

1:30 semi-private 2.5yrs-4yrs 

1:50 Toddler/parent class - Toddler 2yrs-3 yrs 

2:45- Baby/parent class 1yr-2.5 yrs

3:15 semi-private 

3:35 Open Play w/ parent ages 2yrs-4yrs 

 

 Kate in November 

Hampton Inn 12 pm-4 pm Ages 3-8 yrs

12:00 semi-private age 3.5-5 yrs

12:20 semi-private age 3.5-5 yrs

12:40 semi-private age 3.5-5 yrs

1:00 semi-private age 3.5-5 yrs

1:20 semi-private age 3.5-5 yrs

1:40 semi-private age 4-6 yrs

2:00 semi-private age 4-6 yrs

2:40 Group Ages 4-6 yrs 

3:05 Group Ages 4-6 yrs

3:30 Group Ages 6-8yrs

Online courses

will begin in December for ages

infants-12 months 

register at 

Heldinwater.com

 

BABY/TODDLER with a PARENT

3 months - 2.5 years 

Open Play 2-4 years

Bonding class for child & parent/caregiver

Splash About diapers only

SEMI-PRIVATE
 

Beginner/intermediate

2:1 ratio 

20 min Lessons 

GROUP 3:1

4yrs-8yrs​

4:1 ration

25 min lessons 

Open Play you can choose Monday or Wednesday 

$100 for those classes 

6 Lessons $180

9 lessons on Monday or Wednesday lessons $270 

6 lessons  $210

Both days required

4 lessons $140  

6 lessons $180

Both days required except for Open Play 

*No make-ups for missed classes.  Read full terms & conditions here.  

The summer Registration fee is $25 per child 

BOTH PRIVATE POOL LOCATIONS
ARE IN HOOD RIVER.

Meet Lily
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MEET HANNAH

Hi, I'm Hannah!

I've been teaching since the age of 14, starting as a volunteer at the local hood river pool.  I grew up swimming, first learning as an infant from my mother, who is also a swim instructor.  From age five to college, I swam competitively and started Little Splashes in my backyard at 16.  I have served as a lifeguard, swim instructor, Special Olympics, swim coach, camp counselor, Doula, and health coach. In 2023 I will launch HELD IN WATER, a gentle approach to online learning & water introductions for babies. 

 

Trained and certified through YMCA, WSI, NSSA, CPR certified

5 years as a prenatal & infant massage therapist. 

Currently training in WATSU (water massage) & Amnion with the incredible Mary Seamster. 

Currently in Swim Angel Fish-adaptive aquatics training that I will complete in 2023. It is adaptive swimming with children with autism • anxiety • physical • delays • motor • sensory • trauma • discomfort. 

MEETMEGAN

Megan spent the first 28 years of her life on the shores of Lake Superior, from Duluth, MN, to Marquette, MI. Growing up on water, from canoe trips in the Boundary Waters to swimming and ice fishing, she’s always found it to be her happy place.

 

  In college, Megan joined crew and started sea kayaking and cliff jumping (shh, don’t tell her kids or remind her mom!). There, she also worked with teenagers with autism, where aquatic therapy was part of the daily/weekly activities. She stayed in the area and subsequently directed an outdoor activity program for seven summers on the shores of Lake Superior and eight other inland lakes. Guiding trips on the water each day, in addition to teaching beginning sailing and swimming survival skills, it was one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs she’s ever had. 

 

After getting married, it was difficult for her husband to peel Megan away from Lake Superior, but she wouldn’t compromise on settling anywhere that didn’t involve lots of water! Along the way, Megan has worked with many children through being a nanny and teacher's aide for kids from infancy to eighth grade. 

 

She is thrilled to have ended up in Hood River for the past eight years while growing a family  Ida (4) and Leo (2), who have been swimming with Hannah since Ida was 4 months old. Megan couldn’t be more excited to participate in such a positive and effective program for all future swimmers and water lovers!! 

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MEET KATE -
 

Kate grew up in Hood River, learning to swim at the old Hood River outdoor public pool and Elks club pools.

Her family always took vacations that involved some way to swim. A lake, river, or hotel swimming pool was always involved. Even today, you can find her kiteboarding or swimming at the waterfront in the summer. It is her happy place. From floaters to senior life-saving and participation in the high school swim and diving teams to certified Water Safety instructors, she continued learning and even taught other high school students to swim during her high school years. 

Now retired from public service, she is returning to swim teaching. “The joy of watching little ones become just as comfortable under the water as out makes me smile every time!” “You are never too young or old to learn to swim and enjoy it as a sport or more importantly, as a way to relax.”

photo credit - Rountree Rouse

ELIZABETH A.

“It was one of the most amazing experiences to get into the water with her and see her absolutely love it.“

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MALLORY B.

"Through her ability to make children feel secure and comfortable in the water, kids donʻt realize how much they are actually learning."

Contact
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SWIM SCHOLARSHIP

Swimming is a gift for life.
 
Hannah donates her time & own money to families in the water. She is now reaching out to the community for support as she gives over 10 scholarships a year and is hoping to offer even more! 

 

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