Cancellation/Changes:
Cancellations or changes must be received no later than 48 hours before the session begins. Refunds will be issued minus a $6 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after that time or once the session begins. Exceptions to the cancellation policy for medical emergencies is at the discretion of the Aquatics Department, if a doctor’s note showing the dates coinciding with the lessons is provided.
Refunds will be issued for classes canceled by FWCC. Transfers to another class in the same session will be allowed provided that there is space available.
Missed classes:
We are unable to offer makeup lessons and there are no pro-rated credits/refunds for classes missed during the session.

All children under the age of 8 must be have an adult in the water at all times directly supervising them. ANY CHILD WEARING A LIFE JACKET MUST HAVE AN ADULT WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES.

All riders of the big slide must be at least 48 inches tall. They must ride the slide feet first on their back or bottom and may not use any kind of Lifejacket or floatation device.

If the child is 3 years of age and under it is required that the child uses an approved swim diaper while using the
facility. Diapers other than swim diapers tend to leak when placed in a swimming pool

The Washington State Health department recommends that no child under the age of 6 use the spa due to health concerns arising from overheating. No one wearing diapers of any type are allowed in the spa. Therefore no child 3 years of age or younger may use the spa.

Channel Walking is an instructor led exercise course that involves walking against the current in the Lazy River.
Water Walking is a time for patrons to use the Leisure Pool to exercise at their own pace or to use the various
pieces of exercise equipment that the facility has to offer.

Please arrive with your student in their swimsuit at least 5 minutes before your lesson starts. We do not provide towels or swim goggles, please bring your own from home. We encourage students to not wear snorkel facemasks that cover the nose. After you have checked yourself into the front desk, please bring your child or children back to the Leisure Pool Deck (Parent/Tot, Preschool 1-4, Youth 1-3) or the Lap Pool Deck (Youth 4-6) to wait for the instructor.

Please have your student use the restroom BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. Your instructor will find you on deck at the start time of the swim lesson. Parents or guardians are allowed to sit on deck and watch the lesson. All children in the Parent/Tot class must have a parent or guardian in the water with them at all times. Children five years of age or older must use gender – appropriate-locker room or one of the family changing rooms. Swimming before or after the lesson is not
allowed.

For FWCC Online Swim Lesson Registrations: Key word search – swimming

1.The student/family needs a household account:
a) If they have an account with us already (meaning they have enrolled in any program) they can
use that information to login to their account – DO NOT CREATE A NEW ONE
b) If you are unsure if you have an account, don’t know your login information, or know you need
to create one – please contact a front desk staff member for help at (253) 835-6900.

2. New Students:
a) Will be able to register for the three beginner levels: Parent/Tot, Preschool 1, and Youth 1
b) If the student is not a beginner but has not had lessons at FWCC.
i. Please come in for a Placement Test on Fridays from 4:00-7:00pm prior to swim lesson
registration. If Fridays do not work for you, call Rachael Chapman at (253) 835-6946.

3. Current or Past Students:
a) Will be able to register for the last level they were registered for in the past. If they pass a level,
their instructor will note it down on their attendance sheet and an aquatics staff member will
update all the students class levels in the computer. Once your student’s file has been updated,
you will be able to register them for the next sequential class level.

4. Class Ages:
a) Parent/Toddler – For students age 6 months to 2.5 years old.
b) Preschool 1-4 – For students age 2.5 to 5.5 years old.
c) Youth 1-6 – For students age 5.5 to 12 years old.

5. Class Levels: Levels are based on skill, not age.
a) Level 1 – Non-swimmers to Beginner swimmers (Parent/Tot, Preschool 1, and Youth 1)
b) Level 2 – Beginner to Intermediate swimmers (Preschool 2, Youth 2)
c) Level 3 and above – Intermediate and Advance swimmers (Preschool 3-4, Youth 4-6)

6. Membership vs Non-Membership
a) You do not need a FWCC Membership to enroll in our swim lesson programming. If you choose
to enroll in a FWCC Membership, you will have access to the following:
i. Discount on Registration Fees
ii. Earlier Enrollment Dates

FWCC Members are allowed to register 7 days in advance to the class
start date, Non-Members are allowed to register 3 days in advance to
the class start date.