Swimming Summer Camps for ages 6 to 12 Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14 Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21 Monday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 4 Monday, Aug. 8 through Thursday, Aug. 11 2-4 p.m.


Three-day summer swimming camps offer an equal blend of skills, safety and fun. Each session starts with skills development and water safety instruction. After that, campers learn about teamwork through a host of water games such as skip ball, relays, sharks and minnows, and water volleyball. The remaining time is available for open swim.


For more information, go to www.theMAC.com or contact Aquatic Instructional Supervisor Ashelee Mecham at 503-517-7505 or AMecham@themac.com.


Swimming Summer Classes One-week sessions, July through August, four classes Five-week session, July 25 through Aug. 26, 10 classes


Summer is a busy time for the aquatics department, with swimmers making waves in all the club’s pools. Junior members can learn to swim or improve their swimming and safety skills in goal- driven and technique-oriented classes. MAC swim lessons follow the SwimAmerica program, which focuses on student progress and achievement. SwimAmerica offers state-of-the-art instruction using skills designed and sequenced specifi cally to teach participants to swim freestyle. Participants are coached to learn at their own pace, advancing through 10 stations that teach butterfl y, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. For more information, go to www.theMAC.com or contact Aquatic Instructional Supervisor Ashelee Mecham at 503-517-7505 or AMecham@themac.com.


Water Polo Summer Camps for ages 7 to 14 Tuesday, July 5 through Thursday, July 7 and Monday, July 25 through Wednesday, July 27; 2-4 p.m. Prerequisite: ability to swim 25 meters


In the game of water polo, excellent eye-hand coordination is key. Students attending this camp hone that and more, learning from experienced coaches and players. Instruction includes basic water polo skills such as treading water, passing and game strategy.


For more information or to register, contact Mecham at 503-517-7505 or e-mail AMecham@themac.com.


Beginning Synchronized Swimming for ages 6 to 12 Monday, July 18 through Sunday, July 24; 2-4 p.m.


Swimmers who have reached at least Level 5 in the MAC swim lesson program may want to give synchro a try. Led by a certifi ed coach from MAC’s synchro program, this camp is fun for those novice- and intermediate-level synchro swimmers who are taking a break from regular team practices. Each day begins with land activity, followed by synchro instruction in the pool and supervised open swim. Campers have fun while learning a beginner-level routine, which they perform for family and friends at the camp’s conclusion.


For more information, contact Head Synchro Coach Julie Thaden at 503-517-7509 or the assistant synchro coaches at 503-517-7507.


Swim Team Mondays through Fridays, 60-minute practices


The MAC swim team is ideal for junior swimmers who are ready to move beyond basic swimming lessons, focusing more intensely on the skills taught in levels 6-10. With swim coach approval, students may sign up to join the team any time of the year. Then they have the choice to attend any of the fi ve, 60-minute practices offered Monday through Friday. Swim Coach Spencer Crum says, “Our workouts are designed to build kids’ self esteem in the water and to prepare them for competition.” Crum stresses the importance of water safety and fi nding a comfort zone in the water. “We don’t expect them to be perfect. We want them to experiment with how their bodies move through the water so they’ll be prepared to adjust to any situation.” Nine-year-old Reid Chen has been on the swim team for two years, having learned to swim through the club’s SwimAmerica program. He says, “The most fun thing about the swim team is that you get to know other people.” Chen’s mother says the team has really built his confi dence and given him a fun, new social outlet.


For more information or to sign up, go to


www.theMAC.com or contact Crum at 503-517-7504. Adult Swim Lessons


An oft-overlooked opportunity at the club, adult swim lessons are available on a private or group basis. Rate information is available on the member website (aquatics/swim lessons).


For information regarding setting up a private session with a swim instructor, call the Aquatics Offi ce at 503-517-7505. WM


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