Fitness Open House

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat., Jan. 21
Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center

Come play with CPRD at our Fitness Open House, and find out what kind of fitness activities we offer in our fitness center and around the district. We’ll have demonstrations, information tables, sample classes and several raffles with fitness-related prizes. Join the fitness center during the event and we’ll waive the orientation fee!

Holiday Swim Lessons & Certification

Holiday (Winter Break) Swim Lessons
This one-week program is skill intensive with each class running 45 minutes with a maximum of 4 children. This student to instructor ratio and extended class time results in greater individual instruction and practice time to maximize the learning process. Register early and save $5.

December 19 - 23
Monday - Friday (mornings)
Ages 4 years and up
Teachers Josie, Kindra and others TBA
$46/$56

Holiday Special - Private Swim Lessons
One-on one-instruction
Monday - Friday, December 19-23
45-minute lessons
Cost $100/$125 (regular value $120/$150)
By appointment only - Call 503-537-2909

Water Safety Instructor (Certification)
The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach Infant, Preschool, and School Age Learn to Swim programs, Basic Water Rescue and Longfellow’s Whale Tales courses. Upon completion of this course the successful candidate will hold a nationally recognized Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification. Course prerequisites will be tested the first day.

December 19 - 23
Monday - Friday, 10-6
Good swimmers, ages 16 years and up
Instructor Tara Franks
$150/$175

Final fall swim lessons

The last of our fall swim lessons kick off the week of November 21st. Last chance for fall!


Small Group Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration for Small Group Session 2-B which begins the week of November 21st. With three children per class this three week, 6 lesson set has a great instructor to student ratio. Morning and evening lessons are available either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs with each lesson being 30 minutes in length. Small group prices from $53/$63. Register early and save $5 per student. Hurry, hurry, hurry, as space is limited; register in person at 1802 Haworth; via phone at 503-538-4813; online at www.cprdnewberg.org.


Private Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting new clients for private swim lessons. Private lessons are a one on one teaching format and lesson structure is modified to meet each clients needs. Private lesson sessions run twice a week (M/W or Tu/Th) for either three or six weeks. Call 503-538-4813 to be placed on the appointment list. Cost is $96 for three weeks.


Home School Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center offers swim lessons geared to children who receive schooling at home. These classes are a small group format meeting twice a week for three weeds and are scheduled Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Aquatic Center management is happy to work with families with special scheduling requests. Our next session begins November 21st. Preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online (www.cprdnewberg.org) Prices from $53/$6

Lifeguard Position Open

Chehalem Aquatic and Fitness Center has a part-time position open for Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor. For details, go to our employment opportunities section.

New! Triathlon Swim Training

You wanted it - We're bringing it. Sign up now for our Triathlon Swim Prep program. Improve your swim skills, learn additional strokes, and make the first leg of your first triathlon a positive experience.

6 - p.m. Saturdays

$30/$40

Session 1 - April 2 - 16

Session 2 - May 7 - 21

Pre-registration required

Coach: Josie Giddings

New Log Run at the Pool

The new Log Run at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center opened at a special event on Monday, giving water lovers a whole new fun challenge.

Camryn Kimberly, age 12, was the first person to successfully navigate the entire log run.

A long line of adventurous swimmers waiting their turn at the new Log Run at Monday's special event

New electronic scoreboard/billboard over pool

Here's a flashy way to keep up with what's going on - Chehalem Swim Team and Chehalem Water Polo Club, Early Bird Rotary Club, Newberg Booster Club, in cooperation with CPRD, made possible the new electronic scoreboard/billboard recently mounted in the pool room at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center.

When it is not keeping score, the board displays messages on what's going on at the pool and around the district.

Sign up now for Swim Lessons

Regular Group Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting registration for the first of two winter session of swim lessons due to begin the week of January 10^th. Our regular group swim program meet Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for five weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening lessons are available. Registration is based on both age and skill level. Lessons begin at 12 months - 14 years with novice through advanced levels. Preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online at cprd.recware.com. Package prices from $45/$55. Register early and save $5.

Small Group Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is currently taking registration its first winter session of Small Group Session which begins the week of January 10^th. With three children per class this three week, 5 lesson set has a great instructor to student ratio. Morning and evening lessons are available either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs with each lesson being 30 minutes in length. Small group prices from $45/$55. Register early and save $5 per student. Hurry, hurry, hurry, as space is limited; register in person at 1802 Haworth; via phone at 503-538-4813; online at cprd.recware.com. Register early and save $5.

Private Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center is accepting new clients for private swim lessons. Private lessons are a one on one teaching format and lesson structure is modified to meet each clients needs. Private lesson sessions run twice a week (M/W or Tu/Th) for either three or six weeks. Call 503-538-4813 to be placed on the appointment list.

Home School Swim Lessons

Chehalem Aquatic Center offers swim lessons geared to children who receive schooling at home. These classes are a small group format meeting twice a week for five lessons and are scheduled Tuesday/Thursday afternoons from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Aquatic Center management is happy to work with families with special scheduling requests. Our next session begins January 11^th. Preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online (cprd.recware.com). Prices from $45/$65. Register early and save $5.

Friday Night Swim Lessons

Friday night lessons are back at Chehalem Aquatic Center by popular request. A once a week program for five weeks with each lesson running for 45 minutes with a maximum of 4 children per class. Preschool 1 – 3 and Level 1 – 3 classes are offered. Session 1 begins Friday, January 14th and preregistration is required; in person (at 1802 Haworth Avenue), over the phone (503-538-4813), or online at cprd.recware.com. Prices from $46/$56. Register early and save $5.

Swim Shop Stocking Stuffers

The Swim Shop at Chehalem Aquatic & Fitness Center has just received a new shipment of caps, goggles and other items which are perfect for stuffing into the stocking of any lap swimmer, athlete or even for the recreational swimmer. Check us out!

Annual Waterpolo Alumni Game

Current and Former Newberg High School Polo Players are invited to the Annual Alumni Game - that's current versus former players.

When: 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 27
Where: Chehalem Aquatic Center

Both men’s and women’s teams. Food and beverages to follow at Abby’s (a $2.00 pizza donation is requested). Questions? Contact Rick Rogers, rlrckrogers@comcast.net (503) 997-6094

Deep Water Exercise Classes are back

Friday Deep Water Exercise Classes are back by popular demand! M/W/F from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Drop-in rate is $3.25. Punchcards are available.

Farewell Potluck for Ben & Bug

Longtime Aquatics Center faces Ben and Bug (Tiffany) Nevills are leaving for California as Ben pursues postgraduate work at Fuller University. Their last day will be September 3rd. The Ladies’ Water Exercise is holding a going away potluck event at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1 at the Aquatics Center conference room and potentially spilling into Babe Nicholas Pool Park. Bring a brunch item and a card.

The Summer I Learned to Swim

We've added a photo album from Migrant Summer School to our Facebook page. Take a peek at students learning about water safety and how to swim.