KidSpirit's levels are based on Red Cross Learn to Swim curriculum, which focuses on many different skills per level, progressing the skills with each level.

Many KidSpirit families have also had classes with the Osborn Aquatic Center, which utilizes Swim America. Progression skills are slightly different between these two, since Swim America masters skills one at a time.

For the purpose of skill level and water comfort level, consider this rough comparison to register a swimmer with experience from Osborn Aquatics—and let's have some fun!

Pool Locations & Facility Information

Saturday Classes (Levels 3–6)
Saturday Level 3–6 classes meet at Langton Hall
2450 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331

The Langton Hall pool is maintained at 82°F (27.8°C). This cooler temperature supports safer aerobic activity and endurance-based swimming.

All Other Classes
All other KidSpirit Aquatics classes meet at the Women's Building
160 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331

The Women’s Building pool is 50 feet long and maintained at 86°F (30°C), providing a comfortable environment for skill development and instruction.

Accessing the Women’s Building Locker Room Lobby

You may enter using one of the following options:

• Main Entrance (East Side – Memorial Union Quad) Enter through the main doors facing the Memorial Union Quad. Immediately turn left, proceed through the door, and go downstairs. The locker room lobby is located in the basement.
• ADA-Accessible Entrance (North Side – Facing Gilmore Hall) Use the ramp to access the basement-level entrance. Once inside, proceed through the basement corridor to the opposite side of the building to reach the locker room lobby
• Outdoor Direct Pool Entrance (Weekdays Only) A plain exterior door on the south side of the building (facing Fairbanks Hall) provides direct pool access. This entrance is unlocked on weekdays only.

Safety & Supervision

KidSpirit Aquatics classes are monitored by certified lifeguards contracted through Dixon Recreation. Lifeguards rotate duties to ensure attentive and effective supervision:

• One lifeguard actively monitors the pool during lessons
• The second lifeguard remains on break but prepared to respond immediately if needed

This rotation system follows Rescue Ready guidelines established by the American Red Cross, ensuring high safety standards at all times.

Women's Building

Check-in and check-out takes place in the Women's Building (160 SW 26th St) on the OSU campus, in the basement outside of the locker rooms.

Check-in/Check-out: Guardians must present their valid physical photo IDs to check-in their swimmer at the front table outside of the locker rooms. The swimmer can then meet their instructor at their designated level on the pool deck. Adults do not need to accompany children onto the pool deck and instead are encouraged to go to the Women building's viewing deck where they can watch the lessons. If needed, staff will be present to assist participant to their sign. 

Langton Hall

Check-in takes place in Langton Hall on the OSU campus (2450 SW Jefferson Way), in the pool in the basement.

Check-in: Swimmers will meet their instructors on the pool deck. 

Check-out: A staff member will come to the viewing deck to check photo IDs of guardians.

You will receive more information in an email before your lesson's session. If you need help, call us or visit our office in Langton Hall room 125. 

Note:

Anyone picking up a child must be in their authorized pick-up lists, and must present a valid physical photo ID at check-out. Authorized pick-ups have their name on the child’s list of guardians, emergency contacts or additional pick-ups.

Swimmers should be sure to bring a towel, and should come dressed in swimwear that fits well - a one-piece swimming suit that covers the midriff and/or swim trunks with a drawstring that won't slip. Accessories like goggles, swim caps or nose clips are welcome.

Please leave any toys at home.

Awesome! The Women's Building and Langton Hall pools both have elevated viewing decks! 

Women's Building:

You must access this balcony through the gym (room 112). 

• We recommend entering 112 through the door inside the south staircase (accessible through the locker room lobby).
• Inside the staircase landing you will find the door labeled "112".
• Be cautious once you are on the viewing balcony, as the bleacher stairs are steep. 

Kindly be mindful of ongoing classes or groups in the the gym, room 112. 

Langton Hall:

• Enter langton hall through the main double doors, located in the middle of the building facing the Memorial Union. 
• Continue forward through the hallway and up the short staircase to the viewing deck, room 128. 

Visit our parking page for more details!

If the swim level you registered for does not reach the minimum number of students, do not worry! We will do one of two things: Look to see whether it would be reasonable to combine the class with another class of a neighboring level (Your child will still learn all required skills for their level). If that does not work, a member of the KidSpirit team will reach out to your family to coordinate another time that works so your child can keep swimming!