About
SWIMBABES offers SynchroTinies™, SynchroBabies™, SynchroTots™, and Family Swim! SynchroTinies™ includes holding and moving a baby in the water and introducing early water cues. SynchroBabies™ includes gentle submersions, assisted back floating, and parent support. SynchroTots™ builds on submersion and back floating through songs, play, and guided movement. Family Swim! is a gentle introduction that includes meeting an instructor, time in the pool, and a brief New Family Orientation.
Programs
- SynchroTinies™ — 8–16 weeks · 1x/week · A gentle bonding class for newborns and parents. Learn how to hold and move your baby in the water while introducing early water cues.
- SynchroBabies™ — 3–7 months · 1x/week · A music-filled class with gentle submersions and assisted back floating. Parents learn to safely support their baby while building early water confidence.
- SynchroTots™ — 7–17 months · Builds on submersion and back floating through songs, play, and guided movement.
- Family Swim! — 0–3 with Parent · A gentle, no-pressure introduction to SWIMBABES™. Meet an instructor, enjoy the pool, and see how your child responds—all with you right by their side. Includes a brief New Family Orientation.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–17 years old
About the provider
SWIMBABES was established in 1941 and is family-owned for 4 generations and 85 years. Its mission and priority is to teach a child safety and survival in the water. The program is internationally and nationally recognized, and it is a charter member of the World Aquatic Babies Congress and a member of the United States Swim School Association. Classes are held in a cozy 90-degree indoor pool, and the program serves Portland and surrounding areas.
Highly trained, specialized adult instructors. Serving Portland and surrounding areas since 1941. Conveniently located in Milwaukie, Oregon.
What families say
“Great staff and facilities! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for their little one to get comfortable in the water.” — Q Berti
Last updated October 14, 2026.
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