Pool Schedules See below *

KEELER POOL will remain CLOSED until further notice due to a major leak. Public Works is making every effort to fix the problem as quickly as possible. All programs will move to Kimbro Pool.

SHORELINE BEACH
Closed until Memorial Day Weekend

Aquatics

Fort Lewis Aquatics Programs for Soldiers and Families

Kimbro Pool
Kimbro pool is a 100' x 50' swimming pool that features two water slides and a wheel chair ramp for the disabled. We offer recreational swimming and fitness training. The pool can be rented on the weekends for birthday parties.

• Recreation swimming is offered for both adults and families.  We offer equipment like water slides to enhance the experience.
• Fitness training which includes adult lap swimming, water walking and deep water running with special flotation belts we provide.
• Adult and Children’s swim lessons are offered at a variety of times.
• Family pool party rentals on weekends.
• Available for youth or school groups.

Soldiers Field House Pool
SFH pool is a 25 meter swimming pool with a separate diving well that features a 1m spring board, a 3m platform, and water lifts to assist patron with entry/exit of pool. We offer fitness training, unit & profile PT training, Pregnant profile PT, MAMC physical therapy, ROTC water training, water aerobics, deep water running, and post swim meet competitions.

• Fitness training which includes adult lap swimming, water walking and deep water running with special flotation belts we provide.
• Unit PT is conducted by our instructors. Swimmers and non-swimmers are challenged with a vigorous workout.
• Water Aerobics and deep water running classes are conducted by our staff for a wide variety of patrons.
• Physical therapy classes are conducted by MAMC personnel.
• Recreation swimming is offered to soldiers and adults. 
• Adult swim lessons are offered at a variety of times.

Keeler Pool
Keeler pool is a 100' x 50' swimming pool that features a 3 meter platform for unit training. We offer military training, Fort Lewis Dolphin youth swim team, scuba and kayak training. The pool can be rented on the weekends for military training.

• PT for units conducted by our instructors offers challenges to both skilled and non-swimmers alike.
• Water survival is a two hour class providing a broad spectrum of instruction including how drowning occurs, prevention, equipment issues and cold water survival techniques.
• Dunker training simulators used for training soldiers to survive a Humvee or a Stryker immersion accident.
• Swim tests for various requirements.
• Unit Swimming lessons in conjunction with military swim tests.
• Lifeguarding classes for units conducting water operations.
• Specialized training conducted by a variety of units or groups from a spectrum of government agencies.
• A USA Swimming certified coach leads the youth swim team.
• Kayak and sport SCUBA certification is conducted through the Adventure center.

MILITARY TRAINING

PT
• Workout is conducted in shallow water (3½ft. - 5ft.).
• Uniform: a swimsuit and/or PT grays and a towel. Shorts should have a drawstring. T-shirts OK.
• Workout: 5 min. warm-up, 50 min. various exercises (water running, swimming, push-ups, crunches, dips, etc.), and 5 min. cool down.
• POC will let Instructors know the intensity level desired.
• Instructors will run PT with a minimum of 15 personnel.
• The deep end is also available for strong swimmers.

Profile PT
• Class is designed for soldiers who have profiles. It is conducted primarily in deep water and occasionally in shallow water.
• Uniform: a swimsuit and/or PT grays and a towel. Shorts should have a drawstring. T-shirts OK. • Equipment provided: Aqua Jogger Belt, kickboard, water dumbbells, and noodles.
• Workout: 5 min. warm-up, 50 min. various exercises (water running, swimming, and using equipment for resistance), and 5 min. cool down.
• Instructors will run PT with a minimum of 5 personnel.

Fort Lewis 350-1 Swim Test
• Conducted in deep end (6ft. – 13ft.) of pool.
• Uniform: ACU’s, boots, LBV, a dummy M-16 (rubber duck), wet weather bag, and a towel.
• Please fill canteens with water, check pockets for trash (ear plugs, cigarette butts, etc.).
• Test: 15meter swim with ACU’s, boots, LBV, and a dummy M-16.
• Army yearly requirement

Basic Water Survival
• Class is conducted in both shallow end and deep end of pool.
• Uniform: ACU’s and boots, swimsuit and/or PT grays will be worn underneath, wet weather bag, and a towel.
• Please fill canteens with water, check pockets for trash (ear plugs, cigarette butts, etc.).
• Class: 10-20 min. lecture, 15-30min. swim tests, 10-15 min. demonstrations, and 30-45 min. practicals.
• Training Instructors will run training with a minimum of 15 personnel and a maximum of 60 for a two hour block.

CWST (Combat Water Swim Test)
• Conducted in both shallow end and deep end of pool.
• Uniform: ACU’s, boots, LBV, a dummy M-16 (rubber duck), wet weather bag, and a towel.
• Please fill canteens with water, check pockets for trash (ear plugs, cigarette butts, etc.).
• Test: 15m swim with dummy M-16, 3m blind drop, and equipment ditch.
• Units can reserve up to 60 personnel per hour.

HUMVEE or STRYKER Dunker Training (Shallow Water Egress Training)
• Conducted in shallow end of pool.
• Uniform: ACU’s, boots, Kevlar, IBA, and a towel.
• Test: 1. Submerge and egress vehicle. 2. Submerge with door locked, egress opposite door.
• Units can reserve up to 12 personnel per hour.

Lifeguard Training
• Class is conducted in both shallow end and deep end of pool.
• Uniform: swimsuit or shorts, goggles, and a towel.
• Soldiers must be strong swimmers.
• Class is 6-9 hours per day and runs for 3 weeks.
• Morning sessions will be to improve swimming ability and endurance. Afternoon sessions will be skill work.
• Soldiers will receive certifications from American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer upon successful completion of class.
• At least 6 personnel with no more than 30 personnel are required.