The pool was added in 1982 and quickly became one of our most popular attractions. With Lap Swimming, Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics, and Family Swims the BAC pool is one of the hottest places to be in Whatcom County!

• Lap Swim - If you swim laps, you can keep track of your mileage and earn T-shirts. T-shirts are awarded at 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, and every 100 miles thereafter up to 1000 miles.
• Water Aerobics - Get a great cardio low-impact workout in the water! Great for all abilities and fitness levels.
• Swim Lessons - Swim Lessons are available for anyone ages 6 months to adult. Lessons are taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 3:00-5:00 pm, and 6:00-8:00 pm. Cost for a four week Tuesday/Thursday session (8 half hour lessons) is $35 for BAC member, $40 for child of BAC member, and $45 for non-members. We also offer private lessons (call for prices) and small group lessons with a maximum of 3 in a class for $55 per session. Call the Aquatics Director or Cordata Front Desk at (360) 676-1800 to sign up.
• Blue Baracudas Swim Team - Blue Baracudas Swim Team is available to any kids who have passed our Manatee level. This is an introductory level swim team with local meets in the Puget Sound area.
• Swim Levels and Basic Skills-
  • Angelfish: (Previously Called WaterBabies)
    Water Adjustment
    Submerging and Breath Skills
    Kicking Skills
    Swim 3 feet
  • Beluga:
    Water Adjustment
    Blow Bubblesthrough mouth and nose, 5 seconds
    Bob head submerged 3-5 seconds
    Alternating Arm Action front and back
  • Clownfish:
    Water Entry & Exit Unassisted
    Front Float 10 seconds and recover to
    standing position, unassisted
    Back Float 10 seconds and recover to
    standing position, unassisted
    Combined Swim on Front 10 feet
  • Dolphin:
    Front Float 15 seconds
    Front and Back Glides with kicks: 10 feet
    Tread Water 5 - 10 seconds
    Swim on Front and Back 15 feet
    Dolphin Kick Intro
  • Flounder:
    Rotary Breathing 15 - 20 times
    Front and Back Strokes with Flutter Kick: 20 feet
    Freestyle Breating 20 feet
    Backstroke 20 feet
  • Jellyfish:
    Rotary Breathing 10 - 15 times in succession
    Front and Back Strokes with Whip Kick: 1 length
    Butterfly arms with kick
    Elementary and Backstoke 1 Length
  • Manatee:
    Front and Back Open Turns with Push Off
    Tread Water 1 Minute 30 Seconds
    Freestyle with Rotary Breathing and Backstroke: 2 Lengths
    Elementary Backstroke: 2 Lengths
  • Swim Team:
    Pike and tuck surface dive
    Flip turns for all strokes
    Treading Water
    Freestyle, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke
    Side Stroke
    Butterfly