Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
Visit our How to Register page for more information.
What are sessions?
We run our lessons in monthly sessions throughout Spring, Summer and Fall. This allows us to work around the public pool schedule and the winter holidays. Each session requires a new enrollment. Emails will be sent out to currently enrolled families when the next month's lessons are available for registration. Sessions tend to fill quickly, so make sure to enroll as soon as possible.
How do I know if my child needs learn-to-swim classes?
If your child lacks water safety skills such as how to float, tread water, or reach the pools edge and exit the pool safely then your child should be enrolled in lessons. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental deaths among children under the age of 18. Swimming is a skill that can save your child's life. Additionally, if your swimmer is interested in joining the non-competitve or competitive SPA Swim Team and does not have the skills outlined in levels 1-5, our Learn to Swim program is the place to start.
What ages can sign up for lesson?
Group lessons are available for preschool aged (3-4) and school-age (5-12) Group lessons will have 3-5 students per class depending on skill level and age. Semi-private (two students) lessons are available by request (and based on space availability). When requesting a semi-private lesson you must have both students to enroll. Private lessons are available for students 3-17 years-old.
How long will it take to my child to learn to swim?
This depends on several things, such as your child's age, pool experience, comfort level in the water, listening skills, enthusiasm and level of fitness. Everyone learns at a different rate. Learning to swim is primarily based on comfort, pressuring a child to learn more quickly will hinder the process. Your child will progress through the program at their own speed.
What do we need to bring to class?
Please have your child come to class already wearing their swim suit and pool shoes. Swimsuits should be snug fitting, one piece and quick drying. We encourage students to wear training one piece suits which are designed to shed water and make swimming easier. Many "fashion suits" for girls or baggy shorts for boys retain water, and actually feel very heavy in the water, making it harder to swim. We encourage caps for children with long hair and goggles to help protect their eyes from the chlorine. You will also need to bring a towel so that your child can dry-off immediately after swim class.
What is your Instructor to Student Ratio and class size?
To ensure the most ideal teaching conditions, we maintain an instructor to student ratio of no more than 1:3 in the preschool aged classes and 1:4-5 at the school-age levels.
