General Swim Lesson Information

General Information

Full members have the advantage of signing up for programs one week before program members. Every family has a hectic full schedule, so to insure you get the spot in the class that fits your family's schedule, sign up as early as possible. Registration is done in person at the Membership Services Desk or by phone if you want to use a credit card.

Locker Rooms

We have six individual private family changing rooms in addition to the regular locker rooms. Parents changing small children of the opposite gender are encouraged to use the family locker rooms. If the family locker rooms are too busy, please use the private changing areas in the regular locker rooms.

Observation

Parents are welcome to stay and watch the activity in the pool area. We must ask parents to watch from the parent viewing area or the bleachers We realize this isn't the best way to watch swim lessons, but we are required to keep spectators off the deck.

Showers

We require children to shower before they swim. After class, every child should take nice soapy shower to avoid the chlorine-itchies.

Evaluations

Throughout the session, we track each child's progress, so there is never any need to test. At the end of each session, you will receive a progress report.

We do not test or use the terms pass or fail. Every child learns at their own pace. Even if your child has not mastered the skills at a particular level, he/she is gaining in strength, endurance, confidence, and comfort with every class. Swimming is more like piano or dance lessons than it is like soccer.

Absences

An occasional absence because of an illness or a party invitation will not affect a child's progress. Missed classes can not be made up.

Supporting Your Child's Swimming: How You Can Help

Your encouragement and interest in your child's swimming will show him or her that learning to swim is important and that you are proud of their accomplishments. There are several concrete things you can do to help make your child's experience successful and positive.

Hair and Eyes

Long hair can get in the way when swimming. It must be in either a ponytail or a cap. If your child eyes bother them when swimming, maybe goggles will help.

Be patient with your child's progress

Each child will move through the different levels at a different pace. Learning to swim is a complicated set of skills to master. It takes time to develop the coordination and endurance required, even when a child is trying their hardest.

Communication

Please talk to us. If you have a question or a concern, or your child has expressed a worry to you, share those things with us. It is amazing how little issues can suddenly crop up and really upset a young swimmer; we have strategies for dealing with many problems.

Winter I swim lessons start Monday, January 2!

Please Note:  3 pre-registrants are required for each 7 week session in order to run each swim lesson class.   Classes not meeting minimum may be combined by the Aquatics Staff.  A $7 program change fee may be assessed for program changes (made at the request of the member) after the session has begun.