Very Important: Read Before Starting Swim Lessons

 

 

To ensure the safety, success, and comfort of your child, please carefully review all of the following information before your first lesson:

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🕒 Eating Guidelines Before Lessons

• Your child must fast for at least 2 hours before their lesson.

• 2–3 hours prior to the lesson:

  • Avoid for 3 hours prior: dairy, milk, formula, meat, eggs, fruits, veggies, or large meals.

  • Best options 2 hours prior: dry foods like crackers, dry cereal, or toast

  • Breastfeeding is OK between the 1-2-hour mark.

 

⏰ Lesson Timing & Attendance

• Lessons are scheduled back-to-back, so please arrive early and have your child ready at their scheduled time.

• If you are 5 minutes late, the lesson will be canceled to prevent delays for other families. If you are a 1-4 minutes late your lesson will be shortened. Please plan accordingly.

• No make-up lessons or refunds are given for missed lessons unless it’s due to weather. 

 

 Basic Training & Refresher Rates

• Shellie’s Rates:​

  • $125/week/child (+$25 registration fee/child)

  • hours: 1pm-7pm year round

• Sarah’s Rates:

  • $150/week/child (+ $25 registration fee/child)

  • hours: 7am-1pm

       💡 Rates apply regardless of missed days. This program relies on consistent, daily repetition for maximum effectiveness.

 

🧼 SNUG FIT Swim Diapers Required

• Children age 3 and under or not fully potty-trained for at least 6 months must wear a snug-fitting reusable swim diaper.

• Avoid swim diapers with excessive snaps or loose fits. If you’re waiting for one to arrive, a disposable diaper may be used for the first few days only.

 

💵 Payments

• First payment (first week and registration fee) is due on the first day of lessons.

• All other payments are due Thursdays prior to the next scheduled week.

• Late payment fees:

  • $5 on Friday

  • $10 on Monday

• Cash only. 

 

💬 Supporting Your Child Emotionally

• Some children may cry or resist swim lessons at first or through their first year—this is normal.

• It really helps if parents are out of sight of the child during their lesson if they cry, you can find spots to still watch the lesson but have them not see you.

• Use positive and encouraging language. For example:

  • Instead of “You didn’t like it?,” say: “You were so brave!” or “You’re going to love swimming soon!”

• Regular pool playtime outside of lessons and ongoing maintenance or refresher lessons help build trust and confidence.

      📅 Parents are welcome to get in the pool on Fridays during basic training and anytime during maintenance to learn                 how to practice skills at home.

 

⚠️ Health & Safety Disclosure​

• If your child has a history of:

  • Seizures

  • Pneumonia

  • Swallowing issues
    👉 Please notify us before starting lessons.

 

We are highly trained to monitor your child’s safety and will alert you if any concerns arise.

 

🚫 Drowning Prevention Disclaimer

While our program is designed to teach life-saving skills, no swim lesson replaces adult supervision. No child is ever considered “drown-proof.” Always supervise children closely around water.