Questions families ask
How is my swimmer placed in a level?
At a placement visit: a short time in the water with an instructor, who suggests a level and a cap color. You then choose a class from the schedule.
What is a level?
A level is a group of skills with a cap color, from first floats to the four strokes. Ages are a guide, and the instructor decides when a swimmer moves up.
How long is a class?
Parent classes, Water comfort and Floating last 30 minutes. Kicking, Strokes, Stroke combinations and Endurance and technique last 45 minutes.
Which pool is my swimmer's class in?
Parent classes, Water comfort, Floating and Kicking meet in the teaching pool. Strokes, Stroke combinations and Endurance and technique meet in the main pool.
Do I get in the water?
In Parent and baby and Parent and toddler, yes: a grown-up is in the water with each swimmer. In the other levels, you watch from the bench or the lounge.
What should my swimmer wear and bring?
A swimsuit or swim trunks, a towel and a bag for wet things. Babies wear a swim diaper. Goggles are your choice.
What if we miss a class?
Tell the front desk. We offer a make-up in the same term when a place is open.
Do you teach in the summer?
Yes. Summer swim weeks run Monday to Thursday, one class a day, and the schedule page lists each week.
Which languages do instructors speak?
Hindi, Gujarati and Spanish, as well as English. The instructors page says who speaks what.
Another question?
Call the front desk or send a note, and we will reply.