Swim School Helpful Hints for a Great Lesson Experience

Policies & Pool Waiver

Please make sure all policies and the pool waiver have been accepted in your Customer Portal before your child’s first lesson. For safety and liability reasons, we cannot allow any swimmer into the pool until this step is complete.

What to Bring — and What Not to Bring

• Two towels:
  One for drying off after the shower and one for wrapping up at the end of the lesson.

• A change of clothes

• After swim snacks
  (Food is not allowed in the changing rooms or pool area.)

• Required Swim Undies:
  All swimmers under age 4 must wear Finis Reusable Swim Undies, regardless of potty?training status.

• Goggles:
  Please leave goggles at home unless your instructor has specifically requested them.

Let’s Keep Tummies Feeling Great

Please avoid large meals, big snacks, fruit, or dairy 1–2 hours before lessons.
Children often swallow small amounts of air and water during class. When combined with a full stomach, this can lead to discomfort, spit?up, or vomiting. A lighter tummy helps everyone feel better and swim stronger.

Help Us Stay On-Time

• Once your child is changed and ready, walk them to the white tables at the east end of the pool so their instructor knows they’re here.

• Please meet your child promptly at the end of their lesson. This allows instructors to share a quick progress update and keeps the schedule running smoothly for the next swimmer.

YOU Are Your Child’s Number One Fan

Your encouragement is powerful. Celebrate their efforts with claps, hugs, and high?fives.
Try specific praise such as:

• “I saw you peek into the water.”

• “You worked so hard on your float today.”

Specific feedback helps children understand exactly what they’re doing well.

 Level 1: Intro-to-Swim & Level 2: Core Skills Students

Learning to Swim Is Hard Work

Crying is a normal and healthy way for young children to communicate, especially when they’re still developing emotional regulation. Consistency, patience, and positive support help turn challenges into triumphs.

We tailor each lesson to your child’s needs. If you ever have questions or concerns, please reach out — we’re here to partner with you and make this experience successful.

Take Your Child Swimming!

Our lessons provide structured skill practice in a controlled environment.
Visiting other pools gives children opportunities to take safe risks with you nearby, helping them understand their personal strengths and areas they’re still learning in real world settings.

Keep Up the Great Work

Reinforce positive swimming behaviors outside of lessons:

• Swimming happens horizontally.

• Playing happens vertically.

Flotation devices can be helpful in certain situations, but they are never a substitute for direct adult supervision. Ask your instructor for guidance on what supports your child’s learning best.

Pretend Play Helps Learning Stick

Young children process new skills through pretend play.
If you see your child “teaching” their toys to swim, it’s a wonderful window into what they feel confident about and where they may still feel unsure.

Watch Other Lessons

Narrating what you see in other lessons helps children understand that their peers experience similar challenges and successes. We are all part of the Swim School Family — learning together, cheering together, and growing together.

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