COMMON
QUESTIONS
What do we do in the lessons?
Lessons are specifically designed based on each clients age and ability, however below you will find the skills
we generally focus on based on skill level and age. Please understand that these are just guidelines
and I progress at the rate of each client, no matter the age. I typically instruct for 40 minutes (depending on the lesson type) and the remaining time is for play/practice.
2 years old - Kicking, splashing/getting comfortable with water on the face, learning arm movements,
blowing bubbles, eventually going underwater, learning to hold their breath, learning what to do
if they fall in (how to save themselves), getting used to the position of being on their backs/floating
3 years & up - Kicking on a kick board, holding their breath for short periods of time, learning basic
swimming structure, swimming short distances (gradually increasing the distance),
floating/swimming on their back, learning how to breathe while swimming, getting comfortable
in the deep end, jumping/diving, learning how to tread
Advanced skills - (for children or adults) includes learning different strokes
(freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly), swimming laps, flip turns, diving & treading for
long periods of time. Both complete beginners and experienced swimmers are welcome and encouraged!
How many lessons do you need?
One of the most popular questions I receive is, “How long will it take my child to learn how to swim?”
or “How many lessons do you suggest we need?” The amount of time it takes a child or adult to learn
to swim depends on a variety of factors such as:
* Their level of fear/comfort in the water
* The age in which they begin swimming lessons
* Their past experiences (both good & bad) in the water
* The speed in which they learn new skills
* The consistency of the lessons
Each child is different and will therefore learn at different speeds. The amount of lessons or time it will take
for a client to learn is specific for each one based on the above.
For best results, starting early and
consistency is key. I suggest at least 1 lesson per week for the duration of the summer.
The younger the child starts swimming lessons, the better! Clients who begin as babies or toddlers,
typically become comfortable in the water much sooner than those who start later.
What do you need to provide for the lessons?
For all lessons, all you need to provide is a towel(s). I do recommend the use of sunscreen within 10
minutes of each lesson (for all ages). If your child is not potty trained, I would recommend putting them in a
reusable swim diaper on top of a disposable swim diaper. I will provide everything else that is needed for the lesson
including goggles, toys, swimming devices (noodles/boards), floaties, etc.