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What
are your classes like?
All of
our classes are taught in our indoor, heated swimming pool. We
offer small group classes, keeping a ratio of 3 registered students per
instructor. Most of our classes are 2 instructors teaching 6
registered students. All classes are 1/2 hour long and meet once
per week.
How can
I register for your classes?
We group our
students by age first and by ability second. The way we bring new
students into the program is by having them come in for one class which
we use as an evaluation class. This lets us place your child into
the proper level, and it also allows you to see how our program works
and how we teach before you sign up for an entire session.
Our school year is broken up into 4 sessions
(Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and a session can be joined at any
time.
New students coming into the program
must schedule a water evaluation class to determine their level in our
program. Water evaluations for new students can be scheduled over
the phone.
Students
wishing to enroll for a future session should call the school or check
the
News/Important dates section on this site
to see the specific dates that we will begin enrolling for the next
session.
What is a water
evaluation?
A water
evaluation is conducted the same as any other regular 1/2 hour class.
We use it to familiarize our instructors with your child, and to
determine their comfort level and ability in the water. We use
this class to determine what their level would be in our program.
Once we determine your child's level, then we can place them in an
appropriate weekly class.
When
is the water evaluation?
Evaluations for all new students are
typically done on a Friday about 1 week before a new session begins.
The date for the next “Water Evaluation Day” can be found in the
News/Important Dates section of this
site. To schedule an evaluation, you can call the school at
973.887.7011
For students
who wish to join a session midway, an evaluation occurs during your
first class. We would find an opening in a current class that
sounds right for your child (and for your schedule), have them take 1 class, and we would observe the
class to confirm it is the right level for your child. If you like the
class you may then sign up and keep that time/spot for the remainder of
the session.
Is a
water evaluation required for every age group?
Water evaluations are required for every class
except Parent/Child and Adult classes. However, we do highly recommend
that you view one of our current classes for those age groups before
registering so that you have a clear understanding of what you are
signing up for.
Why does
my child need a water evaluation if they are a beginner?
Water evaluations are not just for skill placement,
they are also to see if your child is ready to learn to swim in a group
environment. Water evaluations also allow you to see how our program
works and how our classes are conducted before committing to a session.
When is
payment due?
For a water evaluation, payment is due at the time
an appointment is made. For regular classes, payment is due in full at
the time of registration (which usually occurs right after the
evaluation class).
Can I
register online?
There
are many variables that are used to get your child the most appropriate
class considering their age, skill level and schedule. Because of this,
we do not offer online registration. Your child's water evaluation
can be booked over the phone, and then registration for the session can
be done as soon as your evaluation class is complete.
Will my
child be able to swim by the end of the session?
All children learn at their own pace and
while it is our goal for a child to obtain new skills in each level, we
cannot guarantee he or she will be able to swim on their own.
Do you
offer private lessons?
We do offer
private lessons, but on an extremely limited basis. Because of our
small class sizes, we require all students to take group classes first
so we can determine whether or not they have the skill and strength to
fully benefit from a private lesson.
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