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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.
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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