Getting Started With Swim Lessons in Orange County
Sign Up for Swim Lessons in Orange County
Before registering, please read this important information.
2011 swim lesson registration information
Learn-to-swim sessions
Consist of ten, half-hour classes per group of four, over two weeks. These classes are appropriate for children aged 3 or over (including older children) who are beginners or working on more advanced skills. We do not have swim “levels”, the instructor will advance each student from where he/she is. Your child will be taught to swim in one 10-day session.
Stroke sessions
Consist of five, one-hour classes per group of four, over one week. Because these classes require more stamina, they are designed for swimmers aged 6+ who are already comfortable swimmers. This is a great tune-up for summer swim team or junior lifeguards! Swimmers will be taught the competitive swim strokes, starting with freestyle, then backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each swimmer will progress through the strokes at their own speed. Some may need more than one session to become competent in all four strokes.
note: Stroke lessons can be scheduled during regular learn-to-swim sessions, but they may need to follow the two-week schedule format.
Registering without a pool
If you are not able to arrange a host pool, you can still register your child for lessons in one of two ways. You can REGISTER TO BE ON A WAITLIST: you will be offered placement for your child in a local area where space is available. (Note: If your scheduling needs are very specific for time, date, or location, you may wish to arrange your own pool as options can be limited at particular times or sessions. Openings in groups are often filled by the host and then any remaining spots are offered to the waitlist in order of registration.)
The other option is to JOIN A SCHEDULED SWIM GROUP: you can register your child to join a group that you have been invited to join by a friend or neighbor (code required).
Hosting a group
If you would like to host one or more groups at your pool, you will be contacted to schedule a date/time once your registration has been received. For anyone who hosts two or more consecutive full groups, there is a discount offered.
Pool requirements
For learn-to-swim groups, lessons may only be held in private, backyard pools that maintain a temperature of 90 degrees. (Rules are slightly different for stroke groups, but the pool temperature is crucial to maximizing the progress of younger swimmers.) Pools must be large enough that a child has to take 3-4 strokes to swim across the shorter direction and have a deck edge that children can hold onto on at least one side. Please upload a photo of your pool on the registration form if you are not sure if it is adequate for hosting lessons.
Fees
Learn to Swim: The fee for a learn-to-swim or two-week stroke session is $340 per child, based upon a class of four swimmers. A deposit of $170 per swimmer is due with registration. Once your session is scheduled, that deposit becomes non-refundable. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of your balance the day of the first lesson.
Stroke: The fee for a one-week stroke session is $340 per child, based upon a class of four swimmers per hour. A deposit of $170 per swimmer is due with registration. Once your session is scheduled, that deposit becomes non-refundable. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of your balance the day of the first lesson. If you register for additional stroke sessions in the same calendar year, there is a $50.00 discount for the additional sessions.
If you register for additional stroke sessions in the same calendar year, there is a $50.00 discount for the additional sessions.
Discounts
Early registration: a discount is available for those who book their lessons during the fall. Each swimmer who is registered and paid in full prior to November 30, 2010*, will receive a $30 discount. *Please note deadline, no exceptions.
Multiple group (Host):a discount of $100 per hour is available to those who host more than one consecutive full group at their pool. This discount is available whether the host fills the additional group, or simply makes the pool available to other swimmers (filled in by us) who need placement. Larger discounts may be available for hosting during morning class times or spring sessions dates. Please call our office for further information.
Special Needs Children
We are willing and able to teach most children with special needs. We have experience teaching children with a variety of issues and developmental delays. Our program is well-suited to these students because it is highly structured and our instructors are calm and experienced. Please indicate on your registration form and/or contact us so that we can make scheduling modifications if necessary to accommodate your child.
Registering is quick and simple! Please make your selection from the options below:
