Swim Lessons

2012 Spring Session Dates March 5 to 31 April 2 to 28 April 30 to May 26 May 28 to June 23   Make-ups: Please refer to our policy form for the make up policy. If your child is ill please do not bring them to class. Call ASAP in the morning to let the instructor know. If you want a make-up class, you need to call when your child is well to schedule the make up. If you cancel class for personal reasons, it must be in writing (alohaswimimng@gmail.com) a minimum of 24 hours if you would like to make that class time up. (subject to openings) It is your responsibilty to call to fit into a make up time slot. We will try to accomodate your make-up hours, but it is subject to available times per teachers schedule. Make-ups can not be carried over after the closing of each year. We close for the winter months. Class Size Depends on age and level of students. If you choose private scheduling or make your own group, You can choose the class size and times 1 student (Private Lessons, 20 or 30 minutes) 2 students (Semi-Private Lessons 20 or 30 min) 4 student (Small group Lessons 30 minutes) $145 5-6 students (Technique 30 minutes) $120 7-8 students (Technique 40 minutes) $120 9-12 students (Technique 50 minutes)$120 Group lessons 4 weeks 2 times a week Mon Wed or Tues Thurs Private or Semi-Private 1 to 5 times a week You arrange the time & days with instructors availablity Mon to Sat 9-7pm   Current Available Days Monday to Friday   Group Classes Mon to Thurs M W group classes open by request 10:00am Swim for weight loss T Th $60 M W to be determined 10:30am parent and tot $120 12 max T and Th 2:30pm 3 and 4 yr olds $145 4 student max T and Th 3:30pm 5 and 6 yr olds $145 4 student max T and Th 4:00pm 7 and 8 yr olds $120 6 students max T and Th 4:30pm 9 yrs and up $120 12 students max T and Th Call if you need group classes at a different time and we will see if we can put together a class for you or you can put together your own group class. Private scheduling M-F You choose times, days and choice of teacher upon availability Prices at the bottom of this page

Water Safety & Survival

(Age 1-3 Years)

We employ a gentle technique for the little ones. They will learn to hold their breath, submerge under water without choking.  We will teach them to paddle and kick to the side of the pool and reach up and grab the edge and crawl to a ladder or step to get out. They will also learn how to float and roll on their backs if they cannot paddle and kick to the side of the pool.  The objective is to get their faces up and breathe.  We do understand the child may feel uncomfortable at times but we will NOT be forceful to bring them to tears or extreme fear.

What to expect:  Each child is different and learning varies from child to child but a general rule is that above the age of 2 a child will learn these water safety skills in 2 to 3 months.  Under the age of 2 they will learn these skills in 3-4 months.   If your child is outside this time scale, do not worry.

Non Swimmer

(Age 3 and Up) The non-swimmer comes in 2 types:

1. Those that just have not learned the skill of swimming:  Will be taught basic water safety and survival skills in Level 1 and begin to learn basic stroke mechanics to propel themselves through the water.

What to expect:  1 month at this level is usually enough to move them to the level 3 beginners to begin to learn proper stroke mechanics.

 

2. Those students that have anxiety or fear about water or swimming.  We will first deal with the issue of fear and slowly implement skills that can be accomplished with success.  We will not allow the student to be pushed into a fearful situation because it is a detriment to learning.  All skills will be taught at the students pace.

What to expect: Unless there is significant fear to overcome, then 1-2 months of students at this level is usually enough to move them to the level 3 beginners to begin to learn proper stroke mechanics.

Beginners

(Age 4 and Up)

At this level the student already knows how to maneuver short distances without fear with their head submerged. This level will review water safety survival skills,  learn basic stroke mechanics for the freestyle (crawl stroke), breaststroke and 2 types of backstroke. Breathing techniques will be introduced at this level.  They will also begin mild conditioning and be introduced to the deep end of the pool for safe jumping and diving. 

What to expect: Student should be able to jump into the water and get safely to the side or shallow end of the pool, roll on their back if they can’t make it to the side or shallow end.  They will learn to swim using kicks, strokes and start learning how to breathe properly for each stroke.  

Advanced Beginners

(Age 4 and Up)

At this level the student will begin to learn proper stroke skills for Freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke.  They will also learn correcting breathing form and begin conditioning with laps.  The will also be introduced to treading water, Butterfly and diving. 

What to expect:  The student will begin to show signs of swimming with proper stroke technique.  Breathing technique is a difficult skill to learn properly and so we will spend a lot of time with breathing drills.  Student will be coached in Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle they will begin to learn to tread water and diving skills.

Intermediate

(Age 7 and Up)

Student will begin to perfect the 4 competitive strokes with proper breathing form.   They will be conditioning while they practice the techniques.  They will be learning to tread water for 5 minutes.  Start timing the 100 yrs swim and learn to swim under water for 10 yards.   This is the prerequisite to pass the Jr.  Lifeguard tests.  They also will practice proper starts, turns and finishes needed for swim competition.

What to expect: Students will learn to swim all 4 strokes legal for swim competition.  Get enough conditioning and safety skills to navigate in large bodies of water.  Will work on passing the Jr. Lifeguard testing requirements.  Those that continue on a monthly basis begin to form friendships as well as continue in advanced conditioning..

Advanced

(Age 9 and Up)

Students will work on stroke refinement, conditioning, speed, starts, turns and finishes for racing competition.  At this level they should be able to pass the Jr. Lifeguard test.

What to expect:  Students will have the skills to join a competitive swim team or Jr. Lifeguards.  They will have the strength and stamina to join a surfing or water polo team.   Or they can continue in the class for their own personal strength and conditioning exercise. Those that continue on a monthly basis form friendships. These classes may be considered for some schools requirements for physical education.

Cost of Swim Lessons ok for specials on home boageLoo Master Instructor (Joy Rossello) Look for Monthly specials on home page Pool Rental fees Outside Contractor fees     1 Student Class 20 min or 30 min 20 min or 30 min 20 min or 30 min 4 lessons (1 time a week) $150 or $225 8 lessons (2 times a week) $280 or $430 12 lessons (3 times a week) $410 or $635 2 Student Class 20 min or 30 min 20 min or 30 min 20 min or 30 min 4 lessons (1 time a week) $85 or $125 8 lessons (2 times a week) $155 or $230  12 lessons    (3 times a week) $215 or $335   Group Classes 8 lessons 30 minutes long 3 Student class $165   4 Student class  $145   Large Group Classes 8 lessons 40-50 minutes long 5-6 student class 30 minutes $120   7-8 student class 40 minutes $120     9-12 student class 50 minutes $120

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