Our swim lesson programs can be taught efficiently and safely in average sized to large sized in-ground heated pools.

Respect your or your child’s feelings. Progress slowly by following these guidelines: - Provide plenty of time for you or your child to adjust to the new setting - Concentrate on activities with which you or your child is comfortable and ready - Expose your child to other children who are having fun in the water - Enjoy the water yourself with your child (safely, of course)

16 sessions is a good start.

Participation in any swimming lesson program will not “drown-proof” any person at any age. It is only the first step in developing water safety awareness, water competence, and swimming skills. Continuous practice, regular exposure to water and encouragement are the tools needed for developing your or your child's comfort level in water and improving his, her, or their swimming skills.

There are numerous reasons why a person may feel fear of water. Some of these include: - Being raised by parents or caregivers who are afraid of the water and have either knowingly or unknowingly communicated this fear to their children - Being raised in an environment that prevents childhood water play, whether as a result of lack of opportunity or parental actions - Being forced into water activities beyond their ability or comfort level - Being carelessly handled in water experiences - Being involved in or witnessing a traumatic water accident - Having a fear of the unknown or a general fear of new experiences

Ideally, your child should complete up to Level 4 to develop full water competency. A child who has only completed up to level 2 or 3 may have acquired just basic water competency and swimming techniques. If your child is looking to join a swim team, they should complete all levels (up to level 7).

For kid’s swim lessons, your pool water temperature must be controllable and must be heated to between 88-92°F by the start of each lesson for your child’s comfort and to aid in progress. For adult swim lessons, your pool water temperature must be controllable and must be heated to between 82-88°F by the start of each lesson for your comfort and to aid in progress. For swim test clinics, your pool water temperature must be controllable and must be heated to anywhere between 80-88°F by the start of the swim clinic for the participant's comfort and to aid in progress.

All children are unique and learn skills in different ways and at a different pace. In general, each child’s readiness is influenced by physical development, previous experiences, home environment, parental attitudes, parenting styles, and individual preferences. For most skills, there are simple prerequisites, activities and lead-ups that can prepare your child to perform those skills. For example, before children are ready to put their entire face in the water, they may need to practice blowing bubbles, "wash their face", splash around, and put parts of their face in the water. It could take eight lessons or it could take three summer seasons. Every child is unique, so it's not possible to say how many lessons it will take before a child can swim independently. Over the long-term, ideally, participation in swim lessons during different developmental stages is recommended. For example: at minimum, it would be ideal for a child to participate in sixteen swim lessons per summer during ages 3, 4, 5 & 6.

We offer a program that follows lesson plans as a guideline. But, lessons always follow the child’s readiness to learn. Participants are required to participate and cooperate. However, if a child begins to cry during a swim lesson (which is rare in our experience), it is a sign that the child is experiencing discomfort and/or may not be ready to perform a skill. Our teaching method includes doing an assessment the moment a child shows signs of discomfort. Parents may be asked if there are any issues the swim instructor should be made aware of. For example; whether a student is feeling under the weather, missed a nap, or might be upset about an incident that may have happened prior to the swim lesson. If it is assessed that the student is not ready for a skill at that moment, we move on to a different skill and revisit the skill the student was not ready for at a more appropriate time. There are swim schools out there that force children under water and into performing skills that they are not ready for, causing a child to cry and feel fear and anxiety during their experience in the water. These swim schools tend to be more concerned about showing results in a short period of time, rather than teaching at the child’s pace and providing a happy and fun learning experience in water. While we do not agree with fear-based styles of teaching water safety, we do believe “to each his/her/their own”.

There is a 1-hour minimum per visit/drive to your home pool for kids swim lessons. Each session can be less than 1hr, but the rate stays the same. Note: Each 60-minute session can be divided into two 30-minute sessions for two students. Adult swim lesson or swim training minimum is also 1-hour per visit/drive to your pool.

Our kids at-home swim lesson program can take place at your heated in-ground backyard pool in the Arcadia, Pasadena, San Marino area. Also, the Hollywood Hills to Beverly Hills area. We will consider beach cities (the Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach area). We are open to discussing offering adult swim training workshops or swim test training clinics at your pool anywhere in California and beyond. Travel and accommodation fees may apply. Ask us!

We are scuba divers ourselves. We've had scuba diver course participants ask us to help them learn a few simple skills, like treading water, to help them pass their diver swim test. We're happy to share what we know about swimming and water safety with our scuba diver friends.

Consider having the following equipment available in prominent and accessible locations: -Reaching equipment, such as a reaching pole with a life saving hook -Fiberglass reaching pole to attach the life saving hook to (to avoid electrocution during a rescue should the pool water be electrically charged from a faulty pool light or other source). -Throwing equipment, such as a ring buoy with a line attached - A ring buoy bracket to hang the ring buoy on a wall -A well-stocked first aid kit -A telephone or mobile phone with emergency numbers posted near the phone (include your home pool address so any guests at your home can give that information to a 911 dispatcher).

You will be taking the first step by enrolling your child in a quality swim lesson program. Schedule the lessons so that your child receives them on a regular basis and take time for other practice and water play opportunities in-between lessons. Doing this will help extend the lesson experience beyond the water and encourage discussions about safe practices in and around the water.

Yes. Each 60-minute swim session can be divided between two students. So, each of the two students can have a 30-minute swim lesson per 60-minute swim session date.

Generally, children 3 years old and up are ready to participate in one-on-one swim lessons appropriate to their level of comfort and skill level. Most preschool children are independent enough to participate in swimming classes without a parent. These children should be ready for Pre-K Level 1. However, for some preschoolers, especially those who have not had water experiences or those who show fear, having a parent with them during the first lesson may be helpful. We do not offer Parent and Me classes. We do not offer infant water survival classes.

Yes! We are now offering adult swimming lessons at your heated pool.

Consider asking the host the following questions before allowing your child to attend the party: - What type of supervision will be provided? - Are the individuals who are responsible for supervising swimmers trained in CPR, first aid and water rescue techniques? - What type of safety rules do you have at your pool? Consider reviewing relevant water safety tips with your child before the day of the party. You may also want to consider asking the host if you may attend the pool party so that you may supervise your child.

No matter how cautious we may be, fear cannot always be prevented. You can help reduce fear in the following ways: - Provide enjoyable non-threatening water activities that are simple and fun to build confidence and success - Arrange for regular, continued contact with a water environment with your child (or an adult who is learning to swim) - Select safe water environments and supervise all water play - Treat water mishaps with empathy and do not alarm your child (or an adult who is learning to swim) - Be aware of your facial expressions and choice of words so that you do not signal panic or fear - Try using goggles. This may help children and adults explore under the water - Teach “respect” (water safety awareness) for the water and water rules without implied threats or fear - Lead by example. Follow rules and enjoy the water with your child (or an adult who is learning to swim). Get your face wet and perform some of the simple and fun activities you observe them participating in during lesson time

Children are better able to retain information and progress with more frequent lessons. Our kids swim lesson program requires lessons to be scheduled for a minimum of twice a week. Note: Regular practice between lessons is strongly recommended to retain skills and to aid in progress.

We currently offer kids swim lessons & swim training at your heated home pool. Also, for efficiency, safety, and liability reasons, our kids swim lessons are NOT offered at public pools, apartment complex pools, condo pools, clubhouse pools, private club pools, “borrowed” or rented pools. We offer adult swimming lessons at your heated home pool, rented pools with owner approval (such as pools rented through apps), professionally managed heated pool/aquatic facilities of your choosing with written approval of the aquatic facility's manager.

Scheduling is based on instructor availability. Let us know what days and time slots might work best for your family. We'll check the schedule and let you know if those time slots are available, or which other time slots are available close to your preferred time slots. You decide which available time slots work best for your family.