Swim Lesson – FAQs

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• What is the age range for parent-child swim lessons?
  • 6 months – 3 years old
• What age can my child start group or private lessons?
  • 3 years old
• Can I, my child, or my family swim before, during, or after swim lessons?
  • ONLY if you have a pool membership or are a paid guest of a member
• What is the instructor/child ratio?
  • ORANGE – 1:3
  • YELLOW, GREEN 7-10, BEGINNER – 1:4
  • BLUE, 7-10 INT/ADV – 1:5
  • PARENT CHILD 1:8 or 10
• Can I get in the water with my child if they are having a hard time?
  • No, swim lessons are similar to a classroom environment, we encourage parents to support their child from the side.
• Can I watch swim lessons?
  • Yes! We encourage parents to watch their child progress. Parents should not interact with their child during a swim lesson unless specifically asked to do so by the swim instructor or Aquatics Supervisor
• Does my child go up a level after each session?
  • Not necessarily. Every child’s progress is different. Please ask your swim instructor or the Aquatics Supervisor if your child is ready for the next level
• Can I choose my swim instructor?
  • No. Swim instructors work different days based on their availability and cannot be guaranteed based on request.
• If I miss a swim lesson for personal reasons, can I make it up on another date or in another class?
  • No. Swim lessons have a set schedule without flexibility.
• Can I bring my own swim instructor to the pool if I have a membership?
  • No
• If my registered child can’t attend a swim lesson, can my other child take the lesson instead?
  • This request may be granted for privates only, and must be approved by the Aquatics Supervisor.
• If I register my child for the waitlist, what are the chances my child will get into the class.
  • If you miss registration for your preferred class, we encourage parents to put their child on the lesson waitlist. SRD uses the waitlist to fill spots in same level classes, fill added classes, and when adjustments are made because children are registered for the incorrect level. However, there are no guarantees your wait-listed child will get into your preferred class.