Goldfish Swim School has been such a great asset to our weekly routine. We are so proud of the improvements both girls have made over the past few months. I posted for people to ask questions on my IG stories last week and here are the most asked questions answered for you.
Q: Is there time to just practice?
A: Not during their 30 min swimming lesson but they do offer free family swim from 12-1p Monday – Friday for members. They also have Family Night Out events once per month where you can spend $5/person, $15 max per family and enjoy snacks and swimming from 6:30-8p.
Q: How often do you go? Once a week or more?
Swim lessons are once per week but they also offer Jump Start Clinics. These clinics are 5 consecutive 30 minute lessons, same time, same instructor M-F.
Q: How long is each class cycle? Or year round classes?
Goldfish Swim School lessons are continuous rather than session-based. They believe a consistent approach to swimming is important for swim skill development and water safety awareness. Personally, we’re going year around to keep both girls confident in the water.
Q: What age do you recommend they start lessons?
4 months is the youngest they accept children for swimming lessons. We started Lilly at 6 months and it was amazing. Watching her learn and improve and be excited for lessons each week has been so fun! I wrote a post about our experience here.
Q: What are the age groups?
They go by skill level rather than age groups. You will give Goldfish Swim an idea of what your child’s abilities are and they will place them in the corresponding level. Throughout their classes there will be milestones they’ll need to hit and they’ll receive ribbons for achieving those goals. As they progress through the level they’ll then move up to the next and continue on with this cycle.
Q: What are the prices and how long does the program last?
Prices vary depending on skill level and location. Goldfish Swim School is all over the US. Check with your local swim school for pricing. Classes are indefinite until you cancel your membership. You must cancel 30 days in advance of your last lesson.
Q: At what age do they do classes by themselves without parents?
Classes are sorted by skill level rather than age. Junior 1 is the first level they’re able to be in the water without an adult. That class typically starts at age 3 with no prior swim instructions.
Q: What do you bring with you?
When we first started we brought all the things. We started during the winter and had our winter coats and boots and I carried a full diaper bag along with our swim bag. Now that I’ve wised up and the weather has warmed up we’re able to only take one bag. For us, with a 10 month old and 5 year old taking lessons we pack:
– 2 beach towels
– Wet bag for suits
– Swim cover ups (or underwear if we’re going somewhere after)
– Detangling spray and brush
– Goggles
– Quarters for a snack or candy
– Diaper
I’d love to answer any other questions you have about Goldfish Swim School or any other swim lesson related question. If you don’t currently have your kids in swim lessons, why not?
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