High Sierra Pools is excited to offer swim lessons for the summer of 2010. Please review the detailed information below and if interested, fill out the online form.
Session Details
Each session is composed of eight lessons taught Monday through Thursday, with Friday as a make-up day (make-up day is reserved only for classes that were canceled due to bad weather, instructor absence or mechanical failure of equipment). There is a minimum of four children needed to run a lesson with a maximum of seven children in group. The lessons are 30 minutes long. 3 years is the minimum age for all levels
Every attempt will be made to assign you to the session and time that you prefer; however, registration will occur on a first come first serve basis. The cost of a regular group session (composed of 8 classes) is $70. The cost of a regular individual session (composed of 8 classes) is $280. The cost of a “mini” individual session (composed of 4 classes) is $140. If a session has to be canceled due to the lack of the required minimum, you can choose between scheduling your child for another session or having your money refunded.
Swim instructors will reevaluate participants and divide them into corresponding levels during the first class (only if needed). Deadline for signing up will be one week before the start date. Payment will also be due by that time. If you are not satisfied with the lessons, you may have your money refunded before the start of the 3rd class. After your child attends 3 classes, there will be no refunds. If the participant is unable to attend all classes in one session he or she cannot combine it with another session. If you have any questions please e-mail veronika@highsierrapools.com or ask your pool manager.
Level Descriptions
Nemos: This beginning level for children teaches them to be comfortable and safe in the water. This level will focus on introducing children to the water and improving their safety and comfort in the swimming pool. The class will feature activities such as: face in the water, wet the hair, blowing bubbles and having fun in the class with aquatic recreation, gaining confidence and interest in swimming. We highly recommend this level for children who have never taken lessons, preferably children between 3 and 5 years old.
Sea Turtles: This class will introduce exercises in the water such as: arm movement, body position, leg movement, floating and blowing bubbles, all connected with free style and backstroke. This level is recommended for children that are confident in the water but never had lessons, or children that have taken and passed Nemos level.
Dolphins: This group is for children that that are confident in the water and know the basic swimming skills. At this level the arm position, legs exercises, breathing and diving will be practiced. Kickboards will be used for better results. Breastroke will be introduced in this class. The focus of this group is for children that already know basic skills for freestyle and backstroke or for children that passed the Sea Turtles level.
Sharks: At this class the swimmers will improve the quality of their movement in the backstroke, freestyle and breaststroke. Additionally, this level will introduce the butterfly stroke. The correct diving position will also be an important skill learned in the class. This class is recommended for children that successfully finished Dolphins level or children with previous swimming experience.