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Swim Survival Safety™ for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

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FAQs

The earlier you start your child in the water, the easier it is to teach survival skills.

Intro Sessions Ages 0-3y with parent

SynchroBabies™ Tinies- A session designed for ages 8 weeks-15 weeks with parent.

SynchroBabies™-            A session designed for ages 4-6 months with parent.

SynchroTots ™-               A session designed for 7-16 months with parent.

Basic Water Awareness   A session designed for 17m-3y with parent.

Once your baby has completed an Intro Session, your teacher will recommend you to another session, a group survival or Beginning Survival. Recommendations are all by teacher discretion and are based on parent and child readiness and age of child.

Beginning Survival ages 0-6y

SWIMBABES™ are Experts in Swim Survival Safety.    Your 0-3y old may start with an intro session (age appropriate) and move to a group Beginning survival class by instructor invitation.

Beginning Survival CAMP for ages 4y-6y (no parent in.). Prerequisites for Beginning Survival at this age are:
1.  Must be able to fully self submerge in 2 1/2 feet of water and get a ring (or attempt to) without hesitation. Students will be tested on this skill at the outset of the first lesson.
2. Must be willing and able to lay in a flat back float position with assistance for 15 seconds.
3. Must be eager and excited to learn to swim!

Timid or fearful children should spend time with their parents in a pool situation, preferably 2-3x a week to overcome any hesitations and work on the above skills before enrolling.

After Survival Ages 12 months-6 years

Once your child can turn over and float independently, he or she may join weekly lessons or sessions as offered.  Your instructor will let you know which level of skill session your child is ready for!

What do I do if I have to miss a class?

SWIMBABES™ does not offer make ups, credits or refunds for missed classes.

At what age should I start my child in lessons?

Its never too late to start a child, but here are a few things to know:

  • The younger you start your child in swimming lessons, the easier it will be for your child to learn to swim.
  • Though the back float position can be taught to any age child, it is easiest to teach before a child can sit up.
  • The older the child is, the more other factors begin to play into their attitude about water.
  • Swimming is a life skill, not just an activity. Invest in the best lessons you can find.
What should we bring to lessons?
  • Swim Diapers (2 sets preferably)
  • Swim Suit
  • Towels
  • Swim discs (intro classes and beginning survival)
Why does SWIMBABES require 2 reusable diapers?

We require reusable diapers of specific brand because paper diapers (like Little Swimmers) clog filters and fill up our trash with smelly diapers.

  • SWIMBABES requires a 2 diapering system: Iplay Ultimate Swim Diaper as the under diaper and Splash About Happy Nappy as the over diaper. Both can be purchased at our front desk. You will need 2 sets for class in case one becomes soiled.
  • Please rinse soiled diapers in the toilet, not the sink or shower.
  • If your baby soils their diaper during class, you must return to the pool with a clean diaper and clean diaper cover. We do not allow rinsed out diapers back into the pool. We ask you take the soiled diaper home and wash it in hot water.
  • All children under age 4 must be wearing a swim diaper.  Children  4 and older must have been potty trained day and night for one full year to go without.  Children who are under age 4 and potty trained may wear just one swim diaper.
What if I need to change my day or time during a session?

Please call the office. 

Classe must be canceled by the cancellation timelines listed on our policy page. 

COVID-19

SWIMBABES™ follows all of Oregon Health Authority guidelines for swimming lessons.  During indoor masking mandates, masks are required on deck and face shields are required in the water for all adults. During higher levels of community covid, classes are limited and only parents are allowed to watch lessons.  SWIMBABES™ does not share the private medical information of staff or clients.  We expect all adults to make responsible health decisions for themselves and their families.  Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 must stay out of lessons and away from the training center for 7 days and be 72 hours symptom free before returning.

How Much Are Lessons?

Lessons start at $288.00/month for 2x/week lessons.This can vary slightly depending on the number of lessons in the month.  10 day camps run $375.00. There is a one time family registration fee of $54.95.  Diapers and discs are required for beginning classes and are sold separately and are not part of tuition.

How do I get on the email waiting list?
Weekly updates and new openings are released via email. An email is generated to those on the email waiting list and from there it is first sign up after reserved registration for current students is over.  Any class spaces that are open that current students do not take then go open to our waiting email list. Classes are released 2-3 weeks prior to start dates and usually fill very quickly.  Specific session costs and programming will be released when we release class spaces.  Please read about any prerequisites (if any) before signing up for the class.
 
You may register for the waiting list at this link:
 
https://app.thestudiodirector.com/swimbabes/portal.sd?page=Enroll&meth=search&SEASON=JOIN+OUR+email+waiting+list+for+first+emails+about+upcoming+classes%
 
If the system asks for a credit card to check out and you would like to bypass that and not add a credit card, please send an email to us at swimbabesportland@gmail.com
Do you offer private lessons?

We do offer private lessons to ages 4-6y when we have water time and instructor availability to do so.  Please inquire at swimbabesportland@gmail.com to see if we are currently offering private lessons.  Ages 4-6y only.  (we do not offer private lessons to children under age 4).

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