Our Program
Swimming Safari Swim School offers a comprehensive program using a unique, child-centered curriculum with emphasis on Water Survival Skills. We group our students by age and skill level, keeping groups small with only 3-4 children per instructor. All registration is done over the phone.
Sessions start at the beginning of each month(We do allow for registration after the session has begun, see below) and have three schedule options:
Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday OR Saturday*
*Saturday lessons are once a week for two months
Session start dates:
July:
-Thursday, July 1
-Friday, July 2 (Gables only)
-Saturday, July 3
-Monday, July 5
August:
-Monday, August 2
-Tuesday, August 3
-Friday, August 6 (Gables only)
-Saturday, August 7
September:
**please note that only Strike-zone & Heartland locations will be open
-Wednesday, September 1
-Thursday, September 2
-Saturday, September 4
The days available will change upon location, so please view our “location” tab for that information. Each lesson is 30 minutes long and pricing includes EIGHT lessons per month. We do allow for registration after the session has begun using the following procedure:
- First Week – prorate price for missed class(es)
- Second Week – prorate
- Third Week or after – prorate & required to register for all of next session
*Registration Fee: (annual, non-refundable fee)
New Family: $35
Returning Family: $20
Swimming Safari offers five class options:
1. Baby and Me ($125): This fun and foundational class focuses on a positive learning experience leading to harmony and safety in the water. Parents and babies will participate in: water exploration, breath control, water movement and safety skills in a fun and loving atmosphere with songs, games and colorful toys. Starting with water orientation and floating skills, babies will gradually move on to gentle underwater submersions and roll-overs from their tummies into a survival float on their back. Both parents are welcome to participate in the 30 minute class. A great beginning to loving the water for life! (at least one parent is required to be in the water)
**Please note that all children under the age of 3 OR who are not fully potty-trained are required to wear a disposable swimmy diaper as well as a reusable swimmy diaper. These can be found at Target, Wal-Mart or any baby depo store. We also sell them for $10 each; please see “Safari Goods” for more information.
2. Private lessons ($298): Private lessons are a 1:1 ratio; one instructor and one student. These are a great option for children who may have any apprehension or fear of the water and also for parents who are looking for quick progress. Private lessons are also available for children under the age of 3 in lieu of a Baby and Me class.
3. Semi-private lessons ($198): Semi-private lessons are a 1:2 ratio; one instructor and two students. These lessons are offered to parents with two children around the same age and skill level. Friends and neighbors are more than welcome to also participate, but it is required that you provide your own partner; Swimming Safari will not match you with another student if you chose this option.
4. Group lessons ($125): Group lessons are a 1:3-4 ratio; one instructor and 3-4 students.
Beginner: For non-swimmers and nervous swimmers who are uneasy putting their face in the water
Students will participate in exploring and playing in the water and will learn to feel at ease getting into and going under water with assistance. Progressing at his or her own speed, students will learn proper body positioning and develop confidence in basic water skills, including the survival float and gliding. By the end of the beginner class students will master: rolling over into a survival float without help and moving their arms and legs efficiently. Students will also be able to jump into the pool and swim safely to the side. By completing this class, students will be ready for stroke development. Please note that these results are based on receptive students.
Intermediate: For swimmers comfortable in the water, able to float on back and glide.
Competitive strokes are introduced at this level and students will be challenged to improve upon their skills. Students will also be introduced to diving and treading water for up to 30 seconds. This level is designed for using and improving upon proper stroke technique, endurance and rhythmic breathing.
Advanced: For sufficient swimmers
This level is for students who can swim at least two lengths of a pool with ease and are now ready to improve their form. Racing dives and turns will be introduced at this level and swimmers will work on fine tuning the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers will improve upon endurance and body strength in preparation for swim team competition!
5. Adult Lessons($223.50-298) : At Swimming Safari we believe it’s never too early nor too late to learn to enjoy the water! We usually schedule adults for private lessons and require a 6 lesson minimum to ensure lessons are thoroughly covered. Would you and your child like to learn together? How about you and a friend or two? Feel free to participate in our semi-private or group options as well!
Swimming Safari Backyard Swim Program:
Would you like Swimming Safari to come teach lessons in your own backyard or community pool?
We’ll be happy to provide this for you! The backyard program offers a familiar pool and flexible scheduling since Swimming Safari will work around days and times that are convenient for you. Pricing is more expensive since this requires us to send an instructor off location, but if you have neighbors or friends who would like to participate with you the prices will be adjusted as follows:
Individual Family: Multiple Families*:
Private lessons: $480 Private lessons: $298
Semi-private lessons: $400 Semi-private lessons: $198
Group lessons: $240 Group: $125
*The “Multiple Families” option requires a minimum of 3 hours ( = six 30 minute lessons). The 3 hours can be a combination of private, semi-private and group lessons. For community pools, we ask that families obtain verbal and written permission from the Home Owner’s Association or whoever runs the pool facility.
**Registration fees are still included.
***Prices include 8 lessons
All registration is done over the phone, so give us a call today at 904-260-1836
We can’t wait to take you and your family on a Swimming Safari!