EXCELLENT ELEPHANTS PERSONALIZED LESSONS FOR UNIQUE NEEDS
Ages 2-12 Years
Every child deserves to feel safe and confident in the water. Our Excellent Elephants program provides flexible, child-centered private lessons designed for children with unique learning needs, including autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, physical disabilities, and sensory sensitivities.
With compassionate instructors and adaptive teaching methods, we create a supportive environment where each child can thrive at their own pace. Lessons focus on building swimming proficiency and preparing for group learning, helping your child gain confidence and independence in the water.
Program Details
- Class Duration: Ongoing (billed monthly)
- Cost: $52.75 per lesson ($222 per month on average)
- Registration: $40
- Class Length: 20 minutes
- Class Size: One-on-one instruction
Subsidized Excellent Elephants
We believe swimming should be accessible to all families. Our subsidized lessons offer discounted rates. These session-based lessons provide structured skill progression, with a graduation requirement upon reaching swim proficiency.
Scholarship Program Details:
- Class Duration: Three-month session (billed monthly)
- Cost: $29 per lesson ($116 per month
on average)
- Registration: $40
- Class Length: 20 minutes
Class Size: One-on-one instruction
Swim Proficiency Goals
Each session, your child will work toward foundational swim skills. Upon mastering these goals, they will graduate from our learn-to-swim program:
- Hold breath for five seconds
- Swim at the surface with propulsion for three body lengths
- Take a breath and continue swimming for an additional three body lengths
- Locate and reach the wall or exit after entering the water
- Demonstrate water comfort and safety skills if unexpectedly submerged
Group Readiness Goals
For families interested in transitioning to group classes, we also work on essential skills for a safe and successful group learning experience:
- Remain in the pool until directed to exit
- Sit safely on steps until instructed to swim
- Walk down the platform or steps safely
- Swim at the surface with proper body position
- Follow two-step directions
- Demonstrate impulse control (refrain from throwing objects)
- Avoid unsafe or aggressive behaviors (e.g., grabbing, spitting, hitting, kicking, pinching, or biting)
Enrollment starts 3 weeks before the session. They join the waitlist to be notified via email when the session opens, then it’s first come first serve on enrolling.
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