New students should read this information first to learn about our curriculum and class structure.
Behavior expectations, class rescheduling policies and more can be found here.
Returning students can start on this page and continue below.
Class Structure, Dates & Times
We define any group of classes as a “session”. Our standard session consists of eight (8) 35-minute “lessons” or “classes”. Each session consists of four 35-minute classes per week for two weeks. Fridays are reserved for pool-maintenance related make-ups.
It is important to note that a “session” of eight 35-minute classes is simply a means of defining a date range for scheduling purposes. You may enroll in as many sessions as needed to obtain your goals. For some students, one session of eight classes is sufficient to accomplish those objectives. Most students, however, need multiple sessions to become proficient swimmers. Of course you are not required to enroll in multiple sessions. You may enroll in one session at a time.
We create each session’s classes with a blank slate of 35-minute class times. Enrollment is done on a “first come – first served” basis.
Specifically, the first student added to a particular class time for a given session determines the age-ability-profile for that class. Because we are very particular about matching students according to a combination of age and ability, each student added thereafter must fall within the age-ability-profile of the first student added. In this way, the class schedules are dynamic and can change daily based on enrollment. When we communicate with you, we will need to gather age and ability specific information about your child(ren) in order to provide you with the age-ability-compatible classes for your child(ren). You can help expedite this process by determining the ability level(s) (which we refer to simply as “ability” \ “abilities”) of your child(ren) using our Determine Student Ability questionnaire. Via our online enrollment system, you can provide that ability related information, as well as your preferences for class times. We will then reply via email as detailed in the section below for “Enroll Online”.
Spring classes are offered in the late afternoon and evening. Children’s classes start as early as 3:00 PM and as late as 6:55 PM. Each class is 35 minutes in duration. A “session” consists of eight (8) 35-minute lessons; two lessons per week for four weeks. Teen\Adult classes are available after the last children’s classes; and therefore typically begin at 7:30 PM or 8:05 PM. Each Teen\Adult class is 70 minutes in duration. A “session” consists of four (4) 70-minute lessons; one lesson per week for four weeks. When you click on the “Enroll Online” link below, you will be linked to our customized online enrollment system, where you will be guided through the enrollment process via “tabs”. In the tab titled, “Sessions”, you will be presented with “pick-lists” of the exact sessions (date ranges) and class times available. That is where you will select your desired sessions and class times.
Summer classes are offered from 12:00 PM through 8:45 PM! The first children’s classes will start at 12:00 PM. We offer classes nearly every 35 minutes throughout the entire afternoon and evening, with the final children’s classes starting at 6:55 PM. Each class is 35 minutes in duration. A “session” consists of eight (8) 35-minute lessons; four lessons per week for two weeks. Teen\Adult classes are available after the last children’s classes; and therefore typically begin at 7:25 PM. Each Teen\Adult class is 70 minutes in duration. A “session” consists of four (4) 70-minute lessons; two lessons per week for two weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays. When you click on the “Enroll Online” link below, you will be linked to our customized online enrollment system, where you will be guided through the enrollment process via “tabs”. In the tab titled, “Sessions”, you will be presented with “pick-lists” of the exact sessions (date ranges) and class times available. That is where you will select your desired sessions and class times.
(If we have a contract to offer swim lessons to your community, information will be disseminated to you via your community’s website and/or newsletter and/or email blasts. Lessons at homes associations are offered in the mornings, with start-times from 8:00 AM through 10:30 AM. Each community will have an individualized schedule based on pool availability, instructor availability and customer demand.)
2020 Session Schedule
Location Key: TVoL=Town Village of Leawood; HW=Homestead Woods | |||
*In response to the pandemic safety guidelines, Homestead Woods has currently implemented a no guest policy and classes at that facility will be limited to residents of the community. | |||
Spring Sessions | Mon & Wed OR Tues & Thurs for 4 Weeks | Location | Class Start Times (PM) |
Session 1 TThs* | March 3 - March 26 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Session 2 MWs | March 30 - April 22 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Session 2 TThs | March 31 - April 23 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Session 3 MWs | April 27 - May 20 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Session 3 TThs | April 28 - May 21 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Summer Sessions | Mon through Thurs for 2 Weeks | Location | Class Times |
Session 4 | June 1 - June 11 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Session 5 | June 15 - June 25 | TVoL | Cancelled. See below. |
Updated 05/29/20: Based on the recommended guidelines for social distancing set forth by the state of Kansas and Johnson County to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), our company will resume our swim instruction program with Session 6, which begins July 7th. | |||
Session 6* | July 7 - July 16 | HW* | 9:10 AM, 9:45 AM |
Session 6* | July 7 - July 16 | TVoL | 12:00, 12:35, 1:10, 1:55, 2:30, 3:05, 3:50, 4:25, 5:00, 5:45, 6:20, 6:55, 7:25 (Teen\Adult) |
*Due to instructor availability, the first week of Session 6 will be held Tuesday through Friday, with a potential makeup day on Saturday. The second week will be the usual Monday through Thursday with Friday as a potential makeup day. | |||
Session 7 | July 20 - July 30 | TVoL | 3:50, 4:25, 5:00, 5:45, 6:20, 6:55 |
Session 8 | August 3 - August 13 | TVoL | 4:25, 5:00, 5:45, 6:20, 6:55 |
Tentative Fall Sessions: If conditions allow and we have sufficient interest and instructor availability, we may also schedule additional fall sessions. Please inquire for details and to be added to our request list for these later sessions. |
Tuition
Tuition for our standard group sessions of 4 students per class for eight (8) 35-minute lessons is $99.60 per student. Tuition for our standard Teen \ Adult group sessions of 4 students per class for four (4) 70-minute lessons is also $99.60 per student.
We limit our class size to four students. If you want the option of having fewer than four students in a class, your tuition will be directly proportional to our standard group class of four students, as detailed in this tuition chart:
Group Class: 4 Students | Group Class: 3 Students | Semi-Private: 2 Students | Private: 1 Student |
Per Student | Per Student | Per Student | |
$99.60 | $132.80 | $199.20 | $398.40 |
$25 Off First Session
To celebrate 34 years of swim instruction and to thank our customers, returning and new, we are offering $25 off per student for your first session of 2020. All students are eligible, whether you’re learning with us for the first time or continuing for another season. Each student is eligible for this discount once.
Determine Student Ability Level
Please review our curriculum to better understand our Ability Level system. We have designed this section to expedite the enrollment process. While you are welcome to review this with one of our Enrollment Counselors via telephone; we understand how difficult it is to speak on the phone with little ones tugging at your legs. Therefore, you can follow the questions below by clicking through the slides at your convenience to determine your children’s Ability Levels, which we refer to simply as “Abilities”. After determining your children’s Abilities and determining the sessions in which you are interested; please Enroll Online. However, if you have questions or need clarification, please use our Contact Us feature to send us an online inquiry. Of course, you may also call 816-942-SWIM (7946) and speak with one of our Enrollment Counselors.
Preparing Children for Instruction and a Positive Swimming Experience:
The most important thing you can do to prepare your children for a life of aquatic enjoyment is to create a solid psychological and experiential connection between water and fun. As soon as possible after birth, expose your children to water as frequently as possible via the bathtub and swimming pools. Of course, please consult your pediatrician with regard to any necessary precautions you need to take concerning the particular health status of your children. If you have any concerns about the water conditions of a particular swimming pool, do not hesitate to ask the management to show you the daily water chemistry log and/or local health department inspections. When playing with your children in the bathtub or swimming pool, have fun! We do not need to advise you to be cautious because we know that parents are innately cautious with their children, especially new parents. Without realizing it, you may be instilling an unhealthy fear of the water in your children by being overly tense when at the swimming pool. As long as you have implemented every necessary precaution to ensure your children’s safety in and around the water, relax and enjoy that time with them. That joy will transfer to the child, even on a subliminal level.
The use of reliable, secure floatation devices is critical if you are in any situation in or around water in which you are unable to devote 100% attention to your children. That being stated, we recommend that you minimize and eventually eliminate the use of floatation devices when playing with your children in a 1:1 ratio. Specifically, if you have only one child, do not use a floatation device when you are able to dedicate 100% of your attention to playing with that child in the swimming pool. If you have more than one child for whom you are responsible at the swimming pool, alternate the children’s non-floatation device time to ensure the safety of all children.
An excellent resource for those children experiencing anxiety or fear, is a picture book titled, “Amanda Panda Discovers the Wonderful World of Water.” This fun, educational, multi-lingual picture book was written by Jeff Kelly and published by Jeff Kelly inc. It was specifically written to help children deal with anxiety or fear of water. For detailed information and purchasing, follow this link to Amanda Panda Discovers the Wonderful World of Water.
Please prepare your children for our formal class environment. Specifically, prepare them for our class rules, which are listed below under Behavior Expectations.
If your children are experiencing any anxiety or fear, bring them to observe our classes at one of our facilities or your community pool (if we are teaching there). We have found that this, in combination with Jeff’s children’s book, is the best method for addressing anxiety and/or fear. Please call and speak with one of our Enrollment Counselors (816-942-7946) to obtain current class times for the appropriate Ability Levels of your children. Of course, this option is at no cost to you. It is extremely helpful for them to see that, though we facilitate a strict class environment, the instructors are gentle and nurturing in doing so. Furthermore, the children will observe that this strict class environment actually serves to protect them. Specifically, they will see that our behavior expectations and discipline procedures are designed to ensure their safety. Of course, as you observe the classes, you will need to dialogue with them about these points to help them establish this connection. During that dialogue, emphasize that the teacher is there to help them learn to enjoy the water.
Reinforce the basic skills your children are learning in our classes by practicing these skills outside of class. As you observe the first two lessons, you will learn specific “thematic movements” and a specific routine of assimilating these movements. Please practice these thematic movements and routine with your children as often as possible.