Swim Lessons

SwimAmerica is a learn to swim program, that has been successfully serving Central Ohio since the early 1990’s.

The program was developed by the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) with the hopes of teaching children proper swimming techniques while stressing safety and having fun. Our coaches are all certified instructors.

How the Program works

SwimAmerica is a 10 station, technique-oriented and goal-driven program that is very individualized for each swimmer. Every participant is issued their own red, white and blue certificate and earns gold stickers to attach to the certificate as they advance through the stations. The swimmers skills are assessed prior to starting lessons to determine the proper station to begin.

Classes are offered M-F each week and members may sign up for as many weeks as they’d like. We do not use a lottery system. Unlike other learn to swim classes, we do not test students on the last day of the session. Each swimmer’s skills are assessed daily so the swimmer advances at his/her own pace, therefore, no one is ever in a station for the same number of days.

Following is a list of requirements and helpful tips for those participating in the program:

• Those enrolling in lessons must be Kinsale or Scioto Reserve members.
• Children must be three years old before the first day of class.
• All swimmers must be potty trained.
  
• All members enrolling in lessons must submit a completed on-line registration form.
• For planning purposes and in order to provide a small instructor to student ratio, we have a registration deadlinefor each week. (See dates on registration form.)
• The supervisor will determine station placement unless previously enrolled in SA.
• If NEW to SA, please fill out a ‘skills progression check list’ at your convenience. This will help with initial station placement. (Available at the front desk of the club.)
• Children should be able to enter the water for each class without a parent or caregiver getting in with them.
• Stations 1-4 may have up to 4 or 5 swimmers in a class.
• Stations 5-10 may have up to 6 or 7 swimmers in a class.
• Classes are for 30 minutes, M-F.
• Goggles are permitted, however, if the child gets too distracted by them, they may be asked to take them off. Masks that cover the nose are not permitted as this hinders proper breathing technique.
• Children with long hair should have it pulled back and out of their face.
• Our coaches may sometimes have a scheduling conflict or be on vacation; therefore your child may not have the same instructor each day. We’ll do our best to be as consistent as possible in this matter.
• There are no make up classes. In an effort to manage class size, if you miss a class we cannot let you make it up at another time. In the event of inclement weather (thunder or lightning) the fee for the lesson will be prorated. Every effort will be made to conduct the class as scheduled and no proration will be made unless the class is cancelled. Please call ahead if you have questions 740-881-6500.