- Why choose British Swim School?There are multiple reasons:
- We are great at what we do!
- We teach water survival skills first and foremost and only then do we move on to stroke and stamina development.
- We have been doing this for over 30 years and experience counts!
- We only teach in a gentle, fun, non-traumatic way. No aggressive teaching is allowed and our pupils adore our swim instructors who are always highly qualified and extensively trained.
- We have year round INDOOR programs.
- We know that repetition is the way our children learn. If any skill is not continual, it will not be retained.
- We always encourage you to be a year round customer for the safety of your little swimmer.
IN THE USA WE LOSE MORE CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE TO DROWNINGS THAN ANY OTHER ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
WE MUST TREAT LEARNING TO SWIM AS A TOP PRIORITY.
DATA AND STATISTICS SHOW HOW MANY CHILDREN DIE OR ARE PERMANENTLY BRAIN DAMAGED
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPILE DATA FOR CHILDREN WHO FALL IN AND SURVIVE BECAUSE OF SWIMMING LESSONS!
- What is so different about your program?A few vital differences:
- We actually view our program as being a two-step process.
- Water Survival skills first, swimming skill development next.
- Basic swimming techniques are of no benefit to a child that does not have the basic Water Survival skills. Doing a great ‘free-style’ is excellent, but first a child has to know how to survive in a large pool, lake or even the ocean. Water survival first, swimming second!
- We believe with absolute certainty that every baby, toddler child or adult can learn to love the water and, most of all, be safe using our water survival skills.
- We have children under 12 months of age who not only love the water, but who can fall in, rise to the surface, roll on their back and float.
- Any person of any age, young or old, can definitely learn these skills. It could save their life!
- Explain Year-Round Swimming Lessons We teach swimming lessons year-round. There is no beginning or no end. You book on a continuous month to month basis, as your child’s skills improve they will be moved into a higher level class. You never have to wait for the “next session”, as we do not believe in holding a child back.
- How long are your lessons?All of our lessons are 30 minutes long. Small group classes (max 4 children at our beginners levels) ensure that your child receives the attention that they deserve.
- My child is six months old. Is this too young to start swim lessons?Not at all! You can start “mommy and me” swim classes with your child from as young as three months old. At this age and level we sing, laugh and play as we focus on teaching basic water survival skills. We get great results with young babies. Swimming is one of the first sports that children can learn. Due to the safety issues of preschoolers around backyard pools, lakes and canals, we encourage children to start swimming lessons early and not stop until they can swim comfortably, independently and with recognizable stroke.
- How long will it take for my child to learn to swim?This is probably the most often asked question. The simple answer is that every child is different and, therefore, they learn at different rates. There is no set time as to when your child can float on their back unaided, save their own life, or swim across the pool. Everybody’s perception of swimming is different and so we look upon it as a process. Do you want your child to just be comfortable in the water? Do you want them to be able to save their own life? Do you want your child to be the next Michael Phelps? Once we know what your expectations are, we can better answer this question.
- What if they cry, should I persist?It is important not to pick a program that could traumatize your child.The methods we use are gentle, fun, and generate great results.Bear in mind that swim school is a totally new environment for your little one and this may unsettle them. At British Swim School we are experienced in working with all reactions to first lessons and are confident that little by little all our students learn to love coming for swim lessons.Our indoor pools mean that consistency is maintained year-round, regardless of the weather.
- When are you open?Our schools have classes in the morning, afternoon/evening and during the weekend. We try to meet all scheduling needs. Call your nearest British Swim School for swim lesson schedule information. We believe that the very best way to teach is on a twice per week regime, but we will accommodate you with whatever you choose.
- Will my child forget if we stop for the winter?Children under the age of 6 do forget. You need to keep your child in swimming lessons all year round to
maintain the water safety skills learned in their classes.
- How do we become British Swim School participant? Click here to find a British Swim School location nearest you. Feel free to call, email, or stop by a location (please call to check location opening times).We are pleased to discuss your child’s level of ability, your availability and once we have all of the information we need, we can register you with a Visa or MasterCard. You can join at any time. Our staff is there to help.
- Where are your schools? We currently have swim schools in Florida, Illinois, and Maryland. We have just launched our franchise nationwide. Want to become a Franchisee? Click here for more British Swim School franchise information. Just think of all the lives you could save!
