what to expect on your first day?
What to Bring
Boys should wear swim trunks; girls should wear a one-piece swimsuit. Bring a towel. Bags, clothes, and towels can be stored in the cubbies in our locker rooms.
Goggles aren't required in the early levels, and we recommend starting without them. Students who learn to swim without goggles first can handle both, which matters for safety and self-rescue. It's much easier to add goggles later than to take them away once kids are used to them.
Swim caps are optional. Skip the rash guard since it restricts movement in the water. Leave jewelry at home; it can fall off and damage our pump system.
Children who aren't potty-trained must be double diapered to prevent leaks: a disposable swim diaper underneath a reusable swim diaper.
Checking In
When you arrive, head to the sign-in iPad at the front desk and enter your phone number. Your child's instructor will appear on screen. Grab the color-coded wristband next to the iPad that matches your instructor and put it on your child's wrist.
Students should be on deck 5 minutes before class starts. They'll line up behind the colored cone that matches their wristband, which helps our staff get everyone where they need to be quickly and smoothly. Younger kids are welcome to be walked to their cone; older kids can head in on their own.
Please check in with the iPad yourself rather than sending young children to do it alone. We use that moment to share any updates about your lesson and make sure everything is set before class starts.
What If My Child Cries?
Completely normal. Most kids need about three classes to find their footing. Once they get used to their instructor, the pool, and the routine, they usually come around on their own.
We never recommend pulling a child out mid-class. It's hard to watch, but staying in and finishing is almost always the faster path through the nerves.
While you wait, parents are welcome to watch from our temperature-controlled viewing area.