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Our Tadpoles swim lessons are perfect for beginner level swimmers, as they start to develop technique and independence to swim. Instructors teach and build on fundamental swim skills to ensure that each swimmer becomes both capable and confident in the water.

Tadpoles are not yet 100% comfortable in water without 1:! assistance or floating devices. They ARE able to hear and follow simple instructions with increasing independence. 

Go Tadpoles!

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Lesson Formats

  • Private, Semi-Private and Groups lessons

Group Lesson Sizes

  • Tadpole group lessons are limited to 4 swimmers/lesson

  • An extra instructor/helper will be in water as needed

What to Bring​

  • ​Towel

  • googles

  • Hair tie or swim cap

  • sunscreen

  • water/snack

  • a game plan for after the lesson (including an incentive for completing the lesson when needed)

  • NO FLOATING AIDES/DEVICES are permitted 

Helpful Tips

  • The key to success for tadpole swimmers is a focus on confidence + independence. Though this can be a challenging feat, parents should not enter the water during a tadpole lesson unless otherwise requested by instructor (or in case of emergency). Parent participation can become a barrier to learning the skills for solo swim.

PREP FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO THE LESSON:​

  • Prime your swimmer by letting them know the game plan before arriving at the pool (ex. when we get to the pool, we will get ready in the locker room, have a snack/water, then I will drop you you off with Coach Honor and sit on the side. You will practice a few skills then after your lesson, we will play in the baby pool together)​​

  • Change/use restroom/sunscreen before coming on to the pool deck/to the lesson lane (give yourself 15-20 minutes when possible)

  • When needed, you can provide an incentive for completing the swim lesson and communicate this with your swim instructor before drop-off at lesson lane (ex. Hey Coach Honor, Joey and I discussed in the car on the way here that after his lesson we are going to get a popsicle from the pool store!)

  • PLEASE communicate with your swim instructor or RFSS admin for support building a smooth transition to lessons

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