What do I need to do before my first lesson?

Just 3 things: agree to our policies & waiver on the customer portal, finalize your enrollments, and arrive a little early to your first lesson! Once you have agreed to the policies/waiver (required before your 1st lesson), you’ll be able to complete your swim enrollments online, and we will send you an email confirmation with a summary of your enrollments, our location, and how to contact us. If you have trouble logging into the customer portal after enrolling in lessons, please text us at 801-691-7946. Plan to arrive about 5 minutes early for your first lesson to check in with the office, and receive a quick tour of the facilities.

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Do I need to sign a waiver before lessons?

Yes! This is required. Each family must agree to our policies & waiver on the customer portal before students are allowed to swim. To review the policies at any time after logging in, just click on “More” in the top navigation bar, and then select “Family Policies”.

What do I need to bring to my lessons?

• Swimsuit & Towel
• Swim diapers (for children under three or not toilet trained)
• Shower essentials (if desired)
• Goggles (we have plenty to borrow if you don’t have your own- we also sell high-quality goggles at each of our year-round locations )

Does my child need to wear a diaper during swim lessons?

We require all children under three, those not yet toilet trained, and those lacking bowel control to wear two layers of swim diapers in the pool (per state law). These diapers must fit snugly all the way around the waist and legs. At least one of these diapers must be a reusable swim diaper. Disposable diapers must be swim diapers. No regular diapers are allowed in the pool. Reusable and disposable swim diapers are available for purchase at each of our year-round locations.

What if my child is a crier? How long until he/she doesn’t cry in lessons?

We train our instructors to overcome children’s initial anxiety (especially children under 5 and children scared of water, for whom it’s completely normal to cry for the first 3-5 lessons). We’ve seen parents succeed in helping their children overcome anxiety with these good practices:

• Watch poolside and encourage your child by pointing out and cheering for his/her successes (big or small)
• Video your child during his/her lesson and watch the videos together between lessons
• Remind your child that he/she can do hard things!
• Help your child get his/her stamp(s) after class and praise him/her for a job well done
• Set a small reward the child can work towards earning each time he/she achieves a milestone
• Avoid using words like “scary” and “brave”

Will I be charged for SwimKids closures?

You will NOT be charged for holidays or other listed dates on our holiday calendar. SwimKids closures do not necessarily correspond with school or government holidays. In the event that SwimKids is required to close due to health or weather concerns you will receive a credit on your SwimKids account equal to the cost paid for any missed lessons. Weather closures for indoor locations will only occur if school is canceled by the school district covering the SwimKids facility.

How much do lessons themselves cost?

Check pricing here

How much is the annual registration fee?

$35 per student The annual registration fee of $35 is required for Private and Group Classes (Parent-tot classes do not require it) on a per-student basis. This non-transferable registration is valid for 12-months from the time of payment and covers all lessons scheduled with SwimKids.

What other fees can be incurred by accounts?

Our fees are fairly standard for most industries and are detailed completely in our online waivers/policies For some quick examples of the fees to offset business costs: we have an automatically renewing annual registration fee for all students enrolled in a class or classes; most make-ups require a $5 rescheduling fee (unless 14-day cancellation notice is given for the missed lesson or 24-hour sick notice is given for the missed lesson); declined credit cards & returned checks receive a charge of $25 per occurrence, and there is a collection fee of $50 if an account is assigned to a collection agency. For more details, just log into our customer portal and navigate to our family policies.

What is your refund policy?

All sales are final. We do not offer refunds. We may credit a customer’s SwimKids account if funds need to be reallocated, but we do not offer refunds. We do our best to provide students and parents with the classes they need, at the time they prefer but offer no guarantee of availability.

How are recurring lessons billed?

Since recurring lessons are ongoing, lessons are billed automatically on the 1st business day of every month. This way you don’t have to re-choose lesson times each month, and continuing is easy! All students in recurring lessons are required to have a valid Visa or Mastercard on file. We will charge all accounts with outstanding balances using the card on file on the 1st business day of every month. Please keep us informed of any changes to your card (e.g. expiration dates, replacement of canceled cards, etc.), as any declined charges will be assessed a $25 fee. When you’re ready to take a break from lessons, we have the best withdrawal process in the business! Simply let us know by the end of the current month if you wish to stop lessons anytime in the following month. For instance, if you notify us on the 31st, we can ensure you’re dropped from lessons that same day, preventing any charges for the upcoming month that normally get assessed on the 1st.  A confirmation email will be sent once your drop request is processed.

Do I have to pay at the time of booking, or can I pay for lessons when I arrive?

Payment for lessons is required at the time of booking lessons (a 24-hour hold can be placed on lesson times without payment) Payment for a one-time lesson or a session of Fast Track lessons is taken care of when enrolling into the class. Recurring monthly lessons are billed for the first prorated month when enrolling, and then on the 1st business day of every month afterward. New lesson bookings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis via phone, text, or in-person (whichever works best for you!)

How many lessons will it take for my child to swim?

The length of time will vary by student. Since each individual child is so different, the time it takes to learn varies. We seek to help each child progress at their own rate, balancing skill and confidence. We strive for your child to make progress at every lesson. Many parents are amazed at the progress their children make in just one Fast Track session, so we recommend starting your scheduling journey there!

How often do your Fast Track sessions run?

Sessions are offered year-round! You can start lessons at any available time on our year-round locations’ schedules! Your child can attend once a week, or multiple times per week. Check individual location schedules here: Holladay, Pleasant Grove, & Layton. (Links to recurring lesson options are at the bottom of those pages)

When can my child start group lessons?

Students can join a group class once they are level 7 or higher. Once a child can independently swim 20 feet on his own, he/she can join a group class! We require an instructor recommendation and a group chemistry assessment to join a group class. After meeting these requirements, children benefit from more social interaction, healthy competition, increased endurance! For more on groups, click here.

What if we can’t make a lesson? How do make-ups work?

You can cancel a lesson through our online customer portal, or by texting/calling/leaving a voicemail at 801-691-7946. Make-ups are eligible for any lesson canceled in advance. Lessons eligible for make-ups: All customers that provide advanced notice for canceling their original lesson are eligible for a make-up lesson (please contact us as soon as possible if you will be missing a lesson). “No-Shows” (not canceling/notifying SwimKids before the scheduled lesson time) are not eligible for make-up lessons. Make-up lessons do not get their own make-up lessons. Make-up Costs: Make-ups cost $5 for each canceled and rescheduled private and group lesson (make-ups for Parent-Tot lessons are free). The $5 cost would apply to each 15-minute private increment if the family has 2+ back-to-back 15-minute private lessons for their child(ren). The make-up cost may be waived for two reasons: 14-day advance notice, or 24-hour sick notice Make-up Scheduling Details: Make-ups can be scheduled, at most 7 calendar days out. Make-ups expire at the end of the calendar year (usually mid December) but makeups in December are given at least 30 days to scheduled their makeup. Make-ups cannot be canceled or rescheduled for any reason.

How can I make up a missed lesson?

Make-up lessons can be scheduled through our online customer portal or by texting/calling/leaving a voicemail at 801-691-7946 See the previous FAQ question for more details on how make-ups work.

Are substitute/replacement teachers good for my child?

Our program’s strongest swimmers are the children who’ve worked with multiple instructors. Substitutes and instructor changes are great opportunities for kids to practice their “adaptive swimming skills”, by swimming in slightly different conditions. The different focuses of different instructors help kids develop a more complete set of swimming skills, enabling them to adapt to unknown and unexpected situations. SwimKids makes every effort to ensure lesson quality, especially when instructor changes occur. When instructor changes are necessary, SwimKids will provide another high-quality instructor that makes full use of our unique and proven teaching methods. Refunds are NOT issued when such substitutes/replacements occur.

How do I cancel a recurring lesson spot?

To cancel a single day’s lesson: This can be done through our online customer portal, or by texting/calling/leaving a voicemail at 801-691-7946. To permanently cancel a recurring lesson: When you’re ready to stop lessons, we have the best cancellation policies in the business! Simply let us know by the end of the current month if you wish to stop lessons anytime in the following month. For instance, if you notify us on the 31st, we can ensure you’re dropped from lessons that same day, preventing any charges for the upcoming month normally assessed on the 1st. You will receive a confirmation email of your withdrawal once it’s been entered into the system.