FAQ's | Swim 4 LIfe https://swim4life.com Swim lessons for life and water safety awareness. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:39:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://swim4life.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-academy_swim_club_logo-32x32.jpg FAQ's | Swim 4 LIfe https://swim4life.com 32 32 Do you have a Referral Program? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/do-you-have-a-referral-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-you-have-a-referral-program Fri, 09 Sep 2022 01:12:42 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=7464 Word of mouth has always been our #1 referral, so take advantage of it next time you mention us to your friends or family! We are now giving you up to 4 FREE LESSONS for only referring 3 NEW Families! *Offer valid for new families only. Referred Families must sign up to receive bonus lessons. You are responsible […]

The post Do you have a Referral Program? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Word of mouth has always been our #1 referral, so take advantage of it next time you mention us to your friends or family! We are now giving you up to 4 FREE LESSONS for only referring 3 NEW Families! *Offer valid for new families only. Referred Families must sign up to receive bonus lessons. You are responsible for notifying our office of each referral for bonus lessons to be applied to account.*

Make sure your Friend mentions your name in the ‘referral source’ on the Registration Form. Once they are enrolled into a class, let us know who you referred and we will add a Bonus Lesson to your account, and their account! It’s a WIN-WIN! You can stop by the Valencia front desk or email info@swim4life.com to notify us of your enrolled referral.

Fill out the form below to send your referral an email to sign up!

 

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The post Do you have a Referral Program? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> My child has tubes in his/her ears. Should I wait to start lessons until they are out? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/my-child-has-tubes-in-his-her-ears-should-i-wait-to-start-lessons-until-they-are-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-child-has-tubes-in-his-her-ears-should-i-wait-to-start-lessons-until-they-are-out Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:00:53 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5230 It is not necessary to put off swim lessons because your child has tubes in their ears. Make sure that you inform your instructor on the first day of lessons (and any time you have a substitute or new instructor) that your child has tubes in her/his ears and indicate it on your registration form. […]

The post My child has tubes in his/her ears. Should I wait to start lessons until they are out? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> It is not necessary to put off swim lessons because your child has tubes in their ears. Make sure that you inform your instructor on the first day of lessons (and any time you have a substitute or new instructor) that your child has tubes in her/his ears and indicate it on your registration form. We will take the simple precaution of not allowing your child to dive to the bottom of the deeper end of the pool where the pressure could force water deeper into the ear canal. At the front desk we also sell “Ear Putty”, a type of moldable earplug, and other devices to help keep water out of the ears.The post My child has tubes in his/her ears. Should I wait to start lessons until they are out? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Will my child get ear infections from the water getting in her ears? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/will-my-child-get-ear-infections-from-the-water-getting-in-her-ears/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-my-child-get-ear-infections-from-the-water-getting-in-her-ears Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:59:54 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5228 In general, the pressure inside the ears is sufficient to keep water from going too deeply into the ear canal. Our water is also chlorinated and likely cleaner than bathwater. If you have a specific concern, please contact your pediatrician.

The post Will my child get ear infections from the water getting in her ears? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> In general, the pressure inside the ears is sufficient to keep water from going too deeply into the ear canal. Our water is also chlorinated and likely cleaner than bathwater. If you have a specific concern, please contact your pediatrician.The post Will my child get ear infections from the water getting in her ears? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Can I give my child a shower at home before coming to lessons, instead of at your facility? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/can-i-give-my-child-a-shower-at-home-before-coming-to-lessons-instead-of-at-your-facility/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-i-give-my-child-a-shower-at-home-before-coming-to-lessons-instead-of-at-your-facility Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:59:35 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5226 No. Your child will be more comfortable if they shower directly before entering the pool. 

The post Can I give my child a shower at home before coming to lessons, instead of at your facility? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> No. Your child will be more comfortable if they shower directly before entering the pool. The post Can I give my child a shower at home before coming to lessons, instead of at your facility? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Why must my child take a soap shower before getting in the pool? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/why-must-my-child-take-a-soap-shower-before-getting-in-the-pool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-must-my-child-take-a-soap-shower-before-getting-in-the-pool Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:58:29 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5224 Oils on the skin bond with chlorine in the water to form chloramine. Chloramine – not chlorine – is responsible for the burning eyes and itchy skin most people associate with pool water. Both of these conditions can be greatly reduced, for your child and all the other swimmers in the pool, by simply taking […]

The post Why must my child take a soap shower before getting in the pool? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Oils on the skin bond with chlorine in the water to form chloramine. Chloramine – not chlorine – is responsible for the burning eyes and itchy skin most people associate with pool water. Both of these conditions can be greatly reduced, for your child and all the other swimmers in the pool, by simply taking a soap shower before entering the water.The post Why must my child take a soap shower before getting in the pool? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> My child cries for the entire lesson. Should I take her/him out of the pool? Should I discontinue lessons until he/she is older? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/my-child-cries-for-the-entire-lesson-should-i-take-her-him-out-of-the-pool-should-i-discontinue-lessons-until-he-she-is-older/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-child-cries-for-the-entire-lesson-should-i-take-her-him-out-of-the-pool-should-i-discontinue-lessons-until-he-she-is-older Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:57:45 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5222 Separation anxiety and fear of the water are two of the most common reasons for crying during lessons.  Typically crying will stop by the 4th lesson when a child develops a bond of trust and confidence with her instructor.  Sometimes it takes longer and it is important to remember that each child progresses at a […]

The post My child cries for the entire lesson. Should I take her/him out of the pool? Should I discontinue lessons until he/she is older? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Separation anxiety and fear of the water are two of the most common reasons for crying during lessons.  Typically crying will stop by the 4th lesson when a child develops a bond of trust and confidence with her instructor.  Sometimes it takes longer and it is important to remember that each child progresses at a different pace.  Stay calm and reassuring when you bring your child to the instructor, then leave to watch from the viewing area.  We recommend that you do not pull your child out of the pool halfway through the lesson.  This only reinforces the crying behavior and makes the next lesson that much more difficult.  Stopping lessons all together can be even more detrimental because it allows time for the child’s fears to grow even stronger.   Talk to your child’s instructor, the deck supervisor or the office staff if crying persists longer than you are comfortable with.  Over the years we’ve developed a number of ideas to help children feel at ease in the water and, together, we will find a way to overcome your child’s anxiety.  Often, the loudest criers grow to enjoy swimming the most!The post My child cries for the entire lesson. Should I take her/him out of the pool? Should I discontinue lessons until he/she is older? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Is there anything I can do at home to help my child progress? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/is-there-anything-i-can-do-at-home-to-help-my-child-progress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-there-anything-i-can-do-at-home-to-help-my-child-progress Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:57:15 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5220 Bathtubs are a wonderful place to help toddlers become more comfortable with the water. Blowing bubbles and lying on their back in the floating position with water covering their ears are skills that are easily practiced in the family tub. We also encourage you to take advantage of our Open Swim times. Your instructor can […]

The post Is there anything I can do at home to help my child progress? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Bathtubs are a wonderful place to help toddlers become more comfortable with the water. Blowing bubbles and lying on their back in the floating position with water covering their ears are skills that are easily practiced in the family tub. We also encourage you to take advantage of our Open Swim times. Your instructor can give you more ideas at your child’s lesson.The post Is there anything I can do at home to help my child progress? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> What is the minimum age to start swim lessons & enroll in group lessons? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/what-is-the-minimum-age-to-start-swim-lessons-enroll-in-group-lessons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-minimum-age-to-start-swim-lessons-enroll-in-group-lessons Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:56:25 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5218 We accept children as young as 2 weeks (yes, 2 WEEKS!) in private lessons and our Parent & Me course. Children must be at least 3 years old to enroll in our group lessons.

The post What is the minimum age to start swim lessons & enroll in group lessons? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> We accept children as young as 2 weeks (yes, 2 WEEKS!) in private lessons and our Parent & Me course. Children must be at least 3 years old to enroll in our group lessons.The post What is the minimum age to start swim lessons & enroll in group lessons? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> What is the best age to begin swim lessons? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/what-is-the-best-age-to-begin-swim-lessons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-best-age-to-begin-swim-lessons Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:55:06 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5216 This depends on why you are taking lessons. There are so many benefits from swimming with infants that include a healthier immune system, development of curiosity and independence and stimulation of coordination and balance. Where else can an infant get such great exercise? Babies are capable of learning to swim, unassisted by the age of […]

The post What is the best age to begin swim lessons? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> This depends on why you are taking lessons. There are so many benefits from swimming with infants that include a healthier immune system, development of curiosity and independence and stimulation of coordination and balance. Where else can an infant get such great exercise? Babies are capable of learning to swim, unassisted by the age of 8 months. Since drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children under the age of 3, getting an early start will help in the layers of protection, including fencing your home pool, locking doors that lead to the pool, and learning CPR. If your sole purpose is to teach your child to swim as quickly as possible, then taking lessons 3 times per week at the age of 2 or 3 years old would do it. Every year thereafter becomes more difficult and takes more time because of the fear factor.The post What is the best age to begin swim lessons? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> How long should my child take lessons? Summer is over – why should they continue swim lessons? https://swim4life.com/knowledge-base/how-long-should-my-child-take-lessons-summer-is-over-why-should-they-continue-swim-lessons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-long-should-my-child-take-lessons-summer-is-over-why-should-they-continue-swim-lessons Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:54:05 +0000 https://swim4life.com/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&p=5213 Once your child begins lessons, it is best if they continue for one full year. By doing this you ensure consistency and a foundation of great swimming and water safety skills. We have received countless letters from parents whose children survived what could easily have been a drowning. Not only is your child learning a […]

The post How long should my child take lessons? Summer is over – why should they continue swim lessons? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]> Once your child begins lessons, it is best if they continue for one full year. By doing this you ensure consistency and a foundation of great swimming and water safety skills. We have received countless letters from parents whose children survived what could easily have been a drowning. Not only is your child learning a skill that could save his life, their confidence grows as they masters each new level. Children that continue with our program through the highest level learn to strongly swim all four competitive strokes.The post How long should my child take lessons? Summer is over – why should they continue swim lessons? first appeared on Swim 4 LIfe.]]>