Learn To Swim

Swim Lesson Checklist

REMEMBER...

TO BRING:
~ Towels
~ Goggles
~ Cap (Optional)
~ Plenty of Sunscreen

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
~ Drop kids off at the top gate with supervisor, and park your car in the student parking lot, or park and walk up with your child.
~ Sit in the bleachers to watch lessons.
~ All children must be potty trained.
~ No swim diapers allowed.
 
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT SESSION
Session 1            June 17 – June 27*
Session 2            July 1 – July 11*
Session 3            July 15 – July 25
Session 4            July 29 – August 8
     *No class will be held on Wednesday June 19th due to holiday schedule.
     *No class will be held on Thursday July 4th due to holiday schedule.

***Thanks for Signing Up!
We Look Forward to Seeing You on the First Day!!!***

Swim Class Times:
June 17 - August 8

DAILY CLASSES: 

11:20-11:50am	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks
12:00-12:30pm	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks
BREAK 12:45-1:15pm
1:30-2:00pm	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks, Adapted
2:10-2:40pm	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks, Adapted
2:50-3:20pm	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks, Adapted
3:30-4:00pm	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks, Adapted
4:10-4:40pm	Beginning and Advanced Starfish, Otters, Dolphins, Sharks

PUSD Private Swim Lesson

The Poway Unified School District offers private swim lessons.  A one-on-one lesson with our experienced instructors tailored to your child’s individual needs. Get the best personalized instruction with these lessons. The lessons run for 30 minutes.  For more registration information, please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Tim Oelgoetz at e-mail address: [email protected] or call 858-521-2800 ext 2883.

Cost: TBD
Location: TBD

Registration Policies

●    The PUSD uses an online registration process for your convenience!  There will be a 5.25% service fee added to the cost of swim lessons for this online registration service
●    Registration is expected to open on May 7, 2024 at 7:00am.

●    Payment is due in full at time of registration.  
●   Upon registration with PUSD swim lessons, you are purchasing an approximately 30 minute swim lesson with an PUSD instructor. Progress reports, specific teaching assignments, and preference of content of the lesson are not provided.

Additional Policies and Requirements

●    There are no refunds, credits or make-ups for any reason.
●    It is your responsibility to make sure that appointments, vacations, and other activities do not interfere with the class for which you have enrolled.
●    Illness - If your child has a cold, but is eating well and acting as normal; bring him or her to class. The pool chemicals meet the highest standards, and the moist air will be beneficial. Please do not bring a child who has a fever, is not eating well and listless, or showing signs of bacterial infection.
●    Class Assignment - In order to maintain an optimal learning environment, it may be necessary to change a student's class assignment or instructor. While we do our best to match a student with a class appropriate to his or her level, it may happen that a student is placed in a class that is not an ideal fit. All possible avenues will be exhausted in an effort to rectify the situation. If no suitable solution is available, PUSD reserves the right to drop the student.
●    Classes that do not meet a minimum of two students may be cancelled and/or rescheduled.
●    Instructors - PUSD registers students based on day and time, not by instructors. Instructors are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time.
●    Enrolling by instructors is NOT a service we provide. All PUSD Swim Lesson instructors have successfully completed the PUSD training program and are certified with American Red Cross as Water Saftey Instructors along with CPR and First Aid.
●    Crying Children - Many efforts will be made to ease your child's fears during their lesson. Occasionally, we ask parents to leave the pool area when a beginning swimmer cries. When the parent leaves, the child realizes that he or she needs to focus on their teacher and that when they stop crying, the parent gets to return. However, if the child remains fearful and unable to take part in the group lesson, it may be in the child's best interest to attend private lessons.
●    Swim Diapers - All kids must be potty trained. No swim diapers are allowed in swim lessons.
●    Goggles - All students are required to bring their own pair of goggles to each swim class. We unfortunately do not loan goggles due to sanitary reasons.
●    Swim suits - - All students are required to wear appropriate swim attire during their lesson. Suits that contain flotation devices are not permitted as this will hinder their ability to move and swim on his/her own in the pool.

PUSD reserves the right to change policy and procedure at any time without prior notice to ensure ongoing quality and service.

Swim Lesson Levels 

PUSD offers many different swim lesson levels, to ensure that students are learning as much possible during each two week session. 

Beginning Starfish (ages 3 to 5) is designed for those swimmers who have little or no exposure to the water. This class teaches personal water safety skills and swimming readiness. With positive encouragement, children will learn to overcome their fear of water. The following skills will be developed: submersion, floating, kicking on front and back, and beginning swim stroke. Class size ratio will be 1 instructor to 3 students. 

Advanced Starfish (ages 3 to 5) is designed for those swimmers that are very comfortable in the water and who have basic water skills. This class is designed for swimmers who are able to float, kick, and swim a few strokes of front crawl on their own. Students should feel comfortable in at least 4 feet of water. Class size ratio will be 1 instructor to 3 students. 

Otters (ages 6 to 12) is designed for older swimmers with limited or no swimming experience. This class teaches personal water safety skills and swimming readiness. With positive encouragement, children will learn to overcome their fear of water. This level will focus on submersion, floating and kicking on front and back, and beginning swim stroke. Class size ratio will be 1 instructor to 5 students. 

Dolphins (ages 6 to 12) is designed for those swimmers that are very comfortable in the water and who have basic water skills. This class is designed for swimmers who are able to float, kick, and swim a few strokes of front crawl on their own. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing front crawl, developing back crawl, and introducing butterfly kick and motion. Students should feel comfortable in at least 4 feet of water. Class size ratio will be 1 instructor to 5 students. 

Sharks (ages 6 and up) A deep water class designed to coordinate and refine all major strokes with increased distances. Skills introduced include freestyle and backstroke flip turns. This is the final level in RBHS swim lesson program. This level introduces the techniques necessary to enter the entry levels of our year round competitive swim team. Class size ratio will be 1 instructor to 5 students. 

Adapted Aquatics Swim lessons are designed to help any level of swimmer or non-swimmer with special needs. Lessons will be specifically tailored to the needs and ability of each child including: introduction to the water, basic water fundamentals, introductory stroke instruction and stroke refinement. The goal is to teach children a newunderstanding of water safety and give them the opportunity to learn new swimming skills.

Rancho Bernardo High School Pool Driving and Drop-off Directions 

• PUSD Swim Lessons are located at the Rancho Bernardo High School pool. From 15 Freeway, travel East on Camino Del Norte.  
• Go Left on Paseo Lucido.  
• Take the first Right onto Avenida Venusto.  
• Make your first left into the student parking lot.  
• In the back of the parking lot, take the ramp up to the pool where kids can be dropped off.  
• Return to the student lot to park. 

Del Norte High School Pool Driving and Drop-off Directions 

PUSD Swim Lessons are located at the Del Norte High School pool. From 15 Freeway, travel West on Camino Del Norte.   

• Go Left on Lone Quail Road.  
•  Go Right on Del Sur Ridge Road.  
• Go Left on Nighthawk Lane.
• Go Left on Potomac Ridge Road.
• The student parking lot will be on your right.
• Walk through the gate by the footbal field, pass the tennis courts on the right and the pool is on the right  side.  

Mt. Carmel High School Pool Driving and Drop-off Directions 

PUSD Swim Lessons are located at the Mt. Carmel High School pool. From 15 Freeway South.   

• Take exit 19 onto CA-56 West , Ted Williams Pkwy.
•  Take exit 8 onto Rancho Penasquitos Blvd. 
•  Turn Left onto Carmel Mountain Road.
•  The school will be on your Right.  
•  The pool is located in the far right corner of the parking lot, back by the tennis courts.

Poway High School Pool Driving and Drop-off Directions 

• PUSD Swim Lessons are located at the Poway High School pool. From 15 Freeway, travel East on Camino Del Norte.  
• Go Left on Espola Road.  
• The school will be on your left.  
• The pool is located in the back of the parking lot pass the football field on the right and behind the wrestling gym.

Westview High School Pool Driving and Drop-off Directions 

• PUSD Swim Lessons are located at the Westview High School pool. From 15 Freeway, travel CA-56 West, Ted Williams PKWY..  
• Keep Right to merge onto CA-56 West..  
• Take exit 6 onto Camino Del Sur.  
• Turn Left onto Wolverine Way.  
• Go to the far corner of the left parking lot.  
• The pool is located pass the football field, through the gate.

PUSD Aquatics FAQ's

When can I register for classes?

Registration Dates : On-line Registration Opens Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00am.
Also, please note that class sizes are limited, so sign-up early!

How often are swim lessons and what is the duration?

Our swim lessons are Monday thru Thursday for 30 minutes.

How long is the session? 

Each session is two weeks long.

Can I change my class to a different day and/or time?

Changes may occasionally be accomodated on an individual basis, based on availability and by the discretion of the director only. It is our desire to accommodate any changes that may arrive, however, please remember that consistency plays a key role in development, and disruption may hinder a child's progress.

What if I am going to miss a class? 

If you can not make a class or session, please let the instructor or the director know ahead of time. Please be advised we do not offer refunds, make-ups or credits.

Do I need to sign in?

There is no sign-in on a daily basis, however at the first day of every new session there will be a brief introduction for the parents and swimmers.

Do you offer private lessons?

Yes, this is a one-on-one lesson with our experienced instructors tailored to your child’s individual needs. Get the best personalized instruction with these lessons. The lessons run for 30 minutes. 

How early can my child start lessons? 

PUSD swim lessons have classes for children ages 3 and up.

What level should my child be in?

Please look at our Levels to decide where your child would be best suited according to their abilities. If you still have questions, the instructors or the director will be happy to help you during registration.

We will do our best to assign your child to the correct level, however if your child is in an inappropriate level, we will do our best to accommodate his/her needs. However, moving into another class is based only on availability and can only be done by the discretion of the director, not by opinion of the parent. It is not guaranteed that your child can move to another class.

Can my child advance levels mid-session?

Progress is our goal, however it is best that your child stays in the class they started in. Once basic skills of one level are acquired, your child can focus on advancing in the technique of those skills. We will be happy to move them up a level in the following session.

How quickly will my child learn to swim?

There are many factors that determine how quickly your child will learn to swim, including the child's developmental stage, any previous experience in and around the water, as well as the child's ability to adjust to a new environment. Please be patient in your child's learning process as it is normal for your child to have up's and down's. With proper instruction and continual support every child can ultimately learn to swim successfully.

What do we need to bring to class?

Your child needs to be in proper swim attire for their lesson, bathing suits with flotation devices are not permitted as they will hinder your child's ability to move and swim on their own in the water. Your child needs to attend class with a pair of goggles. If your child has long hair, we ask that you tie it back in a ponytail or wear a swim cap. We highly recommend putting sunscreen on your child at least a half hour prior to their lesson as well.

What if my child is not feeling well? 

If your child has a cold, but is eating well and acting as normal, you may bring them to class. Please do not bring a child who has a fever, is not eating, or shows signs of bacterial infection.

Do you offer make-ups or credit for a missed class? 

We do not offer refunds, credits, or make-ups for missed classes. If your child is unable to attend, we look forward to seeing them at the next scheduled lesson. We ask that you do your best to regularly bring your child to swim lessons.

Does everyone need to shower before they get in?

Yes. In an effort to ensure the sanitation and cleanliness of our facility we ask that anyone who will be getting in the pool rinse off in the showers beforehand. Unless you have been directed by a doctor; sun guards, band aids, and Vaseline are not to be used as they all come off in the pool.

Where should I park? 

All parents should park in the student parking lot. Parking by the pool is for staff only. You will be ticketed if you park by the pool without a staff parking pass.

Where should I sit?

Once your child has entered the pool please proceed to any of the provided bleachers. We ask that you stay in the bleachers as to not distract your child from the lesson taking place.

Other Helpful Tips:

Please do not feed your child immediately before class.
Do not bring your child to class if they have diarrhea or a fever.
For safety reasons we may not have students in the pool without their instructor present and/or any other time before or after the half hour that they are a registered student.