Frequently Asked Questions

Open 7 days per a week, by appt only.

To minimize overhead we do not staff a front desk. Online booking is recommended, or email for questions.

The actual swim suit! Better yet, put it on before coming so you know its with you.

Towel, Hair tie (if needed), Goggles (if you have bring, if not, we have some), and Clothes/ underwear for after lessons.

Optional:

- Flip flops, Snack, Shampoo/ soap/ hairbrush, Bag for wet swimsuit

- Entertainment/ homework for siblings

- Book/ entertainment for you. You get 30 minutes of you time! 

This is optional. We would rather they learn to swim in what they are likely to wear to the pool. So if this includes a swimcap, then sure. If not, ponytail/ braid is good. For kids on pre-swimteam, they might enjoy it so that their hair is out of the way.

Note: swim caps come in different types. We recommend silicone caps. Long hair caps are available too.

Every child and adult is different on what goggle works for them. We stock for sale some goggles that should work for most. We also have loaner pairs to try first.

The best pair, is the pair that your child likes and will wear.

Other tips:

- Goggles should not have the nose covered (or the child doesn't learn to use it). 

- Ideally they have individual eye pieces; this way if water gets in one, they can close that eye and still swim to side.

- Clear lenses make it easiest to see inside or evening swims. Tint is good for outside.

- It should be 2 straps.

- They make prescription goggles that are about the same cost as normal goggles.

Parents sit in either the main viewing room hall or the party room viewing area. 

We encourage parents to watch off the deck, but if you/your child isn't ready for that, then you can be on deck. Children build trust and swim skills with their instructor quicker when parents stay back.

Only parents in the baby and parent class get in the pool. 

If a parent desires swim lessons for themselves, they can arrange from them to be at the same time as your child.

You are never too old to learn the life skill of swimming! If you have tried before and weren't successful, please try with Serenity Swimming. We have approaches that work specifically for adults (and teens). Let's get you swimming for your next vacation!

We have set up She Swims on Monday evenings from about 6/6:15 to 8:30 (or later). We offer private lessons and group workouts during that time, and invite you to relax/ socialize before/after your swim. Only women instructors, lifeguards and other women are in the pool.

Note: a Pre swim team ends at 6:15 and although we have it as girls only, it is possible a Dad will be in the viewing area. So select 6:15 or after if that is a concern.

No, this would potentially cause disruptions to other children's lessons. We encourage you to come to family swim and have additional pool time! OR during the school year, we will have homeschool times that children can.

Anytime. All times should be about equal with the exception of if particular children happen to be a more excited.

No, this would cause downstream affects with the next lesson, or cause the instructor to loose some of their break. We encourage booking times that allow cushion between activities- if you arrive early, you can watch the planes. If you are running late, we will adapt the lesson and it will still be great.

We are doing 28 min lessons so that the next lesson starts on time. If we did 30 min lessons its harder for instructors to stay on scedule. If we did 30 min lessons, with a 5 min gap between, its hard for the instructor to remember correct stop times (trust Jenni, she did that years ago and it was super confusing). So instead of calling it a 30 min lesson and its really 28 min, we are just listing it correctly. Instructors still receive plenty of breaks (twice as many breaks as industry standard).