Swimming Lessons
Muskoka Swimming Lessons
Looking to enrol yourself or child in swimming lessons with a certified instructor?
MUSKOKA, ONTARIO CANADA
Swimming lessons only operate during the summer months of July and August. We are happy to travel anywhere within Muskoka. Additional travel fees may apply depending on location. We do try to accommodate multiple families within the same area to make it easier on scheduling/driving times. We are also happy to have you at our personal location in Bracebridge where we will practice in the Muskoka River.
Normally lesson are run in private or semi-private class form. Sessions run in 5-8 class increments.
All classes can be booked on a weekly, daily or as works for both instructor/your schedule basis.
Please note lessons do not operate on weekends throughout the summer months.
Registration starts January 1st of each new year. In order to hold a spot for you for the summer we do require a non refundable $100 deposit. The final remainder of payment is due by June 1st along with a final organized swimming schedule between you and the instructor.
Each class is half hour to 45 minutes long depending on the scheduling picked.
The cost of a private is $365 per student
The cost of a semi-private from the same family is $265 per student
The cost of a semi-private from different families is $290 per student
In order to coordinate times, dates, payments and level of swimming lessons needed please contact me directly through phone or by email.
If the above information does not work for you and you are simply looking for one week long of swimming lessons etc please feel free to send an email! We will try our best to accommodate.
FAQ'S:
Are all lessons private?
Classes are run on a private or semi based private schedule.
Do you do group lessons?
I will do group lessons as per request, feel free to reach out. I don't schedule in group classes ahead of time. In order for a group lesson to take place children all need to be within the same swimming abilities.
Where are lessons located?
Muskoka Ontario Canada. Lessons take place in fresh bodies of water and only run during the summer months unless otherwise organized for indoor pool lessons.
How far do you travel?
I will travel to you for no charge anything within 15mins of Downtown Bracebridge. Although I do try to clump multiple families together if the location is outside of Bracebridge. Anything beyond 15mins I do charge a milage fee. Sometimes this can be avoided if theres multiple kids in the same area on the same day, which again we do our best to organize it this way.
How long are lessons?
30-45 minutes per lesson
Can lessons be done outside of the water?
No. It is always done in the water. Although some corrections and demonstrations are done on land.
How do we prepare for lessons?
Please arrive to location on time to start your lesson wearing a bathing-suit. Please make sure to provide a towel for after the lesson is provided. Nothing else is needed the instructor will provide swim toys and aids. Please remember we are outside and weather does play a factor. Long sleeves and sunscreen are great for protection.
How do we know what level my child is in?
If you have previously done swimming lessons and know the lesson level left off at we will start there and see if its the proper fit - most of the time it is and we will start to work up from there. If theres no professional swimming background we will start with simple swim tests to see what level the child sits at. By end of the first class we usually have a pretty good understanding.
What happens if my baby gets water in their ears?
We totally get it. Getting water in your baby’s ear for the first time can be scary. Rest assured most inner ear infections aren’t caused from water at all. Most of the time water will drain from the babies ear as soon as they come up. If water does happen to get trapped from cue tips or pressure changes this could potentially cause and outer ear infection but not an inner ear infection. Which again is rare but please speak to your doctor if this is something you are worried about.
Will my child complete the level?
Most of the time kids work very hard to complete the level they are working on. Having the one on one attention makes seeing results a lot faster. With that being said there is always the possibility of needing to repeat a level. Nothing is ever looked at as a fail, we are simply advancing skills through each class!
Do my kids get a badge?
Although I can not provide you with a proper swimming badge, I do up a mini swimming certificate directly from Dream Big Outdoors Swimming with your children's name and swimming abilities on it.
What ages do you teach?
Online Bath Tub Lessons: we teach babies starting at 4 weeks old and teaching up to 9 months.
In Person Lessons: Ages 6+ months. Adult lessons are also available.