Fill out our registration form here on our website or stop by one of our locations during business hours. You will not be charged for classes until you are fully scheduled.
Browse through these Floaties Frequently Asked Questions to find answers to commonly asked questions. If you’re a new customer or have a question that is not answered here, please contact us.
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Fill out our registration form here on our website or stop by one of our locations during business hours. You will not be charged for classes until you are fully scheduled.
Floaties is open-enrollment, meaning that we can get your child started today. Please note, if your beginning classes after the 10th, you will automatically be enrolled for the following month. This is important for your child’s progression, as paying for a lesson or two will not net enough progress for your investment or give our instructors the time necessary for a child to learn effectively.
Yes, Floaties has an inclusive special needs program. Please let the Front Desk know what types of special needs your child has and we will place you with an appropriate instructor in a class with their peers.
We offer “Drop In” lessons for a one-time visit, but this is generally more effective for a previous Floaties swimmer, or an older child. Packages are priced at a significantly more affordable rate. In addition, you can schedule a drop-in class only 72 hours in advance, so availability is limited.
If your child is a first time swimmer, or want to see progression quickly, we recommend swimming at least twice a week. For more nervous children, swimming at least twice a week is the best option as it will help build trust and rapport more quickly, leading to faster progression. Establishing that relationship with the instructor and the learning environment
Floaties is not a drop off program, and the adult who is accompanying the child must be present for the duration of the lesson. The responsible adult is ultimately responsible for the safety of the child/children before, during, and after class.
No, the price is always the same UNLESS your lesson falls on a scheduled holiday in which case the system will automatically prorate that month for a lesser amount.
Please check below for scheduled holiday closures.
There is no monetary penalty if your child misses a class. As long as you are a current Floaties member, you can makeup all missed classes pending availability. We do not guarantee immediate availability or instructor requests, but we will do our best to assist in a time that works best for you. If you cancel your membership, any available makeups expire on the last day of the month.
You are encouraged to make it to your child’s scheduled class time as this provides the best environment for your child to learn with the instructor with whom they have formed a bond. However, we understand how unpredictable life can be. Our front desk representatives can schedule makeup classes up to 3 business days in advance. To request a makeup, you can head to our “Contact Us” tab on our website, and send in a “Makeup Request” to the location of your choice or you can speak with a representative in person or over the phone to find a convenient time.
You will be awarded an automatic make-up class to be scheduled at your convenience.
On the 1st of the month, our system will automatically run the cards of all students who are currently enrolled. Discounts, Floaties credit, and scheduled holiday closures will be automatically prorated.
If you would like to cancel your child’s lessons, you must do so in writing by the 10th of the previous month. For example, if you want to stop swimming on April 1st, cancellation must be sent in by March 10th. Go to the “Contact Us” tab on our website and send in a cancellation message. You can also email your location directly. If your cancellation is sent after the 10th of the month, the system will automatically assign your drop date for the following month. For example, if you send in your child’s cancellation on March 20th, the system will cancel your lessons beginning May 1st, and you will be charged for the month of April.
No, but you will have unlimited makeup classes, allowing you to go on vacation for multiple weeks and stay on your schedule without losing out on individual lessons or sacrificing your spot in class.
The first lesson is about establishing a foundation of trust between the student and child. New environments can be overwhelming to children, so Floaties Infant Instructors are specifically trained on how to reduce anxiety and fear. Toys, games and lots of smiles all help show babies how fun the pool can be. Teachers do not submerge infants on the first day of class, but work to help reinforce their dive reflex by a series of drills and games.
We start lessons as early as 3 months old. Early exposure to the warm water is akin to returning to the womb, and we encourage babies to start lessons early and often. Early exposure to water helps to reduce the anxiety and fear that children may experience if introduced to swim lessons when they are older.
Floaties proven success is built on trust and rapport with our instructors, and this is the main focus of the first lesson. It would be ineffective to attend a trial lesson without a consistent plan moving forward, especially for young children.
Every child is born with a dive reflex, which help prevents water from entering your child’s throat. Infant instructors are trained through a series of cues and drills to help the baby associate when to hold their breath with submersions.
We require a parent in the water up to the age of 18 months old.
If it is your child’s first formal swim lesson and he is under the age of 2, we ask that you be prepared to get in the water. Parents are required to be in the water until their child is 18 months old, or by special permission of the instructor based on the child’s readiness.
Yes. Swimming is not only defined as being able to perform the 4 major strokes, but to simply propel through the water. Infants can learn breath control, balance and safely move through the water short distances. Our Infant instructors are trained to help infants learn these skills in a fun and nurturing environment.
Intro to Strokes is a 30-minute class with a 3:1 student to teacher ratio. The skills that are taught are foundational skills of Freestyle and Backstroke, with elements of Breaststroke and Butterfly. The classes are teacher – lead, and the instructor provides hand on practice and feedback. The instructor remains in the water during the lesson. The Strokes classes are an hour long, and there is a 6:1 student to teacher ratio. All four competitive strokes are practiced and refined, with endurance and technique being emphasized. The students are more independent and received feedback and guidance from the instructor. The instructor may teach from the deck, or in the water. A student requires an assessment to be placed into the class, which can be scheduled at the Front Desk.
Floaties Swim School is a family-owned and operated, fully equipped swim facility that opened in the San Diego community in 2008 with the goal of offering individuals of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn, improve and excel in the sport of swimming. Because we believe that having the ability to swim and feel at ease in the water is a liberating life skill that can open up a world of opportunities, including water sports and recreation, Floaties Swim School is committed to offering a wide range of swim classes from the very beginner level all the way up to competitive strokes. Floaties Swim School provides swim lessons for infants, children and adults in a clean, safe and comfortable indoor environment, where our number one goal is to establish rapport and trust, while simultaneously challenging our students to learn new skills. Our swim lessons are taught in small groups with a qualified and professional instructor who can provide feedback, offer encouragement, and give extra personal assistance when needed. For many of our families, the Floaties facility has become a home away from home, where they come not only for swim lessons, but also for special events like Kid’s Night Out and to celebrate birthday parties. Our friendly staff and knowledgeable instructors help make these events entertaining and interactive, allowing your children the opportunity to get some exercise, burn off some energy, and experience the joy of swimming. At Floaties Swim School, we take our job very seriously, knowing you are entrusting us with the safety and well-being of your family and we are excited to be a part of your journey into world of swimming.
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