When busy season comes we know how crazy and chaotic it can be! We understand that swimming lessons aren't the first thing we think about until it's already warm out side and we want to go swimming. So planning your schedule can feel a bit overwhelming! So I've got 5 tips to help every one out!
You may be asking, "What is busy season for swimming lessons?" Well, what that means is as referenced above, most people don't think about taking swimming lessons until it's warm and they are starting to plan their outdoor water activities. Those months are typically March-August, but we are seeing it start pick up as early as middle of January now with how people are looking to get out of the house as much as possible.
Now on to the 5 tips:
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Mark your calendar for the 15th of every month. At 8 am our schedules go live for booking on our website. I’m warning you now, this time of year is when we fill up in a matter of hours.
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Be prepared, you’ve marked your calendar but I would also have your lesson credits already purchased before the 15th. That way all you have to do is log in and start snagging time slots. Extra steps can cost you that dreamy 10 am time slot.
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We preach that consistency is key to seeing progress in our program. So book more lessons than you think you may need. What I mean by that is start with 3-5 lessons a week for a month of two, we don’t want to see you less than twice a week until you are completely satisfied with where your child’s skills are at. When you book 3-5 lessons a week during busy season its so much easier to take away lessons then trying to find slots because your instructor recommended bumping it up.
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If you're currently coming to lessons, chat with your instructor about a summer game plan. They are the ones that personally know your child and where they are currently with their skills so ask them how often you should be booking lessons for the best results!
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Have a back up plan! This one is not so fun to hear but there is a possibility that your favorite instructor won’t be available. It’s better to have a couple options that way you NEVER just stop lessons cold turkey. We also think it's wise to switch it up every now and then that way children don’t get too attached to one person. I had a client that only would float with me in the pool, and thats not truly safe. We had to switch up instructors so they knew no matter who, what, when, where, or why, they had to float and use those safety skills we worked so hard on!
