Our Lesson Offerings
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Oconee Flippers offers several different types of lessons, including:
- Private Lessons
- Semi-Private Lessons
- Group Lessons
- Baby & Little Flippers
We offer classes and lessons for all age groups and skill levels!
If you are interested, please fill out our Interest Form to join our waitlist and share your availability to book a free evaluation lesson!
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Beginner 1: Our brand new students embarking on their first formal swim lessons.
- Enter pool safely
- Blow Bubbles
- Eyes in to grab toys (stairs/bench)
- Monkeying
- Climbing Out
- Flutter kicks at surface
- Arm Reaches (toy/person/wall, scoops)
- Independent Glides (body length)
- Bobbing/underwater dip
- Breath control (mouth closed underwater)
- Back Float (10secs independently)
- Grab the wall (following glide/short swim)
- Flutter Kicks on back
- Roll Front/Back
- Intro to Elementary Backstroke (arms/legs)
Beginner 2: Comfortable in the water & building independence!
- Grab Toys from Bottom Step/3ft
- Breath Control (bobs with bubbles)
- Independent Back Float (15-20 sec)
- Independent Front Float (5 sec)
- Independently Jumps In
- Swim to Wall Independently (body length swim)
- Independent Safety Roll
- Streamline Kicks
- Swim width of Lesson Pool with Safety Rolls
- Developing Freestyle Arms
- Elementary Backstroke- arms and legs
- Age Appropriate Water Safety Knowledge
Intermediate 1: Students are able to support themselves and rest as needed in the water, so we start developing some strokes – namely freestyle, or the front crawl – and introducing aspects of others, like the breaststroke and butterfly.
- Grab Toys from 4+ ft of water
- Safety Rolls as needed for breathing and resting
- Jump in and Swim Back to Wall
- Swim length of Lesson Pool Independently
- Streamline to Freestyle Swim
- Ability to Tread Water 30-60 secs
- Kick on Back Independently
- Scissors Kick 15yds
- Intro to Breaststroke Kicks
- Intro to Butterfly Kicks
- Side/rotary Breathing
- Ability to swim 25yds Independently
Intermediate 2: Swimmers have built some endurance and will be working towards swimming full laps of freestyle and backstroke, plus developing the details of breaststroke and butterfly.
- Freestyle 25yds w/Side Breathing
- Backstroke 25yds independently
- Breaststroke (pull, breath, kick, glide) 15yds
- Sidestroke 15yds
- Butterfly (arms & legs) 15yds
- Swim underwater 3-5 body lengths
- Tread water, 2 mins
- Open turns, front and back
- Feet-first surface dive (grab toys from 6ft)
Our Baby and Little Flippers classes are intended to be a fun and safe way to introduce a child and their trusted grown-up to the water together!
Baby Flippers classes are for our younger students, ages 6mos to 24mos depending on maturity and confidence. Little Flippers are for our slightly older students who aren’t quite ready for a private lesson with a new grown-up all on their own just yet, 24mos to 36mos. Both classes cover similar topics of water acclimation, water safety for caregivers and kids, and are designed to build a positive relationship between the student and the water.
Our Baby Flippers classes are capped at 10 students, and both parents (or two trusted grown-ups) are welcome to join; please note at least one grown-up must be prepared to get in the water with your child! Little Flippers are capped at 8 students, again with at least one grown-up joining us in the water. These classes are typically held in our indoor Lesson Pool, which is heated to about 88 degrees F year-round. We hold several Baby and Little Flippers classes each week; email or check your Parent Portal to see which classes have openings!
All of these skills are intended to be completed with assistance, meaning the grown-up is learning to help the child do the skill as much as the child is learning about the skill!
- Calm/comfortable in water
- Splash (hands, feet)
- Kick (any leg movement associated with moving through the water)
- Arm reaches (to a toy, person, or wall)
- Bubbles
- Monkey (hold onto wall, travel alongside)
- Climb out
- Safely enter the pool
- Back float
- Underwater dip
- Underwater pass
- Safety Roll
Pricing
| TYPE | Per Class | Per Month (10% off discount) |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Flippers | $20 | $75 |
| Group Lesson | $40 | $144 |
| Private Lesson | $60 | $216 |
| Semi-Private for 2 kids | $80 | $288 |
SCHEDULE CLASSES
We are using Jackrabbit Swim for all of our scheduling, payments, and updates!
All new students should create a profile and send a message to our team to schedule an appointment.
Parent Portal
FAQ
How can I contact you?
For any questions text or call us at 770-688-0667, or you can send an email to oconeeflippers@gmail.com
Do you offer make-up classes?
If your child is sick we do offer makeup classes. Text us at 770-688-0667 to reschedule.
What should we bring to class?
Bring a towel and a pair of goggles for your child.
Can my swimmer wear goggles?
For kids ages 2 and above we recommend they bring goggles to class! We also have children practice swimming without goggles so they do not become too reliant.
Can I request a specific instructor?
With our online scheduling system, you can request an instructor based on availability.
Can I watch the swim lesson?
We have plenty of chairs for parents to watch the class! For some younger children, we recommend the parents leave the room so the children are not distracted.
Can we come early or stay late after lessons to practice?
If you would like to come to the pool and practice we recommend getting a pool membership. Information on pool memberships can be found at https://www.oconeeaquatics.com/memberships
What happens if weather causes classes to be canceled?
If classes are to be canceled customers will receive a refund for the class. We have 2 indoor pools so outdoor classes will be moved inside in case of rain.
How long will it take for my swimmer to learn?
Our lessons are for fast-progression learning. If your child is comfortable putting their face in the water they can learn to swim in just a few sessions! If your child is more fearful of putting their eyes in this will take extra practice and encouragement!
