FAQ - Swim Lesson
Q: How much are lessons?
A: Prices vary depending on what facility you swim at. Currently at the Fremont Indoor Facility swim lessons are roughly $18 per lesson. At the outdoor pools (Mission Hills Location and the Sunnyvale location), lessons are about $16 per class. All locations have a $25 annual registration fee.
Q: How old do you have to be to take lessons?
A: We currently accepting swimmers of four years young or older who have been potty trained.
Q: Are there any sibling discounts?
A: Currently at the Fremont Indoor Swimming Pools and the Mission Hills Pool there are no sibling discounts, at the Sunnyvale location there is a sibling discount depending on how many children you sign up.
Q: What if I miss a class?
A: If you miss a class, you are offered a Self Practice ticket which is good for one hour in the pool. There is no instructor on duty during the Self Practice hour, but there will be lifeguard(s) to ensure safety. This is a time for the swimmers to review and practice what they learned or were taught. If your child is at the Beginner level or below, they must have you as the parent in the pool with them at a cost of $4. The current hours for self-practice are Wednesday 8pm-9pm and Sunday 12n-1pm, as well as Friday 8pm-9pm starting this summer, classes can be made up through self-practice during the session in which you miss a class. Swimmers, who are severely sick and by doctor’s request, are unable to swim there is make up available, during which they will join an instructor-lead class.
Q: What if I know I will miss three or more lessons for summer vacation and etc?
A: Currently, we have a special makeup policy for summer season. If you want to enroll and you know (or can reasonably anticipate) at the time of enrollment you will miss our swim lessons meeting the conditions below, we will offer you club credits applicable to only the immediately followed fall swim programs:
- You know you will miss 3 to 5 consecutive lessons per session. If you miss 1~2, then the self practice tickets will be offered. If you miss six lessons (50+%) or more per session, you should not enroll that session.
- Swim lessons missed due to a vacation.
- Swim lessons missed due to a period, for female swimmers only.
- Swim lessons missed due to a sickness with a doctor’s memo.
To redeem your credits, you must provide the proof paperwork to our staff. First, you must email us to clubcr@Calphin.com, notifying your starting date and the number of the swim lessons missed before the session starts or with an advanced notice before the missed lesson. Secondly, you must ask our staff to provide you a verification email of the lesson dates you actually missed, after the fact. Third, you must submit both of the above two email printouts and any other pertinent paper trail at the time of your fall enrollment to redeem your credits.
Q: How long does it take for my child to move up to the next level?
A: It actually depends on many factors. For example, a normal average child at age of seven or older can move up to the next Calphin swim level upon completing twelve consecutive Calphin swim lessons at a rate of one lesson per week.
Q: Who are your instructors?
A: All of our instructors have been highly trained by our Olympian coach Xiaohong Wang. Most have competitive swimming experience while all have a love for kids, passion for the sport and a desire to teach others how to swim, ensuring their safety and improving their skill.
Q: Do you offer private lessons?
A: Yes we do. Calphin Aquatic Club staff offers private and semi-private lessons for individuals all ages (child/adult) and swimming levels. Participant will be matched with an instructor to accomplish individually set goals. Whether you are national level competitive swimmer, cross-training or learning to swim, the pool offers something for everyone. Must fill out a Private Swim Lesson Application at the front desk, or download the form to request the lessons. You have the choice of one hour or half hour lessons for six classes. Or there is a one time lesson with Coach Xiaohong Wang at a special cost, by appointment only and subject to her availability. Private lessons may be available during business hours at Fremont indoor facility, based on instructor availability. Call the pool at 510-790-SWIM(7946) for more info.