New Students
Private Lesson Starter Package
Toddlers to age 12 | $1095
The lesson package is designed to achieve independent swimming and floating, which typically takes an average of 6-8 hours of instruction. Parents may be asked to participate in the lesson until their child is comfortable.
New Students, Continuing Students
SwimTots Group Lessons
8 months - 2.5 years old | $500 new students | $400 for Repeat Sessions of SwimTots
SwimTots helps babies & toddlers adjust to the water with the added comfort of a familiar adult. It sets a fun and pleasant tone for swimming with a gentle, playful routine. Highly recommended prior to beginning private instruction. 8-week sessions. One lesson per week. Parents can begin private lessons once their child is walking.
Continuing Students
Play & Practice
4 weekly 30-minute lessons for 18 - 48 months | $160
This is a group class of up to 3 students made for children that are four and younger that will last 4-weeks. To qualify the child must have completed the "6-hour New Student Starter Package" and demonstrated all the water safety skills to be an independent swim-float-swimmer.
Continuing Students
Private Lessons
4 15-minute credits | $160
8 15-minute credits | $320
Single 15-minute credit | $40
Single 30-minute credit | $80
For students who have completed the introductory package. Continuing with private lessons can help your child master introductory skills and learn new ones.
Continuing Students
Semi-private Lessons
$55 per student
Share a 30-minute 2-student lesson with a friend or sibling. Students must both have completed introductory packages and student pairs are coordinated by parents.
Group Lessons
$320 per student
Group Lessons is an 8-week session for students five years old and older. To qualify, your child must already be water-safe, which we define as able to independently and confidently swim-float-swim in the pool and harboring strong problem-solving skills.
Skills we teach
6 to 14 months:
Brief face-down swimming
Independent on-the-back floating
Walking to 3 years:
Independent face-down swimming
Back floating
Return to face-down swimming in any water depth
3 to 12 years:
Independent face-down swimming
Back floating
Snorkeling basics
Free diving
Basic swim strokes
Games
Water safety activities
Drills
Competitive strokes when appropriate
Why twice a week?
Our experience has proven that frequent and short 15-minute lessons are the most effective way to achieve swimming goals, especially for younger new swimmers. Older students may schedule 30-minutes upon approval.
Enrollment fee
All new students pay a one-time non-refundable $100 enrollment fee which is included in the New Child Lesson Package.
Parent Handbook
Find everything SwimGuru parents need to know here.
Getting Ready to Begin Lessons
Before Lesson Day
Children who are not potty trained must wear a disposable diaper covered by a reusable swim diaper or plastic pants with elastic waist and legs. This double system of protection helps ensure any accidents are contained.
Goggles: Your child will be trained to swim with and without goggles. Opening your eyes underwater is necessary to be able to swim to safety in case of an accident.
Children should be accompanied by an adult for their lesson. While not required, the accompanying adult may be asked to join the student in the water. This partnership helps students learn faster. We teach the adult to work with the student in the water and reinforce the skills learned in lessons.The adult does not need to be their primary caregiver but they should have a supportive, nurturing relationship with the student. If anyone other than the primary caregiver will be accompanying your student, please put the name in the note section of the appointment when booking.
Digitally sign your liability release and waiver prior to your first lesson day.
Review LA Fitness policies in the student handbook.
Upon Arrival
All students must use the bathroom prior to their lesson.
Showering/changing:
Underwater Sports: changing and showering is available in the locker room.
N. Seattle LA Fitness and Mukilteo LA Fitness: change in pool deck tents and shower using pool deck shower. Showering and locker room use is not available at these locations.
Before Arrival
Digitally sign your liability release and waiver.
Bring a towel, swimsuit and/or SwimGuru wetsuit, and any other water-safe item that will make your child feel comfortable.
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early. A child who is rushed into lessons will be anxious no matter how happy they are in the water. Give them plenty of time to get ready and observe other lessons before theirs begins.
During the Lesson
Getting used to the water is part of the process: students may be hesitant or cry before getting in the water or when getting their face wet. Our highly trained coaches will help them learn to overcome any of their hesitations. It is important to understand that these common emotional reactions are the result of not knowing what to do in the water versus being truly afraid of it. Students will never be asked to do anything they do not know how to do or have not been shown. If your child has a history of refusing to get their face wet, we can help coach you and your child on how to overcome this hesitation. Just let us know you need help!
Be your child’s #1 cheerleader! A positive attitude will help students become comfortable in the water faster. Most caregivers choose to sit poolside and observe. However, accompanying adults are welcome to get in the water as well, and may be asked to join in the water if it could expedite the student’s progress.