Swim Programs
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NOTICE: Information and registration information about Quince Orchard's current learn to swim, youth programs is found at www.QOswim.com. Registration is done exclusively through their website, and thus QOSTC front desk staff will be unable to answer any specific questions related to the programs, nor assist in the registration progress.
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Swim instruction is offered for all ages and abilities. Most of our swim lessons are held in the 2' - 3' deep area of the pool where students can easily stand. Students spend their class time in the water -- not sitting on the side of the pool waiting for "their turn." Parents can sit at the tables on the pool deck and watch their child's swim lesson. We have Little Swimmers classes through Stroke Clinic and Pre-Team for advanced swimmers. We teach our students how to swim using a supportive, structured and FUN environment. Our instructors encourage students to try new skills as they gain self-confidence in the water. Our instructors are certified lifeguards and most of them have a minimum of 2 years of experience teaching swim lessons.
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Sign up for our swim programs through Club Automation. Check out below the list of various swim classes we offer.
For questions about registration, please contact us at: Kyle.Brown@ccacc-dc.org
Group Lessons
Summer Swim Schedule
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Session 1: 6/17/2024 - 7/14/2024
- Make Up Week: 7/15/2024 - 7/21/2024
Session 2: 7/22/204 - 8/18/2024
- Make Up Week: 8/19/2024 - 8/25/2024
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Classes are broken up by age and ability. Our program has 5 levels--each level has specific skills students must accomplish before moving to the next level. Students also learn Safety Skills (ex. look before you leap) at every level. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion when they have completed the skills and are ready to advance to the next level.
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Summer 2024 Class Size and Length
QOSTC will offer one level of program in our Learn-To-Swim educational clinics. Instead of registering across a list of multiple, simultaneous, level specific programming, this summer we are offering a singular, larger capacity program with multiple instructors. On the first day of class, the instructors will assess each student and place them into a smaller, more skill appropriate grouping that they will meet with for the rest of the session. This will mean that students will be registering for the same program, even if at various levels of education, before being placed into the correct instruction for their level, on the first day.
The classes will be 45 minutes long, and meet over 4 weeks. Students register for an individual day and time that they will meet weekly at Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club. A 5th week follows as a make-up opportunity, across all classes, where student's who were unable to attend specific classes can catch up. Space in all programming is limited and must be reserved in advance. More details on how to book your student's slot in make-up classes will follow with the instructors. There will be no carry over to future sessions.
*Note: Students -must- register for at least two clinics a week. They may register for more, but students who register for only one session a week will be removed.
Level 1 Lessons
Location: QOSTC
Ages: 3-5
Students: Children with little or no water experience who will not put their face in the water. Students must be comfortable with an instructor.
Goal: Students will be comfortable in the water and putting their faces in the water, instructor assisted front and back floating, kicking, jumping, and turning.
Level 4 Lessons
Location: QOSTC
Ages: 5-8
Students: Children must be able to swim 5m freestyle taking at least 1 breath without stopping, 5m backstroke kick and tread water for 5 seconds.
Goal: Students will be able to swim freestyle with side breathing for 15m and backstroke for 10m, will learn the breaststroke kick and pull and tread water for 30 seconds.
Level 2 Lessons
Location: QOSTC
Ages: 3-5
Students: Non-swimmers who can comfortably put their face in the water but cannot get their feet off the pool bottom without help (kickboard).
Goal: Students will be able to fully submerge for 3 seconds, "swim" 2m with their face in the water, back float, and comfortably jump into shallow water unassisted.
Stroke Clinic
Location: QOSTC
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Ideal for athletes who are proficient in the four competitive strokes and can complete a full 25-meter length in each stroke.
Our Stroke Clinics will focus on further refining stroke mechanics and building endurance. Under the guidance of our certified instructors, each swimmer receives personalized attention to detail in a nurturing environment.
Level 3 Lessons
Location: QOSTC
Ages: 4-7
Students: Children must be able to "swim" 2m on their stomach with their face in the water (unassisted) and back float without assistance.
Goal: Students will be able to swim 5m freestyle and backstroke kick, try to use freestyle side breathing, roll over while swimming, and tread water for 5 seconds.
Learn-to-Swim Summer Class Schedule
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:
11-11:45 am, 12-12:45 pm, 4:30-5:15 pm, & 5:30-6:15 pm -
Sunday:
8-8:45 am & 9-9:45 am
Stroke Clinic Summer Class Schedule
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday:
4:30-5:30 PM & 5:30-6:30 PM -
Sunday:
8:00-9:00 AM & 9:00-10:00 AM
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Private Instruction
Private lessons are a great way to ensure that your child receives personalized instruction. To schedule private/semi-private lessons, please email us here. Remember to include the days & times you are available to take lessons. Students taking semi-private lessons should be at approximately the same swim level. Swim lessons are not guaranteed, and can only be taught at both the instructor and pool availability.
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Note: This means lessons after 4pm on weekdays will be exceedingly difficult to schedule, as instructors and pool availability is most limited. Contact your instructor directly at least 12 hours before any lesson you will miss to avoid being charged a cancellation fee.
Lifeguard Training and CPR (American Red Cross Certification)
For more information on upcoming classes, visit Swim 1st LLC. or contact Carlos De la Carrera at Delacarrera.carlos.javier@gmail.com
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Administrative Policies and Procedures
The American Red Cross requires 6-10 students for a class to run. We should receive your registration form and payment at least one week prior to the class starting date. If there are not enough students registered and paid by this time, we will notify you and refund the class fee.
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1. Swim 300 meters (non-stop, not timed)
Any combination of freestyle and/or breaststroke.
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2. Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
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3. Swim 20 meters, pick up a 10 lb. brick from a depth of 7 - 10 feet, swim back to the starting point with both hands on the brick, and exit the pool without using a Ladder.
CANCELLATION- Because classes have a minimum student requirements, 7 days notice is required for participant cancellation to receive a full refund.- With 4-6 days notice, a student will receive a refund minus a $50.00 administrative fee.- Students who do not give at least three days notice will forfeit their payment.- If a student becomes ill and is unable to complete the course, a class credit will be issued and must be used within 3 months of the issue date.- If a student is unable to complete the pre-course requirements, the student can either continue with the program and re-attempt the pre-course before the last day of class, or receive a refund minus a $50.00 pre-course/administrative fee. Note: If a student chooses to continue with the course and is unable to complete the pre-course, no refund will be offered.
Note: Training classes may be held at Quince Orchard Swim & Tennis Club, or other facilities. Check with your instructor to verify your location.
