We have one week left in the May session, and so far it is going well. I am hoping & praying that we will have wonderful results and very pleased parents.
The June session is quickly approaching. We do still have some open spaces. If you wish to sign up, please let me know and I can hold your spot. Although, it won't be guaranteed until the fee is paid, and that is due before the start of the session - June 7th.
Below is what is now available. I will be informing my parents in this session of these spots as well, and it is first come, first served. You can call me at the number to the right, or send me an e-mail.
JUNE 7-25
Monday/Tuesday(4:30-5:15): Approximately 7 beginner spots, 5 intermediate spots, and 5 advanced spots
Wednesday/Friday(5:10-5:55/4:30-5:15): Approximately 7 beginner spots, 10 intermediate spots, 5 advanced spots
Wednesday/Friday(6-6:45/5:15-6): Approximately 7 beginner spots, 5 intermediate spots, 3 advanced spots
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Restructure
Since we started our lessons as bare bones and very simple, it has already started to change.
We have taken a few kids from a couple of classes and out them in one class above where they started. We also formed an advanced class with two kids from the intermediate class. My pool lifeguard was a good sport and stepped into a teaching position at the last minute.
So far things to be going well. I am still hoping and praying that we are able to get through to the kids and make at least a little bit of difference, and you parents happy!
We have taken a few kids from a couple of classes and out them in one class above where they started. We also formed an advanced class with two kids from the intermediate class. My pool lifeguard was a good sport and stepped into a teaching position at the last minute.
So far things to be going well. I am still hoping and praying that we are able to get through to the kids and make at least a little bit of difference, and you parents happy!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Splash!
Well we have survived the first ever day of our swim lessons! My instructors did great, as well as the kids. And since they are almost as involved, the parents did a very good job, too!
I was thrilled with my instructors as they took charge, and I was happy to discover that they had all been placed with an age group that suits them well.
All of the children did great. I think out of 19, there was one child who did not go under the water. They all jumped - either with help or alone, but not forced, and they all seem to be at or above their assigned skill level. One of the beginner classes may even be promoted to an intermediate class after tomorrow!
While my first day jitters are over, I am still a little high strung about the remaining session, as well as those to come. I am hoping and praying that all goes well, and that we can make the parents happy, while teaching their children a very valuable skill.
I was thrilled with my instructors as they took charge, and I was happy to discover that they had all been placed with an age group that suits them well.
All of the children did great. I think out of 19, there was one child who did not go under the water. They all jumped - either with help or alone, but not forced, and they all seem to be at or above their assigned skill level. One of the beginner classes may even be promoted to an intermediate class after tomorrow!
While my first day jitters are over, I am still a little high strung about the remaining session, as well as those to come. I am hoping and praying that all goes well, and that we can make the parents happy, while teaching their children a very valuable skill.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Instructors
We have a staff for the May lessons! I am confident in them, and excited about what they will be able to do.
Since I am running the show, and therefore responsible for all that happens, I will not be teaching. I will be walking around, checking in on the classes, and offering help when needed. I don't feel that I can adequately do both. I love teaching, but I also want as many children as possible to learn how to swim. This is the best way.
I have two lifeguards. C has taught lessons previously, but is more comfortable with the older children. Since we are lacking an advanced class in May, he will be guarding. S is the other lifeguard. He is wonderful with children, and will be a helper/guard. He will be mostly in the water, helping the instructors with the kids, and then hopefully gaining some experience to be able to start teaching in the June session.
I like that they are boys, since some children identify better with males. Especially since my 4 instructors are all girls!
C is training with me to teach, and I think she will be wonderful with the kids. The other C has teaching experience, and she very excited about the lessons. K has also taught for 4 years. B is on the swim team and she is also training with me to be a teacher. I think she will be very good as well.
I hope that my staff is happy with their job, and wants to come back and work with me again. I also hope that the kids like them, and that the parents are happy with the lessons.
Since I am running the show, and therefore responsible for all that happens, I will not be teaching. I will be walking around, checking in on the classes, and offering help when needed. I don't feel that I can adequately do both. I love teaching, but I also want as many children as possible to learn how to swim. This is the best way.
I have two lifeguards. C has taught lessons previously, but is more comfortable with the older children. Since we are lacking an advanced class in May, he will be guarding. S is the other lifeguard. He is wonderful with children, and will be a helper/guard. He will be mostly in the water, helping the instructors with the kids, and then hopefully gaining some experience to be able to start teaching in the June session.
I like that they are boys, since some children identify better with males. Especially since my 4 instructors are all girls!
C is training with me to teach, and I think she will be wonderful with the kids. The other C has teaching experience, and she very excited about the lessons. K has also taught for 4 years. B is on the swim team and she is also training with me to be a teacher. I think she will be very good as well.
I hope that my staff is happy with their job, and wants to come back and work with me again. I also hope that the kids like them, and that the parents are happy with the lessons.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sessions Open
As stated earlier, the May session is full. However, June & July are still open for registration.
As of right now, each time has openings for each skill level in both sessions. I will keep you informed when they fill up and then closed for registration.
I was thinking of next year, and the possibility of offering an "early bird" fee for lessons. Then after the set registration dates, the amount would go up a few dollars. Then if we were in the month of the session the person wants, then the cost would be an extra $5.
Aside from the fact that we are a self-sustaining structure, there is a lot of unseen work that goes into late and last minute sign ups. It may not seem like much, and as a parent I know it sounds like a lot of money to shell out just because of a simple date, but there is much that needs doing, and it is a job.
Do you have any thoughts? Any suggestions on how we can raise money? Any ideas to make lessons more profitable for all?
As of right now, each time has openings for each skill level in both sessions. I will keep you informed when they fill up and then closed for registration.
I was thinking of next year, and the possibility of offering an "early bird" fee for lessons. Then after the set registration dates, the amount would go up a few dollars. Then if we were in the month of the session the person wants, then the cost would be an extra $5.
Aside from the fact that we are a self-sustaining structure, there is a lot of unseen work that goes into late and last minute sign ups. It may not seem like much, and as a parent I know it sounds like a lot of money to shell out just because of a simple date, but there is much that needs doing, and it is a job.
Do you have any thoughts? Any suggestions on how we can raise money? Any ideas to make lessons more profitable for all?
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Lessons Looming
The May session is full. While we are not at our maximum, unless I have a whole lot of people want to sign up before the end of this week, May is full.
June & July still have open spots at all levels. If you are interested, please e-mail me, or call me at 358-7286.
As the lessons quickly approach, I am getting very anxious. I am worried I won't find enough instructors. I am worried that I won't make the right decisions in the instructors I do find. I am worried that no child will learn anything then I'll have a mob of angry parents!
I am a worry-er by nature.
I am learning to calm my fears and trying to be confident and content in the choices I do make and the things I do have control over.
So, in less than a week we will know how lessons are going. They will only get better as times goes on. I hope we can help you and your children be confident in and around water, and mostly safe.
June & July still have open spots at all levels. If you are interested, please e-mail me, or call me at 358-7286.
As the lessons quickly approach, I am getting very anxious. I am worried I won't find enough instructors. I am worried that I won't make the right decisions in the instructors I do find. I am worried that no child will learn anything then I'll have a mob of angry parents!
I am a worry-er by nature.
I am learning to calm my fears and trying to be confident and content in the choices I do make and the things I do have control over.
So, in less than a week we will know how lessons are going. They will only get better as times goes on. I hope we can help you and your children be confident in and around water, and mostly safe.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Your Thoughts
I was able to get some feedback Thursday evening at registration. I love hearing what you think.
First, people have been finding this blog helpful - I love hearing that. That helps me to post info & more often if I know people are using it.
Second, I had someone tell me that she was very happy that somebody finally is offering swim lessons in the evening.
So if you have any thoughts, comments or suggestions to add, please do! Remember, I cannot offer you the swim lessons you want, if I don't know what you want! I know it can be a pain to create a google account just to leave a comment - so just e-mail me!
First, people have been finding this blog helpful - I love hearing that. That helps me to post info & more often if I know people are using it.
Second, I had someone tell me that she was very happy that somebody finally is offering swim lessons in the evening.
So if you have any thoughts, comments or suggestions to add, please do! Remember, I cannot offer you the swim lessons you want, if I don't know what you want! I know it can be a pain to create a google account just to leave a comment - so just e-mail me!
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