Aquatics – Swim Classes and Lessons in Forest Hills

Please do not allow your child to enter the pool area until it is time for class to begin and there is an instructor in the water. Each participant is allowed only one make-up per semester. A make-up class will be available upon request only and it must be completed before the end of the semester. If you are unable to make up the class for reasons beyond our control, we will not be held responsible. Make-ups will not be carried forward into a new semester. If after payment you are absent or unable to participate due to extreme circumstances a doctor’s note is required upon return. Please do not feed your child 30 minutes before class start.

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For the parents of children taking lessons:
All parents are required to take off their shoes when bringing their children onto the pool deck. The children are barefoot and we strive to keep the pool deck clean and sanitary.

• Enter and exit the pool from the locker rooms ONLY.
• Children 5 years and up should use gender appropriate locker rooms. If you are not comfortable sending your child into the locker room alone, please change them in the bathroom on the Pool deck.
• Every child over five years of age must wear a swimming cap. Hair should be kept out of the child’s face.
• There is no eating in the pool area. Do not allow your child to chew gum in the pool, as it is a chocking hazard.
• If your child has a fever or contagious disease, please do not bring them to class.
• Children should use the restroom BEFORE class.

As they do in every area of development, children progress at their own rate. Please do not compare your child’s progress with that of other children. The length of time it takes a child to learn to swim varies. It greatly depends on age, level of maturity and fitness. A child is not likely to learn to swim in one session. Students are constantly being evaluated to determine proper group placement and may be moved at any time during the session. We do our best to maintain instructor consistency for our swimmers; however, extenuating circumstances may make it necessary for an instructor to be changed during the session. We will do everything possible to make the transition smooth. We cannot guarantee that your child will always have the same instructor from session to session. Thank you for your cooperation and have a great season.

• Before the first class is held: Full refund, less $20 administrative fee.
• After the first class is held: 90% refund of remaining unused portion, less $20 administrative fee.
• After the second class is held: 50% refund of remaining unused portion, less $20 administrative fee.
• No refund or credits after 3rd class is held.
• Credit card (refund may take up to 2 weeks). Cash/check (refund may take up to 4 weeks).
• All refund requests must be submitted in writing to hfrefund@commonpointqueens.org

• Level 1 (Water Acclimation)– This class is for beginners. Students will learn safety skills and water acclimation Students will learn basic aquatic skills such as blowing bubbles, kicking, and putting their face in the water. Concepts are introduced through fun games and activities.
• Level 2 (Primary Skills)– Students in this class are acclimated and ready to learn foundational/safety skills. Skills include floating, front and back gliding, elementary backstroke, treading, entering and exiting the water safely.
• Level 3 (Stroke Development)– Children in this class understand how to keep themselves safe in the water and require minimal to no floatation device support. Children will begin to learn the mechanics of swimming front crawl, back stroke, and be introduced to the breast stroke. Children in this class are expected to swim at least 15 yards independently and be able to submerge for an object.
• Level 4 (Stroke Enhancement)– Children in this class can effectively swim the front crawl and backstroke and will enhance their training in these areas. Students will swim 25 yard laps of Four strokes (front, back, breast, sidestroke) with no assistance. Students will build their endurance and begin to practice open turns. The mechanics of the butterfly stroke may be introduced.
• Level 5 (Stroke Refinement)– Students in this class will have advanced knowledge of sidestroke, breaststroke, backstroke, breaststroke and intermediate- advanced knowledge of the butterfly stroke. Students are expected to swim 50 yards independently and be able to maintain themselves treading above the water for up to two minutes. Students in this class will perform drills that enhance technique, endurance, and speed.