Swimming Lessons
Online & In Person Swimming Lessons
Looking to enrol yourself or child in swimming lessons with a certified instructor?
We offer the option of both online and in person swimming lessons.
Take a look below to find out more information on both;
IN PERSON - MUSKOKA, ONTARIO CANADA
In person swimming lessons only operate during the summer months of July and August. We are happy to travel anywhere within Muskoka. Additional travel fees may apply depending on location. We do try to accommodate multiple families within the same locations to make it easier on scheduling/driving times during the summer months. We are also happy to have you at our personal location where we will practice in the Muskoka River.
Normally lesson are run in private or semi-private class form. Sessions run in 5-8 class increments.
All classes can be booked on a weekly, daily or as works for both instructor/your schedule basis.
Please note in person lessons do not operate on weekends throughout the summer months.
Registration starts January 1st of each new year. In order to hold a spot for you for the summer we do require a non refundable $100 deposit. The final remainder of payment is due by June 1st along with a final organized swimming schedule between you and the instructor.
Each class is half hour to 45 minutes long depending on the scheduling picked.
The cost of a private is $360 per student
The cost of a semi-private from the same family is $260 per student
The cost of a semi-private from different families is $288 per student
In order to coordinate times, dates, payments and level of swimming lessons needed please contact me directly through phone or by email.
If the above information does not work for you and you are simply looking for one week long of swimming lessons etc please feel free to send an email! We will try our best to accommodate.
ONLINE SWIMMING LESSONS
These lessons can be booked at any time throughout the year as they do take place year round, and world wide. These lessons are only suitable for children 1 month of age to 36 months in age.
All lessons are provided over zoom and are done in the comfort of your own home in your bathtub or pool.
Lessons are each 20 minutes long.
Bath tub lessons: 1 month - 9 months
Pool lessons: 9 months - 36 months
We recommend your pool be at least 2 /3 feet in depth.
We recommend bathtub water to be regular temperature for a bath.
Pricing:
Little Swimmer
$60/month
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perfect for babies starting out in the bathtub
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receive two lessons per month, for three months
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must commit to 3 months (6 sessions)
Dream Bigger
$110/month
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perfect for babies practicing in the pool
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receive four lessons per month, for three months
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must commit to 3 month (6 sessions)
10 Class Pack
$300.00
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must all be used within 6 months
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one time payment
20 Class Pack
$500.00
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must all be used within 12 months
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one time payment
In order to book online swimming lessons please kindly reach out with an email. You will be required to pay the amount due and then an online calendar with booking availability will be sent to you for you to pick your scheduled times!
Book Your Spot
20 min
30 Canadian dollars
20 min
27.50 Canadian dollars
20 min
300 Canadian dollars
20 min
500 Canadian dollars
FAQ'S:
Are all lessons private?
Yes all online classes are run as private classes.
All in person classes are also run on a private based unless otherwise decided together for siblings to partake in a semi private/group lesson.
Do you do group lessons?
I will do group lessons as per request, feel free to reach out. I don't schedule in group classes ahead of time. In order for a group lesson to take place children all need to be within the same swimming abilities.
Where are lessons located?
Online Bath Tub/Pool lessons are taught globally online. Our instructors come straight to your device wherever you are located.
In Person Lessons: All take place in Muskoka Ontario Canada. Lessons take place in fresh bodies of water and only run during the summer months unless otherwise organized for indoor pool lessons.
How far do you travel?
I will travel to you for no charge anything within 15km of Downtown Bracebridge. Although I do try to clump multiple families together if the location is outside of Bracebridge. Anything beyond 15km I do charge a milage fee.
How long are lessons?
Online: 20 minutes per lesson
In Person: 30-45 minutes per lesson
Can lessons be done outside of the water?
Online: Yes all online classes can be taught as a dry lesson. We understand dealing with infants struggles can cause changes in day to day living. We never want you to feel like you cant show up to your lesson because of this. We will provide all the tools to practice your skills and progression with your child at a time that is better suited. This is a great option for a baby feeling under the weather, a baby whoa feeling a little cranky to get in the water or when a random nap time comes up.
In Person: No. It is always done in the water. Although some corrections and demonstrations are done on land.
How do we prepare for lessons?
Online:
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you will receive a zoom link via email which will be used for your lesson. Please make sure you are logged in and ready to start on time for each lesson
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set your device up beside the bath tub/pool where you’ll be able to see and hear the instructor
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have lesson tools ready (these will be sent in your email as well as you can view this in highlights under lesson tools to see what you’ll need)
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swim diapers - in the bathtub it is your choice they don’t have to wear them. In a pool please do. You can check out some of our favourites under the lesson tools highlight.
In Person:
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please arrive to in person location on time to start your lesson wearing a bathing-suit. Please make sure to provide a towel for after the lesson is provided. Nothing else is needed the instructor will provide swim toys and aids. Please remember we are outside and weather does play a factor. Long sleeves and sunscreen are great for protection.
How do we know what level my child is in?
If you have previously done swimming lessons and know the lesson level left off at we will start there and see if its the proper fit - most of the time it is and we will start to work up from there. If theres no professional swimming background we will start with simple swim tests to see what level the child sits at. By end of the first class we usually have a pretty good understanding.
What happens if my baby gets water in their ears?
We totally get it. Getting water in your baby’s ear for the first time can be scary. Rest assured most inner ear infections aren’t caused from water at all. Most of the time water will drain from the babies ear as soon as they come up. If water does happen to get trapped from cue tips or pressure changes this could potentially cause and outer ear infection but not an inner ear infection. Which again is rare but please speak to your doctor if this is something you are worried about.
Will my child complete the level?
Most of the time kids work very hard to complete the level they are working on. Having the one on one attention makes seeing results a lot faster. With that being said there is always the possibility of needing to repeat a level. Nothing is ever looked at as a fail, we are simply advancing skills through each class!
Do my kids get a badge?
Although I can not provide you with a proper swimming badge, I do up a mini swimming certificate directly from Dream Big Outdoors Swimming with your children's name and swimming abilities on it.
What ages do you teach?
Online Bath Tub Lessons: we teach babies starting at 4 weeks old and teaching up to 9 months.
Online Pool Lessons: we teach parent and tot lessons starting from 6 months to 36 months.
In Person Lessons: Ages 3+. Adult lessons are also available.