Easy. Just wear a comfortable swimsuit.

Goggles are required: they will help you see where you’re going while underwater. They’re necessary for both adults and children above 3 years old. A swim cap is also highly recommended to help protect your hair and scalp overtime but they’re not mandatory. I recommend wearing latex or silicone swim caps for lessons. You can find swim caps and goggles at Sports Experts. A towel: for obvious reasons. I always recommend bringing 2 towels. A light microfibre towel for drying yourself off quickly right after the lesson and a fluffier bigger towel to dry yourself off after your shower. Sandals: Don’t forget to bring indoor waterproof sandals or flip-flops to walk to and from the pool. For sanitary reasons, please don’t wear the same shoes you wore outside!

For adults: You don’t need to bring any accessories unless you want to. I will provide the kickboards, the paddles, and any other accessory I deem necessary to lead a productive lesson. For kids: Flotation devices, such as arm floaters or life jackets, are not usually necessary, but can be recommended in some cases based on the child's skill and comfort level. I prefer not to allow kids to wear them during class since they might interfere with proper movement assimilation. Each case will be assessed individually.

I teach Wednesday to Saturday mornings between 8am to 12pm. I offer 30 minutes to 50 minutes time slots depending on the type of class. (Typically and at my discretion, I reserve Saturday mornings for kid’s private lessons and kid’s group lessons.)

I ask for a 24 hour notice if you wish to postpone a lesson. I make no exceptions. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the class is scheduled to start will be charged in full. Upon receiving your cancellation notice more than 24 hours in advance, I will reschedule the class at no cost to you!

All classes purchased are non-refundable. You may reschedule the class at any time if you notify me more than 24 hours in advance. Unused classes cannot be refunded.

In my opinion, students must attend at least 4 lessons in order to start gaining the benefits from this learning experience. The student can get a feel for the classes after four weeks and decide whether they want to continue. Additionally, I dedicate a great deal of time outside of class to lesson planning. Therefore, taking only one, two, or three lessons will not represent enough compensation for the time and effort I devote to preparing classes when progress is my main concern. Reaching a goal, skill assessment, and seeing results may require anywhere from 4 to 12 lessons. Depending on your goals, I may recommend a certain number of classes to help you achieve these goals. Learning to perfect your crawl, for instance, may require four lessons (depending on your skill level), but perfecting the butterfly may take more lessons. As a teacher, I expect my students to be committed. As a result, they can expect a teacher who is truly committed to them as well!

Although there are many benefits to group swim lessons, private lessons are equally as beneficial for the right candidate. A Personal Approach. In private lessons, students' progress is customized and based on their individual needs with an understanding that each person may progress at their own pace. One-size-fits-all approaches ignore the specific needs of some students. Special Accommodations. My group lessons are open to everyone; however, I understand that some parents may have concerns about enrolling their child who has special needs. It might benefit a child with special needs to take private lessons for a variety of reasons, including easy distraction, anxiety in large groups, or other factors. Reaching Specific Goals. The advantage of private swim lessons is that specific goals can be addressed that would be more difficult to achieve through a group lesson. When you are a great swimmer in every other way except the butterfly, taking private lessons, for instance, can help speed up the learning process and improve retention of the skill. Overcoming a Fear of the Water or Trauma. Private swim lessons can be beneficial to students who find it difficult to learn in groups or who are particularly anxious about swimming. A private swim lesson can help your child overcome their fear of swimming due to a water-related trauma they experienced and become more comfortable in the water. Fear of swimming is particularly difficult for adults to overcome without any help, so if an instructor works one-on-one with an adult or child, giving them their undivided attention, they can develop a bond of trust with their teacher that will help them overcome their fear and progress faster in their swim education.