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Beginner Swim Class

Notice! Admission to the Mickeys Retreat facility requires an active WDPR cast member ID and is not available to the general public. A minimum of 3 students is required for a class to be held.

Participants in the Preschool Program must be at least 3 years of age.
Participants in the Beginner Program must be at least 5 years of age.
Beginner class at Mickeys Retreat

Mickeys Retreat

March 31st, 2025 to April 23rd, 2025

6:00pm to 6:45pm

Class Days: Mon, Wed

Registration deadline: March 28th, 2025

Class # 7507
Class Level: Beginner
Price: $135.00
Class is available for cast members only
This class is for the beginner swimmer and requires no prior experience. Skills taught in this level include front and back floats, front and back glides, elementary backstroke, front crawl, backstroke, and pool safety. Some of the requirements to pass this level are that the student must swim 25 yards of front crawl, backstroke, and elementary backstroke.
Instructor Comments: We would like to welcome you and your children to JES swim program at Mickey’s Retreat! Part of the program is teaching children how to be safe and confident in and under the water. As a parent/caregiver, you play a vital role in encouraging your child to swim and learn about water safety. Talk about water safety know-hows. We try our best to ensure every child learns water safety and to swim. Each child learns at his/her own pace, and it cannot be guaranteed that all students will pass the level class they are currently enrolled. They will be taught valuable safety skills and introduced to both simple and complex swimming skills. To get the most out of the lesson for everyone we ask the following: •Please be on time, we will not be able to make up any part of the lesson if you are late. A parent or responsible adult can stay on site during swim lessons, but we request you help us minimize distractions by refraining from interrupting class. If your child is experiencing separation anxiety, we may ask you to come on to the pool deck to assist. •Your child should understand they can only enter and exit the pool only when the instructor gives permission. Please wait for your class to begin, do not allow your child to wander on the pool deck. The pool is for class use only. No open swim is allowed during lesson time. •We ask that your child follows every rule given by the instructor. Rules include but are not limited to, always Holding onto the wall while in the pool or asking the children to SIT on the ledge of the pool. If your child is unable to follow the instructions, we may ask you remove your child from the lesson.

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Mickeys Retreat Swim Class FAQ

  1. What should we bring? Your child will need a bathing suit and a towel for each lesson. Goggles are permitted, if desired.
  2. How long are the classes? Classes run for 45 minutes.
  3. Is there a lifeguard on duty during lessons? Yes, there is always a lifeguard on duty during lessons.
  4. Is there a deadline to register for swim lessons? Yes. Generally, the Friday before the lesson starts is the deadline for registration.
  5. If my child passes to the next level, but I've already registered him/her for the same level, what should I do? We will do our best to accommodate any movement between levels.
  6. What happens if I've registered my child for the incorrect level? We do evaluate each child the fist day of lessons to ensure that they have been placed in the correct level. We will do our best to move them to the appropriate level if necessary, but please feel free to contact us prior to registering and we can help you decide what level your child be placed in.
  7. Do I have to stay and watch lessons? Yes, we ask that you do stay and watch lessons.
  8. Where do I sit during lessons? We encourage all of our parents to observe swim lesson from the chairs but ask that you please refrain from talking to your child poolside during the lessons, as this poses a distraction to the class. Instructors will be available before and after class to answer any questions.
  9. What happens if I miss a class? We will provide make-up classes if we have to cancel the class typically due to weather.
  10. Will my child have the same instructor for every session? Due to instructors' personal schedules and the constantly changing enrollment, we cannot guarantee class schedules in advance. You are more than welcome to request an instructor. However, we cannot guarantee every request.
  11. What happens if there is bad weather? If there is bad weather we will call you to cancel lessons as soon as we know. The lesson will either be made up by adding time to remaining classes or by adding a make-up day.