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When should we arrive for lessons?Please arrive about 2 minutes before the lesson. You will walk your child down the driveway and drop them off at the gate outside the pool. We do lessons back to back and try to eliminate lots of traffic, so arriving just 2-3 minutes before your lessons works best. You will leave for them to do their lesson then arrive 2-3 minutes before the lesson is over to pick them up.
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What age do you start with lessons?We take any students ages 3 and up.
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What happens if it rains?We will meet in our regularly scheduled classes unless we let you know otherwise. We will reschedule classes in the event of heavy rain or lightning and in which case, you will recieve a text. If you haven't recieved a text, we are on for lessons!
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When is payment due?Payment is due 7 days after you register by mail/drop off in mailbox to secure spot. If this is a problem, please contact us. Please make sure your name is clear on it so we can check you off for payment! Check or money order can be mailed to the following address, or you can drop off in the mailbox: Kate Gemes 9024 Travelers Way Midland, GA 31820
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If my child has taken before, do they need lessons again?If your child is younger and not a proficient swimmer, swim lessons are still a great option for them especially to learn even more skills, perfect their strokes, and be very comfortable in the water. Older children who have mastered freestyle but want to learn more are also welcome. Our goal is for students to feel safe in the water and not struggle when swimming— we want swimming to be fun and for them to be able to help themselves if they were to ever fall in without someone seeing them.
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Are parents/caregivers allowed to watch?We would never want a parent/caregiver to feel they cannot watch their child. Through years of experience we feel it is best for the parent to stay out of the child's line of sight so they don't keep wanting to go to the parent instead of doing the lesson. You can see some from the fence but if you feel you need to watch nearby you are welcome to. Or you can drop the child off at their time and then arrive 2 minutes early to wait for them and pick them up. The last day there will be opportunity for you to watch and see what they've learned!
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What should I do if you're fully booked for the summer?Email us at gemesswimschool@gmail.com and ask to be put on the waitlist! Or fill out the contact form on the site.
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