Our Swim Lesson Program
Swim instruction is offered for all ages and abilities. Most of our swim lessons are held in the 2' - 3' deep area of the pool where students can easily stand. Students spend their class time in the water -- not sitting on the side of the pool waiting for "their turn." Parents can sit at the tables on the pool deck and watch their child's swim lesson or they can sit upstairs in the lounge while their child is in class. We have Little Swimmers classes through Stroke Clinic and Pre-Team for advanced swimmers. We teach our students how to swim using a supportive, structured and FUN environment. Our instructors encourage students to try new skills as they gain self-confidence in the water. Our instructors are certified lifeguards and most of them have a minimum of 2 years experience teaching swim lessons.

Swim Lesson Levels

Classes are broken up by age and ability. Our program has 5 levels--each level has specific skills students must accomplish before moving to the next level. Students also learn a Safety skills (ex. Look before you leap) at every level. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion when they have completed the skills and are ready to advance to the next level.

Class Size and Length
Our classes have 4 - 6 students per instructor. We MUST have a minimum of 4 students to hold a class. Swim classes for Levels 1 - 4 meet for 30 minutes, Level 5 meets for 45 minutes and Stroke Clinics/Pre-Team meet for 1 hour.

Suggestions when Registering for Group Swim Lessons

Pam Champion, Aquatic Director

Pam graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and has over 14 years of swim instruction experience. Her many American Red Cross certifications include Lifeguard training, CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for coaches. We are excited to have a director with Pam's accomplishments and experience, coupled with her recognition as one of the most respected aquatics training professionals in the Washington area.

Registration Dates:
Group Lessons

Policy for Scheduling and Paying

Classes are filled on a first come, first Paid basis. We cannot hold a space without payment. Registrations MUST be made in person, we CANNOT take registrations over the telephone. The actual number of classes offered is dependent on enrollment and instructor availability.

A Registration/Medical Release Form must be completed every time a student is enrolled to take swim lessons.

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Privite Instruction

Private lessons are a great way to ensure that your child receives personal attention. To schedule private/semi-private lessons, complete the sign up sheet at the front desk. Remember to include the days & times you are available to take lessons and an instructor preference. Students taking semi-private lessons should be at approximately the same swim level.

Little Swimmers (Child & Adult): 6 months - 2 years

Children who are not throughly potty trained MUST wear tight fitting plastic pants OVER TOP OF a cloth or "Little Swimmers" diaper. Disposable diapers are Prohibited. "Little Swimmers" alone ARE NOT sufficient. Montgomery County Health Regulation

This class is an introduction to the water through songs and games. Children will be shown how to kick, float, reach and pull and blow bubbles.

Class Held:
Saturday: 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. 

Toddlers (Child and Adult): 18 months to 3 years

Children who are not throughly potty trained MUST wear tight fitting plastic pants OVER TOP OF a cloth or "Little Swimmers" diaper. Disposable diapers are Prohibited. "Little Swimmers" alone ARE NOT sufficient. Montgomery County Health Regulation.

This class is for toddlers who are ready to begin learning how to float, kick, and swim on their own. Toddlers will learn how to surface, prone float/kick, back float & kick, and jump & turn with parental support and encouragement.


Class Held:
Saturday: 11:30 to 12:00 p.m. 

Level Three: 4 to 7 years

Students: Children must be able to "swim" 2m on their stomach with their face in the water (unassisted) & jump into shallow water without assistance.

Goal: Students will be able to swim 5m freestyle & backstroke, try to use freestyle side breathing , roll over while swimming & know how to call 911.

Level Four: 5 to 8 years

Students: Children must be able to swim 5m freestyle & backstroke and be able to take at least 1 breath without stopping while swimming freestyle.

Goal: Students will be able to swim freestyle with side breathing and backstroke 15m, will learn breaststroke kick & pull and tread water for 30 seconds.

Level Five: 5 to 10 years (45 minute classes)

Students: Students must be able to swim 15m freestyle and 15m backstroke, breaststroke kick and tread water for 30 seconds.

Goal: Students will be able to swim 25m freestyle & backstroke, breaststroke 15m, introduced to butterfly, flip turns, and diving & tread water-1 min.

Classes Held:

Monday	5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday	6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday	5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Stroke Clinic (1 hour classes)

Students: Students must be able to swim 25m freestyle & backstroke and 15m breaststroke. Students will be swimming 1/2 lengths of the pool.

Goal: Students will improve their stroke technique for all four competitive strokes, be able to swim repeated 25m freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke, will learn butterfly, racing dives and flip turns.

Pre-Team (1 hour classes)

Students: Students must be able to swim 50m freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and 25m butterfly. Strokes will be refined not taught.

Goal: Students will improve their stroke technique, flip turns, racing dives and increase their endurance, strength and speed.

Swim and Splash Club

The skills students learn at swim lessons are reinforced through practice. Students will learn how to swim or will improve their skills faster if they are in the water more frequently. We offer the "Swim & Splash Club" for students who are currently enrolled in Quince Orchard swim lessons(group or private). Students can use the shallow area of the pool to practice or to just play!

Sessions

Session #1	January 4 - February 28
Session #2	March 8 - May 2

* Note: No Swim & Splash Club during Spring Break

* Participants are not limited to the number of times they can come in during the 8 week session.

** Participants do not need to call to reserve a spce but they must check in with the lifeguard before entering the pool.

Family members may also swim if fewer than 20 children are using the shallow area of the pool.

Family members must give the Lifeguard their receipt to be admitted into the pool.

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Pool Party (Indoor Only)

Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club would be pleased to host a Swim Party for you.

Our basic party lasts from 1 1/2 to 2 hours with a maximum of 20 guests.

Two to four responsible adults are encouraged to join the children playing games in the pool. Theses added adults are not included in the 20 guest count and there is no charge for their attendance.

Parties with more than 40 guests may be accommodated through a pool rental.

Please NO balloons, rafts, inflatable (swim rings, beach balls, etc.)

Pool Time: Each party uses the pool for the first 1 - 1 1/2 hours of the reserved party time.

Refreshments: Refreshments are left with the front desk staff upon arrival. Quince Orchard will have paper plates, cups, napkins, uttensils, ice and fountain soda for your party. The lifeguards will bring your refreshments out approximately 45 minutes before the party ends.

Food, snacks, drinks, etc. are consumed during the last 30 -45 minutes of the party.

All guests must be out of the water when the refreshments are being served.
Children may NOT go back into the pool after the refreshments have been served.

Payment in full is due upon making the reservation. Parties cancelled/rescheduled within 14 days of the reservation will be charged a fee of $50.00. You will receive a confirmation letter upon receipt of your payment.

Read the Confirmation Letter - it contains information on pool use, rules, etc. relating to your party. You may bring non-alcoholic beverages, paper products (NO GLASS), toys, refreshments, cakes, pizza, etc. Quince Orchard will provide a table with a party apron, kickboards, noodles, diving sticks.

For additional information, Please
Call 301-948-3116
or
FAX: 301-527-6359
or
Email: nancy@qostc.com